Strength of materials
- 2nd
- New Delhi Pearson 2018
- xiv, 862p. | Binding - Paperback | 23.3*17 cm
Pearson introduces the second edition of Strength of Materials - a complete offering for the undergraduate students of mechanical and civil engineering. Using a simple and student-friendly approach, this text provides a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental concepts and principles supported by a large number of line-diagrams and figures. Apt for self-study by the students, the book lays down a strong foundation for problem- solving abilities in strength of materials.
Salient Features
•Balanced approach between theory and numericals with concepts explained in detailed. • Advanced concepts such as three dimensional stresses, the theory of simple bending, theories of failure, mechanical properties, material testing and engineering materials. • Excellent Pedagogy including questions from previous year question papers of Indian universities. • Step-by-step methodology provided for solved examples. • Over 700 figures to help in better understanding of concepts"
Table of Content
"1. Simple Stresses and Strains 2. Elastic Constants 3. Principal Stresses and Strains 4. Strain Energy and Impact Loading 5. Centre of Gravity and Moment of Inertia 6. Shear Force and Bending Moment 7. Bending Stresses in Beams 8. Shear Stresses in Beams 9. Direct and Bending Stresses 10. Dams and Retaining walls 11. Analysis of Perfect Frames 12. Defl ection of Beams 13. Defl ection of Cantilevers 14. Conjugate Beam Method, Propped Cantilevers and Beams 15. Fixed and Continuous Beams 16. Torsion of Shafts and Springs 17. Thin Cylinders and Spheres 18. Thick Cylinders and spheres 19. Columns and struts 20. Riveted joints 21. Welded joints 22. Rotating Discs and Cylinders 23. Bending of Curved Bars 24. Theories of Failure"