Mechanics of Materials

The Mechanics of Materials is a discipline of mechanical engineering that studies deformable solids using numerical models. The resistance of an element is defined as its ability to resist efforts and forces applied without breaking, permanent deformation or acquiring deterioration. For mechanical design elements with complex geometries, the strength of materials is often insufficient and needs to use techniques based on the theory of elasticity or the mechanics of deformable solids. These problems in terms of stresses and strains can then be solved by using numerical methods such as finite element analysis.

This book thoroughly illustrates the cases of various problems of mechanics of materials. This book has 10 chapters covering Simple Stresses, Elastic Constants, Strain Energy and Impact loading, Shear Force and Bending Moments, Bending and Shear Stresses, Principal Stresses and Strains, Deflection of Beams, Torsion of Shafts, Columns and Cylinders and Spherical Shells.

Variety of problems both with practical relevance and various examinations are solved and presented in a simple and systematic way. This helps the students to understand and learn the subject with ease. Exercise problems and MCQs are added at the end of each chapter.This book is meant for engineering students.