Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

This renowned, comprehensive text is an introduction to applied engineering mechanics and strength of materials. The theory is supported by a wealth of detailed illustrations and diagrams to give students a complete understanding of the subject. This text includes many worked examples, end-of chapter problems, exercises and illustrations. Technical jargon and large blocks of text are kept to a minimum to create a readable and uncomplicated text.

Content

Part I: Statics

• Resultant Force and Movement
• Equilibrium of Forces
• Loads and Support Reactions
• Forces in Frame Members
• Sheer Force, Bending Movement and Torque Distribution Diagrams
• Friction

Part II: Dynamics

• Kinematics of Motion
• Dynamics of Motion
• Momentum, Energy and Power
• Mechanical Vibration
• Balance and Reaction of Rotating Masses

Part III: Strength of Materials

• Stress and Strain
• Strain Energy and Dynamic Loads
• Centroid and Second Moment of Area
• Bending and Shear in Beams and Shafts
• Combined Stress
• Beam Deflection
• Columns