Mechanics of Materials Volume 1,: An Introduction to the Mechanics of Elastic and Plastic Deformation of Solids and Structural Materials: v. 1 [Paperback]

"Suitable for 1st and 2nd year of the Engineering Degree for Mechanics. Good use of examples. Well presented chapter summaries." "Very good book with good examples and summaries."

One of the most important subjects for any student of engineering to master is the behaviour of materials and structures under load. The way in which they react to applied forces, the deflections resulting and the stresses and strains set up in the bodies concerned are all vital considerations when designing a mechanical component such that it will not fail under predicted load during its service lifetime. All the essential elements of a treatment of these topics are contained within this course of study, starting with an introduction to the concepts of stress and strain, shear force and bending moments and moving on to the examination of bending, shear and torsion in elements such as beams, cylinders, shells and springs. This is a simple treatment of complex stress and complex strain leads to a study of the theories of elastic failure and an introduction to the experimental methods of stress and strain analysis. More advanced topics are dealt with in a companion volume - "Mechanics of Materials 2". Each chapter contains a summary of the essential formulae which are developed in the chapter, and a large number of worked examples which progress in level of difficulty as the principles are enlarged upon. In addition, each chapter concludes with an extensive selection of problems for solution by the student, mostly examination questions from professional and academic bodies, which are graded according to difficulty and furnished with answers at the end. Emphasis is placed on practical learning and applications, rather than theory. It provides the essential formulae for each individual chapter; and contains numerous worked examples and problems.

E J Hearn is an author with an international reputation in the fields of Mechanics of Materials and Stress Analysis. He has over 30 years experience in industry and higher education including activities in the UK, Europe, Asis, Africa and the USA, which spanned practically all sectors of engineering. He is now retired.