Applied Strength of Materials

Explains the principles of strength of materials, emphasizing applications in mechanical, manufacturing, civil, and construction engineering, for students in engineering technology programs with prior knowledge of statics. Contains problems and answers, and extended worked examples with objectives, summaries, definition of the analysis technique used, and comments on the solution. This third edition offers expanded coverage of advanced composites, discussion of electronic problem-solving aids, and realistic data sets. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.