Essentials of Strength of Materials

About the book A comprehensive and lucidly written book, “Essentials of Strength of Materials” captures the syllabus of most major Indian Universities. The book discusses everything under solids and its mechanics (such as providing different aspects of stresses) and provides the reader with a deeper interest in the subject – all within 18 aptly formed chapters. It also contains typical examples (useful for students appearing in competitive examinations as well as students), highlights and objective type questions for a complete grasp of the subject. Key Features 1. All concepts are deftly explained in 18 lucidly written chapters and aided with an Appendix. 2. A staggering 1300+ examples, figures, tables and chapter-end highlights aid to the concepts explained. 3. Close to 600 chapter-end questions (some with the inclination towards competitive examinations) assist in the practice of the student/examinees. TOC : 1. Simple Stresses and Strains 2. Principal Stresses and Strains 3. Bending Moments and Shearing Forces 4. Bending Stresses in Beams 5. Combined Direct and Bending Stresses 6. Shearing Stresses 7. Deflection of Beams 8. Fixed and Continuous Beams 9. Thin Shells 10. Thick Shells 11. Torsion of Circular and Non-Circular Shafts 12. Springs 13. Strain Energy and Deflection Due to Shear and Bending 14. Columns and Struts 15. Theories of Failure 16. Stresses Due to Rotation 17. Bending of Curved Bars 18. Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear Centre