A systematic presentation of theory, procedures, illustrative examples, and applications, Mechanics of Materials provides the basis for understanding structural mechanics in engineering systems such as buildings, bridges, vehicles, and machines. The book incorporates the fundamentals of the subject into analytical methods, modeling approaches, numerical methods, experimental procedures, numerical evaluation procedures, and design techniques.
It introduces the fundamentals, and then moves on to more advanced concepts and applications. It discusses analytical methods using simple mathematics, examples and experimental techniques, and it includes a large number of worked examples and case studies that illustrate practical and real-world usage.
- In the beginning of each chapter, states and summarizes the objectives and approaches, and lists the main topics covered in the chapter
- Presents the key issues and formulas in a "Summary Sheet" at the end of each chapter
- Provides as appendices at the end of the book, useful reference data and advanced material that cannot be conveniently integrated into the main chapters
Mechanics of Materials is a result of the author's experience in teaching an undergraduate course in mechanics of materials consisting of mechanical, manufacturing, materials, mining and mineral engineering students and in teaching other courses in statics, dynamics, modeling, vibration, instrumentation, testing, design, and control. This book is suitable for anyone with a basic engineering background. The practical considerations, design issues, and engineering techniques, and the snapshot-style presentation of advanced theory and concepts, makes this a useful reference for practicing professionals as well.
Mechanics of Materials
Objectives
What Is Mechanics of Materials?
Subject Definition
Application of the Subject
Applicable Engineering Fields
Useful Terms
History of Mechanics of Materials
Basic Problem Scenarios
Problem Solution
Organization of the Book
Problems
Statics: A Review
Objectives
Statics
Support Reactions
Analysis of Trusses
Distributed Forces
Statically Indeterminate Structures
Problems
Stress
Objectives
Introduction
Definition of Stress
Normal Stress under Axial Loading
Bearing Stress
Shear Stress
Stress Transformation in a Bar under Axial Loading
Problems
Strain
Objectives
Introduction
Normal Strain
Shear Strain
Thermal Strain
Measurement of Strain
Problems
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Objectives
Introduction
Stress–Strain Behavior
Stress–Strain Characteristics
Hooke’s Law
Poisson’s Ratio
Material Types and Behavior
Strain Energy
Problems
Axial Loading
Objectives
Introduction
Saint-Venant’s Principle
Axially Loaded Member
Principle of Superposition
Statically Indeterminate Structures
Thermal Effects
Stress Concentrations
Problems
Torsion in Shafts
Objectives
Introduction
Analysis of Circular Shafts
Formulation of Strain
Formulation of Stress
Angle of Twist
Statically Indeterminate Torsion Members
Solid Noncircular Shafts
Thin-Walled Tubes
Composite Shafts
Problems
Bending in Beams
Objectives
Introduction
Shear and Moment Diagrams
Flexure Formula
Composite Beams
Transverse Shear
Beam Deflection
Statically Indeterminate Beams
Problems
Stress and Strain Transformations
Objectives
Introduction
Stress Transformation
Mohr’s Circle of Plane Stress
Principal Stresses
Three-Dimensional State of Stress
Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels
Strain Transformation
Mohr’s Circle of Plane Strain
Strain Measurement
Theories of Failure
Problems
Appendices
Index
Biography
Dr. Clarence W. de Silva, P.E., Fellow ASME and Fellow IEEE, is a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, and occupies the Senior Canada Research Chair Professorship in Mechatronics and Industrial Automation. He earned Ph.D. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA and the University of Cambridge, England, and received an honorary D.Eng. degree from University of Waterloo, Canada. De Silva has received several awards, made 32 keynote addresses at international conferences, and served as editor on 14 journals. He has 21 technical books, 18 edited books, 44 book chapters, 220 journal articles, and 250 conference papers in publication.
"On the basis of what I have seen so far, this would appear to be a book very well-suited to a first course in Mechanics of Materials (etc.). Topics are explained in an admirable degree of detail, which should make the book particularly student-friendly. The author brings a wealth of practical experience, with good examples from engineering practice."
––Professor Roger T. Fenner, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK"I like the presentation style that each part starts with a concise itemized objective statement; then the basic knowledge is presented with both figures and concise descriptions and equations; after that, examples with learning objectives are given; finally a concise summary sheet is given. The selection of topics is very good."
––Simon X. Yang, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada"… very clear and the presentations are very easy to follow. Through the use of many examples in the specific application domains, such as automobiles, airplanes, robots, machine tools, engines, bridges, elevated guideways, and buildings, this book bridges the fundamental gap between the existing research literatures and educational texts and provides a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the key concepts, difficulties and current developments of mechanics of materials. It will serve well both undergraduates and graduates as an outstanding text it pertains to, and in the meantime, it elegantly stands out many important research topics and issues on the modeling, analysis, simulation, design, operation, testing, and diagnosis of relevant engineering systems, which will be very helpful for engineers and researchers in these areas."
—Peter X. Liu, Carleton University