An intuition-fostering overview of the engineering design implications of advanced strength of materials. Links concepts and theories of mechanics with realistic applications taken directly from day-to-day civil aerospace, and mechanical engineering practice. Filled with numerous applied engineering examples that give readers an insider's feel for mechanical concepts--includes coverage of Finite Element Methods.
Table of contents:
1 Introduction 2 Material Behavior and Failure 3 Energy Methods 4 Unsymmetrical Bending 5 Elastic-Plastic Bending 6 Shear and Torsion of Thin-Walled Beams 7 Membrane Stresses in Axisymmetric Shells 8 Beams On Elastic Foundations 9 Axisymmetric Bending of Cylindrical Shells 10 Thick Walled Cylinders and Disks 11 Curved Beams 12 Elastic Stability Appendixes A The Finite Element Method B Properties of Areas C Stress Concentration Factors
Table of contents:
1 Introduction 2 Material Behavior and Failure 3 Energy Methods 4 Unsymmetrical Bending 5 Elastic-Plastic Bending 6 Shear and Torsion of Thin-Walled Beams 7 Membrane Stresses in Axisymmetric Shells 8 Beams On Elastic Foundations 9 Axisymmetric Bending of Cylindrical Shells 10 Thick Walled Cylinders and Disks 11 Curved Beams 12 Elastic Stability Appendixes A The Finite Element Method B Properties of Areas C Stress Concentration Factors