Mechanics of Materials

Author: W.A. Nash
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is a learning guide for Mechanics of Materials. It is rich in content, easy to understand, and provides a systematic and comprehensive summary of the key knowledge points in Mechanics of Materials, accompanied by numerous examples and exercises. The content of the book includes: axial tension and compression, thin-walled pressure vessels, torsion of circular shafts, beam bending and special problems, geometric properties of cross-sections, statically indeterminate rod systems and beams, stability problems of columns, stress states and failure theories, combined stress, energy methods, etc. The book also dedicates considerable space to explaining singular functions and their application in solving beam bending problems (including statically indeterminate beams). Additionally, it provides 14 computer programs along with corresponding examples and exercises for typical problems involving lengthy and complex calculations. The examples in the book cover a wide range of engineering contexts, greatly benefiting learners in enhancing their quality, innovative abilities, and broadening their knowledge. This book is suitable for university teachers and students as well as engineering professionals for learning and reference.