Introduction to Solid Mechanics

Author: H. Shames, James
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book extracts the fundamental concepts, principles, and common formulas of solid mechanics, employing a teaching method that combines physical concepts with concise mathematical derivations. It does not pursue theoretical completeness or systematicity, nor does it require students to master the ability to solve two-dimensional and three-dimensional solid mechanics problems using analytical methods. Instead, it focuses on correctly understanding concepts and reasonably applying fundamental principles and common formulas to solve engineering problems. This book is like an expanded textbook of mechanics of materials, integrating solid mechanics and mechanics of materials in accordance with the requirements of a foundational course, selecting its essence. It is a uniquely distinctive textbook and is now in its third edition. The authors have extensive teaching experience and have written many excellent textbooks. This book holds reference significance for the teaching reform of mechanics series courses in engineering programs in China. It can serve as an English textbook or teaching reference for courses in mechanics of materials, engineering mechanics, and elasticity in China.
Features of the Book:
● Integrates solid mechanics and mechanics of materials, selecting its essence in accordance with the requirements of a foundational course.
● Employs a teaching method that combines physical concepts with concise mathematical derivations, where theory, analysis, and application complement each other, reflecting the authors' rich teaching experience.
● Focuses on correctly understanding concepts and reasonably applying fundamental principles and common formulas to solve engineering problems. It does not pursue theoretical completeness or require mastery of analytical solutions for solid mechanics problems.
● Each chapter includes numerous examples and exercises, with all exercises provided with answers.