Building Mechanics, Volume 2: Mechanics of Materials, 3rd Edition: Mechanics of Materials (3rd Edition)

Author: Gan Guangyu
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is the third revised edition of the second part of "Mechanics of Materials." This edition includes partial revisions and additions/deletions compared to the second edition. The book covers the following topics: Introduction and Basic Concepts, Axial Tension and Compression, Practical Calculations of Shear and Connections, Torsion, Internal Forces in Beams, Geometric Properties of Cross-Sections, Stress in Beams, Beam Deflection, Energy Methods for Calculating Elastic Displacements, Stress State and Strength Theory, Combined Deformation, Stability of Compressed Members, Dynamic Loads and Cyclic Stress. Each chapter is accompanied by exercises and answers. This textbook is suitable for medium and short-hour programs in civil and structural engineering, as well as other related disciplines, and can also be referenced by engineering professionals.