The fifteen chapters of this book are arranged in a logical progression. Thetext begins with the more fundamental material on stress strain and planeelasticity.... » 

The fifteen chapters of this book are arranged in a logical progression. Thetext begins with the more fundamental material on stress strain and planeelasticity. There follows a full treatment of the theories of bending andtorsion. Coverage of moment distribution shear flow struts and energy methodsprecedes a chapter on finite elements. Thereafter the book presents yield andstrength criteria plasticity collapse creep viscoelasticity fatigue andfracture mechanics. Appended is material on the properties of areas matricesand stress concentrations. Each topic is illustrated by worked examples andsupported by numerous exercises.The broad text ensures its suitability for undergraduate and postgraduatecourses in mechanical aeronautical civil and materials engineering. «