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Strength of Materials and Structures

  • 4th Edition - August 27, 1999
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Carl T. F. Ross, The late John Case, A. Chilver
  • Language: English

Engineers need to be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts in materials and structures in order to be able to design structurers to resist failures. For 4 de… Read more

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Description

Engineers need to be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts in materials and structures in order to be able to design structurers to resist failures. For 4 decades, this book has provided engineers with these fundamentals.

Thoroughly updated, the book has been expanded to cover everything on materials and structures that engineering students are likely to need. Starting with basic mechanics, the book goes on to cover modern numerical techniques such as matrix and finite element methods. There is also additional material on composite materials, thick shells, flat plates and the vibrations of complex structures. Illustrated throughout with worked examples, the book also provides numerous problems for students to attempt.

Key features

  • New edition introducing modern numerical techniques, such as matrix and finite element methods
  • Covers requirements for an engineering undergraduate course on strength of materials and structures

Readership

Undergraduate mechanical, manufacturing and civil engineers

Table of contents

Tension and compression: direct stressPin-jointed frames or trussesShearing stressJoints and connectionsAnalysis of stress and strainThin shells under internal pressureBending moments and shearing forcesGeometrical properties of cross-sectionsLongitudinal stresses in beamsShearing stresses in beamsBeams of two materialsBending stresses and direct stresses combinedDeflections of beamsBuilt-in and continuous beamsPlastic bending of mild-steel beamsTorsion of circular shafts and thin-walled tubesEnergy methodsBuckling of columns and beamsLateral deflections of circular platesTorsion of non-circular sectionsThick circular cylinders, discs and spheresIntroduction to matrix algebraMatrix methods of structural analysisThe finite element methodStructural vibrations

Review quotes

"..this book is well produced with plenty of examples in it."—The Times Higher Education Supplement (Textbook Guide), November 24, 2000

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 27, 1999
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Carl T. F. Ross

Born in India, Carl Ross studied Naval Architecture specializing in stress analysis of pressure vessels. He research has led to a number of advances in submarine technology. His web pages can be examined for more details on this work.visit web page for more details on his work174 papers and other publicationsIn 1959, whilst an undergraduate he bacame the University Boxing Chapion of the BritishHe has been married for over 41 years and has two grown up children.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Structural Dynamics, University of Portsmouth, UK

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The late John Case

Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Royal Naval College, Plymouth, UK

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A. Chilver

Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Vice-Chancellor, Cranfield Institute of Technology, UK

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