ABSTRACT

Summarizing major concepts and key points, this book tests students knowledge of the principal theories in structural and stress analysis. Its main feature is helping students to understand the subject by asking and answering conceptual questions. Each chapter begins with a summary of key issues and relevant formulas. Akey points review identif

chapter 1|15 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Axial tension and compression

chapter 3|17 pages

Torsion

chapter 4|27 pages

Shear and bending moment

chapter 5|27 pages

Bending stresses in symmetric beams

chapter 6|23 pages

Deflection of beams under bending

chapter 7|21 pages

Complex stresses

chapter 8|15 pages

Complex strains and strain gauges

chapter 9|12 pages

Theories of elastic failure

chapter 10|17 pages

Buckling of columns

chapter 11|20 pages

Energy method