About Book

The book serves as a textbook for the course on strength of materials. It covers the syllabi of universities, technical boards and professional examining bodies in the country. Each chapter is written in a simple, crisp and logical way, with gradual buildup of concepts. The language is lucid and easy to understand yet scientific. Theoretical explanations and mathematical derivations are supported with well-labeled and clear figures along with systematically solved examples to enhance the understanding of the concepts.

Content

1. Simple Stress and Strain  
2. Compound Stress and Strain
3. Strain Energy 
4. Shear Force and Bending Moment  
5. Bending Stress in Beams
6. Shear Stress in Beams
7. Slope and Deflection
8. Fixed and Continuous Beams
9. Bending of Curved Bars
10. Torsion
11. Springs
12. Columns and Struts
13. Cylinders and Spheres
14. Rotating Discs and Cylinders
15. Theories of Failure
16. Circular Plates
17. Plastic Bending and Torsion
18. Plane Frame Structures 
19. Properties and Testing of Materials

* Summary 
* Objective Type Questions 
* Review Questions 
* Numerical Problems