Intermediate Mechanics of Materials

• Main Author: Barber, J. R. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2011.
• Series: Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, 175
• Subjects: Engineering.; Continuum mechanics.; Mechanical engineering.; Civil engineering.; Materials science.; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials.; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.; Mechanical Engineering.; Civil Engineering.

This book covers the essential topics for a second-level course in strength of materials or mechanics of materials, with an emphasis on techniques that are useful for mechanical design. Design typically involves an initial conceptual stage during which many options are considered.  At this stage, qu...