Mechanics of Solids (Applied and Computational Mechanics) - Hardcover

Fenner, Roger T.; Reddy, J.N.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0632020180 ISBN 13: 9780632020188

Publisher: CRC Press, 1991

Synopsis

Mechanics of Solids emphasizes the development of analysis techniques from basic principles for a broad range of practical problems, including simple structures, pressure vessels, beams and shafts. Increased use of personal computers has revolutionized the way in which engineering problems are being solved and this is reflected in the way subjects such as mechanics of solids are taught. A unique feature of this book is the integration of numerical and computer techniques and programs for carrying out analyses, facilitating design, and solving the problems found at the end of each chapter. However, the underlying theory and traditional manual solution methods cannot be ignored and are presented prior to the introduction of computer techniques All programs featured in the book are in FORTRAN 77-the language most widely used by engineers and most portable between computers. All of the programs are suitable for PCs, minicomputers, or mainframes and are available on disk. Another important feature of this book is its use of both traditional and SI units. Many examples through the text are worked in both sets of units. The data and results for every example are also shown in both types of units. Mechanics of Solids is intended for use in a first course in mechanics of solids offered to undergraduates. An Instructor's Manual containing solutions to every problem in the book is available.

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Review

"Each topic is introduced in a careful and systematic manner, developing complexity gently, so that it nurtures and develops a joy for structural systems and the contemporary tools used to solve structural engineering challenges."
―Professor Feargal Brennan, Cranfield University

Synopsis

This book presents an up-to-date treatment of the subject matter contained in mechanical and civil engineering courses variously described as "Mechanics of Solids", "Mechanics of Deformable Solids", "Mechanics of Solids and Structures", "Mechanics of Materials", "Strength of Materials" and "Stress Analysis". A special feature of the book is that numerical and computer techniques form an integral part of the text, using FORTRAN 77, the language still most widely used by engineers and one of the most portable between different computers. These techniques are also included in the problems and answers featured in the book. The book is intended to be used as a text for first year undergraduates, with a considerable overlap into second year courses.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632020180
• ISBN 13: 9780632020188
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 648