Mechanics of Materials for Dummies

Your ticket to excelling in mechanics of materials

With roots in physics and mathematics, engineering mechanics is the basis of all the mechanical sciences: civil engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and aeronautical and aerospace engineering.

Tracking a typical undergraduate course, Mechanics of Materials For Dummies gives you a thorough introduction to this foundational subject. You'll get clear, plain-English explanations of all the topics covered, including principles of equilibrium, geometric compatibility, and material behavior; stress and its relation to force and movement; strain and its relation to displacement; elasticity and plasticity; fatigue and fracture; failure modes; application to simple engineering structures, and more.

• Tracks to a course that is a prerequisite for most engineering majors
• Covers key mechanics concepts, summaries of useful equations, and helpful tips

From geometric principles to solving complex equations, Mechanics of Materials For Dummies is an invaluable resource for engineering students

Author: James H. Allen
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 07/12/2011
Series: For Dummies
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.38w x 0.85d
ISBN: 9780470942734