Mechanics of Solids provides an introduction to the behaviour of solid
materials under various loading conditions, focusing upon the
fundamental concepts and principles of statics and stress analysis. As
the primary recommended text of the Council of Engineering Institutions
for university undergraduates studying mechanics of solids it is
essential reading for mechanical engineering undergraduates and also
students on many civil, structural, aeronautical and other engineering
courses. The mathematics in this book has been kept as straightforward
as possible and worked examples are used to reinforce key concepts.
Practical stress and strain scenarios are covered, including simple
stress and strain, torsion, bending, elastic failure and buckling. Many
examples are given of thin-walled structures, beams, struts and
composite structures. This third edition includes new chapters on matrix
algebra, linear elastic fracture mechanics, material property
considerations and more on strain energy methods. The companion website
www.routledge.com/cw/bird provides full solutions to all 575 further
problems in the text, multiple-choice tests, a list of essential
formulae, resources for adopting course instructors, together with
several practical demonstrations by Professor Ross.
