Theory of Elasticity provides a modern and integrated treatment of the
foundations of solid mechanics as applied to the mathematical
description of material behavior primarily to serve the needs of
undergraduate, postgraduate and research students of Civil, Mechanical
and Aeronautical engineering. Basic concepts, definitions, theory as
well as related practical applications are discussed in a logical and
concise manner. The book includes a pedagogical features such as worked
examples and problems to consolidate the readers' understanding of
fundamental principles and illustrates their applications in many
practical situations. An important feature of this book lies in the use
of linear theory of elasticity to obtain solutions to some of the
specialized problems related to soil mechanics and foundation
engineering in particular.