Written with the aim of broadening the subject base, this book focuses on those areas where topics in mechnaical, aeronautical and civil engineering employ common principles. Theoretical topics in solid mechanics are illustrated through many worked examples and exercises chosen to assist the reader in recognising the necessary problem solving techniques. The book is therefore suitable for both single discipline and broad-based courses that include mechanics as applied in engineering and design. The underlying theme is to show how the load carrying capacity of materials and structures used in engineering may be determined.

DAVID REES is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Systems, Brunel University, UK.

Preface
List of Symbols
PART 1: OVERVIEW
PART 2: STATIC EQUILIBRIUM
PART 3: BASIC STRESS AND TRAIN
PART 4: ELASTICITY
PART 5: BENDING AND SHEAR
PART 6: DEFLECTIONS AND SLOPES OF BEAMS
PART 7: THEORIES OF TORSION
PART 8: BUCKLING OF STRUTS
PART 9: STRAIN ENERGY
PART 10: STRESS AND STRAIN ANALYSES
PART 11: THEORIES OF STRENGTH
PART 12: THE STIFFNESS MATIX
Appendix
Index.