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 majorsCovers 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
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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 majorsCovers 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
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 2011 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2011 |
Authors | J.H. Allen |
Dimensions | 235 x 188 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 370 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-94273-4 |
Barcode | 9780470942734 |
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LSN | 0-470-94273-8 |