Mechanics of Materials

This book incorporates the fundamentals into analytical methods, modeling approaches, numerical methods, experimental procedures, and design techniques throughout. Concepts, approaches, and tools are demonstrated through a large number of examples and case studies. It is an outgrowth of the author's experience in teaching courses in mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, modeling, vibration, instrumentation, testing, design, and control. The practical considerations, design issues, engineering techniques, and applications, and the simplified snapshot-style presentation of advanced theory and concepts, make this a useful reference for professionals as well.