Mechanics of MaterialsIn the 6th edition of Mechanics of Materials, author team Riley, Sturges, and Morris continue to provide students with the latest information in the field, as well as realistic and motivating problems. This updated revision of Mechanics of Materials (formerly Higdon, Olsen and Stiles) features thorough treatment of stress, strain, and the stress-strain relationships. These topics are covered before the customary treatments of axial loading, torsion, flexure, and buckling, allowing for earlier introduction of more realistic problems, such as those associated with combined loadings. Riley, Sturges, and Morris continue to write in a student-friendly style that includes new illustrations throughout each chapter. The text stresses the use of fundamental principles and the concepts of mechanics to solve all problems. As a result, students must apply the information presented in each chapter to answer realistic problems instead of simply using formulas. This problem solving method motivates students to learn the material because they see how it is used in the real world. |
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aluminum alloy angle of twist applied axes axial load beam is loaded beam shown bending moment cantilever beam centroid column components cross-sectional area deformation Determine the deflection Determine the maximum distributed load elastic curve element equations of equilibrium Example Problem factor of safety failure Figure flange free-body diagram function Gage given by Eq Hooke's law horizontal internal forces Introductory Problems kN·m kN/m lb/ft left end loaded and supported magnitude material maximum shearing stress maximum tensile mm² Mohr's circle N/m² neutral axis normal and shear normal strain normal stress plane stress plate principal strains principal stresses proportional limit respect right end rigid rotation shear force shearing strain shown in Fig SOLUTION strain energy structural steel supported as shown tensile stress tension torque torsion U.S. Customary Units vertical yield strength zero ΕΙ µm/m