This book on the stiffness and strength of engineering systems integrates a wide array of topics into a unified text, including plasticity, fracture, composite materials, energy approaches, and mechanics of microdevices (MEMs).

This book is a modern version of classical Strength of Materials adapted to meet the needs of developing technology with its emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches. Coverage integrates a wide array of topics into a unified text, including such subjects as plasticity, fracture, composite materials, energy approaches, and mechanics of microdevices (MEMs). It offers comprehensive coverage of topics used in engineering solutions for the stiffness and strength of physical systems. The integrated and unified approach used in this book reflects the reality of modern technology with its demands to learn the fundamentals of new subjects quickly.

Covers topics comprehensively that are used in engineering solutions for the stiffness and strength of physical systems, with a range of scales from micrometers to kilometers Exemplifies clear and simple writing with illustrated development Integrates both Internet and local sites The local site provides comprehensive tables of material properties, on-line interactive calculations, and self-correcting illustrative examples Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Klappentext
Strength and Stiffness of Engineering Systems is a modern version of classical strength of materials information adapted to meet the needs of developing technology with its emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches. Subjects such as plasticity, fracture, composite materials, energy approaches and mechanics of micro devices (MEMS) are integrated into a unified text. In this way, the slow build-up of traditional programs is replaced by a consolidated approach which includes the fundamentals needed for understanding and developing modern technology. Unique features of the book include: Example problems that are presented in a "Given/Required/Solution" format. The "Given/Required" helps bring focus to the problem at hand An Internet site developed and updated in connection with the text that provides summary pages, example problems, interactive practice problems, and calculating tools for shape properties, among other features Comprehensive coverage of topics used in engineering solutions for the stiffness and strength of physical systems, with a range of scales from micrometers to kilometers. Strength and Stiffness of Engineering Systems is appropriate for both an introductory Strength of Materials course and as a continuing text for both advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. It can also be used as a resource for professional engineers interested in the development of new products.

Inhalt
Opening Remarks.- Statics.- Strain and Stress.- Axial Members and Pressure Vessels.- Torsion Members.- Bending Members: Beams.- Combined Loading.- Transformation of Stress and Strain.- Failure Criteria.- Buckling.- Energy Methods.- Ductile Materials and Design.- Effect of Flaws: Fracture.- Joints.- Composites.- Smart Systems.