Mechanics of Materials For Dummies

<b>Your ticket to excelling in mechanics of materials</b> <p>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.</p> <p>Tracking a typical undergraduate course, <i>Mechanics of Materials For Dummies</i> 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.</p> <ul> <li>Tracks to a course that is a prerequisite for most engineering majors</li> <li>Covers key mechanics concepts, summaries of useful equations, and helpful tips</li> </ul> <p>From geometric principles to solving complex equations, <i>Mechanics of Materials For Dummies</i> is an invaluable resource for engineering students!</p>