This classic textbook by Stephen Timoshenko, often regarded as the "father of modern engineering mechanics," provides a fundamental introduction to the strength of materials. Part I: Elementary focuses on the basic principles required for structural analysis, including tension and compression, combined stresses, and the theory of bending in beams. The text is renowned for its pedagogical clarit…
Theory of Elasticity is a rigorous academic text that provides an in-depth exploration of the mathematical theory governing the elastic behavior of solid bodies under external loads. M. Filonenko-Borodich presents the fundamental equations of the theory of elasticity, including the analysis of stress and strain, the generalized Hooke's law, and the formulation of boundary value problems. The bo…
Strength of Materials is a foundational textbook in mechanics that explores the relationship between external loads applied to a stationary body and the resulting internal forces and deformations. The book provides a comprehensive study of stress and strain analysis in various structural members, including beams, shafts, and columns. It covers essential topics such as tension, compression, shea…
The Behaviour of Short Fatigue Cracks (EGF Publication No. 1) is a specialized collection of research papers focused on the critical and often anomalous growth patterns of small-scale fatigue cracks in engineering materials. This volume addresses a significant gap in traditional fracture mechanics: the tendency of "short" cracks—typically less than one millimeter in length—to propagate at r…
This second edition of Mechanics of Materials provides a comprehensive introduction to the behavior of solid bodies under various types of loading. The text is designed for engineering students, focusing on the fundamental principles of stress, strain, and the mechanical properties of materials. It covers essential topics such as axial loading, torsion, bending of beams, and combined stresses, …