Essentials Of Strength Of Materials

DETAILS : 

• Author : R K Rajput
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ S Chand & Company
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2015
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 992 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9385401963
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9385401961
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1600 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Essentials of Strength of Materials (also known as Mechanics of Solids) is a foundational textbook for civil, mechanical, and aeronautical engineering students. R.K. Rajput, a master of technical simplification, provides a comprehensive look at how solid objects deform and fail under various types of loading.

The book is structured to lead students from basic concepts to complex structural analysis:

• Stress and Strain: Fundamental analysis of tensile, compressive, and shear forces, including the study of Elastic Constants.
• Bending of Beams: Detailed derivations and applications of the Bending Equation, Shear Force Diagrams (SFD), and Bending Moment Diagrams (BMD).
• Torsion of Shafts: Understanding the distribution of shear stress in circular sections.
• Columns and Struts: Analysis of buckling loads using Euler’s and Rankine’s theories.
• Complex Stresses: In-depth coverage of Principal Stresses and Strains, often utilizing the Mohr’s Circle method for graphical representation.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Er. R.K. Rajput is one of India’s most prolific and respected authors in the field of Engineering Sciences. With a career spanning decades as a professor and researcher, he has authored over 50 textbooks across subjects like Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Electrical Engineering.

Rajput is celebrated for his unique ability to explain "dry" mathematical concepts with clarity and precision. His textbooks are characterized by a systematic layout, clear diagrams, and a pedagogical style that builds confidence in students. He holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and several prestigious awards for his contributions to technical education in India.