Theoretical Aspects of Solid Mechanics - by Charlie Fowler (Hardcover)

About the Book

Solid mechanics is a fundamental branch of mechanics that delves into the behavior of solid materials under various loading conditions. It explores how forces and displacements affect solids, paving the way for designing structures and machines, predicting failures, and optimizing performance. At its core, solid mechanics relies on principles from physics and mathematics to analyze the response of materials to external forces. Concepts such as stress, strain, deformation, and elasticity form the backbone of this discipline. Stress signifies internal forces acting within a material, while strain quantifies the resulting deformation. Understanding the relationship between stress and strain helps engineers predict how materials will behave under different conditions, crucial for designing safe and efficient structures. Solid mechanics comprises several subfields, including elasticity, plasticity, fracture mechanics, and structural mechanics, each focusing on specific aspects of material behavior. Elasticity deals with reversible deformations, plasticity with irreversible deformations, and fracture mechanics with the study of cracks and their propagation. Structural mechanics applies solid mechanics principles to analyze the behavior of structural elements like beams, columns, and plates. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of solid mechanics. The topics covered herein deal with the core aspects of this area. It will also serve as a reference guide for students and academicians.

Book Synopsis

Solid mechanics is a fundamental branch of mechanics that delves into the behavior of solid materials under various loading conditions. It explores how forces and displacements affect solids, paving the way for designing structures and machines, predicting failures, and optimizing performance. At its core, solid mechanics relies on principles from physics and mathematics to analyze the response of materials to external forces. Concepts such as stress, strain, deformation, and elasticity form the backbone of this discipline. Stress signifies internal forces acting within a material, while strain quantifies the resulting deformation. Understanding the relationship between stress and strain helps engineers predict how materials will behave under different conditions, crucial for designing safe and efficient structures. Solid mechanics comprises several subfields, including elasticity, plasticity, fracture mechanics, and structural mechanics, each focusing on specific aspects of material behavior. Elasticity deals with reversible deformations, plasticity with irreversible deformations, and fracture mechanics with the study of cracks and their propagation. Structural mechanics applies solid mechanics principles to analyze the behavior of structural elements like beams, columns, and plates. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of solid mechanics. The topics covered herein deal with the core aspects of this area. It will also serve as a reference guide for students and academicians.