February-2025 | ISBN: 978-93-6786-944-4
by: Mr. C. Sasikumar | Mr. R. Rajeshwaran | Dr. B. K. Pavan Kumar | Mr. B. Arul Kumar
Overview of the book
The book “Strength of Materials for Mechanical Engineers” is a fundamental resource for students, engineers, and professionals in mechanical, civil, and structural engineering. The book provides a thorough understanding of stress, strain, and material behavior under different loading conditions.
The introductory chapters discuss the basic concepts of mechanics, including force, equilibrium, and the mechanical properties of materials. It establishes a strong foundation by explaining elasticity, plasticity, and deformation characteristics.
Stress and strain analysis is covered in detail, with discussions on axial loading, shear stress, and thermal stresses. The book provides mathematical formulations and problem-solving techniques to help readers analyze material behavior.
The section on bending and shear force introduces beam theory, explaining bending moment, shear force diagrams, and stress distribution in beams. Practical applications in structural design are included.
Torsion is examined through the study of circular shafts and helical springs. The book explains torsional deformation, shear stress in shafts, and energy methods in torsion.
Deflection of beams is analyzed using various methods, such as double integration, moment-area, and conjugate beam methods. The book provides step-by-step examples for calculating deflections in structural elements.
Columns and struts are explored in-depth, covering concepts of buckling, Euler’s formula, and empirical methods. The behavior of long and short columns under axial loads is explained with practical applications.
Energy methods and strain energy concepts are introduced, providing insights into work and energy principles in material deformation. Applications in impact loading and resilience are included.
Failure theories and criteria for materials are discussed, including maximum stress theory, distortion energy theory, and Mohr’s theory. The book explains how different materials fail under various loading conditions.
Thin and thick cylinders are analyzed to determine stresses in pressure vessels. The book covers hoop and longitudinal stresses, essential for designing safe pressure vessels.
The book includes discussions on composite materials, analyzing their strength and applications in modern engineering structures. It introduces the mechanics of layered composites and their advantages.
Advanced topics such as fatigue, creep, and fracture mechanics are covered to provide a deeper understanding of long-term material behavior under cyclic and extreme conditions.
Real-world engineering applications are highlighted throughout the book, showing the relevance of theoretical concepts in industry, construction, and manufacturing.
“Strength of Materials for Mechanical Engineers” is structured to enhance learning with solved examples, practice problems, and case studies. The book is a valuable resource for students preparing for exams and professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of material mechanics.
This comprehensive guide ensures that readers gain both theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills in strength analysis and structural design.
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About the Authors'
Mr. C. Sasikumar has completed Bachelor’s Degree (B.E) in Mechanical Engineering from Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, and Master’s Degree (M.E) in Manufacturing Technology, form Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Anna university. He is presently working as Assistant professor in Mechanical Department at Sri Sai Ranganathan Engineering College (Autonomous), Coimbatore. His research area of interest Composites materials. He has very good teaching experience of nearly 14 years and 4 years in Industry Experience., He has published several papers in reputed international journals and conferences.
Mr. R. Rajeshwaran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering and Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Structural Engineering from Vel Tech High Tech Engineering College. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering at Vel Tech University. He has two years of experience in the research industry and six years of teaching experience. His expertise lies in Structural Analysis, Design of Structures, Advanced Civil Analysis Softwares and he has contributed significantly to the field with eight international journal publications and five patents.
Dr. B. K. Pavan Kumar has completed Bachelor’s Degree (B.E) in Automobile Engineering from SJMIT, Chitradurga and Master’s Degree (M.Tech) in Machine Design from BIET, Davangere and Doctorate (Ph.D) in Vibration Analysis of Rotating Machines at BITM, Ballari from Visvesvaraya Technological University. He is presently working as Assistant professor in Mechanical Department at Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari. His research area of interest includes Vibration Analysis-Based Condition Monitoring. He has very good teaching experience of nearly 15years in the Mechanical field and taught many subjects like Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Vibrations, Machine Drawing, Design of Machine Elements, Computer Graphics, Electric Vehicle Technology, 3D printing, MATLAB and Control Engineering etc.,
He has published several papers in reputed international journals and conferences. He has 6 patents and many Scopus indexed journal publications and 1 text book. He is also an Editorial Board Member of MAT and Medicon journals and reviewed many research papers, also holds ISME and IAENG membership. He has organized FDP’s as an coordinator for academic events and also team expert of software’s like NX11, CATIA and Fusion 360.
Mr. B. Arul Kumar working as a Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical engineering at Jerusalem College of Engineering (Autonomous), Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, Tamilnadu, India. He secured Master of Engineering in Computer Integrated Manufacturing at College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is in teaching profession for more than 11 years.He has Published 2 Indian Utility Patents and research papers in Reputed Journals. His areas of research include Composite materials, Manufacturing and Abrasive Waterjet Machining. He is active member in The Institution of Engineers (India).