Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: A Continuum Approach

by Clive L. Dym, Jenn Stroud Rossmann

Overview

The essence of continuum mechanics — the internal response of materials to external loading — is often obscured by the complex mathematics of its formulation. By building gradually from one-dimensional to two- and three-dimensional formulations, this book provides an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of solid and fluid mechanics, covering stress and strain among other key topics. This undergraduate text presents several real-world case studies, such as the St. Francis Dam, to illustrate the mathematical connections between solid and fluid mechanics, with an emphasis on practical applications of these concepts to mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering structures and design.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420062717
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/31/2008
Pages:	485
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction. Strain and Stress in One Dimension. Case Study 1: Collapse of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Walkways. Strain and Stress in Higher Dimensions. Applying Strain and Stress in Multiple Dimensions. Case Study 2: Pressure Vessels. Beams. Case Study 3: Physiological Levers and Repairs. Beam Deflections. Case Study 4: Truss-Braced Airplane Wings. Instability: Column Buckling. Case Study 5: Hartford Civic Arena. Connecting Solid and Fluid Mechanics. Case Study 6 : Mechanics of Biomaterials. Case Study 7: Engineered Composite Materials. Fluid Statics. Case Study 8: St. Francis Dam. Fluid Dynamics: Governing Equations. Case Study 9: China’s Three Gorges Dam. Fluid Dynamics: Applications. Case Study 10: Living with Water, and the Role of Technological Culture. Solid Dynamics: Governing Equations. References. Appendices. Index.