Mechanics of Materials

Mechanics of Materials (or Strength of Materials) is an important engineering subject to students whose majors are civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architect, environmental engineering, etc. Mechanics of Materials provides essential knowledge on the mechanical behaviour of materials and structural members under loadings. The knowledge obtained from this subject builds a firm step for studying other follow-on engineering subjects. Also, it is useful for engineers in their higher study and future career. The role of this subject can be compared with a ‘foundation’ of a ‘building’. 
 This book has been written closely based on the course syllabus of the subject to meet the increasing demand on training high-quality and international students at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) – Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM). In addition, Mechanics of Materials has been one of difficult subjects that students struggle and this book can therefore be a material for students to be successful in studying this subject.
 

Contents
Preface 
Chapter 1  Introduction 
Chapter 2  Internal forces 
Chapter 3  Axial loading 
Chapter 4  Stress states 
Chapter 5  Failure theories 
Chapter 6  Geometric properties of cross sections 
Chapter 7  Bending and shearing 
Chapter 8  Deflection of beams 
Chapter 9  Pure torsion (torque) 
Chapter 10  Combined loadings 
Chapter 11  Stability of columns 
Chapter 12  Combined problems with solutions 
Appendixes  
Answer keys for problems 
Answer keys for multiple choice questions 
References