Mechanics of Solids

Bela I. Sandor
University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Introduction ......................................................................1-1 Statics ...............................................................................1-3

Vectors. Equilibrium of Particles. Free-body Diagrams Forces on Rigid Bodies Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies Forces and Moments in Beams Simple Structures and Machines Distributed Forces Friction Work and Potential Energy Moments of Inertia

Ryan Roloff
Allied Signal Aerospace

Stephen M. Birn
Allied Signal Aerospace

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Dynamics........................................................................1-31
Kinematics of Particles Kinetics of Particles Kinetics of Systems of Particles Kinematics of Rigid Bodies Kinetics of Rigid Bodies in Plane Motion Energy and Momentum Methods for Rigid Bodies in Plane Motion Kinetics of Rigid Bodies in Three Dimensions

Maan H. Jawad
Nooter Consulting Services

Michael L. Brown
A.O. Smith Corp.

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Vibrations .......................................................................1-57
Undamped Free and Forced Vibrations Damped Free and Forced Vibrations Vibration Control Random Vibrations. Shock Excitations Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Systems. Modal Analysis Vibration-Measuring Instruments

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Mechanics of Materials..................................................1-67
Stress Strain Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Materials Uniaxial Elastic Deformations Stresses in Beams Deections of Beams Torsion Statically Indeterminate Members Buckling Impact Loading Combined Stresses Pressure Vessels Experimental Stress Analysis and Mechanical Testing

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Structural Integrity and Durability...............................1-104

Finite Element Analysis. Stress Concentrations Fracture Mechanics Creep and Stress Relaxation Fatigue

Comprehensive Example of Using Mechanics of Solids Methods ........................................................................1-125

The Project Concepts and Methods

1.1 Introduction
Bela I. Sandor
Engineers use the concepts and methods of mechanics of solids in designing and evaluating tools, machines, and structures, ranging from wrenches to cars to spacecraft. The required educational background for these includes courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and related subjects. For example, dynamics of rigid bodies is needed in generalizing the spectrum of service loads on a car, which is essential in dening the vehicles deformations and long-term durability. In regard to structural

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