Introduction to

Strength of Materials
Fundamental Areas of
Engineering Mechanics
• Statics - deals with the equilibrium of bodies, that is,
those that are either at rest or move with a constant
velocity.

• Dynamics - is concerned with the accelerated

motion of bodies

• Strength of Materials - deals with the internal

effects and deformations that are caused by the
applied loads
Why are the internal effects in an
object important?
1. Strength: Is the object strong enough to withstand the
loads that will be applied to it? Will it break or fracture?
Will it continue to perform properly under repeated
loadings?
2. Stiffness: Will the object deflect or deform so much that it
cannot perform its intended function?
3. Stability: Will the object suddenly bend or buckle out pof
hape at some elevated load so that it can no longer
perfom its function?
Why are the internal effects in
an object important?
As engineer, you need to;

1. Select proper materials

2. Specify dimension