Mechanical science /

Bolton, W., 1933-

Mechanical science / W. Bolton. - Third edition. - ix, 486 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes index.

Chapter 1 Forces and equilibrium -- 1.1 Scalars and vectors -- 1.2 Force as a vector -- 1.3 Non-concurrent forces -- 1.4 Free-body diagrams -- 1.5 Forces in equilibrium -- Problems -- Chapter 2 Simple stress and strain -- 2.1 Stress and strain -- 2.2 Thermal stresses -- 2.3 Composite bars -- 2.4 Poisson�s ratio -- 2.5 Bulk modulus -- Problems -- Chapter 3 Beams -- 3.1 Types of beams -- 3.2 Bending moment and shearing force -- 3.3 Bending stresses -- 3.4 Second moment of area -- 3.5 Section modulus3.6 Combined bending and direct stresses -- 3.7 Shear stresses due to bending -- 3.8 Composite beams -- 3.9 Plastic bending -- Problems -- Chapter 4 Deflections of beams -- 4.1 The deflection curve -- 4.2 Deflections by double-integration -- 4.3 Moment�area method -- 4.4 Macaulay�s method -- 4.5 Statically-indeterminate beams -- Problems -- Chapter 5 Struts and columns -- 5.1 Buckling -- 5.2 Euler�s equation -- 5.3 Limitations of Euler�s equation -- Problems -- Chapter 6 Torsion -- 6.1 Torsion of circular shafts -- 6.2 Transmission of power6.3 Compound shafts -- Problems -- Chapter 7 Strain energy -- 7.1 Strain energy -- 7.2 Strain energy in axially loaded bars -- 7.3 Dynamic loading -- 7.4 Strain energy due to shear -- 7.5 Impact torsional loading -- 7.6 Strain energy due to bending -- 7.7 Impact loading of beams -- 7.8 Strain energy due to combined loading -- 7.9 Castigliano�s theorem -- Problems -- Chapter 8 Stress and strain analysis -- 8.1 Complex stress situations -- 8.2 Simple tension -- 8.3 Biaxial stress system -- 8.4 General two-dimensional stress system8.5 Mohr�s stress circle -- 8.6 Principal strains and stresses -- 8.7 Plane strain -- 8.8 Theories of failure -- 8.9 Elastic constants -- Problems -- Chapter 9 Cylindrical shells -- 9.1 Thin cylindrical shell -- 9.2 Thin spherical shell -- 9.3 Volume changes of shells -- 9.4 Thick cylindrical shell -- 9.5 Compound tube -- Problems -- Chapter 10 Linear and angular motion -- 10.1 Linear motion -- 10.2 Curvilinear motion -- 10.3 Relative velocity -- 10.4 Angular motion -- 10.5 Torque and angular motion -- 10.6 Balancing of rotating masses10.7 Momentum -- 10.8 Work and energy -- Problems -- Chapter 11 Mechanisms -- 11.1 Mechanisms -- 11.2 Velocity diagrams -- 11.3 Acceleration diagrams -- 11.4 Reciprocating mechanisms -- Problems -- Chapter 12 Turning moment diagrams -- 12.1 Crank effort diagrams -- 12.2 Fluctuations of speed and energy -- 12.3 Flywheels -- Problems -- Chapter 13 Power transmission -- 13.1 Machines and some basic definitions -- 13.2 Transmission of rotational motion -- 13.3 Geared systems -- 13.4 Gear trains.

Comprehensive coverage of mechanical science for HNC/D & undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, including 200 worked examples & 500 problems, all with answers supplied. The 3rd edition features a new section on power transmission & a mathematical appendix.

9781405137942 1405137940

2005041198


Mechanics, Applied.
Strength of materials.

TA350 / .B5385 2006

621 BO.M 2006