Résistance des matériaux

Designed to provide a physical understanding of the equations, "Strength of Materials" gradually leads the student to a lasting understanding of the numerous phenomena involved. The book is enriched with many original figures, and several exercises have been developed based on suggestions from students and professors in mechanical engineering techniques. This is also true for several examples that demonstrate the practical aspects of material strength. Topics include thermal expansion for installing a ball bearing, torsional stress during the tightening of a bolt, and buckling applied to hydraulic cylinders. At the end of each chapter, a summary gathers all the useful equations and provides some explanations. An English-French and French-English glossary, answers to the exercises, and numerous practical tables complement the book.