This book follows the polytechnic syllabus for mechanical branch. The subject is developed systematically, using simple language and a large number of figures. At the end of each chapter a set of problems are presented along with answers so that the students can check their ability to solve problems. To enhance the ability of students to answer semester questions and examinations, a set of descriptive type, fill in the blanks type, identifying true/ false type and multiple choice questions are also given. It is written in SI units. Notations used are as per Indian standard codes. It is hoped that students of civil engineering branch will find this book useful for overall understanding of the course and exam preparedness. KEY FEATURES • 100 per cent coverage of new syllabus • Emphasis on practice of numerical for guaranteed success in exams • Lucidity and simplicity maintained throughout • Nationally acclaimed author of over 40 books

Strength of Materials is an important subject in engineering in which concept of load transfer in a structure is developed and method of finding internal forces in the members of the structure is taught. The subject is developed systematically, using good number of figures and lucid language. At the end of each chapter a set of problems are presented with answer so that the students can check their ability to solve problems. To enhance the ability of students to answer semester and examinations a set of descriptive type, fill in the blanks type, identifying true/ false type and multiple choice questions are also presented. KEY FEATURES • 100% coverage of new syllabus • Emphasis on practice of numerical for guaranteed success in exams • Lucidity and simplicity maintained throughout • Nationally acclaimed author of over 40 books

A comprehensive and lucidly written book, “Strength of Materials” captures the syllabus of most major Indian Universities and competitive examinations as well. The book discusses everything under solids and its mechanics (such as providing different aspects of stresses) and provides the reader with a deeper interest in the subject – all within aptly formed chapters. It also contains typical examples (useful for students appearing in competitive examinations in particular and other students in general), highlights, objective type questions and a large number of unsolved examples for a complete grasp of the subject.

The subject Strength of Materials is concerned with those properties of engineering and engineered materials that ensures its ability to provide safety and stability during its operating life. The scope of the subject is vast and involves good understanding of the properties of a material under static and dynamic loading, basic mechanics and the like. Within its scope, this book consists of seven chapters and covers fundamental aspects of the subject. Each topic of every chapter has been explained in as much detail as possible, followed by its counterpart in the form of ‘Example Problem’. Example problems are solved in a step-by-step manner such that students find comfortable in dealing with them.