Mechanics of Solids 3 min read
Simple Stresses and Strains
In this chapter general meaning of stress is explained. Expressions for stresses and strains is derived with the following assumptions:…
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Mechanics of Solids 5 min read
Mechanical Properties
Resistance to various applied forces is referred as mechanical properties. Some of these properties are briefly presented below: 1. Properties…
Mechanics of Solids 3 min read
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials
The principle materials used in building structures and machines include metals and their alloys, concrete, wood, stones, bricks and other…
Mechanics of Solids 3 min read
Simple Machines
A simple machine is a device with the help of which heavy loads are lifted by applying small effects in…
Mechanics of Solids 1 min read
Belt Friction
The transmission of power by means of belt or rope drives is possible because of friction which exists between the…
Mechanics of Solids 2 min read
Angle Of Friction, Angle Of Repose And Cone Of Friction
Angle of Friction Consider the block shown in Fig. 5.2 subject to pull P. Let F be the frictional force…
Mechanics of Solids 3 min read
Friction
When a body moves or tends to move over another body, a force opposing the motion develops at the contact…
Mechanics of Solids 2 min read
Moment Of Inertia From First Principles
For simple figures, moment of inertia can be obtained by writing the general expression for an element and then carrying…
Mechanics of Solids 1 min read
Theorems of Moments of Inertia
There are two theorems of moment of inertia: (1) Perpendicular axis theorem, and (2) Parallel axis theorem. These are explained…
Mechanics of Solids 2 min read
Second Moments Of Plane Area
The term rdA may be called as moment of area, similar to moment of a force, and hence r 2…