Strength of Materials This book is intended for an undergraduate course on Strength of Materials. Each chapter is written in a simple, crisp and logical way, with gradual build-up of concepts. The language is lucid and easy to understand, yet precisely scientific. Theoretical explanations and mathematical derivations are supported with well-labeled and clear figures along with systematically solved examples to enhance the understanding of the concepts. Salient Features • New chapter on Theories of Failure • Enhanced coverage of Stress and Strain, and Beams • More than 100 new solved examples and 65 numerical problems • Summary at the end of each chapter • Rich pedagogy including • Over 540 illustrations • 440 Solved Examples • 220 Objective Type Questions • 175 Review Questions v 210 Problems