Strength Of Materials

Over the last 25 years, this book has become a students' companion due to its comprehensive coverage, student friendly approach and all-steps-explained style. This has made it the best-selling book among all the books on the subject. The author's zeal of presenting the text in line with the syllabi has resulted in the edition at hand, which continues its run with all its salient features as earlier. Thus, it takes care of all the syllabi on the subject and fully satisfies the needs of engineering students.
SALIENT FEATURES
Use of Si units
Summary of important concepts and formulae at the end of each chapter
A large number of solved problems presented systematically A large number of exercise problems to test the students' ability
Simple and clear explanation of concepts and the underlying theory in each chapter
Generous use of diagrams (more than 550) for better understanding
NEW IN THE FIFTH EDITION
1. Two new chapters are included: a) Introduction to Plastic Analysis (Chapter 13) and
b) Moment of Inertia, as Appendix.
2. Topics related to simple supported beam and overhanging beam are included in Chapter 5, Shear Force
and Bending Moment in Statically Determinate Beams. 3. Topics such as Torsion of Hollow-thin-walled Shafts and Shafts Subjected to Combined Bending
and Torsion are included in Chapter 10, Torsion. 4. Review Questions are added in all the chapters.
SS Bhavikatti is Emeritus Professor, BVB College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli. He is a former Dean
of NITK, Surathkal and SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad. For some time, he has also
been Principal, RYM Engineering College, Bellary.
Prof Bhavikatti holds an ME degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Roorkee, and a PhD from IIT-Delhi. A prolific writer, he has authored many more books including Building Materials, 'Building Construction. Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis-l' and 'Structural Analysis-II (all by Vikas).
A core textbook for civil engineering students. Also useful for the students of mechanical, chemical and mining engineering.