Mechanics of Materials

angle applied axial bending bending moment cantilever beam cast iron center of gravity compressive stress compressive unit-stress computed concentrated loads cross-section deduced deflection deformation depth distance elastic curve elastic limit elongation equal equation Euler's formula example factor of safety feet long fiber fixed ends flexural stresses flexural unit-stress flexure formula 41 forces given hence horizontal inertia left end left support linear foot long columns material maximum shearing method middle modulus of elasticity moment of inertia moments neutral axis neutral surface occurs P₁ plane plate pounds per linear pounds per square Prob R₁ radius of gyration ratio reaction rectangular required to find resilience rivets round ends rupture S₁ section area shearing stresses shearing unit-stress side simple beam span square inch static structural steel tensile stress tensile unit-stress tension thickness timber tion torsion twisting uniform load unit-stress due vertical shear weight wrought iron zero