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Strength of Materials

Publisher:Virginia Tech Press
New
Open Access
|Sep 2026
Print: Available at Amazon

An interactive online version of this book is available at https://engineeringmechanicsoer.github.io/StrengthBook/index.html.

When everyday objects and structures experience too much force, they can break or deform beyond recognition. This book explains why this occurs and how engineers can prevent it from happening to their designs.

Strength of Materials introduces essential engineering concepts including internal loading, stress, strain, and material properties. Developed for undergraduate courses in mechanics of deformable bodies, the text combines approachable explanations with worked examples, step-by-step problem-solving guides, key takeaways, and concise equation summaries. With a strong focus on both conceptual understanding and practical application, it supports student learning in and beyond the classroom. Freely available and openly licensed, this adaptable resource also serves as a valuable reference for anyone exploring foundational engineering principles.

This book has an accompanying question bank. Please visit https://hdl.handle.net/10919/118747 for more information and associated resources.

PDF ISBN: 978-1-962841-35-1 | E-Pub ISBN: 978-1-962841-34-4 | Paperback ISBN: 978-1-962841-33-7 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/strengthofmaterials
Publisher: Virginia Tech Press
Copyright owner: James K. Lord, Amy Richardson, Sneha Davison, and David A. Dillard
Publication date: 2026
Language: English
Pages: 414

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