Authors: Warren C. Young, Richard G. Budynas
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (2020) · Language: English · ISBN-10: 1260453758 · ISBN-13: 978-1260453751
Roark’s Formulas for Stress and Strain, Ninth Edition is a definitive reference on the analysis and calculation of stress and strain in mechanical structures and materials. Authored by Warren C. Young and Richard G. Budynas, this ninth edition updates and expands upon the previous work with more detailed examples, modernized formulas, and increased applicability for a range of engineering disciplines.
The book is widely regarded as the “bible” of stress and strain analysis for engineers, providing essential formulas and methods for solving real-world mechanical and structural design problems. This new edition is updated to reflect the latest in research and practical applications, ensuring its continued relevance for students, professionals, and researchers alike.
Master the fundamental principles of stress and strain, including axial, torsional, bending, and shear stress, and understand how to calculate and analyze these forces in various mechanical components.
Learn about the deformation of materials under stress, the concept of elasticity, and how to apply Hooke's Law and other theories for calculating material behavior.
Understand the response of beams, shafts, and other structural elements to various loading conditions, including bending, twisting, and axial loading.
Study more advanced topics like stress concentrations, thermal stresses, and plasticity, with updated methods and techniques for solving complex real-world problems.
Apply stress and strain principles to solve practical engineering problems across multiple industries, including aerospace, civil, mechanical, and automotive engineering.
Roark’s Formulas for Stress and Strain is considered the definitive guide for engineers involved in the design and analysis of mechanical structures. The ninth edition brings the classic text into the 21st century with modernized methods and additional topics such as non-linear material behavior and advanced computational techniques.
This reference work offers clear, concise formulas and step-by-step solutions for determining stress and strain in a wide range of materials and components, from simple structural elements to complex, real-world mechanical systems.
Undergraduate and Graduate Students in mechanical, civil, aerospace, and materials engineering.
Professional Engineers needing a trusted reference for stress and strain analysis in mechanical design, construction, and manufacturing.
Researchers and Educators specializing in material mechanics, stress analysis, and structural design.
Consultants in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction requiring precise formulas for stress analysis.
Axial, torsional, and bending stress analysis
Stress and strain in thick-walled cylinders and pressure vessels
Thin-walled structures and membrane theory
Beam deflection and bending theory
Combined loading and multi-axial stress systems
Stress concentration factors and fatigue
Thermal stresses and material deformation
Advanced techniques in elasticity, plasticity, and numerical methods
Case studies, solved problems, and applications in real-world engineering
Roark’s Formulas for Stress and Strain, Ninth Edition remains the most comprehensive and authoritative source for solving stress and strain problems in engineering. Its clear, systematic approach and vast collection of formulas make it indispensable for both students and professionals in the field. This updated edition ensures that engineers have access to the latest methods and techniques for tackling the complex mechanical and structural design problems they encounter.
Whether you’re studying for exams, designing mechanical components, or solving real-world engineering problems, Roark’s is an essential, go-to reference.