Joseph Ugwuanyi

Elasticity Joseph Ugwuanyi

Material properties like elasticity are usually studied to be able to select best materials for particular applications. Knowledge of elasticity is usually applied in almost all mechanical designs and structural analysis. The underlying idea in most applications is that materials should not be subjected to stress beyond the elastic limit, else they will get deformed. This book presents the fundamental ideas on elasticity in very easy-to-understand manner. Ideas discussed include Hooke's law, tensile stress, tensile strain, Young's modulus, energy stored in elastic materials, etc. There are lots of numerical examples and exercises that have been used to help facilitate the students' quantitative understanding of the subject. So, read and enjoy!