Mechanics of Solids and Structures Roger T. Fenner and J.N. Reddy is an English-language textbook aimed at higher technical education. This reference work covers the fundamental principles and the latest developments in the mechanics of solids and structures.
The book is suitable for senior- and graduate-level courses in which topics such as advanced strength of materials and structural mechanics are central. The second edition introduces modern computational methods and a new chapter on the energy principles of structures, including the principle of potential energy. In doing so, techniques such as Castigliano's theorems and the finite element method are clearly explained.
By combining foundational knowledge, practical computer programs, and problem sets, this book offers a thorough theoretical and applied approach to solids and structures. It closely aligns with fields such as engineering mechanics, mechanics of solids, and technical structures.
Series: Applied and Computational Mechanics