6. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS –
INTRODUCTION
For Clear understanding of strength of material let us go little
back and understand mechanics.
Mechanics is the branch of science which deals with forces
and it's effects on a body. In mechanics we study mechanics of
solid and mechanics of fluids.
Strength of materials (SOM) is a branch of mechanics that deals
with the behavior of solid bodies subjected to various types of loading
7. OBJECTIVE OF SOM
Important of SOM in Engineering
•An understanding of mechanical behavior is essential for
the safe design of all types of structures, whether
airplanes, buildings, bridges, machines, motor or ships
and spacecraft.
• That is why strength of materials is a basic subject in so
many engineering fields like Mechanical and Civil.
8. Force can change the motion of the object
To be more specific, Force changes the velocity of an
object
Stationary to moving
Moving to stationary
Speed up/Slow down
Change direction
FORCE
9. All the machine elements are subjected to different types
of forces
Types of Forces (through physical contact)
Direct pull or push
Frictional Force
Normal force
Tension force
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FORCE….
10. FUNDAMENTAL TYPES OF LOADING:
1. Tensile Force
2. Compressive Force
3. Shear Force
4. Bending Force