MECHANICS OF

MATERIALS I
An Introduction to the Mechanics of Elastic and
Plastic Deformation of Solids and Structural Materials

THIRD EDITION

E. J. HEARN
Ph.D., B.Sc. (Eng.) Hons., C.Eng., F.I.Mech.E., F.I.Prod.E.,F.1.Diag.E.

University of Warwick
United Kingdom

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Hearn, E. J. (Edwin John)
Mechanics of materials 1: an introduction to the mecahnics of elastic and plastic deformation of
solids and structural components/E. J. Hearn. - 3rd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0 7506 3265 8
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