PREFACE 



For the average student to obtain a working knowledge of any 

 scientific subject it is necessary that he solve numerous problems. 

 This is especially true in the study of mechanics. In teaching 

 Strength of Materials the author has found that the text-books do 

 not give a sufficient number of examples to completely familiarize 

 the student with the application of the theory. 



The aim of this book is to furnish a large variety of problems on 

 each part of the subject, and thus relieve the instructor of tedious 

 dictation in the class room. 



A discussion of riveted joints is given for use in the computation 

 and design of such joints as are often found in boiler construction. 



No definite notation is adopted in order that the book may be 

 used in connection with a course of lectures or with any text-book 

 on the subject. 



Tables at the back of the book give all the data necessary 

 for solving the problems, but answers have been omitted in order 

 to emphasize that the goal is a proper solution and not a mere 

 numerical answer. 



I wish to thank Professor C. B. Eichards for suggesting numerous 

 examples and for other valuable assistance in compiling this book. 



