The book serves as a textbook for the course on strength of materials. It covers the syllabi of universities, technical boards and professional examining bodies in the country. – Each chapter is written in a simple, crisp and logical way, with gradual buildup of concepts. – The language is lucid and easy to understand yet scientific. – Theoretical explanations and mathematical derivations are supported with well-labeled and clear figures along with systematically solved examples to enhance the understanding of the concepts.