For over three decades, "Strength of Materials (Mechanics of Solids)" by Dr. R.K. Rajput has been a cornerstone textbook for mechanical, civil, and aeronautical engineering students across India and beyond. As a subject, Strength of Materials (SOM) or Mechanics of Solids is the backbone of engineering design—covering stress, strain, bending moments, torsion, and deflection.
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