Typical objects are beams, shafts, and parts of a mechanism.
Stresses are the load per area that are the result of the internal forces and moments.
The deflection that is caused by the forces and moments is also studied. The study of stresses and deflection forms the foundation for future design courses. The concepts also provide the foundation for courses in finite element analysis which deal with stress and deflection. Determine the stresses associated with combined loading. Use Mohr s circle to determine principle stresses.