The document discusses the analysis of uniformly tapered circular rods and rectangular bars subjected to axial loads. It provides equations to calculate the stress, strain, and extension of tapered bars based on the load, dimensions, Young's modulus, and taper rate. Several example problems are included to demonstrate calculating extension given dimensions and load, or determining Young's modulus given the other values. The document also discusses calculating the elongation of a bar due to its own weight by integrating the strain over the length of the bar.