The document discusses stresses in beams. It covers topics like shear force and bending moment diagrams, bending stresses, shear stresses, deflection, and torsion. Beams are structural members subjected to transverse forces that induce bending. Stresses and strains are created within beams when loaded. Shear forces and bending moments allow determining these internal stresses and maintaining equilibrium. Formulas are provided for calculating shear forces and bending moments in different beam configurations like cantilevers, simply supported beams, and beams with various load types.