The document discusses shear force and bending moments in beams. It provides examples of calculating the shear force and bending moment at a section for different loading conditions. Shear force is the sum of vertical forces to the left or right of a section, while bending moment is the sum of moments from forces left or right of the section. Shear force tries to shear a section, while bending moment bends it. Positive and negative signs are used to indicate the type of bending based on curvature.