This document provides an introduction to strength of materials, including concepts of stress, strain, Hooke's law, stress-strain relationships, elastic constants, and factors of safety. It defines key terms like stress, strain, elastic limit, modulus of elasticity, and ductile and brittle material behavior. Examples of stress and strain calculations are provided for basic structural elements like rods, bars, and composite structures. The document also covers compound bars, principle of superposition, and effects of temperature changes.