This document discusses various topics related to structural analysis and design including:
1. Structural mechanics enables determining forces on members based on loads on the whole structure. Stresses and deformations can then be obtained.
2. Structures can be categorized based on function, form, analysis perspective, and type of loads. Different types of loads include concentrated, distributed, uniform, and varying loads.
3. Key concepts in structural analysis are shear force, bending moment, and deflected shapes. Shear force and bending moment are calculated at cross sections and deflected shapes show beam deformation under loading.