Introduction to Engineering-Solid Mechanics 1.Introduction The failure of a machine component depends on Forces that are applied to it ■Its dimensions Properties of the material ■Shapes We will discuss various types of stresses that can develop within machine components Introduction to Engineering 6 H.ShaoIntroduction to Engineering Introduction to Engineering —— Solid Mechanics Solid Mechanics Introduction to Engineering Introduction to Engineering H. Shao 6 1. Introduction The failure of a machine component depends on  Forces that are applied to it  Its dimensions  Properties of the material  Shapes We will discuss various types of stresses that can develop within machine components