Equilibrium refers to the equilibrium of forces. The laws of statics must holdfor the body and all parts of the body. Force-deformation relations refer to the relation of the applied forces to the deformation of the body. If certain forces are applied, then certain deformations will result. Compatibility refers to the compatibility of deformation. Upon loading, the parts of a body or structure must not come apart. These three principles will be emphasized throughout.Strength of Materials This course is the basic subject in Engineering that deals with different types of forces that act on the body and their effect. Mechanics of materials is a study of the relationship between the external loads applied to a body and the stress and strain caused by the internal loads within the body.