What is Force and Types of Forces

Force is an action which produces or tends to produce a change in a body’s state of rest or motion.
Force is measured in Newton (N).

Type of forces acting on a structural member:

The different types of forces acting on a structural member are:

1. Tension (Tensile Force)
2. Compression (Compressive force)
3. Shear (Shear force)
4. Torsion (Torque or twisting moment)