ABSTRACT
SUMMARY The subject of mechanics is an important constituent of mechatronics. This chapter presents the fundamental theory of mechanics of materials, which can be employed for application in mechatronics. The chapter starts with three basic cases: axial loading, bending, and torsion. Then stress and strain are included, followed by analysis of displacements. Both stress and strain transformation are covered with strain gauge rosettes for measurement purposes in mechatronics.
