The document discusses different types of strain energy stored in materials when subjected to loads. It defines strain energy as the work done or energy stored in a body during elastic deformation. The types of strain energy discussed include: elastic strain energy, strain energy due to gradual, sudden, impact, shock and shear loading. Formulas are provided to calculate strain energy due to these different loadings. Examples of calculating strain energy in axially loaded bars and beams subjected to bending and torsional loads are also presented.