This presentation discusses transverse shear stress in beams. It begins with an introduction distinguishing bending stress from shear stress. The assumptions and derivation of the shear stress formula are then outlined. Analysis is shown for rectangular cross sections, where shear stress is highest at the neutral axis and zero at extreme fibers. Other cross section shapes are briefly discussed, including their maximum shear stress ratios. Key points are recapped about shear stress distribution across different cross section geometries. References are provided for further reading.