Class 3. P: ME 272 and MATH 262. Studies of stresses and strains in
three-dimensional problems. Failure theories and yield criteria. Stress
function approach to two-dimensional problems. Bending of nonhomogeneous

asymmetric curved beams. Torsion of bars with noncircular cross
sections. Energy methods. Elastic stability. Introduction to plates.
Students may not receive credit for both ME 472 and ME 550.