David Steigmann

Research Expertise and Interest

finite elasticity, mechanics, continuum, shell theory, variational methods, stability, surface stress, capillary phenomena, mechanics of thin films

Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring

  • Methods of Engineering Analysis  [ENGIN 117]  

  • Theory of Shells  [MECENG 289]  

  • Group Studies, Seminars, or Group Research  [MECENG 298]  

  • Individual Study or Research  [MECENG 299]  

2025 Fall

  • Nonlinear Theory of Elasticity  [MECENG 284]  

  • Group Studies, Seminars, or Group Research  [MECENG 298]  

  • Individual Study or Research  [MECENG 299]  

2025 Spring

  • Engineering Mechanics II  [MECENG 104]  

  • Group Studies, Seminars, or Group Research  [MECENG 298]  

  • Individual Study or Research  [MECENG 299]