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This lecture discusses the criteria of rupture of elastic equilibrium in ductile materials, focusing on the comparison of stresses to the critical value, the mechanism of flow, and the von Mises criterion. It covers topics such as shear, microcracks, strain energy density, and the safety factor. The instructor explains how to evaluate stresses, predict the onset of flow, and determine the comparison stress in different stress states.