Description

This book gives an introduction to computational plasticity and includes the kinematics of large deformations, together with relevant continuum mechanics. Central to the book is its focus on computational plasticity, and we cover an introduction to the finite element method which includes both quasi-static and dynamic problems. We then go on to describe explicit and implicit implementations of plasticity models in to finite element software. Throughout the book, we describe the general, multiaxial form of the theory but uniquely, wherever possible, reduce the equations to their simplest, uniaxial form to develop understanding of the general theory and we hope physical insight. We provide several examples of implicit and explicit implementations of von Mises time-independent and visco-plasticity in to the commercial code ABAQUS (including the fortran coding), which should prove invaluable to research students and practicing engineers developing ABAQUS 'UMATs'. The book bridges the gap between undergraduate material on plasticity and existing advanced texts on nonlinear computational mechanics, which makes it ideal for students and practicing engineers alike. It introduces a range of engineering applications, including superplasticity, porous plasticity, cyclic plasticity and thermo-mechanical fatigue, to emphasize the subject's relevance and importance.

Features

• Tutorial step by step guide to computational plasticity
• Bridges basic undergraduate texts and advanced texts on nonlinear computational mechanics
• Many one-dimensional examples enhancing understanding and developing insight
• Includes several examples of implicit and explicit plasticity implementations into commercial finite element software ABAQUS
• Will appeal to practising engineers who wish to implement customized plasticity models into commercial finite element code

Product Details

258 pages; 4 color plates, 86 line illus.; ISBN13: 978-0-19-856826-1ISBN10: 0-19-856826-6

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