Computational Methods for Plasticity: Theory and Applications

The subject of computational plasticity encapsulates the numerical methods used for the finite element simulation of the behaviour of a wide range of engineering materials considered to be plastic – i.e. those that undergo a permanent change of shape in response to an applied force. Computational Methods for Plasticity: Theory and Applications describes the theory of the associated numerical methods for the simulation of a wide range of plastic engineering materials; from the simplest infinitesimal plasticity theory to more complex damage mechanics and finite strain crystal plasticity models. It is split into three parts - basic concepts, small strains and large strains. Beginning with elementary theory and progressing to advanced, complex theory and computer implementation, it is suitable for use at both introductory and advanced levels. The book:

Offers a self-contained text that allows the reader to learn computational plasticity theory and its implementation from one volume.
Includes many numerical examples that illustrate the application of the methodologies described.
Provides introductory material on related disciplines and procedures such as tensor analysis, continuum mechanics and finite elements for non-linear solid mechanics.
Is accompanied by purpose-developed finite element software that illustrates many of the techniques discussed in the text, downloadable from the book’s companion website.

This comprehensive text will appeal to postgraduate and graduate students of civil, mechanical, aerospace and materials engineering as well as applied mathematics and courses with computational mechanics components. It will also be of interest to research engineers, scientists and software developers working in the field of computational solid mechanics.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent, comprehensive book on plasticity

By J. Mulder - January 27, 2009

A very good book on plasticity for researchers, engineers and students. It deals with fundamentals of plasticity as well as with numerical implementations and contains examples with computer program listings. Ideal as a reference book for anybody in the field of FE simulations for forming processes.

An Excellent Work!

By aComputerUser - February 11, 2013

The authors are experts on computational plasticity: this work is highly recommended for every studying or working on material modeling. It particularly shines on its concise, easily understood notation, as well as its great presentation. The book derives relations from thermodynamical considerations, contains basic and advanced plasticity and hardening models, as well as advanced concepts of material modeling such as damage and finite strain theory. Continuum mechanics as well as useful mathematical relations are presented. All content is derived and thoroughly explained from the basics on the topic all the way to the extensions of models. In depth aide on implementation is given for all discussed models, many of which are also implemented in FORTRAN code, available on CD.

good book with lots of useful information

By WaiChing Sun - February 10, 2011

There are many plasticity books in the market. Some of them are full of derivation, theory, but no content on algorithm design/computational methods. Another extremes are more or less cookbooks that do not contain sufficient background. I think this book is in the exact right balance. It is well written, easy to understand and full of detail information about implementations of plasticity models. It is a very useful book for graduate students and practicing engineers.