The approach to plasticity theory developed here is firmly
rooted in thermodynamics. Emphasis is placed on the use of
potentials and the derivation of incremental response, necessary
for numerical analysis. The derivation of constitutive models for
irreversible behaviour entirely from two scalar potentials is
shown.
The use of potentials allows models to be very simply defined,
classified and, if necessary, developed and it permits dependent
and independent variables to be interchanged, making possible
different forms of a model for different applications.
The theory is extended to include treatment of rate-dependent
materials and a powerful concept, in which a single plastic strain
is replaced by a plastic strain function, allowing smooth
transitions between elastic and plastic behaviour is
introduced.
This monograph will benefit academic researchers in mechanics,
civil engineering and geomechanics and practising geotechnical
engineers; it will also interest numerical analysts in engineering
mechanics.
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