Computational methods for plasticity : theory and applications. / E. A. de Souza Neto.

Computational Methods for Plasticity; CONTENTS; Preface; Part One Basic concepts; 1 Introduction; 2 Elements of tensor analysis; 3 Elements of continuum mechanics and thermodynamics; 4 The finite element method in quasi-static nonlinear solid mechanics; 5 Overview of the program structure; Part Two Small strains; 6 The mathematical theory of plasticity; 7 Finite elements in small-strain plasticity problems; 8 Computations with other basic plasticity models; 9 Plane stress plasticity; 10 Advanced plasticity models; 11 Viscoplasticity; 12 Damage mechanics; Part Three Large strains.

"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." "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."