The aim of Plasticity Theory is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the contemporary state of knowledge in basic plasticity theory and to its applications.

The plastic analysis method has been used extensively by engineers for designing steel s

Designing engineering components that make optimal use of materials requires consideration of the nonlinear static and dynamic characteristics associated with both manufacturing and working environments. The modeling of these characteristics can only be done through numerical formulation and simulation, which requires an understanding of both the theoretical background and associated computer solution techniques. 

Nonlinear Solid Mechanics a Continuum Approach for Engineering Gerhard A.

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.

Providing the essential theoretical framework for understanding elastoplastic behaviour, this text develops the subject of small strain elastoplasticity from classical theory to modern computational techniques.

Beyond the linear elastic range lies nonlinear stress-strain behavior otherwise known as plastic behavior or plasticity. Concern for nonlinear stress-strain behavior apparently surfaced in the mid-1800s with questions about how the bar buckling load is properly analyzed. Those questions were not resolved until Shanley's landmark paper of 1947.

The subject of computational plasticity encapsulates the numerical methods used for the

Plasticity is concerned with understanding the behavior of metals and alloys when loaded

Steel frames are used in many commercial high-rise buildings, as well as industrial stru