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<p>Explores the Principles of Plasticity</p> <p>Most undergraduate programs lack an undergraduate plasticity theory course, and many graduate programs in design and manufacturing lack a course on plasticity--leaving a number of engineering students without adequate information on the subject. Emphasizing stresses generated in the material and its effect, Plasticity: Fundamentals and Applications effectively addresses this need. This book fills a void by introducing the basic fundamentals of solid mechanics of deformable bodies. It provides a thorough understanding of plasticity theory, introduces the concepts of plasticity, and discusses relevant applications.</p> <p><i><br></i></p> <p><i>Studies the Effects of Forces and Motions on Solids</i></p> <p>The authors make a point of highlighting the importance of plastic deformation, and also discuss the concepts of elasticity (for a clear understanding of plasticity, the elasticity theory must also be understood). In addition, they present information on updated Lagrangian and Eulerian formulations for the modeling of metal forming and machining.</p> <p>Topics covered include:</p> <ul> <li>Stress</li> <li>Strain</li> <li>Constitutive relations</li> <li>Fracture</li> <li>Anisotropy</li> <li>Contact problems</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Plasticity: Fundamentals and Applications</p> enables students to understand the basic fundamentals of plasticity theory, effectively use commercial finite-element (FE) software, and eventually develop their own code. It also provides suitable reference material for mechanical/civil/aerospace engineers, material processing engineers, applied mechanics researchers, mathematicians, and other industry professionals.