A Course on Plasticity Theory (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Plasticity Theory is characterized by many competing and often incompatible points of view. This book seeks to strengthen the foundations of continuum plasticity theory, emphasizing a unifying perspective grounded in the fundamental notion of material symmetry.Steigmann's book offers a systematic framework for the proper understanding of established models of plasticity and for their modern extensions and generalizations. Particular emphasisis placed on the differential-geometric aspects of the subject and their role in illuminating the conceptual foundations of plasticity theory. Classical models, together with several subjects ofinterest in contemporary research, are developed in a unified format. The book is addressed to graduate students and academics working in the field of continuum mechanics. This book seeks to strengthen the foundations of continuum plasticity theory, emphasizing a unifying perspective grounded in the fundamental notion of material symmetry. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…