Mathematical Modeling and Finite Element Analysis of Elastic-Plastic Behavior.

摘要

This investigation is motivated by the need to study the cyclic plasticity response of standard aerospace fasteners within the context of finite element analysis. The available literature on mathematical models of plasticity along with their implementation in finite element procedures was reviewed. The investigation was limited to models of rate-independent plasticity based on the existence of a yield surface and the incremental (rate-type) theory of plasticity. Section II of the report introduces certain definitions and basic concepts including a discussion of the typical response of metals to cyclic loading. The mathematical models of the plastic behavior of metals are reviewed in Section III. Section IV covers the finite element implementation of certain models. A summary and some recommendations for future investigations are presented in Section V. (Author)