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Title: State variable theories based on Hart's formulation

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5985676

In this paper a review of the development of a state variable theory for nonelastic deformation is given. The physical and phenomenological basis of the theory and the constitutive equations describing macroplastic, microplastic, anelastic and grain boundary sliding enhanced deformation are presented. The experimental and analytical evaluation of different parameters in the constitutive equations are described in detail followed by a review of the extensive experimental work on different materials. The technological aspects of the state variable approach are highlighted by examples of the simulative and predictive capabilities of the theory. Finally, a discussion of general capabilities, limitations and future developments of the theory and particularly the possible extensions to cover an even wider range of deformation or deformation-related phenomena is presented.

Research Organization:
Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY (USA). Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-84ER45055
OSTI ID:
5985676
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/45055-2; ON: DE85009474
Resource Relation:
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Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English