Computational Plasticity: With Emphasis on the Application of the Unified Strength Theory (Hardcover, 2012)

Introduction.- Stress and Strain.- Material Models in Computational Plasticity.- Unified Strength Theory and Its Material Parameters.- Non-Smooth Multi-Surface Plasticity.- Implementation of the Unified Strength Theory into FEM Codes.- Examples of the Application of Unified Elasto-Plastic Constitutive Relations.- Strip with a Circular Hole under Tension and Compression.- Plastic Analysis of Footing Foundation Based on the Unified Strenghth Theory.- Underground Caves, Tunnels and the Excavation of Hydraulic Power Station.-Implementation of the Unified Strength Theory into ABAQUS and its Application.- 2D Simulation of Normal Penetration Using the Unified Strength Theory.- 3D Simulation of Normal and Oblique Penetration and Perforation.- Underground Mining.- Reinforced Concrete Beam and Plate.- Stability Analysis of Underground Caverns Based on the Unified Strength Theory.- Stability of Slope.- Unified Strength Theory and FLAC.- Mesomechanics and Multiscale Modelling for Yield Surface.- Miscellaneous Issues: Ancient Structures, Propellant of Solid Rocket, Parts of Rocket and Generator.