Metals Material Modelling: Plasticity

The course covers plasticity theories that are widely used to analyse practical engineering applications in metals. Mathematical formulations and equations are intentionally kept to a minimum. Emphasis will be placed on how engineering design incorporates these theories and how the FE method models plasticity. Difficulties encountered by both the FE user and the FE software in modelling plasticity will be highlighted using many examples to demonstrate plastic behaviour and how to assess the accuracy of the FE solutions.

Topics covered include; introducing plasticity, plasticity formulations, computational modelling (dividing the load, iterations, pseudo-time etc), plasticity in engineering design, examples (isotropic, kinematic, multiaxial), and more.

What will you learn?

• How plastic behaviour in metals is modelled using FE software,
• Limitations of FE plasticity modelling,
• Common FE simulation pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Who should attend?

• Engineers looking for an insight into the background theory of plasticity,
• Anyone looking to simulation metal plasticity using FEA,
• Experienced engineers who need to brush up their plasticity theory.