A finite element framework for distortion gradient plasticity with applications to bending of thin foils

A novel general purpose Finite Element framework is presented to study small-scale metal plasticity. A distinct feature of the adopted distortion gradient plasticity formulation, with respect to strain gradient plasticity theories, is the constitutive inclusion of the plastic spin, as proposed by Gu...

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Main Authors: Martínez-Pañeda, E, Niordson, CF, Bardella, L
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016