Plasticity Theory and Physics

Covers physical foundations of plasticity, dislocation mechanics, and computational methods for plastic deformation theories.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.58 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Dislocation motion and deformation twins
  • Rate-independent and rate-dependent theories
  • Computational plasticity
  • Experimental validation of plasticity models

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  • Formulating theories of plastic deformation.
  • Numerical solution of plasticity equations.
  • Analyzing dislocation motion and twin formation.

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