Elastic-viscoplastic analysis of plates by the finite element method

Abstract In this paper the finite element technique is employed in the solution of elastic-viscoplastic plate bending problems. The method is applicable to both thick and thin plates and by attaining steady-state conditions the process offers an alternative method of solution for static elasto-plastic situations. A quadratic isoparametric element based on Mindlin plate theory is adopted and the Euler time-stepping scheme is employed in solution. Yield criteria are based on moment resultants and the Von Mises, Tresca and Johansen forms are included. Several numerical examples are presented and the results compared with those from other sources where available

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