Engineering Plasticity

Covering the foundations, major developments and applications of plasticity, this book is intended for engineers and advanced students of materials processing who can use the knowledge in the book to innovate new techniques and methods for product manufacturing. Readers will be systematically introduced to the fundamental concepts of plasticity, plastic stress-strain relations, different hardening models, analysis of metal forming processes as well as novel methods. Varied examples from the automotive and aerospace industries are used to illustrate the concepts and applications described in the book. Provides a solid grounding in plasticity fundamentals and material properties Features models, theorems and analysis of processes and relationships related to plasticity, supported by extensive experimental data Offers a detailed discussion of recent advances and applications in metal forming Researchers and Engineers specializing in materials processing and product manufacturing, especially in automotive and aerospace engineering, will find this book a valuable reference text. Engineering Plasticity: Theory and Applications in Metal Forming is also written for advanced students of vehicle engineering and mechanical engineering.