Plasticity and Geomechanics [Paperback]

A concise introduction to the subject of plasticity with emphasis on applications in geomechanics.Plasticity and Geomechanics presents a concise introduction to the general subject of plasticity with a particular emphasis on applications in geomechanics. Derived from the authors' own lecture notes, excessive use of mathematical methods is avoided in the main body of the text and where possible, physical interpretations are given for important concepts. This book therefore complements Elasticity and Geomechanics by the same authors and will appeal to graduate students and researchers in the fields of soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and geomechanicsPlasticity and Geomechanics presents a concise introduction to the general subject of plasticity with a particular emphasis on applications in geomechanics. Derived from the authors' own lecture notes, excessive use of mathematical methods is avoided in the main body of the text and where possible, physical interpretations are given for important concepts. This book therefore complements Elasticity and Geomechanics by the same authors and will appeal to graduate students and researchers in the fields of soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and geomechanicsPlasticity and Geomechanics is a concise introduction to the general subject of plasticity with a particular emphasis on applications in geomechanics. Derived from the authors' lecture notes, this book is written with students firmly in mind. Excessive use of mathematical methods is avoided and, where possible, physical interpretations are given for important concepts. The authors present a clear introduction to the complex ideas and concepts of plasticity and demonstrate how this developing subject is of critical importance to geomechanics and geotechnical engineering.Preface; 1. Stress and strain; 2. Elastic and inelastic material behaviour; 3. Yield; 4. Plastic flow; 5. Collapse load theorems; 6. Slip line analysis; 7. Work hardening behaviour; A. Non-CalCÔ