Fundamentals of the Theory of Plasticity

Intended as a text for advanced engineering students as well as a reference book for practicing engineers, this volume is primarily concerned with the plastic deformation of metals at normal temperatures, as applied to the strength of machines and structures. It focuses on delivering a simple presentation of the basic equations of plasticity theory with the best-developed methods for solving the equations, encompassing problems associated with the special nature of plastic state and the most important engineering applications of plasticity theory. Assuming readers' familiarity with the fundamentals of strength of materials and elasticity theory, it traces the main trends in plasticity theory's development. 1971 ed.Kachanov, L. M. is the author of 'Fundamentals of the Theory of Plasticity', published 2004 under ISBN 9780486435831 and ISBN 0486435830.