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An assessment of the Gurson yield criterion by a computational multi‐scale approach

An assessment of the Gurson yield criterion by a computational multi‐scale approach Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the Gurson yield criterion for porous ductile metals. Design/methodology/approach – A finite element procedure is used within a purely kinematical multi‐scale constitutive modelling framework to determine estimates of extremal overall yield surfaces. The RVEs analysed consist of an elastic‐perfectly plastic von Mises type matrix under plane strain conditions containing a single centered circular hole. Macroscopic yield surface estimates are obtained under three different RVE kinematical assumptions: linear boundary displacements (an upper bound); periodic boundary displacement fluctuations (corresponding to periodically perforated media); and, minimum constraint or uniform boundary traction (a lower bound). Findings – The Gurson criterion predictions fall within the bounds obtained under relatively high void ratios – when the bounds lie farther apart. Under lower void ratios, when the bounds lie close together, the Gurson predictions of yield strength lie slightly above the computed upper bounds in regions of intermediate to high stress triaxiality. A modification to the original Gurson yield function is proposed that can capture the computed estimates under the three RVE kinematical constraints considered. Originality/value – Assesses the accuracy of the Gurson criterion by means of a fully computational multi‐scale approach to constitutive modelling. Provides an alternative criterion for porous plastic media which encompasses the common microscopic kinematical constraints adopted in this context. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Engineering Computations: International Journal for Computer-Aided Engineering and Software Emerald Publishing

An assessment of the Gurson yield criterion by a computational multi‐scale approach

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2009 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0264-4401
DOI
10.1108/02644400910943626
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the Gurson yield criterion for porous ductile metals. Design/methodology/approach – A finite element procedure is used within a purely kinematical multi‐scale constitutive modelling framework to determine estimates of extremal overall yield surfaces. The RVEs analysed consist of an elastic‐perfectly plastic von Mises type matrix under plane strain conditions containing a single centered circular hole. Macroscopic yield surface estimates are obtained under three different RVE kinematical assumptions: linear boundary displacements (an upper bound); periodic boundary displacement fluctuations (corresponding to periodically perforated media); and, minimum constraint or uniform boundary traction (a lower bound). Findings – The Gurson criterion predictions fall within the bounds obtained under relatively high void ratios – when the bounds lie farther apart. Under lower void ratios, when the bounds lie close together, the Gurson predictions of yield strength lie slightly above the computed upper bounds in regions of intermediate to high stress triaxiality. A modification to the original Gurson yield function is proposed that can capture the computed estimates under the three RVE kinematical constraints considered. Originality/value – Assesses the accuracy of the Gurson criterion by means of a fully computational multi‐scale approach to constitutive modelling. Provides an alternative criterion for porous plastic media which encompasses the common microscopic kinematical constraints adopted in this context.

Journal

Engineering Computations: International Journal for Computer-Aided Engineering and SoftwareEmerald Publishing

Published: Apr 10, 2009

Keywords: Porous materials; Plasticity; Modelling; Finite element analysis

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