Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2011-2012
MECH 516 - THEORY OF PLASTICITY
Long Title: THEORY OF PLASTICITY
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MECH 511 OR MECH 513 or permission of instructor
Description: Mathematical theory of plasticity. Thermodynamics of irreversible processes as applied to plasticity. Elasto-plastic boundary value problems. Slip-line theory. General principles. Single crystal plasticity. Dislocation dynamic-based plasticity.