Plasticity Theory

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals, experimental techniques, and simulation methodologies related to advanced engineering materials. It addresses the challenges posed by these materials, introduces the concept of stress invariants, and demonstrates their implementation in finite element programs for accurate simulations. The book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students interested in the cutting-edge developments in materials science and engineering.

Andreas Öchsner is a full professor of Lightweight Design and Structural Simulation at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany. After completing his Dipl.-Ing. degree in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Stuttgart (1997), he served as a research and teaching assistant at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg from 1997 to 2003 while pursuing his Doctor of Engineering Sciences (Dr.-Ing.) degree. From 2003 to 2006, he was an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the head of the Cellular Metals Group affiliated with the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He spent seven years (2007-2013) as a full professor at the Department of Applied Mechanics, Technical University of Malaysia, where he was also the head of the Advanced Materials and Structure Lab. From 2014 to 2017, he was a full professor at the School of Engineering, Griffith University, Australia.