Computational modeling of inelastic large ratcheting strains

• A framework forphenomenological hyperelasto-plasticity with initial anisotropy,kinematic hardening as well as anisotropic damage is presented inMenzel et al. (2003a).In this contribution we exploit and extend this framework toinclude several back-stresses in order to capture the ratchettingresponse of polycrystalline metals subjected to cyclic stress withnon-zero mid-value. The evolution equations for kinematichardening resemble a linear combination of the multiple-Armstrong-Frederic and the Burlet-Cailletaudmodels, which are extended to the large strain setting. Thecapability of the model to capture various phenomenologicalcharacteristics, in particular multi-axial ratchetting, isillustrated by numerical examples. Comparisons with uni-axial andbi-axial experimental ratchetting results for carbon steel aregiven. Finally, the finite element analysis of a simplifiedrailway turnout component subjected to cyclic loading ispresented.

Subject headings

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Maskinteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Mechanical Engineering (hsv//eng)

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Materialteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Materials Engineering (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Finite strains

Kinematic hardening

Anisotropy

Plasticity

Ratcheting

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