In this paper we consider the optimal control problem governed by a time-dependent variational inequality arising in quasistatic plasticity with linear kinematic hardening. In the first part of the paper we address certain continuity properties of the forward operator, which implies the existence of an optimal control. Moreover, a discretization in time is derived and we show that every local m...

The quasi-static evolution of an elastoplastic body with a multi-surface constitutive law of linear kinematic hardening type allows the modeling of curved stress-strain relations. It generalizes classical small-strain elastoplasticity from one to various plastic phases. This paper presents the mathematical models and proves existence and uniqueness of the solution of the corresponding initial-b...

An elastoviscoplastic three-dimensional model is proposed in order to predict the response of brake discs for a High Speed Train (T.G.V.), which are subjected simultaneously to mechanical and thermal loadings. This elastoviscoplastic law is based on the internal thermodynamic variables and takes into account the non-linear kinematic and isotropic hardening with plastic strain memory effect. A m...

A thermoviscoplastic model with linear kinematic hardening, von Mises yield condition and mixed boundary conditions is considered. The existence of a unique weak solution is proved by means of a fixed-point argument, and by employing maximal parabolic regularity theory. The weak continuity of the solution operator is also shown. As an application, the existence of a global minimizer of a class ...

The paper is concerned with the optimal control of static elastoplasticity with linear kinematic hardening. This leads to an optimal control problem governed by an elliptic variational inequality (VI) of first kind in mixed form. Based on Lp-regularity results for the state equation, it is shown that the control-to-state operator is Bouligand differentiable. This enables to establish second-ord...

In this paper, an elastoplastic constitutive model is presented for predicting sandy soil behavior under monotonic and cyclic loadings. The model is based on the CJS3 model that takes into account deviatoric and isotropic mechanisms of plasticity. The flow rule in deviatoric mechanism is non-associated and a kinematic hardening law controls the evolution of the &#10yield surface. In the present...

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of constitutive equations on the prediction accuracy for springback in cold stamping with various deformation modes. In this study, two types of yield functions—Hill’48 and Yld2000-2d—were considered to describe yield behavior. Isotropic and kinematic hardening models based on the Yoshida–Uemori model were also adopted to describe hardening ...

In this paper an algorithm for large strain elasto-plasticity with isotropic hyperelasticity based on the multiplicative decomposition is formulated. The algorithm includes a (possible) constitutive equation for the plastic spin and mixed hardening in which the principal stress and principal backstress directions are not necessarily preserved. It is shown that if the principal trial stress dire...

Short title: Non-classical plasticity theories and generalized normality. A simple way to define the flow rules of plasticity models is the assumption of generalized normality associated with a suitable pseudo-potential function. This approach, however, is not usually employed to formulate endochronic theory and non-linear kinematic (NLK) hardening rules as well as generalized plasticity models...