Kinetic View of Dynamic Plasticity and Fracture of Polycrystalline Solids

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-33724-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 500 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Kinetic View of Dynamic Plasticity and Fracture of Polycrystalline Solids offers a comprehensive exploration of kinetic models designed to enhance simulations of diverse mechanical processes. Covering topics such as dislocation plasticity, deformation twinning, phase transitions, dynamic recrystallization, pore growth, and multiple cracking, the book is structured into three main sections. The opening part presents a state-of-the-art review of kinetic structural models for plasticity and fracture, establishing a solid theoretical foundation. The second section introduces innovative, fully discrete kinetic model formulations, where variables are defined on polytopal cell complexes rather than traditional continuous manifolds, advancing the modeling approach.

The third section delves into the practical implications of these formulations, including new mechanical criteria for plasticity and fracture and corresponding rheological models relevant to high-strain-rate material deformation. Additionally, the book discusses finite element method-based simulation outcomes and offers practical guidance for modeling deformation in nano-sized samples that naturally experience high strain rates. It also provides valuable advice on leveraging microstructural characterization data, such as that obtained from SEM or X-ray techniques, to inform and refine modeling efforts.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Borodin, Elijah

Jivkov, Andrey

Mayer, Alexander

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Continuous models
1. Defects in Continuous Media
2. Dislocation Kinetics
3. Kinetics of Deformation Twins
4. Transformation-Induced Plasticity
5. Grain Rotations and Dynamic Recrystallisation (CDRX & DDRX)
6. Pore Growth and Multiple Cracking

Part II: Discrete models
7. Defects in Discrete Manifolds
8. Kinetics of Micro-slips
9. Grain Boundary Fracture Networks
10. Continuous and Discontinuous Dynamic Recrystallisation
11. Crystallographic Grain Rotations
12. Pore Growth

Part III: Implications for Computational Mechanics
13. Relation between Kinetic and Dynamic Variables
14. Defect-Induced Strain Hardening
15. Rheological Models with Characteristic Relaxation Times
16. Simulations of Metals Subjected to High Strain Rates and Severe Plastic Deformations

Über Autor(innen)

Borodin, Elijah
Dr. Elijah Borodin has an extensive track record in computational materials science, materials physics, and mechanics. To date, he has published more than 50 papers developing theoretical kinetic approaches to plasticity and fracture of metals subjected to high strain rates, extreme deformation conditions and severe plastic deformations. He had a particular contribution to the mechanical behaviour of fine-grained and nanocrystalline metals where the micro-mechanisms change, and material behaviour often becomes unpredictable. His unique multidisciplinary background allows him to link traditionally well-separated areas of a material's microstructure evolution and the mechanical behaviour of materials. Dr Borodin has been collaborating extensively with both co-authors of this book. With Prof Mayer they developed theoretical and computational kinetic approaches for continuous formulation of plasticity and fracture processes, while during the last several years, more traditional continuous approaches were supplemented by the novel wholly discrete representation of polycrystalline material microstructures and kinetic processes of its development in close collaboration with Prof Jivkov. Such a combination of multidisciplinary expertise and extensive research in both continuous and discrete formulations provides a unique blend allowing the creation of a holistic picture of the defect structure evolution simultaneously on multiple scales presented in this book.

Mayer, Alexander
Prof. Alexander Mayer is a recognized expert in plasticity, damage, and numerical simulations of structural transformation in metals. He has published over 140 publications with a particular focus on shock waves and dynamic deformation of metals, molecular dynamics simulations, and micromechanical models of plasticity and fracture. In the last several years, Prof Mayer and his research group are actively developing multiscale simulations and machine-learning-based approaches.

Jivkov, Andrey
Prof Andrey Jivkov is a recognized expert in solid mechanics and EPSRC Research Fellow (2017-2022). He has authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications, including more than 80 articles in leading journals in the areas of mechanics and physics of materials. He has pioneered mesoscale modelling of deformation and fracture of metallic and quasi-brittle, materials with continuous and discrete mathematical formulations.