Size Effects in Plasticity: From Macro to Nano

Researchers in the fields of computational mechanics, materials science and engineering need to address the size effects observed in deformation mechanisms and strengths of various materials. To solve this problem, this book provides concise explanations of all available methods, from atomistic simulation to non-local continuum models to capture size effects, and compares their applicability to a wide range of research scenarios. This essential guide addresses basic principles, numerical issues and computation, applications, and provides code which readers can use in their own modeling projects.

• Provides a comprehensive reference on the field of size effects and a review of mechanics of materials research in all scales
• Explains all major methods of size effects simulation including non-local continuum models, non-local crystal plasticity, discrete dislocation methods, and molecular dynamics
• Includes source codes that readers can use in their own projects