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Module Code EGIM08 Academic year 17/18

Full Title Computational Plasticity
College Engineering Level M
Department Engineering External Credit Level FHEQ 7 / HESA 6
Module Type Taught/Lecture Based Credits 10
ECTS Credits 5
Formal Contact Hours 30
Placement Hours 0
Notional Hours 100
Module Fee 0
Location BAY CAMPUS
Contact Hours Description Lectures (20h); Example classes and Laboratory work (10h). Directed private study 3h
per week.
Module synopsis to be printed in the catalogue
This module is concerned with basic concepts and methods of computational plasticity. Essential steps required in
numerical integration of elasto-plastic constitutive models are first discussed in a one-dimensional setting. Concepts
of plasticity under multiaxial stress states are introduced and several yield criteria are described including von
Mises, Tresca, Mohr-Coulomb and Drucker-Prager yield criteria. Details of numerical integration are provided for the
von Mises yield criterion. Understanding of basic concepts and practical applications are strengthened through the
programming exercises focusing on one-dimensional problems, and use of computational codes under multiaxial
state of stress. Computer simulations of structural and geotechnical problems are performed, with the objective of
understanding the concepts of engineering failure and limit state.
Notes to be printed in Catalogue
Failure to attend activities that are a module requirement will normally mean that you cannot sit the final exam in the
module.
Zero tolerance will apply for late submissions of the assignments.
Failure to sit an examination or submit work by the specified date will result in a mark of 0% being recorded.
Delivery Method
Two lectures and one example or laboratory class per week.
Assessment: 50% from end of teaching block 2 hour examination; 50% from 2 projects.
Is this module placement
based?
Module to be delivered in
collaboration with another
organisation?
Percentage taught in
0%
Welsh
Module Aims
The main aim of this module is to introduce the basic concepts and methods of computational plasticity. The
students will gain understanding of essential steps required in numerical integration of elasto-plastic constitutive
models. This will be achieved through the programming exercises focusing on one-dimensional problems, and use
of computational codes under multiaxial state of stress. Computer simulations of structural and geotechnical
problems will be performed, with the objective of understanding the concepts of engineering failure and limit state.
Learning Outcomes
Students should be able:
- Develop understanding of constitutive description of elasto-plastic materials.
- Identify different constitutive models for describing material behaviour including von Mises, Tresca, Mohr-Coulomb
and Drucker-Prager elasto-plastic models.
- Develop fundamentals of computational modelling of inelastic materials with emphasis on rate independent
plasticity.
- Identify and apply different methodologies for discretisation of different time evolution problems, and rate-
independent elasto-plasticity in particular.
- Develop practical skills related to modelling of inelastic history dependent materials.
- Formulate and implement a computational procedure for integration of rate-independent elasto-plasticity in 1-D.
- Perform analysis of engineering problems in elasto-plasticity by employing a commercial finite element package.
- Identify failure modes in engineering structures and geomechanics.
Transferable Skills
An ability to (key skills): Study independently and use library resources. Develop programming skills and the ability
to use commercial software. Effectively take notes and manage working time. Produce work to a deadline.
Syllabus

Introduction: Historical Perspective. Physical Motivation. Rate Independent Plasticity. Rate Dependence. Creep.
Rheological Models. [2]
1-D Mathematical Model: Yield Criterion. Flow Rule. Loading / Unloading Conditions. Isotropic and Kinematic
Hardening Models. 1-D Elasto-Plastic Boundary Value Problem. [1]
Computational Aspects of 1-D Elasto-Plasticity: Integration Algorithms for 1-D Elasto-Plasticity. Operator Split.
Return Mapping. Incremental Elasto-Plastic BVP. Consistent Tangent Modulus. [5]
Classical Model of Elasto-Plasticity: Physical Motivation. Classical Mathematical Model of Rate-Independent.
Elasto-Plasticity: Yield Criterion. Flow Rule. Loading / Unloading Conditions. [6]
Computational Aspects of Elasto-Plasticity: Integration Algorithms for Elasto-Plasticity. Operator Split. The Trial
Elastic State. Return Mapping. Incremental Elasto-Plastic BVP. Consistent Tangent Modulus. [3]
Plane Strain Von Mises Elasto-Plastic Model: Continuum. Integration Algorithm. Operator Split. The Trial Elastic
State. Return Mapping; Incremental Elasto-Plastic BVP: Consistent Tangent Modulus. [4]
Integration Algorithms for Generalised Elasto-Plasticity. [1]
Generalisations and Applications of Plasticity: Plasticity in Engineering Practice: Geomechanics. Structural
Mechanics. Impact Dynamics and Crashworthiness. [8]

Are there any challenges which might affect a disabled student being able to satisfactorily undertake the teaching
and learning methods of this module?
Where a need has been identified at recruitment, or at any later stage, an assessment will be made in conjunction
with the student and the Disability Office. The College will make reasonable adjustments and/or develop alternative
arrangements in conjunction with the student.
Support material for this course will be available on the University intranet. Students will be allowed to record
lectures for personal use. If necessary student note takers and support workers can attend classes. If access to
particular lecture rooms is restrictive then the University will alter the venue for the course to allow full access.
The College of Engineering carries out Health & Safety assessments of all practical/laboratory/field work and will
take into consideration the needs of students/staff with medical conditions. In such cases the College will make
reasonable adjustments and/or develop alternatives in conjunction with the student.
For information, in this module students will normally perform the following tasks:
(i) Use a PC during 2 hour computer-based classes.

Reading List : Essential reading (2)

Computational methods for plasticity : theory and applications / Eduardo de Souza Neto, Djordje
Peric, David Owens.
Neto, Eduardo de Souza.
Wiley, 2008.

Computational inelasticity [print and electronic] / J.C. Simo, T.J.R. Hughes.

in Interdisciplinary applied mathematics.by Hughes, Thomas J. R.
Simo, J. C.
Springer, 1998.

Reading List : Recommended reading (2)

Plasticity theory / Jacob Lubliner.

in Dover books on engineering
Lubliner, Jacob.
Dover Publications, 2008.

Finite elements in plasticity : theory and practice / [by] D.R.J.Owen [and] E. Hinton.
Owen, D. R. J.
Pineridge Press, 1980.

Reading List : Background reading (2)

Inelastic and Non-linear Materials (6th ed.)

in The finite element method for solid and structural mechanics [print and electronic] / O.C.
Zienkiewicz, R.L. Taylor.
Zienkiewicz, O. C.
Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.

Basic Plasticity
in Non-linear finite element analysis of solids and structures / M.A. Crisfield. Vol 1, Essentials.
Crisfield, M. A.
John Wiley, 1991,

Assessment Information

Moderation of the entire

Method of moderation to use for the predominant assessment method
cohort as Check or Audit

Module components
Assessment Type Mark Scheme Assessment Month Weighting
Examination 1 Assessment level marking - PGTM June 50
Assignment 1 Assessment level marking - PGTM March 20
Assignment 2 Assessment level marking - PGTM May 30

Component descriptions

Examination 1 - Standard 2 hour university examination worth 50% of the final mark. This is a closed book
examination.
The coursework will consist of two individual projects that will require both hand calculation and computer
simulations. Computer simulation will require certain amount of programming and use of the existing finite element
software package Elfen. The project reports should consist of two parts: (i) a discussion related to general aspects
of formulation and computational treatment of the problem under consideration, (ii) description of numerical solution
of an individual problem.
Coursework 1 - Hand calculation and numerical solution in MATLAB will be used to obtain solution of simple 1-D
elasto-plastic problem. Coursework 1 will contribute 20% of the final mark.
Coursework 2 - Short hand calculation and computer simulation in commercial code will be used to obtain solution
of a 2-D engineering problem. Coursework 2 will contribute 30% of the final mark.
In what ways will students receive feedback on assessed work, including formal examinations
Examination 1 - Standard university exam feedback form.
Coursework 1 and 2 - Marked assignments with comments will be provided to students for inspection.
Assessment provision for students with disabilities
Where a need has been identified at recruitment, or at any later stage, an assessment will be made in conjunction
with the student and the Disability Office. The College will make reasonable adjustments and/or develop alternative
arrangements for assessment in conjunction with the student. For students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD)
a database system will communicate the disability requirements of students to appropriate lecturers and an
automatic and discreet system will alert lecturers that SpLD marking guidelines need to be applied. For course
accreditation purposes some competency standards are set by external professional institutions and these will still
need to be demonstrated. However, alternatives will need to be considered by the student and the department if
these cannot be demonstrated through the usual assessment method.
Provide details of how students would redeem failure in the module
Exam re-sits according to university regulations.
Normally, a supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.

Module Rules

Semester TB2 Coordinator Professor D Peric

Module Lecturers
Lecturer Name Percent Taught
Professor D Peric 100

Module delivered by non

university employee?

Module Teaching and Academic Subject Area

JACS Code JACS Name Department Teaching Load %
H142 Solid Mechanics EGSC 100

Requisite modules
Co-requisite Pre-requisite Non-requisite

Administrative Information

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Lecture notes and supporting electronic documents will be provided on Blackboard.
Computer programming will be performed in MATLAB with supporting documentation provided on Blackboard.
Computer simulations will be performed by employing the commercial code with supporting documentation provided
on Blackboard and College of Engineering server.
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Student capacity 100

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