A constitutively consistent lower bound, direct shakedown and ratchet method

When a structure is subject to cyclic loads there is a possibility of it failing due to ratchet or incremental collapse. In many engineering structures the demonstration of non-ratcheting behaviour is a fundamental requirement of the design and assessment process. Whilst it is possible to use increm...

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Main Author: Jappy, Alan
Published: University of Strathclyde 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.618888