A comparison of higher-order gradient models in nonlinear continuum mechanics.

J. Pamin, Proc. 15th Int. Conf. on Computer Methods in Mechanics CMM-2003, Eds T. Burczyński et al, p. 275-276, Gliwice/Wisla (2003).

Abstract

The paper compares a set of existing higher-order gradient models, their algorithmic formulation, discretization requirements and limitations. A one-dimensional tensile bar benchmark is used for illustration.

Keywords

Higher-order gradient models, plasticity, damage, localized deformation