FUNDAMENTALS OF THE THEORY OF PLASTICITY

This book is based on lectures on the theory of plasticity delivered by the author at the Mechanics-Mathematics Faculty of the University of Leningrad. The author has not attempted to provide an exhaustive treatment of the entire theory of plasticity. The book primarily focuses on the plastic deformation of metals at normal temperatures, particularly in relation to questions of the strength of machines and structures. Its main objective is to offer a straightforward explanation of the fundamental equations of plasticity theory and the most well-developed methods for solving them, as well as to discuss issues characterizing the special nature of the plastic state and the variety of mechanical problems involved.