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A novel nonlinear kinematic hardening model for uniaxial/ multiaxial ratcheting and mean stress relaxation

  • Tongji University

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Abstract

Ratcheting behavior or cyclic mean stress relaxation can have a significant effect on multiaxial fatigue lives when compared to proportional loads of similar range. The most important feature for ratcheting simulation in cyclic plasticity constitutive models is the nonlinear kinematic (NLK) hardening rule, which causes the translation of the yield surface during a plastic strain increment. A general nonlinear kinematic hardening model capable of simulating uniaxial ratcheting, multiaxial ratcheting, and mean stress relaxation (MSR) response is presented in this paper to capture these effects in incremental plasticity simulations. The uniaxial/multiaxial loading paths, including cyclic MSR, are simulated accordingly. Verification of the proposed model is achieved by comparing the predicted results with experimental measurements with 316L tubular specimens and the results from other NLK models.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFatigue and Fracture Test Planning, Test Data Acquisitions and Analysis
EditorsKamran Nikbin, Peter C. McKeighan, Zhigang Wei, Gary D. Harlow
PublisherASTM International
Pages227-245
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9780803176393
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
EventSymposium on Fatigue and Fracture Test Planning, Test Data Acquisitions and Analysis 2016 - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 4 May 20165 May 2016

Publication series

NameASTM Special Technical Publication
VolumeSTP 1598
ISSN (Print)0066-0558

Conference

ConferenceSymposium on Fatigue and Fracture Test Planning, Test Data Acquisitions and Analysis 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio
Period4/05/165/05/16

Keywords

  • Incremental plasticity
  • Multiaxial fatigue
  • Nonlinear kinematic hardening
  • Nonproportional loading
  • Ratcheting

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