Dynamics of shear-transformation zones in amorphous plasticity: nonlinear theory at low temperatures
We use considerations of energy balance and dissipation to derive a self-consistent version of the shear-transformation-zone (STZ) theory of plastic deformation in amorphous solids. The theory is generalized to include arbitrary spatial orientations of STZs. Continuum equations for elasto-plastic ma...
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| Published in | Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Vol. 72; no. 2 Pt 1; p. 021507 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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United States
01.08.2005
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| Summary: | We use considerations of energy balance and dissipation to derive a self-consistent version of the shear-transformation-zone (STZ) theory of plastic deformation in amorphous solids. The theory is generalized to include arbitrary spatial orientations of STZs. Continuum equations for elasto-plastic material and their energy balance properties are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1539-3755 |
| DOI: | 10.1103/PhysRevE.72.021507 |