Modelling Techniques for Metal Forming Processes

by G.K. Lal

This book describes modelling techniques that are available for analyzing and understanding the mechanics involved in metal forming processes. The techniques covered are the uniform energy method, the slab method, the slip-line field technique, the upper-bound technique, the visioplasticity technique and the finite element method.

These techniques are described in Chapters 3 to 8. The fundamentals of plasticity, particularly the yield criteria and associated flow rules, required for understanding these modelling techniques is covered in Chapter 2 after a brief introduction about the modelling techniques in Chapter 1.

Table of Contents

Process Modelling
• Plasticity Fundamentals
• Uniform Energy Method
• Slab Method
• Slip-line Field Technique
• Upper Bound Technique
• Visioplasticity Technique
• Finite Element Method
• Bibliography
• Index.

232 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2011