... in identifying numerous unknown parameters. Design/methodology/approach Finite strain response features of metals with realistic hardening-to-softening transition effects up to eventual failure are studied for the first time based on the self-consistent elastoplastic J₂-flow model...

...M. Grujicic; V. Sellappan; G. Arakere; J.M. Ochterbeck; Norbert Seyr; Andreas Obieglo; Marc Erdmann; Jochen Holzleitner Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose and analyse computationally a new concept for mechanical interlocking between metal and plastics. The approach utilizes some...