Parametric Variational Principle for Solving Coupled Damage Problem

Abstract

The parametric variational principle adopts the extreme variational idea in the modern control theory and uses state equations deduced from the constitutive law to control the functional variation, which is an effective solution to the nonlinear equations. Based on the fundamental equations of elasto-plasticity coupled damage problem, the potential functional of elasto-plasticity is constructed. Also the state equations with approximation of damage evolution equation and load functions are constructed in the paper. The solution of elasto-plasticity damage problem can be deduced to solve problem of the minimum potential energy function under the restriction of state equations. Thus the parametric variational principle for coupled damage is proposed. The variational principle has the virtue of definite physical meaning and the finite element equations are presented in the article to facilitate the application of parametric variatioal principle, which is easy to program on computer. Using the method mentioned in the article, a numerical calculation is carried out and the calculation result shows that the method is efficient for solving elasto-plasticity damage problem.