Abstract

The matrix description of the mechanical behaviour resting on finite element discretization and piecewise linearization of yield surfaces, is adopted instead of the traditional continuous field description. By the use of linear programming concepts, the essential of a general shakedown theory and the basis of relevant solution procedures are presented in compact form. For systems with associated flow-laws, the second shakedown theorem (Koiter's) is extended in order to allow for variable dislocations (e. g. temperature cycles). For systems with nonassociated flow-laws two theorems are given which supply lower and upper bounds to the safety factor.

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