TY - BOOK A1 - Hübel, Hartwig T1 - Simplified Theory of Plastic Zones N2 - For a life prediction of structures subjected to variable loads, frequently encountered in mechanical and civil engineering, the cyclically accumulated deformation and the elastic-plastic strain ranges are required. The Simplified Theory of Plastic Zones (STPZ) is a direct method which provides the estimates of these and all other mechanical quantities in the state of elastic and plastic shakedown. The STPZ is described in detail, with emphasis to the fact that not only scientists but engineers working in practice and advanced students are able to get an idea of the possibilities and limitations of the STPZ. Numerous illustrations and examples are provided to support your understanding. KW - plasticity KW - ratcheting KW - shakedown KW - progressive deformation KW - cyclic loading KW - limit load KW - simplified analysis Y1 - 2016 UR - http://www.springer.com/de/book/9783319298733 SN - 978-319-29873-3 SN - 978-3-319-29875-7 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29875-7 PB - Springer International Publishing CY - Cham ET - 1. Auflage ER -