Material Modeling with the Visco-Plastic Self-Consistent (VPSC) Approach 1st Edition

Grasp the mechanics behind complex metal behavior with Material Modeling with the Visco-Plastic Self-Consistent (VPSC) Approach, 1st Edition by Carlos N. Tome and Ricardo A. Lebensohn. This authoritative volume introduces the VPSC framework—an essential computational tool for predicting the visco-plastic response and texture evolution of polycrystalline materials.

Clear, rigorous, and application-focused, the book walks readers through theoretical foundations, constitutive laws, and numerical implementation of the VPSC model. It explains how grain interactions, crystallographic slip, hardening mechanisms, and finite-strain effects combine to determine macroscopic behavior. Detailed examples connect simulations to experimental observations, making complex concepts accessible to graduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers.

Ideal for use in materials science, mechanical engineering, and computational mechanics, this text equips you to model metals and alloys under forming, fatigue, and high-strain-rate conditions. Industries worldwide—from aerospace and automotive to energy and advanced manufacturing—will find practical value in the predictive power offered by VPSC modeling. Whether you’re developing constitutive models, validating simulations against texture measurements, or optimizing processing routes, this book builds the skills needed to improve accuracy and design confidence.

Authoritative yet readable, the work reflects the expertise of two leading figures in crystal plasticity. Enhance your research, course curriculum, or professional library with a definitive guide to visco-plastic self-consistent modeling. Order your copy today and accelerate your understanding of material behavior at the micro- and macro-scales.

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