Numerical predictions of deformation processes and the behaviour of real materials. Proceedings

Numerical prediction of deformation processes is a central issue in mechanical and materials engineering. During the last decade there has been a tremendous development within this area and we now deal with numerical modelling of deformation processes at a very high level of complexity. At the same time there has been a complementary increase in the efficiency in the collection of experimental data for comparison with the numerical predicitions.

This applies to mechanical testing and, in particular, to microstructural investigations. These proceedings address the current advances in the two lines of research with an emphasis on comparisons between numerical predictions and experimental observations. The theme of the symposium is covered by 12 invited review papers and 64 contributed papers giving an up-to-date account of advances in numerical modelling of deformation processes.

The deformation modes examined include uni- or multiaxial monotonic or cyclic deformation and creep, as well as industrial thermomechanical processing. The models and experimental observations refer to many aspects of deformation, such as the development of microstructures, textures and residual stresses, static and dynamic recrystallization, strain localization and failure.

The deformation processes are modelled on scales ranging from that of individual dislocations to those of the microstructural and macroscopic patterns of plastic flow. (au).