Some issues associated with the intermediate space in single-crystal plasticity. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gurtin, Morton E.; Reddy, B. Daya
• Is Part Of: Journal of the mechanics and physics of solids. Volume 95(2016:Oct.)
• Page Start: 230
• Page End: 238
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Finite-deformation single-crystal plasticity -- Intermediate space -- Lattice -- Multiplicative decomposition; Mechanics, Applied -- Periodicals; Solids -- Periodicals; Mechanics -- Periodicals; Mécanique appliquée -- Périodiques; Solides -- Périodiques; Mechanics, Applied; Solids; Periodicals; 531.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jmps.2016.05.027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-5096

Abstract

Abstract: In this study we show that some discussions of finite-deformation single-crystal plasticity are conceptually flawed in their focus on a set referred to as the intermediate configuration. Specifically, we prove that what is usually referred to as the intermediate configuration is not a configuration but instead a vector space that we term the intermediate space. We argue that when applied to single crystals this intermediate space represents the lattice.