On the distinction between large deformation and large distortion for anisotropic materials
Year: 2000
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: A motion involves large distortion if the ratios of principal stretches differ significantly from unity. A motion involves large deformation if the deformation gradient tensor is significantly different from the identity. Unfortunately, rigid rotation fits the definition of large deformation, and models that claim to be valid for large deformation are often inadequate for large distortion. An exact solution for the stress in an idealized fiber-reinforced composite is used to show that conventional large deformation representations for transverse isotropy give errant results. Possible alternative approaches are discussed.
Author: Rebecca M. Brannon
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W41382598