This plasticity material model assumes that the total stress range is equal to twice the yield stress, to include the Bauschinger effect. This model may be used for materials that obey Von Mises yield criteria (includes most metals). The tangent modulus cannot be less than zero or greater than the elastic modulus.
Custom results variables available for this model:
| Name | Description | Solids | Shells | Beams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFF_PL_STN | Effective Plastic Strain | Yes | Yes* | Yes* |
| SUBL_EPS | Effective sublayer plastic strain | No | Yes | No |
*Resultant value over shell/beam section.