Topics in Applied Continuum Mechanics

The initial yield surface 4 3. The subsequent yield surface 6 4. The physical origin of the self-stresses 23 3. Principle of virtual work 42 3. Compatibility equations 51 References 57 THE YIELD CRITERION IN THE GENERAL CASE OF NONHOMOGENEOUS STRESS AND DEFORMATION FIELDS (J. The plasticity condition 61 3. Balance equations 77 3.