A constitutive model for strain rates from 10−4 to 106 s−1

Abstract
We have developed an addition to the Steinberg–Guinan high strain‐rate constitutive model that extends its validity to strain rates as low as 104 s1. With this new model, we have successfully reproduced a number of rate‐dependent, shock‐induced phenomena in tantalum, such as precursor on reshock, precursor decay, and shock smearing. We have also successfully calculated a plate‐impact experiment at a loading stress of 230 GPa as well as extensive data for yield strength versus strain rate at room temperature and yield strength versus temperature at a strain rate of 104 s1.