Visco‐elasto‐plastic model for martensitic phase transformation in shape‐memory alloys

Abstract
Evolution of fine structure in martensite undergoing an isothermal process is modelled on a microscopic level by using a positive homogeneous dissipation potential which can reflect a specific energy needed for a phase transformation between different variants of martensite. The model thus naturally incorporates an activation phenomenon. Existence of a weak solution is proved together with convergence of finite‐element approximations. Numerical experiments showing the expected rate‐independent hysteresis response are also presented. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Funding Information
  • UDRF (19990415)
  • GAČR (201/00/0768)
  • GAAVČR (A 107 5005)
  • MSMT CR (MSM 11320007)
  • NSF/Czech (2996K1020)

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