Thermodynamics Theory for Damage Evolution in Solids
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2015-01-01
Autores
Basaran, Cemal
Nie, Shihua
Gomez, J.
Gunel, Eray
Shidong Li
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Springer New York
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In this chapter the thermodynamic theory behind damage mechanics is presented. The presented damage evolution model is purely physical, rather than empirical. Entropy production rate is used as a damage metric.