Download or read book Fundamentals of the Theory of Plasticity written by L. M. Kachanov and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-06-11 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for use by advanced engineering students and practicing engineers, this volume focuses on the plastic deformation of metals at normal temperatures, as applied to the strength of machines and structures. It covers problems associated with the special nature of plastic state and important applications of plasticity theory. 1971 edition.