
Part I: Experimental Observations.- Part II: Theoretical Foundation.- Summary of Continuum mechanics.- Yield Criteria.- Theory of Plasticity.- Part III: Applications.- Metal Forming.- Powder.- Concrete.- Soil and Rock.- Porous Metals.- Cellular.- Human.- Adhesives and Polymers.-...

Classical plasticity theory of metals is independent of the hydrostatic pressure. However if the metal contains voids or pores or if the structure is composed of cells, this classical assumption is no more valid and the influence of the hydrostatic pressure must be incorporated...