Abstract
``Shear softening" refers to the observed reduction in shear modulus when the stress on an amorphous solid is increased beyond the initial linear region. Careful numerical quasi-static simulations reveal an intimate relation between plastic failure and shear softening. The attaintment of the steady-state value of the shear modulus associated with plastic flow is identified with a percolation of the regions that underwent a plastic event. We present an elementary ``two-state" model that interpolates between failed and virgin regions and provides a simple and effective characterization of the shear softening.
Connections
Explore this paper’s authors, topics and related work.
Building this map preview
BZPEER is loading the nearby papers, people, topics and institutions for this page.
Reviews 0
Write a review
No reviews yet.
Discussion 0
Add a comment
No comments yet.