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The Microstructure Aware Plasticity Model: Formulation and Usage Guide

Alleman, Coleman A.; Smith, Scott H.

Herein, the formulation, parameter sensitivities, and usage methods for the Microstructure-Aware Plasticity (MAP) model are presented. This document is intend to serve as a reference for the underlying theory that constitutes the MAP model and as a practical guide for analysts and future developers on how aspects of this material model influence generalized mechanical behavior.