Tools

Java® plug-in software is required to run the Java® files in this section.


Mohr Simulator

This Java®-based Mohr simulator allows an interactive learning of how to use the Mohr-plane as a representation of stress states.

Usage instructions:
1. Click on the "New Model" button to enter values for the stress tensor and view point vector.
2. Click on the "New Viewer" button to select the view type.
3. Use scrollbars and mouse to rotate view.

Stefani Simulator

This Java®-based Stefani simulator illustrates the modeling of the ratcheting phenomenon as a 1-D cyclic multisurface plasticity model.

Usage instructions:
1. Click on "Launch Simulator".
2. Click on "Properties" and enter values for spring stiffness and friction strength.
3. Click on "Loading" and enter values for maximum stress, number of cycles and stress increment.
4. Click on "Start" to view animation.