Modeling and Identification of Inelastic Systems Using the Endochronic Model

Abstract

An effective modeling method is proposed for the endochronic model based on the concept of plastic equilibrium points, which reduces the number of parameters involved and greatly simplifies the modeling process for practical applications. A systematic, optimization-based parameter estimation procedure for the proposed class of endochronic models is also presented for identification studies. Validity of the proposed modeling technique in both modeling and identification of inelastic systems is demonstrated by biaxial tension-torsion applications using experimental results available in the literature.