Some steps towards a continuum representation of 3D dislocation systems

Michael Zaiser*, Thomas Hochrainer

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract / Description of output

We outline a method for representing the dynamics of interacting curved dislocations in a continuum framework. Starting from a pseudo-continuum representation of the kinematics of discrete lines, we demonstrate how this can be used to derive a set of coupled equations for the densities of screw and edge components. We discuss how long- and short-range dislocation interactions can be treated within this framework, and apply the resulting equations to a simple model of channel slip.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)717-721
Number of pages5
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume54
Issue number5
Early online date28 Nov 2005
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2006

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Dislocation dynamics
  • Size effects
  • Statistical mechanics

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