Springback analysis of rectangular sectioned bar of non linear work- hardening materials under torsional loading

Abstract

This paper deals with the springback problems of rectangular section bars of non-linear work-hardening materials under the torsional loading. Using the deformation theory of plasticity, a numerical scheme based on the finite difference approximation has been proposed. The growth of the elastic-plastic boundary and the resulting stresses while loading, and the springback and the residual stresses after unloading are calculated. The results are verified experimentally with mild steel bars having a rectangular cross-section and the experimental results have been found to agree well with the theoretical results obtained numerically. © (2013) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.