Application of the boundary element method to the analysis of V-notched viscoplastic platesApplication of the boundary element method to the analysis of V-notched viscoplastic plates Πλήρης Δημοσίευση σε Συνέδριο Conference Full Paper 2015-10-181997enWe apply the domain boundary element method to the analysis of two-dimensional viscoplastic structures containing V-notches. The application of this method is illustrated by obtaining stress and strain distribution for specimens with a single edge notch and subjected to tension. The formulation is based on the assumption of small-strain and small rotation viscoplastic deformation. The deformation of the specimen material is assumed to be described by the combined creep-plasticity constitutive model of Hart. The stress concentration of this plane-stress problem, caused in the vicinity of the notch tip, is determined by using various loading histories. On the basis of numerical examples, we obtain recommendation for design. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/159-16819th International Conference on Boundary Elements, Providakis Konstantinos Προβιδακης Κωνσταντινος D. A. Sotiropoulou Building damage prevention Building protection Buildings--Damage prevention Protection of buildings buildings protection building damage prevention building protection buildings damage prevention protection of buildings