Constitutive modeling

Constitutive modeling describes how materials respond to forces, such as stretching or pressing, by mathematically representing their behavior. It helps predict how materials deform or break under different conditions by linking the applied stresses (forces) to the resulting strains (deformations). These models are essential in engineering to design safe and reliable structures, ensuring materials behave as expected when subjected to various loads. Essentially, constitutive models serve as a set of rules that describe the intrinsic mechanical properties of materials like rubber, steel, or concrete, allowing us to simulate and analyze their performance in real-world applications.