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Mechanics, Mesomechanics, Biomechanics, strength criterion
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Akademie Ved Ceske Republiky Ustav teoreticke a aplikovane mechaniky: Praha, CZ

1953 to present | research scientist (Mechanics of Continua)
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Vratislav Kafka

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České vysoké učení technické: Praha, Praha, CZ

1948 to 1953 | Ing.
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Vratislav Kafka

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RVO: 68378297

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RVO: 68378297 (Prague, CZ)
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NiTi-Polyimide Composites Prepared Using Thermal Imidization Process

Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84963743397

Contributors: Vokoun, D.; Sysel, P.; Heller, L.; Kadeřávek, L.; Svatuška, M.; Goryczka, T.; Kafka, V.; Šittner, P.
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A three-scale model of basic mechanical properties of Nafion

Mechanics of Composite Materials
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84939951979

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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Relations among the crack growth modes resulting from tensor splitting

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84959303175

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Causality in the Bauschinger effect generation and in other deformation processes in metals

European Journal of Mechanics, A/Solids
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84883379624

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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An overview of applications of Kafka's general mesomechanical concept to inelastic deformation, cumulative damage, and fracture

International Journal of Damage Mechanics
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79960130913

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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Crack propagation model taking into consideration the local effect of the deviatoric stress and the non-local effect of the isotropic stress

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84857892718

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Constitutive equation of blood: A mesomechanical model

Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-70349777645

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Relation between shakedown and shape memory of metallic materials considering their mesoscale and atomic scale substructures

Archives of Mechanics
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-75149127747

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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An overview of applications of the mesomechanical approach to shape memory phenomena - Completed by a new application to two-way shape memory

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-37249019672

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Shape memory polymers: A mesoscale model of the internal mechanism leading to the SM phenomena

International Journal of Plasticity
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-45249099590

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Background of two characteristic features of shape memory phenomena

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
2006 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-33744776909

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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Mesomechanical model of the effect of plastic prestrain on creep

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
2006 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-33750528602

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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A 3D isotropic mesomechanical model of deformation and cumulative damage of concrete

11th International Conference on Fracture 2005, ICF11
2005 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84869811972

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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Constitutive Equation of Concrete: Mesomechanical Isotropic Model

Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures
2005 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84992957954

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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On backstresses, overstresses, and internal stresses represented on the mesoscale

International Journal of Plasticity
2005 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-17844363971

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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A mesomechanical constitutive modeling applied to cumulative damage and necking

International Journal of Computational Engineering Science
2004 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-10444257126

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Karlík, M.
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Concrete under complex loading: Mesomechanical model of deformation and of cumulative damage

European Journal of Mechanics, A/Solids
2004 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-2942612767

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Creep and relaxation modeled on the mesoscale

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
2003 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-6344256493

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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Magnetic properties of annealed Fe-29.9 at% Pd ribbons

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
2003 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0043092300

Contributors: Vokoun, D.; Hu, C.T.; Kafka, V.
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Recovery stresses generated by NiTi shape memory wires under different constraint conditions

Smart Materials and Structures
2003 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0142059765

Contributors: Vokoun, D.; Kafka, V.; Hu, C.T.
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Surface fissures in articular cartilage: Effect of pathological changes in synovial fluid

Clinical Biomechanics
2002 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0036852250

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Surface fissures in articular cartilage: New concepts, hypotheses and modeling

Clinical Biomechanics
2002 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0036156702

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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A modified model of shape memory phenomena with return point memory

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
2001 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-5944224263

Contributors: Vokoun, D.; Kafka, V.; Hu, C.T.
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Erratum: Shape memory elements in bending: Influence of the shape of their cross-section (JIMSS (2000) 11 12 (977-984))

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
2001 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0042346342

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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Mesomechanical constitutive modeling

2001 | Book
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TA405 K315 2001

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Mesomechanical modeling of quasihomogeneous damage

Key Engineering Materials
2001 | Book
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2-s2.0-18244417599

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Necking and softening as a consequence of latent continuum damage

European Journal of Mechanics, A/Solids
2001 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0035119737

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Karlík, M.
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Shape memory elements in bending: Influence of the shape of their cross-section

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
2001 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0034518547

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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Cumulative damage and its localization in concrete: Mesomechanical model

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1999 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0004731291

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Mesomechanical modeling of shape memory effect

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
1999 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-0032687101

Contributors: Vokoun, David; Kafka, Vratislav
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Return point memory in NiTi shape memory alloys

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1999 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-5544219593

Contributors: Vokoun, D.; Kafka, V.; Hu, C.T.
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Shape memory under complex loading: Mesomechanical modeling

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1999 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0006617024

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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General mesomechanical concept of modeling inelastic deformation, continuum damage and localization

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1998 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0006056977

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Training of two-way shape memory effect in NiTi wire: One experimental procedure

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1998 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0006588252

Contributors: Vokoun, D.; Kafka, V.
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Two-way shape memory: Its nature and modeling

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1998 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0011513920

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Vokoun, D.
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Mathematical modelling of the incomplete transformations in pseudoelastic processes in binary alloys

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
1996 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-0029718331

Contributors: Vokoun, D.; Kafka, V.
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Non-local energetic strength criterion applied to steel elements in combined tension and bending

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1996 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-2842524797

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Květ, V.; Cejp, J.; Havránková, J.
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On the size effect in the Brazilian split-cylinder test

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1996 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0030315112

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Cejp, J.; Květ, V.; Vokoun, D.
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Plastic deformation under complex loading: General constitutive equation

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1996 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0030315573

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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On the mechanical function of tendon

Clinical Biomechanics
1995 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0028854988

Contributors: Kafka, V.; Jírová, J.; Smetana, V.
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Determination of material constants and hydraulic strengthening of trabecular bone through an orthotropic structural model

Biorheology
1994 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0028306916

Contributors: Deligianni, D.D.; Missirlis, Y.F.; Kafka, V.
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Shape memory: a new concept of explanation and of mathematical modelling. Part I: micromechanical explanation of the causality in the SM processes

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
1994 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0028544361

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Shape memory: a new concept of explanation and of mathematical modelling. Part II: mathematical modelling of the SM effect and of pseudoelasticity

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
1994 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0028539435

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On hydraulic strengthening of bones

Journal of Biomechanics
1993 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0027614188

Contributors: Kafka, V.
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Mesomechanical approach to the shape memory effect

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1990 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0025569030

Contributors: Kafka, Vratislav
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Micromechanical model of aluminium alloys in plastic deformation

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1988 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0024134911

Contributors: Kafka, Vratislav
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NON-LOCAL CRITERION OF STRENGTH.

Stavebnicky casopis
1987 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0023349843

Contributors: Hlavacek, Miroslav; Kafka, Vratislav
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ON MICROMECHANICS OF CRACKING IN HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS UNDER COMPRESSION.

Acta Technica CSAV (Ceskoslovensk Akademie Ved)
1986 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0022955853

Contributors: Kafka, Vratislav
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STRESS CONCENTRATION AND BRITTLE FRACTURE.

1986 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-0023012563

Contributors: Hlavacek, M.; Kafka, V.
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On Micromechanics of Cracking of Contrete and Similar Materials Subjected to Compression. | K MIKROMECHANICE PORUSOVANI BETONU A PODOBNYCH LATEK PRI NAMAHANI TLAKEM.

Stavebnicky casopis
1985 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0022023074

Contributors: Kafka, Vratislav
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