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IsotropicKinematicHardening
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The ``IsotropicKinematicHardening`` model describes J2 plasticity with
kinematic hardening (backstress evolution). Requires elastic properties,
yield stress, and a kinematic hardening modulus.

Overview
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Material type: ``IsotropicKinematicHardening``

Parameters
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Mandatory Parameters
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   * - Parameter
     - Description
   * - ``type``
     - Must be set to ``"IsotropicKinematicHardening"``
   * - ``E``
     - Young's modulus
   * - ``nu``
     - Poisson's ratio
   * - ``syield``
     - Yield stress
   * - ``hard``
     - Kinematic hardening modulus

Examples
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- Kinematic hardening demonstrations in continuum elements

See Also
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- :doc:`../elements/smallstraincontinuum`
- :doc:`../elements/finitestraincontinuum`