DPK: Deep Neural Network Approximation of the First Piola-Kirchhoff Stress

Abstract

This paper presents a specific network architecture for approximation of the first Piola-Kirchhoff stress. The neural network enables us to construct the constitutive relation based on both macroscopic observations and atomistic simulation data. In contrast to traditional deep learning models, this architecture is intrinsic symmetric, guarantees the frame-indifference and material-symmetry of stress. Specifically, we build the approximation network inspired by the Cauchy-Born rule and virial stress formula. Several numerical results and theory analyses are presented to illustrate the learnability and effectiveness of our network.