Difference between TOSTRAIN, MESTRAIN and PE

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Good evening, I do not fully understand the difference between TOSTRAIN, MESTRAIN and PE in results: can you please explain me the difference or point me out some references where I can find informations?

Thank you!

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  • TOSTRAIN - total strain (mechanical including elastic and plastic + thermal)
  • MESTRAIN - mechanical strain (elastic and plastic)
  • PE - plastic strain
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