RT Journal Article T1 The Upper Bound Theorem in Forging Processes: Model of Triangular Rigid Zones on Parts with Horizontal Symmetry A1 Martín-Fernández, Francisco de Sales A1 Martín-Sánchez, María Jesús A1 Cano-Iglesias, María José K1 Laminación (Trabajo de los metales) AB This paper presents the analytical method capacity of the upper bound theorem, undermodular approach, to extend its application possibilities. Traditionally, this method has been appliedin forging processes, considering plane strain condition and parts with double symmetry configuration.However, in this study, the double symmetry is eliminated by means of a fluency plane whoseposition comes from the center of mass calculated. The study of the load required to ensure theplastic deformation will be focus on the profile of the part, independently on both sides of the fluenceplane, modifying the number and the shape of the modules that form the two halves in which thepart is defined. This way, it is possible to calculate the necessary load to cause the plastic deformation,whatever its geometric profile. PB Applied Sciences YR 2020 FD 2020-12-31 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/20981 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/20981 LA eng NO Francisco Martín, María Jesús Martín, & María José Cano. (2021). The Upper Bound Theorem in Forging Processes: Model of Triangular Rigid Zones on Parts with Horizontal Symmetry. Applied Sciences, 11(336), 336–. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11010336 DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga RD 20 ene 2026