Cosserat continuum theory to simulate microscopic rotation of magnetic powder in applied magnetic field

Numerical method based on the Cosserat continuum theory is proposed for simulating behavior of a magnetic powder in an applied magnetic field. The Maxwell stress is induced in the magnetic powder. During powder forming process in the magnetic field, the magnetic particles are thus rotated and transferred by both mechanical and magnetic interaction. To simulate such powder behavior, we formulate a finite element equation considering Maxwell stress based on the Cosserat continuum theory of compressible plasticity. The powder behavior with magnetic alignment during compaction in magnetic field is simulated by the proposed method and the effect of couple-stress on the powder behavior is discussed.