Modeling the Dynamic Propagation of Shear Bands in Bulk Metallic Glasses B.J. Edwards † , K. Feigl ‡ , M.L. Morrison*, B. Yang*, P.K. Liaw*, and R.A. Buchanan* † Dept. of Chemical Engineering, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996 ‡Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, Michigan Tech. University, Houghton, MI 49931 *Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996 Keywords: shear bands, micromechanical modeling, bulk amorphous materials, finite element analysis, tension test Abstract: A model is developed for quantifying shear-band propagation in bulk metallic glasses. This model is written in terms of the stress, temperature, and band propagation speed. The model quantifies the shear-band length, width, and speed, as well as the direction of propagation and the magnitude of displacement across the band. Corresponding author: B.J. Edwards, bjedwards@chem.engr.utk.edu (865) 975-9596