evolution equation in internal variable formulations of elastoplasticity. The evolution
equation is considered in a form in which the thermodynamic force belongs to a set defined
by a multi-valued map $ G $. It is shown that the maximum plastic work inequality together
with the assumption that $ G $ is maximal responsive (a term defined in Sec. 4), is necessary
and sufficient to give a theory equivalent to that proposed by Moreau. Further consequences …