This
paper describes the simulation methodology adopted to model the
mechanical response of Copper single crystals subjected to dynamic
loading in different crystallographic orientations. Crystal Plasticity
Finite Element Simulations are performed to explain the observed plastic
anisotropy in terms of stress-strain response and deformed shapes in
[100] and [110] directions. The crystal plasticity model used is based
on the thermally activated theory for plastic flow and an evolution
equation for slip system deformation resistances incorporating self and
latent hardening. The hardening parameters of the model are obtained by
calibrating against the previous experiments. The computed stress-strain
responses and the deformed shapes agree well with the experimental
data.