A strain decomposition method is proposed in finite strain deformation theory. The
method is based on the multiplicative decomposition of the deformation gradient with
the assumption of intermediate configurations. Kinematically correct additive decomposition
of the strain is developed. The strain and stress measures are calculated by way of
the dual variables. Geometric linear constitutive models are generalized to finite
strain theory. An application and an example are also included for thermoelastoplastic
analysis.
