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Computational Multi-Scale Modeling of Solids
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:27
Abstract
This course considers the multi-scale computational modeling of hard-matter systems, with an emphasis on the physical phenomena of matter transport and emergent macroscopic mechanical properties, and how their microscopic origin is coarse grained to the engineering scale of a material component.
Objective
By the end of the course, the student must be able to: - Apply an appropriate numerical method for multiphysics simulations to a complex physics problem - Choose suitable methods and tools for (a) the development of, (b) the modelling and simulation of, (c) the analysis of and (d) the choice of solution for an engineering problem in the mechanical engineering domain (product design, manufacturing process and system production) - Model the defined problem based on the geometric, kinematic / dynamic, material assumptions while choosing suitable numerical and analytical tools followed by the experimental validation. - Apply , adapt and synthesize learned engineering skills to create novel solutions - Derive a finite element formulation from the differential equations in strong form - Explain and apply the concepts of mass, energy, and momentum balance - Explain and apply the concepts of heat and mass transfer - Apply the finite element method to realize a complete study of a real problem
Content
Multi-scale modelling of hard-matter systems: - review of material transport, diffusion and viscous flow theory - the multi-scale physics of plasticity in metals ' from atoms to dislocation line defects to the continuum. - introduction to the physics and numerics of point particle simulation ' molecular dynamics and discrete element methods. - coarse graining strategies and uncertainty quantification. - continuum models of transport and plasticity using the finite element method Computational and simulation frameworks: parallel computing computing scientific modelling frameworks data analysis and visualization
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Computational Multi-Scale Modeling of Solids
Does not take place this semester.
Course will be offered again in FS24.
|
No time listed | 5 h weekly |