Computational Methods for the Simulation of Nonconvex Variational Problems with Applications to Smart Materials

Abstract

An interdisciplinary research group in modeling, analysis and simulation was established at Florida A&M University (FAMU). This group set as its scientific goal the development of robust computational algorithms that are well suited for nonconvex variational principles, and other nonlinear problems that arise in the study of highly nonlinear materials. The equally important second goal of the group was to enhance the participation of under-represented minorities in applied disciplines connected to emerging technologies that are important to the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Mechanisms used for meeting these goals include the strengthening of the infrastructure for research at FAMU, strengthening of the existing relationship between AFOSR and FAMU, and enhancing the existing relationship between FAMU, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Minnesota, and North Carolina University. This report describes the background and overall research goals of this project, and delineates the accomplishments made thus far.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 11, 1998
Accession Number
ADA345631

Entities

People

  • James C. Turner Jr

Organizations

  • Florida A&M University

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Algorithms
  • Boundary Value Problems
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Simulations
  • Constitutive Equations
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Equations Of State
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Formulas (Mathematics)
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Simulations
  • Stratified Fluids

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  • Operations Research
  • Research Science/Academic Research