Open-Source, Distributed Computational Environment for Virtual Materials Exploration
Abstract
Report developed under SBIR contract for topic F141-174-0383. The structural design community regard materials models as fixed inputs to a finite element-based design process, using materials lookup tables to provide data from experimental and/or simulations performed by others. However the accuracy of multiscale materials modeling has improved significantly over the last few decades, yet these simulations have seen little application in structural design. The project will change the paradigm by which structural design tools in finite element modeling operate by providing an interface to materials simulations, extending them to make use of simulation data, and adding support for location specific properties in single parts. These tools will enable designs that make use of materials science and engineering (processing, microstructure and performance) in the finite element model, independently triggering simulations as required, providing a smart caching strategy, to facilitate pervasive solutions that accommodate a range of structural materials. These tools will enable more efficient designs that leverage the latest advances in materials engineering, giving designers the ability to seamlessly draw on the most accurate information at every stage of design, validation and production. Integrated approaches using existing commercial tools will result structural designs making the best use of material properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA619767
Entities
People
- Marcus D. Hanwell
Organizations
- Kitware