ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The objective of CMCS is to elucidate cutting-edge developments in multi-scale computational modelling of complex materials, possessing distinct fine-scale structure and/or exhibiting coupled phenomena. Particular emphasis is put on emergent coarse-scale behaviour resulting from the underlying fine-scale structure. CMCS thus focuses on both the (experimentally informed) modelling of complex fine-scale structural phenomena, and on their upscaling to coarser scales. CMCS will gather scientists from different disciplines working on scale-bridging challenges in complex materials to advance the field significantly. CMCS will foster inspiring and rewarding discussions and will serve as a platform for establishing and nurturing links between researchers.

FORMAT

The format of this CMCS conference consists of invited lectures by experts in the field. In addition, there will be a limited number of contributed poster presentations by emerging young investigators (PhD students in all stages of their PhD programs, postdocs and young researchers). Other participants, not contributing to the lectures and posters, are also welcome.

SCOPE

Numerical modelling of heterogeneous solids and structures
Multi-scale modeling methodologies
Computational material modelling

 

SCIENTIFIC/TECHNICAL AREAS COVERED

The topics covered include (but not limited to):

• FE² methods and alternatives (e.g. FE-FFT);
• Machine-learning/artificial intelligence techniques and surrogate modeling for multiscale analysis
• Advanced algorithms for reduction of computational costs associated with multiscale algorithms (model reduction, parallel computing…)
• Data-driven multi-scale mechanics
• Architected materials
• Numerical or virtual material testing across the scales;
• Emergent behavior through upscaling
• Scientific computing and large data in multiscale materials modeling
• Coarse-graining of nano- and micromechanics
• Computational homogenization of heterogeneous, linear, time-dependent and nonlinear heterogeneous materials, including material dynamics and metamaterials;
• Heterogeneous materials with coupled multi-physics behavior (phase change, chemo-mechanics, nonlinear thermo-mechanics...), including extended homogenization schemes;
• Multiscale damage modeling, capturing the transition from homogenization to localization;
• Computational homogenization including size effects, higher-order gradients or lack of scale separation;
• Numerical modelling of the macroscopic behavior of microstructures with complex interfaces, microcracking, instabilities or shear bands;
• Integration of stochastic microscopic models and its multiscale treatment
• Numerical modeling of materials based on realistic microstructures, e.g. provided by high resolution 3D imaging techniques;

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