MAT4610   Atomistic and Mesoscale Modelling of Materials   (15 credits)

Description

This unit discusses materials modelling and its application to the understanding and prediction of the structure and properties of materials. Computational workshops and a group project introduce students to the practical use of standard modelling methods. The overarching aim is to foster an appreciation for the relevant length and timescales of the available modelling tools, and knowledge of how to combine several of them to solve a multiscale problem in materials engineering. All the modelling tools are based on particle methods - either atomistic simulation or Smooth Particle Applied Dynamics simulation. The latter technique is different in formulation from the usual continuum-based tools: Finite Element or Computational Fluid Dynamics tools, but more versatile and powerful. This module will teach students some of the fundamental theory that underpins the methods, give them a sound understanding of the algorithms and structure used in the code, while providing ample examples of where they can be applied in the field of Materials Engineering. 

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