In recent work, we have demonstrated the viability and computational advantages of using a compact database of discrete Fourier transforms (DFTs) for facilitating crystal plasticity solutions in cubic polycrystalline materials subjected to arbitrary deformation paths. This new DFT database approach allows for compact representation and fast retrieval of crystal plasticity solutions, which is found to be able to speed up the calculations by about two orders of magnitude.
Course Description:
Introduction to materials engineering; Structure and characteristics of metals; polymers and ceramics; Equilibrium-phase diagrams; Microstructures of alloys; Imperfections; Diffusion; Mechanical properties of metals, polymers, ceramics; Heat treatment of plain carbon steels, cast irons and precipitation hardening.