| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L78352/01 |
| Title: |
DEVELOPMENT OF PARTICLE BASED MESHLESS METHODS FOR COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Bonet, Professor J |
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| Department: |
Civil Engineering |
| Organisation: |
Swansea University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 1998 |
Ends: |
31 May 2001 |
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126,799
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Eng. Dynamics & Tribology |
Materials testing & eng. |
| Numerical Analysis |
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This proposal aims to develop particle-based methods as an alternative to the finite element based techniques currently used in computational mechanics. Particle methods bypass the need for a computational mesh and the difficulties associated with such messes such as distortion. The feasibility of these meshless techniques for simple 2-d problems has already been proven in a previous 12-month study. This study identified some aspects of these techniques that require further research before they can become a practical alternative to finite elements. The objectives of the proposed project will be to address this issue as well as to efficiently implement these techniques in 3-D and test their potential in complex and realistic situations.The project will employ a research student who will attempt to improve the accuracy of some of the currently available particle or meshless methods. In addition a research assistant will be employed in order to implement the techniques in an efficient and flexible 3-D code which will allow for parallel and/or vector computer architectures. The success of the proposed techniques will greatly improve the ability of engineers and scientists to simulate and predict highly complex phenomena which cannot be currently modelled using available finite element methods.
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http://www.swan.ac.uk |