Short Course on Particle-Based Methods
Fundamentals and Applications 14-16 May 2008, Barcelona, Spain The objective of the course is to present the fundamental basis and the applicability of a number of particle-based computational methods that can be effectively used for solving a variety of problems in engineering and applied sciences. The methods described in the course include the discrete element method (DEM) the smooth particle hydrodynamic method (SPH) and the particle finite element method (PFEM). The coupling of these methods with standard numerical procedures such as the finite element method (FEM) and also with meshless techniques will be emphazised. The applications of the particle-based methods presented in the course cover the analysis of geomechanical and mining problems, metal forming processes, fluid-structure interaction problems accounting for free surface flow effects in civil and marine engineering (water streams acting on constructions, wave loads in harbours and marine structures, ship hydrodinamics, etc.), nano-micro-macroscopic effects in material science and bio-medical engineering, melting of polymers in fire situations and many others. More information at: <http://congress.cimne.upc.es/particle-basedmethods> http://congress.cimne.upc.es/particle-basedmethods e-mail: particle-basedmethods en cimne.upc.edu <http://congress.cimne.upc.es/particle-basedmethods/frontal/> Objectives <http://congress.cimne.upc.es/particle-basedmethods/frontal/Chair.asp> Lecturers <http://congress.cimne.upc.es/particle-basedmethods/frontal/Program.asp> Program <http://congress.cimne.upc.es/particle-basedmethods/frontal/Registration.asp > Registration <http://congress.cimne.upc.es/particle-basedmethods/frontal/Secretaria.asp> Secretariat <http://congress.cimne.upc.es/particle-basedmethods/frontal/Location.asp> Location <http://congress.cimne.upc.es/particle-basedmethods/frontal/doc/triptic.pdf> DOWNLOAD BROCHURE