• To introduce the multi-scale modeling philosophy
• Provide basic introduction to material modeling approaches at three different length scales: atomistic (Molecular Dynamics), granular (Discrete Element) and continuum (FEM & X-FEM) scales
• Expose participants to various open source/commercial software tools available for the multi-scale modeling approach
• Build confidence in participants through hands-on experience with the software to solve simple problems

Introduction

• Importance of modeling in engineering
• Why multi-scale modeling?
• General overview of multi-scale modeling and its applications in engineering
• Discussion on length scales, time scales and challenges
• Introduction to the three methods to be discussed in the course
  • Molecular Dynamics Simulations
  • Discrete Element Modelling
  • Finite Elements and eXtended Finite Elements

The course is meant for teaching faculty at AICTE sponsored engineering colleges. The participants are requested to send a letter of motivation clearly stating why they are interested in this course. The selection of the candiadtes is based on their letter of motivation and their current status in teaching career. Preference will be given to candidates who wish to pursue PhD in future. The course is completely sponsored by AICTE and hence participants need not pay any registration fee. All the selcted candidates will be paid a return journey fare to IIT Madras from their place of origin by III Ac train. The participants will also be provided free boarding and lodging in the institute guest house on shared basis.

Participants (Others)

Participants other than faculty from AICTE recognized technical institutes have to pay the registration fee upon arrival and also arrange accommodation on their own.