Newswise — August 1, 2012 – Warrendale, PA – The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) and John Wiley & Sons have released the new book Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) for Metals: Introducing Multiscale Modeling to Invigorate Engineering Design with Science by Mark F. Horstemeyer. This volume provides a comprehensive, practical introduction to the field, guiding readers through multiscale materials processing modeling and simulation with easy-to-follow explanations and examples.
Horstemeyer, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS) Chair Professor in Mechanical Engineering and CAVS chief technical officer, Mississippi State University, shares valuable insights gained from years on the front lines of ICME implementation. Noting that the work is "a composition of many years of research," Horstemeyer said that the book has been designed to provide students with a solid groundwork in ICME methods and systemization procedures. Those who purchase the book will also have access to PowerPoint lecture notes, questions and homework assignments, proposed projects, and tutorials to guide students through the models and codes discussed in the text, all available at a Wiley ftp site. The text has also been developed with the particular needs of distance learning students in mind. Horstemeyer noted that the tools offered through this resource offer educators "a self-contained course, should they desire to teach this subject." Specific topics covered in the text, with their associated length scale bridging methodologies, include:* Macroscale continuum internal state variable plasticity and damage theory and multistage fatigue* Mesoscale analysis: continuum theory methods with discrete features and methods* Discrete dislocation dynamics simulations* Atomistic modeling methods* Electronics structures calculations The text also includes in-depth case studies, including, "From Atoms to Autos: A Redesign of a Cadillac Control Arm," drawn from Horstemeyer's own experience in utilizing ICME methods to significantly reduce the weight, lower the cost, and enhance the performance of an aluminum automotive component. "President Obama's recent call for a Materials Genome Initiative is really a subset of the ICME paradigm in my opinion," said Horstemeyer. "The materials community cannot forget about mechanics and the mechanics community cannot forget about materials. The integration of these fields has led to the birth of ICME. My hope is that academic institutions will develop curriculum with the integration of design in the context of materials and mechanics. If we are to create the next generation of leading engineers and scientists and a new, efficient and effective manufacturing industry, then the ICME paradigm has to be in the forefront of our decision-making process regarding the design of structural/mechanical components." "Even if I have a small influence in this area or if just one student reads the book or takes the course and develops a passion for the ICME methodologies and is able to transform a company someday, then I would consider my efforts successful," said Horstemeyer. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) for Metals: Introducing Multiscale Modeling to Invigorate Engineering Design with Science can be purchased at www.wiley.com. TMS members receive a 25 percent discount on this title through Wiley. About TMSTMS is a member-driven international professional society dedicated to fostering the exchange of learning and ideas across the entire range of materials science and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production, to basic research and the advanced applications of materials.
Building on its recognized leadership in integrated computational materials engineering (ICME), TMS has committed to facilitating the development of a new innovation infrastructure that unifies and streamlines materials design and manufacturing processes. Embodying this commitment is TMS's new strategic initiative—Materials Innovation @ TMS.
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