Coupling atomistics and continuum in solids: Status, prospects, and challenges

International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 79-110

  Wernik, J M ^a   Meguid, S A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Atomistics; Carbon nanotubes; Concurrent; Continuum; Finite element; Molecular dynamics; Multiscale modeling; Nano reinforced composites; Nano reinforced interfaces; Seamless coupling; Sequential; Transition region

Indexed keywords

CARBON CARBON COMPOSITES; CARBON NANOTUBES; COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS; COMPUTER SYSTEMS; DYNAMICS; ENGINEERING RESEARCH; MOLECULAR DYNAMICS; QUANTUM CHEMISTRY; REINFORCED PLASTICS;

ATOMISTICS; CONCURRENT; CONTINUUM; FINITE ELEMENT; MULTISCALE MODELING; NANO-REINFORCED COMPOSITES; NANO-REINFORCED INTERFACES; SEAMLESS COUPLING; SEQUENTIAL; TRANSITION REGION;

MECHANICS;

EID: 57049164410     PISSN: 15691713     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10999-008-9087-x     Document Type: Article

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