The Quantified Uncertainty with Optimization for the Finite Element Method (quoFEM) application is designed to advance the integration of uncertainty quantification and optimization in the field of natural hazards engineering. This application accomplishes this goal by integrating established finite element applications such as OpenSees and FEAPpv with uncertainty quantification tools like Dakota through a user-friendly interface. By combining tools like these, quoFEM enhances finite element applications with robust uncertainty quantification and optimization functionalities.
These applications address basic and advanced modeling, analysis and simulation needs across an array of Natural Hazards. They incorporate uncertainty quantification (UQ) and optimization concepts. Downloadable apps, user manuals, user feedback, and relevant resources are available on the linked resource pages.
The SimCenter Teaching Gallery provides teaching modules on a variety of engineering topics for use in course curriculums. Included in each module are: learning objectives, links to applicable SimCenter Research Tools, class materials (lecture slides, videos, homework assignments, and guides for instructors) as well as contact information for questions. The image below is from the course module "Nonlinear Response History Analyses of Structures."
SimCenter researchers and software developers actively participated in the 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (WCEE2024), which was held in Milan, Italy, on June 30-July 5, 2024. SimCenter contributions were referenced in plenary talks and featured in at least 16 presentations.
SimCenter researchers and software developers actively engaged the engineering mechanics community at the ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference, EMI/PMC 2024, which was held in Chicago, Illinois, on May 28-31, 2024.
The latest six research tool software releases now feature a new auto-citation generator which streamlines your publication process by providing accurate and appropriate citations for the computational methods and models you use through our software. Effortlessly collect citations, give credit to essential work, and encourage community contributions.
JULY 29-AUG 2, 2024
Online - SimCenter Programming
Bootcamp - Register by July 19, 2024
SEPT 9-11, 2024
International Advanced School Soil Structure in OpenSees, SSI-OS, Assisi, Italy
SEPT 11-13, 2024
Computational Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction International Workshop, Assisi, Italy
FEB 5-7, 2025
NHERI Computational Symposium 2025, Luskin Center, UCLA - Save the Date!