Novel Methodologies for Multiscale Modeling of Army Materials (Summary Technical Report, 2011–2021)

Author(s):

Jaroslaw Knap, Kenneth W Leiter, Joshua C Crone, William D Mattson, Betsy M Rice, Berend C Rinderspacher, and Oleg Borodin

Abstract:

The objectives of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory’s cross-cutting effort, Enterprise for Multiscale Research of Materials (PE 611102.AA7.13 “Multiscale Modeling for Novel Materials”), were to explore and develop multiscale modeling techniques to support fundamental studies of electronic and structural material properties from the atomistic to the continuum. The resulting models were created to design and develop materials for more efficient, longer-lifetime sensors and power and energy devices, and lighter materials for vehicle and Soldier protection. This effort includes coupled research with two 5-year Collaborative Research Alliances (CRAs): the Materials in Extreme Dynamic Environments CRA and the Multi-Scale/Multidisciplinary Modeling of Electronic Materials CRA (PE 611104.AB7.09 “Multiscale Modeling of Materials Center”).