Mini-symposia
M1 Modeling and Simulation of Dynamics, Stability and Control of Aerospace Structures
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Reyolando M.L.R.F da Fonseca | reyolando.brasil@ufabc.edu.br | USP/UFABC, Brazil |
| André Fenili | andre.fenili@ufabc.edu.br | UFABC, Brazil |
| Marcelo Araújo da Silva | marcelo.araujo@ufabc.edu.br | UFABC, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| The main focus of this Mini-Symposium is on the discussion of modeling and simulation dynamics, stability and control of aerospace structures (such as airplanes, drones, helicopters, rockets, satellites etc.), and how these problems can be understood and solved in view of numerical, computational, theoretical and experimental approaches. Contributions pertaining to any class of mathematical problems and methods associated to dynamics, stability and control of aerospace structures will be welcome. It will also be welcomed experimental investigations of these problems to validate mathematical and numerical models. We will also contemplate work on reliability of this kind of structures. |
M2 Advanced Analysis of Steel and Steel-Concrete Composite Structures
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Ricardo Azoubel da Mota Silveira | ricardo@em.ufop.br | UFOP, Brazil |
| José Guilherme Santos da Silva | jgss@uerj.br; jgss@eng.uerj.br | UERJ, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| The aim of this mini-symposium is to summarize the progress in theoretical, computational and experimental research in the field of structural analysis of steel and steel-concrete composite structures. Special emphasis is always given to new concepts and procedures concerning the computational modelling, structural analysis and design of steel and steel-concrete composite structures. Topics of interest include static and dynamic analysis, fatigue analysis, seismic analysis, vibration control, stability design, structural connections, cold-formed members, bridges and footbridges, fire engineering, trusses, tower and masts, linear and nonlinear structural dynamics and soil-structure interaction. Papers of all research areas related to theoretical, numerical and experimental aspects concerning the computational modelling, analysis and design of steel and steel-concrete composite structures are very welcome. |
M3 Computational Fracture Mechanics (CFM)
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Gilberto Gomes | ggomes2007@gmail.com | UnB, Brazil |
| Francisco Evangelista Jr | fejr.unb@gmail.com | UnB, Brazil |
| Antonio Carlos de Oliveira Miranda | amirandaspace@gmail.com | UnB, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium aims to bring together research papers in analytical and numerical analysis which provide improved understanding of the mechanisms of micro and macro fracture in all materials, and their engineering implications. Contributions from engineers and scientists working in various aspects of fracture, computational fracture mechanics as well innovative and in-depth engineering applications of fracture theory are also encouraged. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Boundary and Finite Element Methods applied to crack initiation and crack path; - Meshfree methods, Extended and Generalized Finite Element Method, Dual Boundary Element Method; - Embedded techniques; - Multi-scale fracture simulation; - Cohesive Fracture Models; - Mesh adaptiveness and mesh reduction techniques applied to fracture problems; - Applications to engineering structures on the macro-micro and nanoscale. |
M4 Advanced Discretization Techniques for the Simulation of Fluid Flow in Porous Media
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Paulo R. M. Lyra | paulo.lyra@ufpe.br | UFPE, Brazil |
| Darlan K. E. Carvalho | darlan.ecarvalho@ufpe.br | UFPE, Brazil |
| Clovis R. Maliska | maliska@sinmec.ufsc.br | UFSC, Brazil |
| Maicon R. Correa | maicon@ime.unicamp.br | Unicamp, Brazil |
| Alírio E. Rodrigues | arodrig@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Porto |
| Abstract |
| The mini-symposium is dedicated to the discussion of recent developments and applications in the field of Numerical Simulation of multiphase flow in porous media, encompassing petroleum reservoirs, aquifer, nuclear disposal, transport of contaminants, poroelasticity and related disciplines, including new gridding, mesh adaptation, advanced numerical formulations, multiscale and multilevel methods. The goal is to bring together researchers, students and professionals in the field of petroleum reservoir simulation and all areas involving porous media flows. The scope of the mini-symposium ranges from the mathematical and computational methods to the modeling and simulation of challenging applications in multiphase flow in porous media. |
M5 Particle-based methods: advances and applications in DEM, PFEM, SPH, MPM, MPS and others
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Eduardo M. B. Campello | campello@usp.br | USP, Brazil |
| Peter Wriggers | Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany | |
| Tarek I. Zohdi | University of California at Berkeley, USA | |
| Eugenio Oñate | Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain | |
| Sergio Idehlson | Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain | |
| Liang-Yee Cheng | USP, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of particle-based computational methods that can be effectively used for solving a variety of problems in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, fluid-structure interaction, heat transfer, and many others. Contributions dealing with the discrete element method (DEM), the particle finite element method (PFEM), the smoothed particle hydrodynamics method (SPH), the material point method (MPM) and the moving particle semi-implicit method (MPS), among others, are welcome. Likewise, the coupling of these methods with other established numerical procedures, such as the finite element method, the finite difference method and meshless techniques, is considered. |
M6 Analysis and Design of Offshore Systems
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Bruno Martins Jacovazzo | brunojacovazzo@poli.ufrj.br | POLI / UFRJ, Brazil |
| Bruno da Fonseca Monteiro | bruno.monteiro@poli.ufrj.br | POLI / UFRJ, Brazil |
| Juliana Souza Baioco | jsbaioco@poli.ufrj.br | POLI / UFRJ, Brazil |
| Mauro Henrique Alves de Lima Junior | mhaljr@poli.ufrj.br | POLI / UFRJ, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium deals with the application of computational methods in the analysis and design of systems and structural components employed for oil & gas exploration and production as well as for renewable energy applications. Different types of systems and structures can be considered, including for instance fixed platforms, rigid or compliant; moored floating platforms; rigid and flexible risers; pipelines; subsea equipment; wave-wind energy structures; and so on. The methods can be applied to the study of different aspects of the behavior of such systems, including structural and hydrodynamic analysis; oceanography, environmental loadings and fluid-structure interaction; geotechnics, foundation systems and soil-structure interaction; reliability, random and spectral analysis, signal processing, optimization, and other topics. |
M7 Health Monitoring and Numerical Modeling of Structures
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Leandro Mouta Trautwein | leandromt@fec.unicamp.br | Unicamp, Brazil |
| Luiz Carlos de Almeida | almeida@fec.unicamp.br | Unicamp, Brazil |
| Gustavo Henrique Siqueira | siqueira@fec.unicamp.br | Unicamp, Brazil |
| Isaias Vizotto | vizotto@unicamp.br | Unicamp, Brazil |
| Diogo Rodrigo Ribeiro | drr@isep.ipp.pt | ISEP, Portugal |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium proposes the assessment of structural behavior using the monitoring data with the adjustment of numerical models to evaluate the structural safety and to identify significant structural parameters. Relevant topics include new experimental techniques for health monitoring, modal identification, model updating, damage identification, statistical methods, stochastic simulation techniques, feature extraction and data fusion, damage prognosis, prediction of remaining service life, and structural reliability updating using measurements. |
M8 Numerical modeling of concrete structures
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Eduardo M. R. Fairbairn | eduardo@coc.ufrj.br | UFRJ, Brazil |
| Jean-Marie Désir | jean.marie@ufrgs.br | UFRGS, Brazil |
| Miguel Azenha | miguel.azenha@civil.uminho.pt | UM, Portugal |
| Abstract |
| Held since 2004 in Recife, this symposium is one of the most traditional at CILAMCE. The general topics covered by the symposium are: Numerical modeling of concrete structures including buildings, bridges, nuclear power plants, foundations and special structures such as the cement sheath of oil wells and refractory concrete. The models may include several scales, from the nano scale to the macroscopic scale and encompass the thermal, chemical, and mechanical phenomena. The symposium comprises different types of cementitious materials such as bioconcretes, engineered cementitious composites (ECC), natural fiber reinforced concrete, ultra-high-performance fiber reinforced concrete, etc. Numerical analysis of phenomena that affect the durability of concrete like alkali-silica reaction and delayed ettringite formation, are also welcome in the symposium. |
M9 Boundary Element and Mesh-Reduced Methods
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Francisco Célio de Araújo | dearaujofc@ufop.edu.br | UFOP, Brazil |
| Ney Augusto Dumont | dumont@puc-rio.br | PUC-RIO, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium aims to have experts discuss their most recent theoretical achievements and engineering-oriented applications in the field of Boundary Element Methods and Meshless Techniques. In this respect, contributions focusing on formulations involving the coupling of boundary-integral-based methods with other numerical methods such as the Finite Element Method are also welcome. |
M10 Computational Intelligence Techniques for Optimization and Data Modeling
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Nelson F.F. Ebecken | nelson@ntt.ufrj.br | COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil |
| Heder S. Bernardino | heder@ice.ufjf.br | DCC/UFJF, Brazil |
| Helio J.C. Barbosa | hcbm@lncc.br | LNCC/MCTI, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This Mini-Symposium intends to provide a forum in which engineers, researchers, and students can exchange ideas and information about metaheuristic search procedures when applied alone or in association with optimization and machine learning techniques (including deep neural networks) in the solution of real-world problems in engineering, biology, etc. as well as in data modeling and knowledge discovery tasks. |
M11 Numerical Methods Applied to Structural Design of Civil Construction
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Leonardo da Silveira P. Inojosa | leinojosa@unb.br | UnB, Brazil |
| João Costa Pantoja | joaocpantoja@gmail.com | UnB, Brazil |
| Marcio Augusto Roma Buzar | marcio.buzar@gmail.com | UnB, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| Established engineering works and projects show us that architecture and structure projects must be conceived and developed together. Despite this, what we normally see is a relation of distance between these two elements of civil construction. This mini-symposium aims to bring together the two fields of knowledge and show that the design of the structural system plays an essential role in determining the architectural design. Projects that explore the relationship between architecture and structure and the direct relationship between form and structure, where the definition of the structural system has effective roll since the design of the projects, provide works marked by structural boldness and major technological challenges and advance. The mini symposium aims to gather contributions and obtain data that, through analyzes that use computational technologies and numerical methods, allow us to understand how the structural design allied to architectural creation provide innovative aesthetic results. Through these studies, it is possible to emphasize the importance of the technical knowledge for the realization of projects of good quality, evidencing the presence of the structural system in the architectural form. These analyzes contribute to the understanding of the importance of technical and technological knowledge for the production of an innovative architecture. |
M12 Educational Software for Computational Mechanics
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Luiz Fernando Martha | lfm@tecgraf.puc-rio.br | PUC-RIO, Brazil |
| Antônio Carlos de Oliveira Miranda | acmiranda@unb.br | UnB, Brazil |
| Rafael Lopez Rangel | rrangel@cimne.upc.edu | CIMNE, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain |
| Abstract |
| This mini‐symposium welcomes contributions to all subfields of computational mechanics that are related to educational software in the area of computational modeling, simulation, numerical methods, and applications. |
M13 Engineering Design Optimization
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Bernardo Horowitz | Bernardo.horowitz@ufpe.br | UFPE, Brazil |
| Evandro Parente | evandro@ufc.br | UFC, Brazil |
| Silvana M B Afonso | silvana.bastos@ufpe.br | UFPE, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| The advances in computational and numerical capabilities allow more efficient Engineering design through the use of optimization methods. Thus, new realistic and challenging optimization applications in practical Engineering have been tackled. Among them we have the design of sophisticated engineering systems. This mini-symposium is dedicated to the discussion of recent developments and applications of optimization techniques, sensitivity analysis, optimization under uncertainties, optimization coupled with reliability analysis, surrogate modeling in the field of Engineering design and related areas. The goal is to bring together researchers, students and professionals working in those areas. Papers related to practical applications of optimization methods as well as software development are encouraged to be submitted in this mini-symposium. |
M14 Developments and Applications of Special Enrichment Methods and Innovative Discretization Techniques - Meshfree, Pou Methods and GFEM/XFEM, Isogeometric Analysis
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Paulo de Tarso R Mendonça | paulo.tarso@ufsc.br | UFSC, Brazil |
| Felício Bruzzi Barros | felicio@dees.ufmg.br | UFMG, Brazil |
| Francisco Evangelista Junior | fejr.unb@gmail.com | UnB, Brazil |
| Roberto Dalledone Machado | roberto.dalledonemachado@gmail.com | UFPR, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium aims to discuss and exchange ideas on current developments, mathematical analysis, and application of special methods that offer flexibility in the construction of approximation functions through the Partition of Unity (PU) concept, such as the hp-clouds, the Generalized/eXtended finite elements (GFEM/XFEM), and the PU finite elements. While contributions to all aspects of such methods are invited, some of the topics to be featured are the identification and characterizations of problems in which these special methods have a clear advantage over classical approaches; applications, including but not limited to, multi-scale, multi-physics, non-linear and time-dependent problems, simulation of failure and fracture in materials and structures; advances in a-priori and a-posteriori error analyses; stability analysis; computational implementation aspects such as numerical integration, imposition of boundary conditions, solution of the system of equations arising from this class of methods, and adaptive mesh refinement/enrichment algorithms. Additionally, contributions on innovative discretization techniques, whether mesh-based methodologies such as isogeometric analysis, smoothed finite elements, virtual element method, among others, or mesh-free methods, such as element-free Galerkin, for instance, or even coupling between some of them, would be welcome to favor interaction among different standpoints, allowing to compare the methods and to enlighten similarities and differences, encouraging novel developments to solve engineering and physical sciences problems. |
M15 Role of mechanics in biological processes
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Dulce Oliveira | doliveira@inegi.up.pt | INEGI, FEUP, Portugal |
| Maria Elisabete Silva | mesilva@inegi.up.pt | INEGI, FEUP, Portugal |
| Ana Guerra | aguerra@inegi.up.pt | INEGI, FEUP, Portugal |
| Abstract |
| Mechanics plays a crucial role in biological processes at various levels, from molecular to organismal scales. Understanding the mechanics of biological systems is crucial to the advancement of various fields of science and engineering. Biological systems perform specific functions, and often exhibit remarkable mechanical properties that are not found in man-made materials or systems. Understanding the mechanics of biological systems can inform the design of medical devices and treatments to enhance the quality of life for human beings. In addition, principles learned from biological systems can also inform the development of new technologies in areas such as robotics and materials science. By discovering the principles underlying the mechanical properties of biological systems, scientists can develop new materials, devices, and technologies that mimic or surpass the performance of natural systems. This topic aims to present the latest advances on understanding the development of biological materials from the traditional correlation of structure to property, as well as correlating structure to functionality. Methods specifically developed to address clinical questions are of particular interest. |
M16 Structural Reliability Methods and Design Optimization Under Uncertainties
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| André T. Beck | atbeck@sc.usp.br | USP, Brazil |
| Rafael Holdorf Lopes | CORE-UFSC, Brazil | |
| Wellison J. S. Gomes | CORE-UFSC, Brazil | |
| André Jacomel Torii | ILATIT, Brazil | |
| Henrique Kroetz | UFPR, Brazil | |
| Carlos Conceição António | UP, Porto |
| Abstract |
| Structural design should be robust with respect to uncertainties inherently present in resistance of structural materials, environmental and man-imposed loads, boundary conditions, physical, mathematical and numerical models, and generally to different types of intrinsic and epistemic uncertainties. Structural performance and reliability should be robust against unexpected fluctuations or changes in problem parameters. Proper decision making in presence of uncertainties is fundamental to avoid severe or fatal consequences and/or costly posteriori changes over the built structure. These issues have led to the recent development of structural reliability methods and reliability-based optimization. This minisymposium aims at bringing together researchers, academics and practicing engineers concerned with the various forms of structural reliability analysis and structural optimization in presence of uncertainties. Contributions ddressing both theoretical developments and practical applications, in the following topics, are invited: 1. Structural reliability methods (FORM, SORM, Monte Carlo Simulation); 2. Applications of structural reliability to challenging engineering problems; 3. Robust structural optimization; 4. Performance-based optimization; 5. Reliability-based structural optimization; 6. Risk management and optimization; 7. Modeling of extreme or rare events; 8. Decision-making in presence of uncertainties; 9. Modeling of uncertainty with probability theory, Bayesian theory, imprecise probabilities including evidence theory, interval models, fuzzy set theory, information gap theory, etc. 10. Structural health monitoring, system identification and damage detection. 11. Development and application of surrogate models for uncertainty quantification and structural optimization. |
M17 Computational Geotechnics
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Gracieli Dienstmann | g.dienstmann@ufsc.br | UFSC, Brazil |
| Naloan Coutinho Sampa | naloan.sampa@ufsc.br | UFSC, Brazil |
| Sara Rios | srrs@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Porto |
| LLuis Monforte | lluis.monforte@upc.edu | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Espanha |
| António Viana da Fonseca | viana@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Porto |
| Abstract |
| The objective of this mini-symposium is to provide a forum for presentation and discussion of research's results in Computational Geomechanics and Geotechnics. Authors are invited to submit original contributions in the field of soil and rock mechanics. Emphasis will be on novel computational methods, formulation and practical applications. |
M18 Topology Optimization of Multifunctional Materials, Fluids and Structures
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Emílio Carlos Nelli Silva | ecnsilva@usp.br | USP, Brazil |
| Sylvia Regina Mesquita de Almeida | sylvia@ufg.br | UFG, Brazil |
| Anderson Pereira | anderson@puc-rio.br | PUC-RIO, Brazil |
| Ivan Fábio Mota de Menezes | ivan@puc-rio.br | PUC-RIO, Brazil |
| Glaucio H. Paulino | gpaulino@princeton.edu | Princeton University, USA |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium aims to bring together researchers working on various aspects of topology optimization applied to solids, fluids and structures as well as inverse problems, image processing and mechanical modeling, including damage and fracture evolution phenomena. In particular, we are interested in recent advances in topology optimization. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to: - Recent advances in topology optimization applied to multi-physics problems; - Multiscale topology optimization; - Inclusion of microstructure in topology predictions; - New methods to handle manufacturing, stress and other constraints; - Novel and efficient topology optimization algorithms; - Exact solutions to topology optimization problems; - New methods to solve multi-objective topology optimization problems; - Efficient solution of industrial large-scale topology optimization problems; - Exploiting high-performance computing in topology optimization; - Topology optimization using ground structure approach; - New methods of adaptive mesh refinement in topology optimization; - Topology optimization applied to fluid and thermal problems; - Novel and robust inverse reconstruction algorithms; - New methods applied to the minimal partition problem in image processing; - Alternative algorithms for damage and fracture mechanics modeling. |
M19 Modelling, Design and Additive Manufacturing on Vibro-Acoustic Metamaterials and Phononic Crystals
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| José Maria C. Dos Santos | zema@unicamp.br | UNICAMP, Brasil |
| Paulo Paupitz Gonçalves | paulo.paupitz@unesp.br | FEB - UNESP, Brasil |
| Domingos Rade | rade@ita.br | ITA, Brazil |
| José Roberto F. Arruda | arruda@fem.unicamp.br | UNICAMP, Brasil |
| Carlos De Marqui Jr. | demarqui@sc.usp.br | EESC-USP, Brasil |
| Leopoldo P. R. de Oliveira | leopro@sc.usp.br | EESC-USP, Brasil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium will provide a unique forum to share the latest research results on vibroacoustic metamaterial and phononic crystals and bring together engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and material scientists working on engineered materials and their application in acoustics and mechanics. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to: - Recent advances in vibroacoustic metamaterials and phononic crystals; - Periodic systems and band gap analysis; - Analytical and hybrid methods for metamaterial design and optimization; - Novel and efficient numerical methods for metamaterial analysis; - Multiscale analysis and homogenization in vibroacoustic design; - Homogenization of metamaterials and effective medium models; - Multiphysics analysis and design of vibroacoustic metamaterials; - Topology optimization applied to metamaterial design; - Nonlinear, tunable and reconfigurable metamaterials; - Active and passive vibration and noise control using vibroacoustic metamaterials; - Energy harvesting and structural health monitoring using metamaterials and phononic crystals; - Nonreciprocal and topological metamaterials; - Hyperbolic metamaterials; - Advances in acoustic cloaking and invisibility; - New methods of additive manufacturing applied to metamaterials; - Experimental techniques and characterization of metamaterials; |
M20 Scientific Machine Learning and Uncertainty Quantification
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Adriano Côrtes | adriano@nacad.ufrj.br | UFRJ, Brazil |
| Alvaro Coutinho | alvaro@nacad.ufrj.br | UFRJ, Brazil |
| Luis Espath | luis.espath@nottingham.ac.uk | University of Nottingham, United Kingdom |
| Raul Tempone | raul.tempone@kaust.edu.sa | RWTH Aachen University, Germany KAUST, Saudi Arabia |
| Abstract |
| Machine Learning (ML) is fundamentally changing several industries and businesses in many ways, for example in the Oil and Gas (O&G) industry, in Health Care, Social Media, IoT, etc. Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) is part of this ongoing digital transformation. As more and more data becomes available the blending of Data Science with CSE is inevitable, also because of their common grounds in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. Since it has its own challenges, this new scientific endeavor gained its own denomination: Scientific Machine Learning (SciML). Data-driven models are still an option, but sometimes they fail since the requirements of physical laws are needed to constraint the predictive model. Methodologies for building Surrogate Models, like Model Order Reduction, for example, gained new flavors. Another area with considerable momentum in the past few years and with great synergy with SciML is Uncertainty Quantification (UQ). This mini-symposium intends to gather researchers and professionals involved in the application and advancement of SciML and UQ. We welcome works ranging from numerical analysis, industrial applications, engineering, biology, and IoT. We expect a wide range of presentations from fundamentals to advanced applications. |
M21 Advanced discretization techniques in computational mechanics and biomechanics
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Jorge Belinha | job@isep.ipp.pt | ISEP, Portugal |
| Daniel Rodrigues | der@isep.ipp.pt | ISEP, Portugal |
| Abstract |
| Over the past thirty years, meshless and particle methods, along with weakened formulations, became one of the major interest focus in computational mechanics. Since then, several meshless formulations were developed and applied to various fields of computational mechanics and biomechanics, and as expected only the most stable and accurate prevailed. Nevertheless, even today there is room for innovation and improvement in this field. Within the classical meshless approach, researchers seek daily more efficient test functions, as well as new numeric integration schemes, capable to provide more stable and accurate solutions. Due to their discretization flexibility and numeric stability, meshless and weakened weak formulations are suited to analyze demanding phenomena, such as the simulation of fluid flow and fluid/solid interaction in biomechanics or crack tip propagation modeling. Thus, meshless, particle, and weakened formulations are used by the scientific community to solve several engineering problems, from fluid mechanics to structural biomechanics. The capability of handling efficiently large deformations of the computational mesh and the re-meshing low computational cost explains the variety of scientific fields covered by meshless techniques. Weakened formulations are capable to produce smoother and more accurate variable fields. This symposium focuses on the recent development and improvement of existent meshless and weakened formulations, as well as on the presentation of new advanced discretization approaches and application fields. |
M22 Computational Engineering in Fluid and Solid Biomechanics
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Sónia I.S. Pinto | spinto@fe.up.pt | Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (INEGI), FEUP, UP, Portugal |
| Abstract |
| Papers may cover a wide range of topics in Fluid and Solid Biomechanics not only in computer-based methodologies/simulations, but also in experimental/clinical data acquisition. The main topic solicited from the community are as follows: - Biomechanics of cardiovascular tissues; - Multiscale modelling of cardiovascular and cerebral diseases; - Multiscale mechanics of cardiovascular materials and structures; - In vivo bone remodeling mechanics; - Multiscale biomechanics of bone fractures; - Biomimetric implants for articular cartilage repair/regeneration; - Advanced bioimaging; - Dynamic medical imaging techniques for biomechanics systems; - Technology innovation in medical devices. |
M23 Advances in Mechanical Modeling of Composite Materials and Metamaterials
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Aref K. L. Kzam | aref.kzam@unila.edu.br | Unila, Brasil |
| Fábio C. Rocha | fabiocrocha@academico.ufs.br | UFS, Brasil |
| Jesús D. Morales | jesus.villalba@javeriana.edu.co | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colômbia |
| Maria S. M. Sampaio | msampaio@uea.edu.br | UEA, Brasil |
| Abstract |
| This Mini-Symposium aims to provide a forum for the dissemination and discussion of the latest advances in the physical-mechanical modeling of composite materials and metamaterials. The topics of the Mini-Symposium include, but are not limited to modelling and experimental testing of composite, periodic materials and metamaterials, identification of equivalent homogeneous solids via advanced homogenization techniques, local and nonlocal constitutive modelling, mechanics of damage, plasticity, strain localization phenomena and material instabilities, multi-field problems, sonic wave propagation control, energy transfers, parametric and topological optimization, mechanical and acoustical vibration control, engineering applications, analytical and numerical modeling of nanocomposites. |
M24 Numerical Methods Applied in Computational Mechanics
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Cristiane O. Faria | cofaria@ime.uerj.br | UERJ, Brazil |
| Denise de Siqueira | denisesiqueira@utfpr.edu.br | UTFPR-CT, Brazil |
| Hilbeth Parente Azikri de Deus | azikri@utfpr.edu.br | UTFPR-CT, Brazil |
| Isaac P. Santos | isaac.santos@ufes.br | UFES, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium is concerned with the recent trends in the design and analysis of applied mathematics and computational methods. Themes such as new proposals of finite elements methods, error estimation, multi-scale strategies, adaptive methods, and numerical methods for fractional equations are welcome. In particular, we are interested in numerical analysis (error estimation, convergence studies, and so on) and reliable numerical schemes. |
M25 Advances in Solid and Structural Mechanics
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Paulo M. Pimenta | ppimenta@usp.br | USP, Brazil |
| José Luis Drummond Alves | jalves@lamce.coppe.ufrj.br | UFRJ, Brazil |
| Philippe Devloo | philippedevloo1958@gmail.com | UNICAMP, Brazil |
| Ney Dumont | dumont@puc-rio.br | PUC-RIO, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium welcomes contributions on all subfields of solid mechanics and structural mechanics that are related to computational modeling, simulation, numerical methods and applications. Contributions that do not fit in the scope of other (more specific) mini-symposium, but are somehow related to solid and structural mechanics, are equally welcome. |
M26 Numerical and Experimental Approaches Applied to Railway Infrastructure
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Cláudio Horas | claudiohoras@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Porto |
| Aires Colaço | aires@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Porto |
| Ana Ramos | aramos@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Porto |
| Hermes Carvalho | hermes@dees.ufmg.br | UFMG, Brazil |
| Pedro Montenegro | paires@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Porto |
| Tulio Nogueira Bittencourt | tbitten@usp.br | USP, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| Due to the climate emergency, the railway has been assumed as key mean of transport for people and goods, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions, following sustainable and ecological mobility policies. In this context, significant research projects have been carried out to propose new numerical methodologies to optimise the infrastructure management, ensure structural integrity and define strengthening tasks. Similarly, strategies have been proposed to mitigate the impact of train movements on the surrounding environment (propagation of vibrations and noise, for example) and the effects on passenger comfort, based on numerical approaches. Such advances are key factors in extending the life of existing infrastructures and in designing new infrastructures, meeting demanding safety criteria. In this framework, this mini-symposium aims to discuss the development of numerical and experimental methodologies applicable to railway infrastructures, such as bridges, tunnels, ballast and ballastless tracks. |
M27 Machine and Deep Learning Techniques Applied to Computational Mechanics
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Sergio Tavares | smotavares@ua.pt | UA, Portugal |
| Jorge Belinha | job@isep.ipp.pt | ISEP, Portugal |
| Abstract |
| Presently, the literature offers some relevant works applying artificial intelligence technology in the field of computational mechanics. Nevertheless, this is still a novel field that has not been properly shared and discussed among the computational mechanic's community. Thus, the aim of this symposium is to present and discuss how to apply artificial intelligence methodologies, such as machine and deep learning, to computational mechanics. Thus, we welcome research works related to computational mechanics combined with artificial intelligence, aiming to deal with experimental data, to increase the simulation's computational efficiency, by increasing its accuracy and reducing its computational cost, enabling more comprehensive computational models and digital twins. |
M28 Nonlinear Analysis, Stability and Structural Dynamics
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Paulo B. Gonçalves | paulo@puc-rio.br | PUC-RIO, Brazil |
| Frederico M. Alves da Silva | silvafma@ufg.br | UFG, Brazil |
| Renata Machado Soares | renatasoares@ufg.br | UFG, Brazil |
| Zenon José Guzman Nuñez del Prado | zenon@ufg.br | UFG, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| The aim of this mini-symposium is to gather specialists of different areas working on instability phenomena in materials and structures, structural dynamics and nonlinear phenomena in engineering applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, static and dynamic stability of bars, plates and shells, including elastic and non-elastic instability phenomena, stability design of steel and concrete structures, non-linear local and global bifurcations, linear and nonlinear structural dynamics, vibration control, soil-structure and fluid-structure interaction and chaos and fractals. Papers are solicited in all areas related to theoretical, computational and experimental aspects of the problem. |
M29 Continuum damage and cyclic plasticity in fatigue life estimate
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Lucival Malcher | malcher@unb.br | UnB, Brazil and INEGI, Porto |
| Leonel L. D. Morales | leonel.delgado@uach.cl | Austral University of Chile, Chile |
| Roya Darabi | rdarabi@inegi.up.pt | INEGI, Portugal |
| Erfran Azinpoour | eazinpour@inegi.up.pt | Austral University of Chile |
| Abstract |
| The symposium proposal is to show the application of the continuum damage mechanics in fatigue life estimation under complex loading conditions. Elastoplastic models with coupled damage are considered as well as models with damage indicators in the post-processing stage. This methodology is an alternative to traditional approaches to estimating fatigue life. Contributions related with new damage evolution laws, kinematic hardening models, multiaxial fatigue, fretting fatigue, multiscale models, parameter identification techniques, finite element method, among others, are well accepted. |
M30 Computational Thermal Sciences
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Thiago Antonini Alves | antonini@utfpr.edu.br | UTFPR, Brazil |
| Augusto Salomão Bornschlegell | augustosalomao@ufgd.edu.br | UFGD, Brazil |
| João Batista Campos-Silva | campos.silva@unesp.br | UNESP, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| The aim of this mini-symposium is to summarize the progress in theoretical and computational research in the field of Thermal Sciences. Topics of interest include Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer. The goal is to bring together researchers, students, and professionals in this field and related areas. |
M31 Data Processing and Analysis
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Thiago Magela Rodrigues Dias | thiagomagela@cefetmg.br | CEFET-MG, Brasil |
| Gray Farias Moita | gray@cefetmg.br | CEFET-MG, Brasil |
| Abstract |
| The purpose of this Mini-Symposium is to establish an environment for the presentation and discussion of papers that aim to analyse large data repositories. Topics of interest include contributions based on machine learning algorithms, data mining, text mining, computational intelligence and metrics based on network analysis. The Mini-Symposium is thought to bring together researchers, students and professionals from this field or related areas and to provide a forum for the dissemination of original research results, new ideas and practical experiments, which encompass both theory and practices. |
M32 Numerical Modelling and Simulation on Fire Safety Engineering
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| João Paulo Correia Rodrigues | jpaulocrod@ufmg.br | UFMG, Brazil |
| Alexandre Landesmann | alandes@coc.ufrj.br | UFRJ, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium aims to highlight the use of both simple and advanced analysis methods in the numerical simulation of the behaviour of materials, structures, and environments exposed to fire. Submissions that address pertinent topics related to fire modelling are welcome, including but not limited to: 1) Numerical modelling of structures at high temperatures; 2) Research studies on the relationship between experimental results, (codified) calculation methods and FE simulations; 3) Simulation of heat transfer between the fire and structures; 4) Implementation and application of fire CFD models; 5) Modelling of evolution and spread of fire and smoke; 6) Simulation of evacuation and analysis of dynamics/circulation of pedestrians in fire conditions; 7) Wildland fire behaviour modelling and spread; 8) Wildland fire susceptibility, hazard, vulnerability and risk modelling. |
M33 Computational Modeling of Flow in Porous Media
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| José Luis Drummond Alves | jalves@lamce.coppe.ufrj.br | COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil |
| Elizabeth M. Pontedeiro | bettinadulley@hotmail.com | COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil |
| Martinus van Genuchten | rvangenuchten@hotmail.com | Univ. Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Amir Raoof | A.Raoof@uu.nl | Univ. Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Paulo Couto | pcouto@petroleo.ufrj.br | COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil |
| Haimon Alves | alveshaimon@gmail.com | UERJ, Brazil |
| Maira da Costa de Oliveira Lima Santo | maira.lima@petroleo.ufrj.br | COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini‐symposium welcomes contributions on all subfields of computational modeling of flow in porous media, including all aspects of pore‐scale modeling with a particular emphasis on but not restricted to: - Novel algorithms and computational methods; - Validation of models against experiments; - New physical insights and theoretical analyses; - Upscaling pore‐scale results into continuum‐scale descriptions; - Digital reconstruction and characterization; - Microfluidics; - Evolution of coupled problems with multi‐phase flow, reactive transport, deformation in a porous medium. |
M34 Numerical Methods in Tribology
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Pedro Marques | pmarques@inegi.up.pt | INEGI, Portugal |
| Carlos Fernandes | cfernandes@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Portugal |
| Ramiro Martins | rcm@isep.ipp.pt | ISEP, Portugal |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium is dedicated to both the development of numerical methods and also the implementation and use of numerical methods to solve challenging problems in the domain of Tribology |
M35 Advances and Applications of Meshless Methods and Novel Discretization Strategies
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Lapo Gori | lapo@dees.ufmg.br | UFMG, Brazil |
| Roque Luiz da Silva Pitangueira | roque@dees.ufmg.br | UFMG, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| Meshless methods are gaining an increasingly significant role in the study of challenging engineering problems, which are difficult to be addressed with conventional methods. The goal of this minisymposium is to bring together experts working in the field of meshless methods and related methods, to discuss recent developments and applications, and to share research results. It aims to create a collaborative environment towards a rapid progress of these methods in different engineering fields. The topics of interest for this minisymposium include (but are not limited to) the following: - recent advances in meshless formulations; - adaptive strategies; - coupling with other methods; - applications to geometrically nonlinear, elastoplastic, damage or phase-field problems; - applications to challenging engineering problems; - other novel discretization strategies that, like the meshless approach, aims for a reduction of mesh-related issues, such as isogeometric analysis, smoothed finite elements, enriched partition of unity based methods and the virtual elements method, for example. |
M36 Numerical Modeling of Frictional Contact, Wear, Damage and Plasticity
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Thiago Doca | doca@unb.br | UnB, Brazil |
| Marco Lúcio Bittencourt | mlb@fem.unicamp.br | UNICAMP, Brasil |
| Abstract |
| This mini symposium aims to communicate advancements, challenges and shortcomings in the design of robust and efficient computational methods for contact simulation and constitutive modeling. Since computational contact mechanics is a multidisciplinary field, the participants will have the opportunity to discuss research topics such as impact, indentation, fracture, friction, wear, damage and non-linear material modeling. Our objective is to provide a forum for the discussion of novel computational techniques for the numerical analysis of industrial problems, validation of experimental setups, computer-aided mechanical design, surface analysis and more. Contributions from students, engineers, scientists and practitioners in aligned areas are highly welcome. |
M37 Data Analytics on Railways
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Andreia Meixedo | ameixedo@fe.up.pt | FEUP,, Portugal |
| Diogo Ribeiro | drr@isep.ipp.pt | ISEP, Portugal |
| Cecília Vale | cvale@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Portugal |
| Araliya Mosleh | amosleh@fe.up.pt | FEUP, Portugal |
| Alexandre Cury | alexandre.cury@ufjf.edu.br | UFJF, Brasil |
| Flávio Barbosa | flavio.barbosa@engenharia.ufjf.br | UFJF, Brasil |
| Abstract |
| The aim of this mini-symposium is to summarize the progress in theoretical and computational research in the field of Railways. Topics of interest include damage identification, SHM, Wayside Monitoring, Drive-by monitoring, Machine Learning, Big Data, IoT and Computer Vision. The goal is to bring together researchers, students, and professionals in this field and related areas. |
M38 Advance in Modelling and Simulation of Automotive Systems
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Rafael Rodrigues da Silva | rafael.rodrigues@unb.br | UnB, Brazil |
| André Murilo de Almeida Pinto | andremurilo@unb.br | UnB, Brazil |
| Bruno Luiz Pereira | bruno.pereira@unb.br | UnB, Brazil |
| Evandro Leonardo Silva Teixeira | evandroleonardo@unb.br | UnB, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| The Mini-Symposium aims to bring together students and engineers, as well as industry, government, academia to discuss the latest advances in modeling and simulation in the automotive area. Papers will be accepted on topics such as modeling and simulation of engines and transmissions, simulation of suspension, brake and steering systems, simulation of safety systems and simulation of control and embedded electronic systems. Virtual development plays an important role in vehicle development as it can be cost-effective, time-saving and allows automakers to easily modify vehicle designs to meet specific customer needs. Selected papers will be presented during the mini-symposium and published in the proceedings of the congress. We hope that this opportunity will allow an exchange of information and ideas among researchers and contribute to the advancement of research in automotive systems. |
M40 Research Beginners
| Organisers | Emails | Affiliation |
| Suzana Moreira Avila | - | UnB, Brazil |
| Felício Bruzzi Barros | - | UFMG, Brazil |
| Marcus Vinícius Girão de Morais | - | UnB, Brazil |
| Darlan Karlo Elisiario de Carvalho | - | UFPE, Brazil |
| Marcos Arndt | - | UFPR, Brazil |
| Abstract |
| This mini-symposium aims to provide a forum for the dissemination of the research conducted by undergraduate students (under the guidance of a supervisor) in all fields of computational methods in engineering and related sciences. Participants are eligible for the Agustín Ferrante Award, a traditional student competition promoted by ABMEC to foster young researchers’ participation and acknowledge undergraduate students who show potential for outstanding scientific achievements. This session will be held in a hybrid format, i.e., in presential and remote formats simultaneously. |
