Webinar on Computational Methods and Their Applications in Composite Materials: Multiscale and Multiphysics Modeling

Date, time & venue

13 March 2024 (Wednesday), 17:00-18:00, Seminar via Zoom Meeting

Organized by

HKIE Civil Division and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Programme Highlight

Composite materials typically consist of two or more distinct constituents, each with its own properties and behavior. They have been widely utilized in aerospace, automotive, marine, and civil engineering applications. Traditional experimental approaches often struggle to capture the intricate interactions occurring at different length and time scales. Computational methods offer a powerful alternative, enabling the simulation and prediction of the complex behavior of composite materials across multiple scales and under various environmental conditions. By integrating models at the macroscopic, mesoscopic, and microscopic levels, multiscale simulations yield valuable insights into the mechanical strength, failure mechanisms, and durability of composites. Moreover, multiphysics modeling approaches are essential for evaluating the coupled effects of moisture (hygro-), temperature (thermo-), and mechanical loading (mechanical) on the performance of composite materials. This presentation will introduce several advanced computational techniques tailored to model the physical responses of composite materials at different scales, with the aim of enhancing the understanding of their deformation and failure mechanisms. These techniques will serve as a foundation and reference for further advancements in the design, optimization, and application of novel composite materials.

Language

English

Fee

Free of Charge.

Speakers
Dr. Binbin Yin is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). He obtained his Ph.D. Degree from City University of Hong Kong in 2021. Prior to joining PolyU, Dr. Yin worked as a Postdoc at City University of Hong Kong. His research interests encompass multiscale and multi-physics modeling of composites and asphalt pavements, development of sustainable pavement materials, and machine learning-assisted material design. Dr. Yin’s contributions have been published in prestigious high-impact journals both in solid mechanisms and computational mechanisms, including the Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids and Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. His recent work focuses on the variolation of wasted materials (e.g. end-of-life wind turbine blades, waste plastic) into asphalt pavement materials. Dr. Yin's academic excellence has been recognized through more than 50 honors and prizes, including the Capital Citizen Learning Star in Beijing, Outstanding Graduate of Beijing, and the President’s Award.

Registration & Enquiries

Please complete the on-line registration at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ECb18FUgR1aJ36EPrDQliw. The number of participants is limited to 500 on a first-come-first served basis. Priority will be given to members of the Civil Division.

Email registration will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be informed by email and provided a link to the Zoom Meeting at the designated time slot. Participants need to sign in using the membership no. and name entered at the time of registration. A CPD certificate will be issued 3 weeks after the seminar based on this membership no. and name.

For enquiries, please contact Mr. Alan Yan via email: alanyan@pyengineering.com.