In material science, the available multidimensional imaging techniques allow to go beyond observation and morphological quantification of microstructures. Linking imaging with different numerical modelling methods offers new possibilities to improve the understanding of the relation between microstructure and physical properties of materials. Furthermore, non-destructive acquisition techniques, like X-ray tomography, give access to microstructures evolutions with time that are relevant to processing, degradation, and recycling of materials.
The 2nd IntACT advanced course will gather a selection of experts that will present a panorama of recent developments in linking multiscale imaging and modelling of materials.
Two specific steps are commonly required in the workflow between images and numerical models: segmentation and meshing. They will be addressed in the first lectures. The third lecture will focus on multiscale and time resolved acquisitions. Examples involving different numerical methods (finite elements, finite volumes, discrete elements, ...) and different families of materials (fibrous composites, ceramics, geomaterials, ...) will complete this 2nd IntACT advanced course.