Academics Research Our Dept Resources Academics Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Course Descriptions Mission and Objectives Research Department Faculty & Staff Graduate Students Open Faculty Positions News & Announcements Events Resources Webmail Career Services Engineering Student Services Intranet Home > Our Department > All Events > Verification and Validation in Computational Solid Mechanics    Verification and Validation in Computational Solid Mechanics   By Dr. Barna Szabo Senior Professor Washington University Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Structural Engineering   Thu, Sep 25, 2008 2:30 PM   Location: Lopata Hall Room 101   ASME issued a document entitled: “Guide for Verification and Validation in Computational Solid Mechanics” in 2006.  The document was approved by the American National Standards Institute.  In spite of its several shortcomings, this is an important document because it emphasizes the need for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of computed information.  The seminar will focus on procedures by which mathematical models are formulated, calibrated and tested in validation experiments.  Verification of the accuracy of numerical solutions is an essential part of this process. Examples will be presented.     Mechanical, Aerospace & Structural Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis One Brookings Drive, Box 1185, St. Louis, Missouri 63130 Office Location: 305 Jolley Hall, Phone: (314) 935-6047, Fax: (314) 935-4014   Home |  Academics | Research | Department | Resources © 2009 | Did you find it?