PolycrystalRandomIC

Random initial condition for a polycrystalline material

Overview

This initial condition (IC) sets the variable values to initialize a grain structure from a pseudo random structure. There are two options for how the IC functions:

  • Random_type = continuous: The variable value is randomly generated between 0 and 1 at every node.

  • Random_type = discrete: One of the order parameter variables representing the polycrystal is randomly selected to equal 1 at the node, and all others equal 0.

Example Input File Syntax

We never recommend using this IC directly, but rather creating the full set of ICs for all of the variables using PolycrystalRandomICAction.

Input Parameters

  • op_indexThe index for the current order parameter

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Controllable:No

    Description:The index for the current order parameter

  • op_numNumber of order parameters

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Controllable:No

    Description:Number of order parameters

  • random_typeType of random grain structure

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Controllable:No

    Description:Type of random grain structure

  • variableThe variable this initial condition is supposed to provide values for.

    C++ Type:VariableName

    Controllable:No

    Description:The variable this initial condition is supposed to provide values for.

Required Parameters

  • blockThe list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied

    C++ Type:std::vector<SubdomainName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied

  • boundaryThe list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies

    C++ Type:std::vector<BoundaryName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies

  • legacy_generatorFalseDetermines whether or not the legacy generator (deprecated) should be used.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Determines whether or not the legacy generator (deprecated) should be used.

  • prop_getter_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Controllable:No

    Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

  • seed0Seed value for the random number generator

    Default:0

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Controllable:No

    Description:Seed value for the random number generator

  • use_interpolated_stateFalseFor the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:For the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.

Optional Parameters

  • control_tagsAdds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.

    C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>

    Controllable:No

    Description:Adds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.

  • enableTrueSet the enabled status of the MooseObject.

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Set the enabled status of the MooseObject.

  • ignore_uo_dependencyFalseWhen set to true, a UserObject retrieved by this IC will not be executed before the this IC

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:When set to true, a UserObject retrieved by this IC will not be executed before the this IC

Advanced Parameters