ComputeInstantaneousThermalExpansionFunctionEigenstrain

Computes eigenstrain due to thermal expansion using a function that describes the instantaneous thermal expansion as a function of temperature

Description

This model computes the eigenstrain tensor resulting from isotropic thermal expansion where the temperature-dependent thermal expansion is defined by a user-supplied function that describes the instantaneous thermal expansion coefficient as a function of temperature, . Using a trapezoidal rule to perform time integration of this function, the current value of the thermal eigenstrain tensor, is computed at a given time as: where denotes quantities at the new step, and denotes quantities at the previous step, is the temperature, is the instantaneous thermal expansion at a given temperature, and is the identity matrix. On the first step, the stress-free temperature is used as the previous step's temperature.

Example Input File Syntax

[./thermal_expansion_strain1]
  type = ComputeMeanThermalExpansionFunctionEigenstrain
  block = 1
  thermal_expansion_function = cte_func_mean
  thermal_expansion_function_reference_temperature = 0.5
  stress_free_temperature = 0.0
  temperature = temp
  eigenstrain_name = eigenstrain
[../]
(moose/modules/solid_mechanics/test/tests/thermal_expansion_function/finite_const.i)

The eigenstrain_name parameter value must also be set for the strain calculator, and an example parameter setting is shown below:

[Physics]
  [SolidMechanics]
    [QuasiStatic]
      [./all]
        strain = FINITE
        add_variables = true
        eigenstrain_names = eigenstrain
        generate_output = 'strain_xx strain_yy strain_zz'
      [../]
    []
  []
[]
(moose/modules/solid_mechanics/test/tests/thermal_expansion_function/finite_const.i)

Input Parameters

  • eigenstrain_nameMaterial property name for the eigenstrain tensor computed by this model. IMPORTANT: The name of this property must also be provided to the strain calculator.

    C++ Type:std::string

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Material property name for the eigenstrain tensor computed by this model. IMPORTANT: The name of this property must also be provided to the strain calculator.

  • stress_free_temperatureReference temperature at which there is no thermal expansion for thermal eigenstrain calculation

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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Reference temperature at which there is no thermal expansion for thermal eigenstrain calculation

  • thermal_expansion_functionFunction describing the instantaneous thermal expansion coefficient as a function of temperature

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Function describing the instantaneous thermal expansion coefficient as a function of temperature

Required Parameters

  • base_nameOptional parameter that allows the user to define multiple mechanics material systems on the same block, i.e. for multiple phases

    C++ Type:std::string

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Optional parameter that allows the user to define multiple mechanics material systems on the same block, i.e. for multiple phases

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

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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    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>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

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

  • computeTrueWhen false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:When false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.

  • constant_onNONEWhen ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped

    Default:NONE

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Options:NONE, ELEMENT, SUBDOMAIN

    Controllable:No

    Description:When ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped

  • declare_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

  • mean_thermal_expansion_coefficient_nameName of the mean coefficient of thermal expansion.

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Name of the mean coefficient of thermal expansion.

  • 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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    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.

  • temperatureCoupled temperature

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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Coupled temperature

  • 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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    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>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:Yes

    Description:Set the enabled status of the MooseObject.

  • implicitTrueDetermines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Determines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form

  • seed0The seed for the master random number generator

    Default:0

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The seed for the master random number generator

  • use_displaced_meshFalseWhether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.

Advanced Parameters

  • output_propertiesList of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)

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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:List of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)

  • outputsnone Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object

    Default:none

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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object

Outputs Parameters