From 70a7de9f987a84a29cdf275004d1870d0f37c413 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Achal H P Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:13:03 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 14 ++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d79d51ad3..a49da339e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,9 +1,19 @@ # DAMASK - The Düsseldorf Advanced Material Simulation Kit -(This is a DAMASK fork with "Discrete deformation twinning model" implementation based on work done by Dr. Satyapriya Gupta and Dr. Philip Eisenlohr at MSU.) - Visit [damask.mpie.de](https://damask.mpie.de) for installation and usage instructions +## DAMASK_EICMD + +This is a DAMASK fork with "Discrete deformation twinning model" implementation based on work done by Dr. Satyapriya Gupta and Dr. Philip Eisenlohr at MSU.) + +### The Discrete deformation twinning model + +>We introduce stochasticity for the nucleation and growth events of twinning through random sampling, similar to Monte Carlo Methods. +>The ease or difficulty of a twinning event is controlled by adjusting the frequency of sampling. +>At each voxel, the state of twinning is treated as a discrete quantity, unlike the approach based on diffused volume fraction. +>The kinetics of twinning occur in the form of a “jump,” rather than following a rate equation as in the “pseudo-slip” approach. +>The jumped state is evaluated using the correspondence matrix from Niewczas, Acta Materialia, 2010. + ## Contact Information