Motivation and Content
The visualization and interpretation of simulation results is of crucial importance in the field of numerical mechanics. Especially the communication of results by means of meaningful, physically correct and at the same time aesthetically appealing visualizations is becoming increasingly important.
In this practical course, modern approaches for the visualization of numerical simulation results are investigated and tested. It focuses on the visualization of numerical solutions of differential equations discretized with the finite element method or particle approaches using open source software tools like ParaView, PyVista and Blender. In addition to the basics needed to represent scalar and vector-valued quantities, especially simple tools for advanced solution analysis are developed. The students deal with problem-specific solutions for structure and fluid mechanics. In addition to classic visualization concepts, such as the creation of graphics and videos, new methods such as three-dimensional and interactive visualization based on virtual reality techniques can also be developed in the practical course. For verification purposes, this visualization can be checked on VR glasses. During the lab course, students work on individually assigned topics that are supervised by an institute member and can be completed remotely and/or on site due to its format as well as flexible in time (as a block or during the semester).
Prerequisites
Attendance of the lecture Numerical Methods for Engineers or Finite Elements (Mechanical Engineering) or Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations (Mathematics) or a comparable course is recommended but not compulsory.
Dates and registration
The lab course takes place in individual supervision and with individual appointments. Accept for a Kick-Off lecture, there are no fixed lecture dates. Successful registration via the TUM internal lab course registration system (PAS) ensures participation. In addition, registration is possible during the entire semester (incl. semester break), provided there are open topics. Please send the registration form below directly to Mr. Maximilian Ludwig.