chapter Scope and Introductory Remarks -- chapter Research Needs -- part PART I Solid and Structural Dynamics -- chapter Computational Cohesive Zone Modeling of Polymer Interfacial Failure -- chapter A Strain-Gradient Virtual-Internal-Bond Model -- chapter Simulation-Based Design Environment by Meshfree-Particle Methods -- chapter Modeling of Joints and Interfaces -- chapter Formulation of a Finite Element Method with Arbitrary Element Geometry -- chapter Meshless Methods for Life Cycle Engineering Simulation: Natural Neighbour Methods -- chapter Aspects of Lifecycle Engineerining for Reliable Microelectromechanical Systems Containing Multilayer Material Systems -- chapter Variational Multiscale Methods to embed Macromechanical Formulations with Fine Scale Physics -- chapter Computational Multiscale Fatigue Analysis and Life Prediction for Composite Structures -- part PART II Thermal and Fluid Sciences -- chapter Life-Cycle and Durability Predictions of Elastomeric Components -- chapter Radiative Transfer Modeling and Experiments Using Short Pulse Lasers -- chapter Aerothermodynamic Predictions for Hypersonic Reentry Vehicles -- chapter Numerical Study of Turbulence-radiation Interactions in Reactive Flow -- chapter Material Deterioration in High Temperature Gradients and Transients -- part PART III Optimization and Uncertainty Quantification and Design -- chapter Protection Against Modeling and Simulation Uncertainties in Design Optimization -- chapter Analysis and Control of MEMS in the Presence of Uncertainty -- chapter Parallel Algorithms for Large-Scale Simulation-Based Optimization -- chapter Modeling and Simulation for Design Under Uncertainty -- chapter Very Efficient Simulation for Engineering Design Problems with Uncertainty -- chapter Decision-Theoretic Methodology for Performance-Based Design -- chapter The Characterization and Management of Uncertainty in Model-Based Predictions.

"Advances in computational power have facilitated the development of simulations unprecedented in their computational size, scope of technical issues, spatial and temporal resolution, complexity and comprehensiveness. As a result, complex structures from airplanes to bridges can be almost completely based on model-based simulations. This book gives a state-of-the-art account of modeling and simulation of the life cycle of engineered systems, covering topics of design, fabrication, maintenance and disposal. Providing comprehensive coverage of this rapidly emerging field, Modeling and Simulation-Based Life Cycle Engineering is essential reading for civil, mechanical and manufacturing engineers. It will also appeal to students and academics in this area."--Provided by publisher.