Challenges in Simulating Ceramic Sintering

The primary motivation for numerical simulation is to solve problems encountered during production or development stages. The value of this tool is all the greater given the high cost of experimental optimization campaigns. Certain issues are also difficult to grasp solely through an understanding of the underlying phenomena. The sintering of large parts prone to deformation is one of the earliest applications of numerical simulation. Indeed, the manufacture of these parts is costly, and their weight generates significant...