quoFEM Overview

The Quantified Uncertainty with Optimization for the Finite Element Method (quoFEM) application is designed to advance the integration of uncertainty quantification and optimization in the field of natural hazards engineering. This application accomplishes this goal by integrating established finite element applications such as OpenSees and FEAPpv with uncertainty quantification tools like Dakota through a user-friendly interface. By combining tools like these, quoFEM enhances finite element applications with robust uncertainty quantification and optimization functionalities.

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How to Cite quoFEM & DesignSafe

Please include both of these citations if you use quoFEM on DesignSafe.

quoFEM:

Frank McKenna, Sang-ri Yi, Aakash Bangalore Satish, Adam Zsarnoczay, Kuanshi Zhong, Michael Gardner, & Wael Elhaddad. (2023). NHERI-SimCenter/quoFEM: Version 3.5.0 (v3.5.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10443180

Deierlein, G.G., McKenna, F., et al. (2020). A Cloud-Enabled Application Framework for Simulating Regional-Scale Impacts of Natural Hazards on the Built Environment. Frontiers in Built Environment. 6, 196. doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.558706.

DesignSafe:

Rathje, E., Dawson, C. Padgett, J.E., Pinelli, J.-P., Stanzione, D., Adair, A., Arduino, P., Brandenberg, S.J., Cockerill, T., Dey, C., Esteva, M., Haan, Jr., F.L., Hanlon, M., Kareem, A., Lowes, L., Mock, S., and Mosqueda, G. 2017. “DesignSafe: A New Cyberinfrastructure for Natural Hazards Engineering,” ASCE Natural Hazards Review, doi:10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000246.