Analysis of a multi-axial quantum-informed ferroelectric continuum model: Part 2—sensitivity analysis
Publication Type:
Journal
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Co-Authors:
Lider Leon, Ralph C. Smith, and Paul Miles
Year Published:
2018
Abstract:
We illustrate the use of global sensitivity analysis, and a parameter subset selection algorithm based on local sensitivity analysis, to quantify the relative influence of parameters in polarization and electrostrictive energy relations for a quantum-informed, single-domain, ferroelectric material model. A motivating objective is to determine which parameters are identifiable or influential in the sense that they are uniquely determined by density functional theory–generated data. Noninfluential parameters will be fixed at nominal values for subsequent Bayesian inference, uncertainty propagation, and material design since variations in these parameters are minimally reflected in responses. Whereas global sensitivity analysis is typically based on the assumption of mutually independent, uniformly distributed parameters, we demonstrate that inherent parameter correlations must be accommodated to achieve correct interpretations of parameter influence. For the considered energy functionals, we demonstrate that all of the parameters are influential and will be informed by density functional theory–simulated data.
Journal:
Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
Volume:
29
Issue:
13
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Date Published:
7/10/2018