ParsedMaterial

Parsed expression Material.

Sets up a single material property that is computed using a parsed function expression.

A ParsedMaterial object takes the function expression as an input parameter in the form of a Function Parser expression. Parsed materials (unlike ParsedFunctions) can couple to nonlinear variables, material properties and functors. In its configuration block all nonlinear variables the function depends on ("coupled_variables"), as well as constants ("constant_names" and "constant_expressions"), other material properties ("material_property_names"), postprocessors ("postprocessor_names"), and functors ("functor_names" and "functor_symbols") are declared. Constants can be declared as parsed expressions (which can depend on previously defined constants). One application would be the definition of a temperature $var element = document.getElementById("moose-equation-cafa47c5-f47a-431d-b805-1ab3c4b6bc3c");katex.render("T", element, {displayMode:false,throwOnError:false});$ , the Boltzmann constant $var element = document.getElementById("moose-equation-9bdecafb-4fbc-4b83-b97d-cb5e9d5ebb07");katex.render("k_B", element, {displayMode:false,throwOnError:false});$ , a defect formation energy $var element = document.getElementById("moose-equation-0f9ee839-4344-4fa4-9580-b7e12b22dfbd");katex.render("E_F", element, {displayMode:false,throwOnError:false});$ , and then an equilibrium defect concentration defined using a Boltzmann factor $var element = document.getElementById("moose-equation-8a2b40e2-e942-4dd1-940f-78e1083c2671");katex.render("\\exp(-\\frac{E_d}{k_BT})", element, {displayMode:false,throwOnError:false});$ .

Example

The following material object creates a single property for visualization purposes. It will be 0 for phase 1, -1 for phase 2, and 1 for phase 3

  [./phasemap]
    type = ParsedMaterial
    property_name = phase
    coupled_variables = 'eta2 eta3'
    expression = 'if(eta3>0.5,1,0)-if(eta2>0.5,1,0)'
    outputs = exodus
  [../]

Input Parameters

blockThe list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied
C++ Type:std::vector<SubdomainName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied
boundaryThe list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies
C++ Type:std::vector<BoundaryName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:The list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies
computeTrueWhen false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:When false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.
constant_expressionsVector of values for the constants in constant_names (can be an FParser expression)
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of values for the constants in constant_names (can be an FParser expression)
constant_namesVector of constants used in the parsed function (use this for kB etc.)
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of constants used in the parsed function (use this for kB etc.)
constant_onNONEWhen ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped
Default:NONE
C++ Type:MooseEnum
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Options:NONE, ELEMENT, SUBDOMAIN
Controllable:No
Description:When ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped
coupled_variablesVector of variables used in the parsed function
C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of variables used in the parsed function
declare_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
epsilon1e-12Fuzzy comparison tolerance
Default:1e-12
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Fuzzy comparison tolerance
error_on_missing_material_propertiesTrueThrow an error if any explicitly requested material property does not exist. Otherwise assume it to be zero.
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Throw an error if any explicitly requested material property does not exist. Otherwise assume it to be zero.
expressionParsed function (see FParser) expression for the parsed material
C++ Type:FunctionExpression
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Parsed function (see FParser) expression for the parsed material
extra_symbolsSpecial symbols, like point coordinates, time, and timestep size.
C++ Type:MultiMooseEnum
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Options:x, y, z, t, dt
Controllable:No
Description:Special symbols, like point coordinates, time, and timestep size.
functor_namesFunctors to use in the parsed expression
C++ Type:std::vector<MooseFunctorName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Functors to use in the parsed expression
functor_symbolsSymbolic name to use for each functor in 'functor_names' in the parsed expression. If not provided, then the actual functor names will be used in the parsed expression.
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Symbolic name to use for each functor in 'functor_names' in the parsed expression. If not provided, then the actual functor names will be used in the parsed expression.
material_property_namesVector of material properties used in the parsed function
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of material properties used in the parsed function
postprocessor_namesVector of postprocessor names used in the parsed function
C++ Type:std::vector<PostprocessorName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of postprocessor names used in the parsed function
prop_getter_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
property_nameFName of the parsed material property
Default:F
C++ Type:std::string
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Name of the parsed material property
tol_namesVector of variable names to be protected from being 0 or 1 within a tolerance (needed for log(c) and log(1-c) terms)
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of variable names to be protected from being 0 or 1 within a tolerance (needed for log(c) and log(1-c) terms)
tol_valuesVector of tolerance values for the variables in tol_names
C++ Type:std::vector<double>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of tolerance values for the variables in tol_names
upstream_materialsList of upstream material properties that must be evaluated when compute=false
C++ Type:std::vector<MaterialName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:List of upstream material properties that must be evaluated when compute=false
use_interpolated_stateFalseFor the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:For the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.

Optional Parameters

control_tagsAdds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Adds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.
enableTrueSet the enabled status of the MooseObject.
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:Yes
Description:Set the enabled status of the MooseObject.
implicitTrueDetermines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Determines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form
seed0The seed for the master random number generator
Default:0
C++ Type:unsigned int
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:The seed for the master random number generator
use_displaced_meshFalseWhether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Whether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.

Advanced Parameters

disable_fpoptimizerFalseDisable the function parser algebraic optimizer
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Disable the function parser algebraic optimizer
enable_ad_cacheTrueEnable caching of function derivatives for faster startup time
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Enable caching of function derivatives for faster startup time
enable_auto_optimizeTrueEnable automatic immediate optimization of derivatives
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Enable automatic immediate optimization of derivatives
enable_jitTrueEnable just-in-time compilation of function expressions for faster evaluation
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Enable just-in-time compilation of function expressions for faster evaluation
evalerror_behaviornanWhat to do if evaluation error occurs. Options are to pass a nan, pass a nan with a warning, throw a error, or throw an exception
Default:nan
C++ Type:MooseEnum
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Options:nan, nan_warning, error, exception
Controllable:No
Description:What to do if evaluation error occurs. Options are to pass a nan, pass a nan with a warning, throw a error, or throw an exception

Parsed Expression Advanced Parameters

output_propertiesList of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:List of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)
outputsnone Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object
Default:none
C++ Type:std::vector<OutputName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object

Outputs Parameters

(moose/modules/combined/examples/phase_field-mechanics/Pattern1.i)

#
# Pattern example 1
#
# Phase changes driven by a combination mechanical (elastic) and chemical
# driving forces. In this three phase system a matrix phase, an oversized and
# an undersized precipitate phase compete. The chemical free energy favors a
# phase separation into either precipitate phase. A mix of both precipitate
# emerges to balance lattice expansion and contraction.
#
# This example demonstrates the use of
# * ACMultiInterface
# * SwitchingFunctionConstraintEta and SwitchingFunctionConstraintLagrange
# * DerivativeParsedMaterial
# * ElasticEnergyMaterial
# * DerivativeMultiPhaseMaterial
# * MultiPhaseStressMaterial
# which are the components to se up a phase field model with an arbitrary number
# of phases
#

[Mesh]
  type = GeneratedMesh
  dim = 2
  nx = 80
  ny = 80
  nz = 0
  xmin = -20
  xmax = 20
  ymin = -20
  ymax = 20
  zmin = 0
  zmax = 0
  elem_type = QUAD4
[]

[GlobalParams]
  # CahnHilliard needs the third derivatives
  derivative_order = 3
  enable_jit = true
  displacements = 'disp_x disp_y'
[]

# AuxVars to compute the free energy density for outputting
[AuxVariables]
  [./local_energy]
    order = CONSTANT
    family = MONOMIAL
  [../]
  [./cross_energy]
    order = CONSTANT
    family = MONOMIAL
  [../]
[]

[AuxKernels]
  [./local_free_energy]
    type = TotalFreeEnergy
    variable = local_energy
    interfacial_vars = 'c'
    kappa_names = 'kappa_c'
    additional_free_energy = cross_energy
  [../]
  [./cross_terms]
    type = CrossTermGradientFreeEnergy
    variable = cross_energy
    interfacial_vars = 'eta1 eta2 eta3'
    kappa_names = 'kappa11 kappa12 kappa13
                   kappa21 kappa22 kappa23
                   kappa31 kappa32 kappa33'
  [../]
[]

[Variables]
  # Solute concentration variable
  [./c]
    order = FIRST
    family = LAGRANGE
    [./InitialCondition]
      type = RandomIC
      min = 0
      max = 0.8
      seed = 1235
    [../]
  [../]

  # Order parameter for the Matrix
  [./eta1]
    order = FIRST
    family = LAGRANGE
    initial_condition = 0.5
  [../]
  # Order parameters for the 2 different inclusion orientations
  [./eta2]
    order = FIRST
    family = LAGRANGE
    initial_condition = 0.1
  [../]
  [./eta3]
    order = FIRST
    family = LAGRANGE
    initial_condition = 0.1
  [../]

  # Mesh displacement
  [./disp_x]
    order = FIRST
    family = LAGRANGE
  [../]
  [./disp_y]
    order = FIRST
    family = LAGRANGE
  [../]

  # Lagrange-multiplier
  [./lambda]
    order = FIRST
    family = LAGRANGE
    initial_condition = 1.0
  [../]
[]

[Kernels]
  # Set up stress divergence kernels
  [./TensorMechanics]
  [../]

  # Cahn-Hilliard kernels
  [./c_res]
    type = CahnHilliard
    variable = c
    f_name = F
    args = 'eta1 eta2 eta3'
  [../]
  [./time]
    type = TimeDerivative
    variable = c
  [../]

  # Allen-Cahn and Lagrange-multiplier constraint kernels for order parameter 1
  [./deta1dt]
    type = TimeDerivative
    variable = eta1
  [../]
  [./ACBulk1]
    type = AllenCahn
    variable = eta1
    args = 'eta2 eta3 c'
    mob_name = L1
    f_name = F
  [../]
  [./ACInterface1]
    type = ACMultiInterface
    variable = eta1
    etas = 'eta1 eta2 eta3'
    mob_name = L1
    kappa_names = 'kappa11 kappa12 kappa13'
  [../]
  [./lagrange1]
    type = SwitchingFunctionConstraintEta
    variable = eta1
    h_name   = h1
    lambda = lambda
  [../]

  # Allen-Cahn and Lagrange-multiplier constraint kernels for order parameter 2
  [./deta2dt]
    type = TimeDerivative
    variable = eta2
  [../]
  [./ACBulk2]
    type = AllenCahn
    variable = eta2
    args = 'eta1 eta3 c'
    mob_name = L2
    f_name = F
  [../]
  [./ACInterface2]
    type = ACMultiInterface
    variable = eta2
    etas = 'eta1 eta2 eta3'
    mob_name = L2
    kappa_names = 'kappa21 kappa22 kappa23'
  [../]
  [./lagrange2]
    type = SwitchingFunctionConstraintEta
    variable = eta2
    h_name   = h2
    lambda = lambda
  [../]

  # Allen-Cahn and Lagrange-multiplier constraint kernels for order parameter 3
  [./deta3dt]
    type = TimeDerivative
    variable = eta3
  [../]
  [./ACBulk3]
    type = AllenCahn
    variable = eta3
    args = 'eta1 eta2 c'
    mob_name = L3
    f_name = F
  [../]
  [./ACInterface3]
    type = ACMultiInterface
    variable = eta3
    etas = 'eta1 eta2 eta3'
    mob_name = L3
    kappa_names = 'kappa31 kappa32 kappa33'
  [../]
  [./lagrange3]
    type = SwitchingFunctionConstraintEta
    variable = eta3
    h_name   = h3
    lambda = lambda
  [../]

  # Lagrange-multiplier constraint kernel for lambda
  [./lagrange]
    type = SwitchingFunctionConstraintLagrange
    variable = lambda
    etas    = 'eta1 eta2 eta3'
    h_names = 'h1   h2   h3'
    epsilon = 1e-6
  [../]
[]

[Materials]
  # declare a few constants, such as mobilities (L,M) and interface gradient prefactors (kappa*)
  [./consts]
    type = GenericConstantMaterial
    prop_names  = 'M   kappa_c  L1 L2 L3  kappa11 kappa12 kappa13 kappa21 kappa22 kappa23 kappa31 kappa32 kappa33'
    prop_values = '0.2 0        1  1  1   2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00   '
  [../]

  # We use this to output the level of constraint enforcement
  # ideally it should be 0 everywhere, if the constraint is fully enforced
  [./etasummat]
    type = ParsedMaterial
    property_name = etasum
    coupled_variables = 'eta1 eta2 eta3'
    material_property_names = 'h1 h2 h3'
    expression = 'h1+h2+h3-1'
    outputs = exodus
  [../]

  # This parsed material creates a single property for visualization purposes.
  # It will be 0 for phase 1, -1 for phase 2, and 1 for phase 3
  [./phasemap]
    type = ParsedMaterial
    property_name = phase
    coupled_variables = 'eta2 eta3'
    expression = 'if(eta3>0.5,1,0)-if(eta2>0.5,1,0)'
    outputs = exodus
  [../]

  # matrix phase
  [./elasticity_tensor_1]
    type = ComputeElasticityTensor
    base_name = phase1
    C_ijkl = '3 3'
    fill_method = symmetric_isotropic
  [../]
  [./strain_1]
    type = ComputeSmallStrain
    base_name = phase1
    displacements = 'disp_x disp_y'
  [../]
  [./stress_1]
    type = ComputeLinearElasticStress
    base_name = phase1
  [../]

  # oversized phase
  [./elasticity_tensor_2]
    type = ComputeElasticityTensor
    base_name = phase2
    C_ijkl = '7 7'
    fill_method = symmetric_isotropic
  [../]
  [./strain_2]
    type = ComputeSmallStrain
    base_name = phase2
    displacements = 'disp_x disp_y'
    eigenstrain_names = eigenstrain
  [../]
  [./stress_2]
    type = ComputeLinearElasticStress
    base_name = phase2
  [../]
  [./eigenstrain_2]
    type = ComputeEigenstrain
    base_name = phase2
    eigen_base = '0.02'
    eigenstrain_name = eigenstrain
  [../]

  # undersized phase
  [./elasticity_tensor_3]
    type = ComputeElasticityTensor
    base_name = phase3
    C_ijkl = '7 7'
    fill_method = symmetric_isotropic
  [../]
  [./strain_3]
    type = ComputeSmallStrain
    base_name = phase3
    displacements = 'disp_x disp_y'
    eigenstrain_names = eigenstrain
  [../]
  [./stress_3]
    type = ComputeLinearElasticStress
    base_name = phase3
  [../]
  [./eigenstrain_3]
    type = ComputeEigenstrain
    base_name = phase3
    eigen_base = '-0.05'
    eigenstrain_name = eigenstrain
  [../]

  # switching functions
  [./switching1]
    type = SwitchingFunctionMaterial
    function_name = h1
    eta = eta1
    h_order = SIMPLE
  [../]
  [./switching2]
    type = SwitchingFunctionMaterial
    function_name = h2
    eta = eta2
    h_order = SIMPLE
  [../]
  [./switching3]
    type = SwitchingFunctionMaterial
    function_name = h3
    eta = eta3
    h_order = SIMPLE
  [../]

  [./barrier]
    type = MultiBarrierFunctionMaterial
    etas = 'eta1 eta2 eta3'
  [../]

  # chemical free energies
  [./chemical_free_energy_1]
    type = DerivativeParsedMaterial
    property_name = Fc1
    expression = '4*c^2'
    coupled_variables = 'c'
    derivative_order = 2
  [../]
  [./chemical_free_energy_2]
    type = DerivativeParsedMaterial
    property_name = Fc2
    expression = '(c-0.9)^2-0.4'
    coupled_variables = 'c'
    derivative_order = 2
  [../]
  [./chemical_free_energy_3]
    type = DerivativeParsedMaterial
    property_name = Fc3
    expression = '(c-0.9)^2-0.5'
    coupled_variables = 'c'
    derivative_order = 2
  [../]

  # elastic free energies
  [./elastic_free_energy_1]
    type = ElasticEnergyMaterial
    base_name = phase1
    f_name = Fe1
    derivative_order = 2
    args = 'c' # should be empty
  [../]
  [./elastic_free_energy_2]
    type = ElasticEnergyMaterial
    base_name = phase2
    f_name = Fe2
    derivative_order = 2
    args = 'c' # should be empty
  [../]
  [./elastic_free_energy_3]
    type = ElasticEnergyMaterial
    base_name = phase3
    f_name = Fe3
    derivative_order = 2
    args = 'c' # should be empty
  [../]

  # phase free energies (chemical + elastic)
  [./phase_free_energy_1]
    type = DerivativeSumMaterial
    property_name = F1
    sum_materials = 'Fc1 Fe1'
    coupled_variables = 'c'
    derivative_order = 2
  [../]
  [./phase_free_energy_2]
    type = DerivativeSumMaterial
    property_name = F2
    sum_materials = 'Fc2 Fe2'
    coupled_variables = 'c'
    derivative_order = 2
  [../]
  [./phase_free_energy_3]
    type = DerivativeSumMaterial
    property_name = F3
    sum_materials = 'Fc3 Fe3'
    coupled_variables = 'c'
    derivative_order = 2
  [../]

  # global free energy
  [./free_energy]
    type = DerivativeMultiPhaseMaterial
    f_name = F
    fi_names = 'F1  F2  F3'
    hi_names = 'h1  h2  h3'
    etas     = 'eta1 eta2 eta3'
    coupled_variables = 'c'
    W = 3
  [../]

  # Generate the global stress from the phase stresses
  [./global_stress]
    type = MultiPhaseStressMaterial
    phase_base = 'phase1 phase2 phase3'
    h          = 'h1     h2     h3'
  [../]
[]

[BCs]
  # the boundary conditions on the displacement enforce periodicity
  # at zero total shear and constant volume
  [./bottom_y]
    type = DirichletBC
    variable = disp_y
    boundary = 'bottom'
    value = 0
  [../]
  [./top_y]
    type = DirichletBC
    variable = disp_y
    boundary = 'top'
    value = 0
  [../]
  [./left_x]
    type = DirichletBC
    variable = disp_x
    boundary = 'left'
    value = 0
  [../]
  [./right_x]
    type = DirichletBC
    variable = disp_x
    boundary = 'right'
    value = 0
  [../]

  [./Periodic]
    [./disp_x]
      auto_direction = 'y'
    [../]
    [./disp_y]
      auto_direction = 'x'
    [../]

    # all other phase field variables are fully periodic
    [./c]
      auto_direction = 'x y'
    [../]
    [./eta1]
      auto_direction = 'x y'
    [../]
    [./eta2]
      auto_direction = 'x y'
    [../]
    [./eta3]
      auto_direction = 'x y'
    [../]
    [./lambda]
      auto_direction = 'x y'
    [../]
  [../]
[]

[Preconditioning]
  [./SMP]
    type = SMP
    full = true
  [../]
[]

# We monitor the total free energy and the total solute concentration (should be constant)
[Postprocessors]
  [./total_free_energy]
    type = ElementIntegralVariablePostprocessor
    variable = local_energy
  [../]
  [./total_solute]
    type = ElementIntegralVariablePostprocessor
    variable = c
  [../]
[]

[Executioner]
  type = Transient
  scheme = bdf2

  solve_type = 'PJFNK'
  petsc_options_iname = '-pc_type -sub_pc_type'
  petsc_options_value = 'asm      ilu'

  l_max_its = 30
  nl_max_its = 10
  l_tol = 1.0e-4
  nl_rel_tol = 1.0e-8
  nl_abs_tol = 1.0e-10
  start_time = 0.0
  num_steps = 200

  [./TimeStepper]
    type = SolutionTimeAdaptiveDT
    dt = 0.1
  [../]
[]

[Outputs]
  execute_on = 'timestep_end'
  exodus = true
  [./table]
    type = CSV
    delimiter = ' '
  [../]
[]

[Debug]
  # show_var_residual_norms = true
[]

Example
Input Parameters