Computational Mechanics for the Twenty-First Century
Edited by: B.H.V. Topping

Chapter 1

PATHWAY TO THE FUTURE OF SIMULATION AND LEARNING

Key components of future simulation and learning environments are described. These components are needed for signicantly enhancing the rapid creation of innovative affordable hight-tech products. The simulation environment will link scientists, design teams, manufacturers, suppliers and consultants who participate in the creation and operation of high-tech products. It will use a synergistic combination of intelligent tools and facilities, advanced human-computer interfaces and non-classical methods, including multi-scale, highly coupled multi-physics and non-deterministic approaches. The three categories of learning environments required to meet the long-life learning demands of the future are described. These are expert-led group learning, self-paced individual learning, and collaborative learning. The three environments, in combination, can reduce the time and cost of learning, and sustain and increase worker competencies in high-tech organizations.

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