PeriLab - Peridynamic Laboratory v1.0

The landscape of Peridynamic simulation tools frequently faces stiff competition from well-established counterparts. In the realm of research, bespoke codes tailored for specific applications are commonplace, often developed with little foresight for future reuse or third-party utilization. This challenge is accentuated in the domain of HPC applications, where successful software development requires a profound understanding of solvers, parallel computing, and Peridynamics.

Within the confines of a typical doctoral thesis, researchers often leave large-scale problems unexplored, limiting their focus to simplistic geometries. This presentation seeks to shed light on various avenues for seamlessly integrating and leveraging a \gls{PD} framework. Through illustrative examples, we aim to demonstrate how these pathways can significantly lower barriers for both users and developers, ultimately elevating Peridynamic simulation tools to a higher standard of maturity in the medium term.

The software "Peridynamic Laboratory" - PeriLab is developed in Julia and incorporating MPI to effectively manage a substantial number of degrees of freedom. The key objectives of PeriLab are outlined as follows:

Installation: The installation process aims to be straightforward, ensuring that it does not present a barrier to entry for potential users.

Usability: PeriLab is designed to provide a user-friendly experience, offering both simplicity and flexibility to accommodate diverse user needs.

Implementation & Extension: The tool is structured to facilitate efficient development of research code and seamless extension, promoting a conducive environment for ongoing research endeavors.

Functionality: All existing functionalities within \toolname\ are emphasized to be well-documented and subjected to rigorous testing, ensuring reliability and robust