Parallel processing simulation of dynamic properties of filled rubber compounds based on cellular automata

We present a cellular automaton-based computational model for the simulatio n of significant dynamic properties of carbon black-filled rubber compounds . The goal is to devise a tool that enables the parallel processing simulat ion and the analysis of compounds behaviour at different carbon black value s of loading and dispersion. In order to model a significant slice of a rea l sample, a very high level of computational resources is required, hence t he need for massive parallel computers and techniques. Finally, performance evaluations are presented. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reser ved.