NHERI Computational Modeling and Simulation Center (SimCenter)

The SimCenter provides cutting-edge software to execute high-performance computational workflows, user support, and educational materials with the goal of advancing the nation's capability to simulate the impact of natural hazards on structures, lifelines, and communities.

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quoFEM Application Example

Featured Research App: quoFEM

The Quantified Uncertainty with Optimization for the Finite Element Method (quoFEM) application is designed to advance the integration of uncertainty quantification and optimization in the field of natural hazards engineering.

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SimCenter Research Tools

These applications address basic and advanced modeling, analysis and simulation needs across an array of Natural Hazards. They incorporate uncertainty quantification (UQ) and optimization concepts. Downloadable apps, user manuals, user feedback, and relevant resources are available on the linked resource pages.

Featured Educational Resource: SimCenter Teaching Gallery

The SimCenter Teaching Gallery provides teaching modules on a variety of engineering topics for use in course curriculums. Included in each module are: learning objectives, links to applicable SimCenter Research Tools, class materials (lecture slides, videos, homework assignments, and guides for instructors) as well as contact information for questions. The image below is from the course module "Nonlinear Response History Analyses of Structures."

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Training & Events


Community Roundtable: Hurricane Regional Simulation at the SimCenter: New Directions and Community Preferences
March 20, 1:30pm – 3pm (PDT)

Community Roundtable: Surrogate Modeling in Natural Hazards Engineering
March 27, 9:30am – 11:00am (PDT)

Community Roundtable: Simulating Power Infrastructure for Natural Hazard Resilience
April 16, 8:30am - 10:00am (PDT)

15th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering St. Louis, MO - May 19-22, 2025
May 19, 1-4pm - SimCenter Workshop


Upcoming Application Deadlines:

NHERI REU Summer Program: February 23, 2025

NHERI Summer Institute
: February 23, 2025

Recent News


2025 NHERI Computational Symposium

Read a brief wrap up of the symposium which was held at the Luskin Conference Center at UCLA on February 5-7, 2025.


SimCenter Research Applications available in a Web Portal

This access was designed for a simplified user experience. Run a SimCenter application directly on your browser without installing software.


New Versions of Research Application Tools

Read about the latest SimCenter research application tool updates.


SimCenter provides open citations to promote knowledge sharing

The latest six research tool software releases now feature a new auto-citation generator which streamlines your publication process.


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