A Multiphysics Simulation Capability Using the SIMULA Co-Simulation Engine

Blades, E. L., Miskovish, R. S., Luke, E., Collins, E. M., & Kurkchubashe, A. G. (2011). A Multiphysics Simulation Capability Using the SIMULA Co-Simulation Engine. AIAA-2011-3397, Proceedings of the 20. Honolulu, HI: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Abstract

A multiphysics simulation capability suitable for fluid-structure interaction is presented that uses the Abaqus nonlinear structural dynamics solver and the Loci/CHEM computational fluid dynamics solver. The coupling is achieved using SIMULIA’s Co-Simulation Engine technology. The Co-Simulation Engine is a software framework that allows the coupling of multiple simulation domains by coupling solvers in a synchronized manner.