Multiphysics simulation

In this simplest case, the physics may be weakly coupled, and it is accurate and easy to chain the different physics solutions. The response results from the first solution provide data to be used as load input by a second physics solution. Because of weak coupling, the second physics does not affect the first physics.

When there is a stronger coupling between physics, they cannot be treated separately, and a more tightly coupled solution is required. In that case, a complex algorithmic basis with advanced coupling schemes are required to run the different physics solutions simultaneously, which is often referred to as co-simulation.

The most substantial level of coupling is where the solver computing both physics together in an integrated fashion. Simcenter performs vibro-acoustic analysis through an integrated, coupled solution.

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