Since early publications in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the finite volume method has been shown suitable for solid mechanics analyses. At present, there are several flavours of the method, which can be classified in a variety of ways, such as grid arrangement (cell-centred vs. staggered ...
August 4, 2023The following blog is based on a article originally published in NAFEMS’ special edition of Benchmark magazine to celebrate 100... By Simon Fischer 16 MIN READ Green energies and hydrogen: Using simulation to design systems and coupling the system model to the PLC for control ...
To assess the value of CFD for surfboard engineering Luca, David and Marc started a joint project exploring non-standard fin designs to provide improved performance and safety. The goal was to compare standard surfboard fins with those inspired by the fins of humpback whales, resulting from a cl...
Fig. 1 - VENTO AEC GUI showing the results of a benchmark case (Ref. 1). Color maps of the pressure coefficient Cp on the windward side of the building, and of the air velocity on the ground. Left: Cp distributions on the front and rear side of the building at 2/3 of its ...
NAFEMS World Cong. 2005 – Malta, 17th- 20th May 2005 [24] N. GRAMEGNA: "Using CAE tools to apply advanced materials and processes in automotive research", Benchmark April 2007 [25] N. GRAMEGNA: "NADIA - New Automotive components Designed for and manufactured by Intelligent processing of li...