Efficient uncertainty quantification using a two-step approach with chaos collocation

In this paper a Two Step approach with Chaos Collocation for efficient uncertainty quantification in computational fluid-structure interactions is followed. In Step I, a Sensitivity Analysis is used to efficiently narrow the problem down from multiple uncertain parameters to one parameter which has the largest influence on the solution. In Step...

Validation of the interface-GMRES(R) solution method for fluid-structure interactions

The numerical solution of fluid-structure interactions with the customary subiteration method incurs numerous deficiencies. We validate a recently proposed solution method based on the conjugation of subiteration with a Newton-Krylov method, and demonstrate its superiority and beneficial characteristics.

Simulation of fluid-structure-interaction with free form membrane structures using an implicit coupling scheme with adaptive under relaxation

Due to their special load carrying behavior, membrane structures are using the material most efficiently. As a consequence, the realized structures are extremely light but susceptible to flow induced effects. The missing bending stiffness results in a complex coupling of stress state and membrane shape. This necessitates special form finding...

Multiscale Methods in Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics

The basic idea of multiscale methods, namely the decomposition of a problem into a coarse scale and a fine scale, has in an intuitive manner been used in engineering for many decades, if not for centuries. Also in computational science, large-scale problems have been solved, and local data, for instance displacements, forces or velocities, have...

Validation of the interface-GMRES(R) solution method for fluid-structure interactions

The numerical solution of fluid-structure interactions with the customary subiteration method incurs numerous deficiencies. We validate a recently proposed solution method based on the conjugation of subiteration with a Newton-Krylov method, and demonstrate its superiority and beneficial characteristics.

Fluid-structure iterative algorithms using pressure segregation methods and their application to bridge aerodynamics

In this paper we suggest some algorithms for the fluid-structure interaction problem stated using a domain decomposition framework. These methods involve stabilized pressure segregation methods for the solution of the fluid problem and fixed point iterative algorithms for the fluid-structure coupling. These coupling algorithms are applied to the...

Two level algorithms for partitioned fluid-structure interaction computations

In this paper we use the multigrid algorithm - commonly used to improve the efficiency of the flow solver - to improve the efficiency of partitioned fluid-structure interaction iterations. Coupling not only the structure with the fine flow mesh, but also with the coarse flow mesh (often present due to the multigrid scheme) leads to a significant...

Multiscale Methods in Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics

The basic idea of multiscale methods, namely the decomposition of a problem into a coarse scale and a fine scale, has in an intuitive manner been used in engineering for many decades, if not for centuries. Also in computational science, large-scale problems have been solved, and local data, for instance displacements, forces or velocities, have...

Strong coupling of partitioned fluid-structure interaction problems with reduced order models

The paper describes a new and powerful technique to solve strongly coupled fluid-structure interaction (FSI) problems with partitioned solvers. In order to achieve strong coupling approximate Jacobians of the fluid and structural solvers have to be known. In the proposed method the response to applied displacement and pressure modes are used to...

Two level algorithms for partitioned fluid-structure interaction computations

In this paper we use the multigrid algorithm - commonly used to improve the efficiency of the flow solver - to improve the efficiency of partitioned fluid-structure interaction iterations. Coupling not only the structure with the fine flow mesh, but also with the coarse flow mesh (often present due to the multigrid scheme) leads to a significant...

Fluid Structure Interaction at the Ariane-5 Nozzle Section by Advanced Turbulence Models

Substantial requirements for future rocket technologies are the cost-efficient access to orbit as well as the increase in the system reliability. Concerning these requirements the engine is one of the most important parts and a deeper insight into the unsteady phenomena during the start phase of modern launchers is essential. Especially unsteady...