All posts by Ed Fontes
The Sound of the Giant: Modeling the Acoustics of Estadio Azteca
The legendary Estadio Azteca is one of only two stadiums to have hosted the Fifa World Cup® finals. For fun, we simulate the acoustics of this one-of-a-kind stadium.
Tracking Performance in the Beautiful Game
The official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup® has sensors embedded in it that allow for real-time tracking and analysis. For fun, we take a look at how to model such sensors with COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Modeling the Beautiful Game: From Ball Design to Power Trivelas
Let’s explore the aerodynamics of the 2026 FIFA World Cup® ball, the Adidas Trionda®, and the trivela technique.
The Effects of Varying Solvent Compositions on Lithium-Ion Battery Aging
As lithium-ion batteries age, parasitic reactions can affect the ratio of solvents in the electrolytes. Learn how the consumption of one solvent can impact battery performance.
Modeling the Official Euro 2024 Match Ball
Explore the complex design of the official match ball for the Euro 2024 tournament. Then, learn about how it compares to the match ball from the 2018 FIFA World Cup®.
Modeling the Speed and Stealth of the Darkstar
What would the shock waves around the Darkstar really look like at Mach 7.5? How stealthy is this hypersonic jet? Here, we use modeling and simulation to find out.
Modeling Pitting Corrosion in COMSOL Multiphysics®
When the process of generalized corrosion is allowed to continue, the initialization of a pit may occur on the metal surface, which is also referred to as the Evans drop experiment.
Simulating Wind Load on a Sports Car’s Side Door and Mirror
Vroom vroom: In this blog post, we use large eddy simulation (LES) and structural analysis to analyze wind loads and airflow on the door and side mirror of a sports car driving at high speeds.
