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The Strength of the Weak Form
Learn about the origins of the weak form equations, how to derive them from classic equations, how to express them in the COMSOL Multiphysics® syntax, and more >>
Coupling Heat Transfer with Subsurface Porous Media Flow
Part 2 of the Geothermal Energy series: We couple heat transport and subsurface flow processes to determine the thermal development of the subsurface due to geothermal heat production.
Tips for Using the Wall Distance Interface
The Wall Distance interface can be used to calculate the distance to the nearest wall or detect when a moving object will hit a wall. Learn how to implement this interface in CFD simulations.
Electroplating: How the U.S. Mint Makes a Penny
Did you know that a penny actually doesn’t contain a lot of copper? Learn about how the U.S. Mint makes pennies through the process of electroplating, which can be studied with chemical modeling.
Geometric Kernels in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Do you know what a geometric kernel is? This software component is responsible for handling geometry in COMSOL Multiphysics®. Get a comprehensive background of what this means…
What Kinds of FSI Problems Can COMSOL Multiphysics Solve?
We discuss the various techniques for modeling fluid–structure interaction (FSI) in the COMSOL® software, as well as highlight the add-on modules you need for these various types of analyses.
Chemical Parameter Estimation Using COMSOL Multiphysics
In this installment of our blog series on chemical kinetics, we discuss how to estimate the chemical parameters of your model in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Modeling the Hydrostatic Pressure of a Fluid in a Deformable Container
Picture a water balloon being compressed at the center. As you squeeze the balloon, the locations of the highest point and depth of fluid change, altering the hydrostatic pressure distribution.
Characterizing the Flow and Choosing the Right Interface
No matter the focus of your modeling project, you have probably had to consider fluid flow at some point. Here, we discuss how to characterize the flow and choose the correct CFD interface.
Computing Stiffness of Linear Elastic Structures: Part 2
Learn how to compute the stiffness of linear elastic structures in 2D and 3D with COMSOL Multiphysics® by implementing the Poisson effect. Part 2 of a 2-part series on computing stiffnesses.
Computing Stiffness of Linear Elastic Structures: Part 1
Learn how to compute the stiffness of linear elastic structures in 1D and 2D by implementing the Timoshenko beam theory in COMSOL Multiphysics®. Part 1 of a 2-part series on computing stiffness.
How to Create a Material Database from Spreadsheet Data
Did you know that you can use spreadsheet data to create a material database for use in your COMSOL Multiphysics® simulations? Learn how here >>