Multiphysics Topology Optimization
The gate of innovative computer aided engineering
Multiphysics is the process of linking various physical phenomena such as heat and mass transfer, fluid flows, and solid elastic stresses. Each problem has its dedicated mathematical solution based on its physical assumptions, fields, and boundary conditions. In this research, heat conduction in solid and mechanical stiffness is using a dedicated finite element model for each physics on the macro and the microscale. However, the design variables are the same as the design domain due to the implicit nature of the topology optimization. Topology optimization has been widely used in a variety of engineering challenges dictated by single physics, such as constructing optimal conductive and convective heat transfer, fluid flow, wave propagation, and piezoelectricity problems.