Blog Posts Tagged Structural Mechanics Module
Using Degeneracy Breaking to Design a MEMS Biosensor
Researchers from Newcastle University in the U.K. used simulation to investigate the effects of material and geometric symmetry breaking in a degenerate mode sensor. Get the full story >>
Introducing Nonlinear Elastic Materials
Examples of nonlinear elastic material models: Ramberg-Osgood, Duncan-Chang, Hardin-Drnevich, Power law, and more. We discuss how to apply nonlinear elastic materials in your analyses.
Biomechanical Model Evaluates Human Response to Vibrations
Take a look at a biomechanical model of the human body in a sitting posture, which can be used to analyze how vibrations (like those from a moving vehicle) affect different parts of the body.
New Piezoelectric Modeling Interface in COMSOL 5.0
As of version 5.0 of COMSOL Multiphysics®, there is a new interface for simulating piezoelectric devices; it has predefined features that make it easy to set up and run a piezoelectric model.
Membrane Interface Improvements in Version 5.0
As of version 5.0 of COMSOL Multiphysics®, the Membrane interface includes a restructured menu, new feature nodes, improvements to the Linear Elastic Material model, and more.
Coupling Structural Mechanics Interfaces
The Structural Mechanics Module consists of specialized interfaces: Solid Mechanics; Shell, Plate, and Membrane for modeling thin structures; and Beam and Truss for modeling slender structures.
Video Tutorial: Introduction to Modeling Structural Mechanics
Learn the fundamentals of simulating structural mechanics problems in the COMSOL® software: Get a quick overview in this blog post, with an embedded video tutorial included.
Using Effective Mass for Thermomechanical Calibration
Researchers from the University of Alberta use simulation for an efficient and noninvasive way to achieve thermomechanical calibration. Learn more about their research and its applications.