A software package for analysis and modeling of engineering problems including multiphysics

Abstract

In this paper, the capabilities of a finite element software package, known as COMSOL Multiphysics, are investigated. An applicable example in the field of mechanical engineering is presented and analyzed using this software package. COMSOL Multiphysics has various modules for solving different engineering problems. The software provides the capability of simultaneous using of several modules for analyzing the problems; and therefore facilitates multiphysics modeling of engineering problems. In this study, the two modules of structural mechanics and partial differential equations are employed to analyze the problem. The analysis of this problem, which includes the investigation of the behavior of a polymer pipe used for transferring gas, shows how the software could be useful in the numerical analysis of engineering problems involving coupled multi-physics. The obtained satisfactory results of this scientific industrial problem solution elaborate the capabilities of the software in modeling as well as numerical analysis using finite element method for engineers, researchers, and students.

Keywords

• software package finite element modeling engineering problems multiphysics