Mini Symposium Details

11: Modeling, Simulation, Control and Optimization of Multi-physical Phenomena

• Thorsten Schindler, Mechanisms and Actuators, ABB Corporate Research Center Germany
• Oliver Hofmann, Chair of Applied Mechanics, Technical University of Munich

Today’s engineering problems are not restricted to one domain. Although the focus may be directed to answering a question of a specific discipline, problems cannot be considered separately. One has to understand interdependencies and regard neighboring effects in simulation models. Reasonable modeling assumptions, multi-scale phenomena as well as efficient, accurate and robust coupling or co-simulation methods have to be taken into account. Superimposed optimization and control strategies further motivate but also complicate the research between the coupled disciplines, mechanics, electromagnetics, hydraulics, fluid-mechanics, and physics in general. This symposium invites contributions on the following possible topics, but is not limited to

• Coupling methods
• Co-simulation methods
• Multi-scale methods
• Control schemes devoted to multi-physical phenomena
• Robust optimization methods focusing on multi-physical phenomena
• Practical examples from academia and industry highlighting challenges and solutions for multi-physical couplings