Beam in Cross Flow

Flexible beam deflected by a laminar cross-flow — FSI validation case.

Repository path: tutorials/fluidStructureInteraction/beamInCrossFlow

Overview

A slender elastic beam is immersed in a laminar cross-flow channel. The fluid exerts a drag and lift force on the beam which deflects and oscillates. This case validates the partitioned FSI coupling with ALE moving meshes.

Running the case

cd $FOAM_RUN/../multiPhysicsFoam/tutorials/fluidStructureInteraction/beamInCrossFlow
./Allrun