[momo_sjx]

Hi,

I am using SU2_MDC to do the mesh deformation.
Only part of the airfoil deformed, such as trailing edge.
In 2D problem,
Spring returns a torsional grid, as shown in the picture.
TorsionalSpring returns a correct grid.

In 3D problem,
Spring can work some time, if the mesh is coarse.
TorsionalSpring cannot work.

How to deal with this problem?

Thanks.

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[economon]

Hi Sean,

We are in fact working on some techniques for deforming fine/viscous meshes in a more robust manner and plan to have this functionality working in a couple of months.

For now, if you are interested in modifying the code, there are a couple of options that you can try: free-form deformation or the linear elasticity solver. These features exist in SU2 in other contexts but will need modification to work with grid deformation.

Hope this helps!
Tom

[momo_sjx]

Hi Tom,

Thanks for this reply.
I am interested that the TorsionalSpringMethod work very well for 2D, even I have very small yplus, the height of the first cell is 5e-6m.
But TorsionalSpringMethod can not work for 3D mesh.
I noticed that there is only Set2DMatrix_Structure(geometry) in TorsionalSpringMethod.
Set3DMatrix_Structure is not called by TorsionalSpringMethod. I added Set3DMatrix_Structure because there is already one, but still cannot work. Is there any problem about Set3DMatrix_Structure? Can I modify this function?
I will appreciate if you can give more information on this function, such as theory or reference.

Thanks.

Sean

[fpalacios]

Originally Posted by momo_sjx

Hi Tom,

Thanks for this reply.
I am interested that the TorsionalSpringMethod work very well for 2D, even I have very small yplus, the height of the first cell is 5e-6m.
But TorsionalSpringMethod can not work for 3D mesh.
I noticed that there is only Set2DMatrix_Structure(geometry) in TorsionalSpringMethod.
Set3DMatrix_Structure is not called by TorsionalSpringMethod. I added Set3DMatrix_Structure because there is already one, but still cannot work. Is there any problem about Set3DMatrix_Structure? Can I modify this function?
I will appreciate if you can give more information on this function, such as theory or reference.

Thanks.

Sean

Hi,

We are currently implementing a 3D deformation strategy based on linear elasticity deformations (much better than spring analogy), it will be finish in the next monthly review.

Cheers,
Francisco

[momo_sjx]

Francisco,

I am so exciting to hear about this update.
I am looking forward to the new version of SU2.
Thanks

[economon]

Originally Posted by momo_sjx

Francisco,

I am so exciting to hear about this update.
I am looking forward to the new version of SU2.
Thanks

Hi Sean,

Just wanted to let you know that in the new version of SU2 released today, V2.0.4, we have implemented a preliminary version of a grid deformation routine based on the linear elasticity equations. At the moment, it is only set up for use in 2-D, but the 3-D version should be finished by next month.

Please feel free to give it a try with your 2-D meshes by using:

GRID_DEFORM_METHOD= FEA

Cheers,
Tom

[momo_sjx]

Tom,

Hi, it is great update. SU2 is becoming more strong and powerful.

I am looking forward to the stable release.

Sean