Recent progress in multi-physics simulation based on the smoothed particle hydrodynamics
Published in Advances in Mechanics, 2025
Recommended citation: Ma Y B, Shen W H, Lu Y, Liu J H, Ma L X, Liu M B. Recent progress in multi-physics simulation based on the smoothed particle hydrodynamics. Advances in Mechanics, in press https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yibo-Ma-2/publication/391910274_jiyuguanghualizifadeduowulichangouhemoniyanjiujinzhanRecent_progress_in_multi-physics_simulation_based_on_the_smoothed_particle_hydrodynamics/links/682d3ce58a76251f22e369d6/jiyuguanghualizifadeduowulichangouhemoniyanjiujinzhanRecent-progress-in-multi-physics-simulation-based-on-the-smoothed-particle-hydrodynamics.pdf
Abstract Many engineering problems involve coupling effects of multiple physical fields, which pose significant challenges for numerical simulations. Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) is a classic meshfree particle method that offers distinct advantages in simulating multi-physics coupling problems and has been widely applied in various fields of sciences and engineering. This paper focuses on recent advances in SPH and its applications in multi-physics simulations. The key topics include: (1) mechano-thermal coupled problems, such as heat and mass transfer, high-speed impacts, casting processes, and additive manufacturing; (2) mechano-thermal-chemical coupled problems, with complex scenarios including shaped charge jet formation and penetration effects, explosive welding, and underwater explosions; (3) mechano-thermal-electromagnetic coupled problems, including electromagnetic flow control and “X-pinch” phenomena. Finally, the future development of the SPH method in simulating multi-physics coupling problems is discussed and prospected. Download paper here