Efficient simulation of filament elastohydrodynamics in three dimensions
Benjamin J. Walker, Kenta Ishimoto, Eamonn A. Gaffney
Abstract
Filament elastohydrodynamics has canonically been plagued by severe numerical stiffness. Building upon recent advances in two dimensions, a framework for rapid three-dimensional elastohydrodynamic simulations is presented. This simple, readily extensible formulation yields gains of several orders of magnitude in terms of computational efficiency over existing approaches, enabling a new generation of studies into slender fluid-structure interactions in three dimensions.
Topics & Concepts
Protein filamentComputer sciencePhysicsEfficient algorithmMechanicsComputer simulationStatistical physicsMaterials scienceComputationNumerical modelsApplied mathematicsMathematical optimizationMathematicsComputational scienceNumerical analysisAlgorithmMicro and Nano RoboticsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsLattice Boltzmann Simulation Studies