Abstract

Simulating coupled problems using a multiphysics framework is different from the classical approach using dedicated coupling tools. It can have several advantages such as reduced memory footprint or more efficient communication between the involved solvers. The realization of coupled simulations with a multiphysics framework is presented together with important details of the software design such as data management, data communication, mapping, and distributed computing. Several examples from different physical disciplines with coupling internal and external solvers are shown.