Equation: Electricforce

In one sentence: Elmer equation that computes the electrostatic body force on dielectric or conducting bodies — used for electro-mechanical coupling.

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Overview

Workbench: FEM
Menu: FEM → Solve → Elmer Equations → Electricforce

Computes the electrostatic body force on dielectric or conducting bodies due to the electric field. Typically coupled with the Electrostatic Equation and Elasticity Equation to compute electrostatically-induced deformation (electro-mechanical coupling).

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See also

• Equation: Electrostatic — must be solved first
• Equation: Elasticity — structural coupling
• Solver Elmer — must be added first
• FEM Workbench — workbench overview