The key to stable coupling is matching physical response times and numerics. A simple rule of thumb:
$$\tau_c \approx \frac{\Delta t}{\zeta}$$
Where $\Delta t$ is the coupling step and $\zeta$ is your relaxation factor.
Tutorials
Set the timestep and relaxation to avoid oscillation.
The key to stable coupling is matching physical response times and numerics. A simple rule of thumb:
Where $\Delta t$ is the coupling step and $\zeta$ is your relaxation factor.
Foundation steps for a reliable fluid-structure coupling.
Small cues that suggest a model is headed for instability.
A quick workflow for evaluating dt before expensive runs.