Finite Element Computational Homogenization of Nonlinear Multiscale Materials in Magnetostatics

This paper deals with the modelling of nonlinear multiscale materials in magnetostatics by means of a finite element computational homogenization method. The method couples a macroscale problem with many microscale problems. During the upscaling step, the homogenized magnetic permeability and its derivative with respect to the magnetic field are calculated from the microscale solution and transferred to the macroscale. The downscaling step consists in imposing proper boundary conditions for the microscale problems from the macroscale solution. Results are validated by comparison with those obtained with classical finite element brute force approach.