Coupled EM-structural analysis in convected coordinates

The form of Maxwell's equations when expressed in material coordinates has been debated for decades. The most commonly accepted formulation is known to be inconsistent, even to first order approximation. It has been shown that self-consistent formulations are possible when convected coordinates are used. In this presentation, we review these formulations. We then demonstrate their use in solving for the coupled EM/Structural response of a simple parallel plate capacitor bent into an arc.