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Accurately modeling nonlinear interactions in turbulence is one of the key challenges for large-eddy simulation (LES) of turbulence. In this article, we review recent studies on structural subgrid scale modeling, focusing on evaluating how well these models predict the effects of small scales. The article discusses a priori and a posteriori test results. Other nonlinear models are briefly discussed, and future prospects are noted.
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The contributions of collaborators identified in the cited literature were invaluable in giving content to this article. We are grateful to Dr. Guowei He for stimulating discussions and thoughtful advice. This material is based on work supported by the startup funding provided by HUST.
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Lu, H., Rutland, C.J. Structural subgrid-scale modeling for large-eddy simulation: A review. Acta Mech. Sin. 32, 567–578 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10409-016-0556-4
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