Extending the Meshless Natural-Neighbour Radial-Point Interpolation Method to the Structural Optimization of an Automotive Part Using a Bi-Evolutionary Bone-Remodelling-Inspired Al... by Carlos Oliveira, Ana Pais, Jorge Belinha

“…To evaluate the numerical performance of NNRPIM, its solutions are compared with those obtained using the standard Finite Element Method (FEM). The structural optimization process was applied to a practical example: a vehicle’s suspension control arm. …”
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Prediction of Adhesively Bonded Polyurethane-to-Steel Double Butt Joint Failure Using Uncertainty Analysis by Xiaofu Li, Chuanpeng Ji, Zhi Zhang, Shiwei Zhang, Hongqin Liu, Shulin Wang

“…Although abundant uncertainties are present, the standard analysis tool in industries is still deterministic finite element analysis (FEA). The routine practice of such analysis is applying a cohesive zone model (CZM) implemented with a proper traction-separation law to predict the onset and gradual degradation of adhesion which may underpredict or overpredict the load-bearing capacity of an adhesively bonded joint. …”
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Uplift Test and Design Method for Bearing Capacity of Isolated Spread Concrete Foundation Slab with Large Width-to-Height Ratio by Yuanqi Li, Xiaoliang Qin, Jinhui Luo, Meng Xiao, Cong Hua

“…Then, several numerical models were built using the finite element software ABAQUS and the results of numerical analysis agreed well with the test results. …”
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Influence of Infill Wall Configuration on Failure Modes of RC Frames by Xiaojie Zhou, Xiaoyuan Kou, Quanmin Peng, Jintao Cui

“…Based on the experiment, nonlinear finite element simulation and analysis were conducted to study the effects of the infill walls and connections. …”
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Overall Stability Analysis of Xiluodu High Arch Dam Based on Fine Three-Dimension Numerical Modeling by Tianhui Ma, Zhiqiang Feng, Chun'an Tang, Peng Lin, Kedar Prasad Yadav

“…The RFPA3D is used to establish a fine finite element model of 6.63 million elements, which realizes the fine simulation of the stability of the Xiluodu arch dam under layered, overall, multiworking conditions and multistress fields, and the cracking and failure process under overload. …”
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Piezoresistive Cantilever Microprobe with Integrated Actuator for Contact Resonance Imaging by Tianran Ma, Michael Fahrbach, Erwin Peiner

“…To confirm the design of the PCM with a PEA, finite element analysis (FEA) of CR probing of a sample with a Young’s modulus of 10 GPa was performed. …”
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Structural Improvement of the ω-Type High-Speed Rail Clip Based on a Study of Its Failure Mechanism by Xiaogang Gao, Anbin Wang, Yu He, Xiaohan Gu

“…First, a dynamic wheel-rail coupling model and a finite element analysis of the rail clip were developed, from which the rail vibration frequency and modal frequencies of the clip with different installation torques were obtained. …”
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Structural Optimisation of a Suspension Control Arm Using a Bi-Evolutionary Bone Remodelling Inspired Algorithm and the Radial Point Interpolation Method by Carlos Oliveira, Ana Pais, Jorge Belinha

“…Thus, this work aims to assess the performance of the Radial Point Interpolation Method (RPIM) when compared with the well-established Finite Element Method (FEM) within the context of a vehicle suspension control arm’s structural optimisation process. …”
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Alternative Design Procedure for RC-Braced Long Columns Based on New Moment Magnifiers Matrix by Mohamed Farouk, Majed Alzara, A. Ehab, A. M. Yosri

“…Numerous factors were analyzed linearly by using the presented new moment magnifiers matrix and finite element method, and the results proved the efficiency of the proposed model. …”
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Soil-Rock Slope Stability Analysis under Top Loading considering the Nonuniformity of Rocks by Huang Xian-Wen, Zhi-Shu Yao, Wang Bing-Hui, Zhou Ai-Zhao, Peng-Ming Jiang

“…Based on the developed rock contour establishing algorithm, ten groups (twelve models per group) were established and calculated by finite element method (FEM). After this, normalized ultimate loading increasing multiple N, which was the ultimate loading ratio of rock-containing slope to uniform soil slope, was introduced to evaluate the influence of rock distributions on slope stability. …”
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Settlement Behavior of Soft Subgrade Reinforced by Geogrid-Encased Stone Column and Geocell-Embedded Sand Cushion: A Numerical Analysis by Jia-Jun Gao, Hui Xu, Jian-Wen Qian, Yi-Fan Gong, Liang-Tong Zhan, Ping Chen

“…This paper investigated the settlement behavior of a soft subgrade reinforced by geogrid-encased stone column and geocell-embedded sand cushion using the finite element analysis method (Plaxis 2D). The simulating settlement was in good agreement with the field monitoring data, indicating the reasonability of the designed model and adopted parameters. …”
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Towards the Measurement of Sea-Ice Thickness Using a Time-Domain Inductive Measurement System by Danny Hills, Becan Lawless, Rauan Khangerey, Jeremy Wilkinson, Liam A. Marsh

“…These measurements were correlated with Finite Element Modeling (FEM) simulations performed in COMSOL. …”
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Shear Capacity of Open Sandwich Steel Plate-Concrete Composite Slab: Experimental and Analytical Studies by Lili Wu, Lipei An, Jiawei Li

“…Considering that the fixed crack model by default of the general finite element software was unable to simulate the shear softening behavior of concrete in the actual situation, a rotational crack model based on the modified compression field theory developed by UMAT (user material) of ABAQUS software was proposed and applied to the nonlinear analysis, and a numerical simulated model for the steel-concrete composite slab was built for shear analysis. …”
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Prediction of Bench Blasting Vibration on Slope and Safety Threshold of Blasting Vibration Velocity to Undercrossing Tunnel by Li He, Dongwang Zhong, Yihe Liu, Kun Song

“…ANSYS/LS-DYNA is used to establish a 3D finite element model for the slope and tunnel, and the dynamic response of the tunnel surrounding rock under blasting load is verified through field monitoring data. …”
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Simulation analysis of radiometer effect and outgassing based on molecular particle source perturbation by Wenyan Zhang, Zuolei Wang, Jian Min, Yi Wang, Jungang Lei, Yunpeng Li, Dongxue Xi

“…By constructing a finite element simulation model that couples residual gas and temperature gradient fluctuations, we simulate molecular thermal motion based on fundamental theories such as Maxwell’s distribution function, the free path distribution law, and Knudsen’s adsorption layer hypothesis, in order to study the two manifestations of the radiometer effect and the outgassing. …”
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Magnetohydrodynamic nanofluids flow and heat transfer with radiative heat flux and exothermic chemical reactions by Md. Mehedi Hasan, M.J. Uddin, Salah A. Faroughi

“…To understand the mechanisms and challenges associated with chemical reactions in nanofluids, this study investigates the flow dynamics and heat transfer in a nanofluid-filled annulus formed between a square and a circle, considering the effects of radiative heat flux, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), and exothermic chemical reactions governed by Arrhenius kinetics. The finite element method is employed to solve the governing equations, and the accuracy of the numerical scheme is confirmed against published works. …”
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Governing of Melt Pool Solidification Parameters and Microstructure Evolution Indicator During SLM‐Ti6Al4V Alloy Through Parametric Sweep Optimization by Kidu Gebrecherkos Weldeanenia, Samuel Kinde Kassegne, Perumalla Janaki Ramulu

“…In this article, therefore, a multiphysics finite‐element model and phase‐filed model of solidification process were used to investigate the effects of process parameters on the melt pool solidification parameters and microstructure evolution of SLM‐Ti6Al4V process. …”
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Auxiliary Piers on Long-Span Specially Shaped Mixed Steel Structure Main Tower Cable-Stayed Bridge: Research on the Impact on the Dynamic Performance by Shanshan Guo, Deyong Cui, Shaokun Ma

“…Taking the Guohe Third Bridge in Anhui Province as an example, the software ANSYS was used to establish a three-dimensional finite element model of a cable-stayed bridge, and the dynamic characteristics of a long-span specially shaped hybrid steel structure main tower cable-stayed bridge with auxiliary piers added to single span and double spans were analysed. …”
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Study on Fault Activation Evaluation Mechanism and Sensitivity Analysis in Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing by Penglin Liu, Haifeng Fu, Zhuxing Chen, Qixuan Li, Jun Li, Jiayi Liu, Yu He, Xianbo Liu

“…The fluid-structure coupled finite element method was used in this study to create a coupled seepage-stress model for heterogeneous shale formation. …”
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Multi-Physical Field Coupling Analysis of Electro-Controlled Permanent Magnet Blank Holder Processes Considering Thermal Magnetic Losses by Zhanshan Wang, Linyuan Meng, Gaochao Yu, Xiaoyu Ji

“…Third, a magnetic force model of the EPM magnetic device was established, and finite element analysis was conducted using the measured magnetic characteristics data of RM and PM. …”
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