Advances in Polymer Technology Application of Pareto-Based Genetic Algorithm in Determining Layout of Heating Rods for a Plastic Injection Mold by Yipeng Li, Ningning Gong, Yaohui Wang, Yuntao Chen, Bowen Wang, Xiping Li

“…Finally, the Pareto-based genetic algorithm and finite element method were combined to solve the optimized models to obtain the optimal solution. …”
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An Investigation into the Response of GFRP-Reinforced Glue-Laminated Tudor Arches by S. Alshurafa, H. Alhayek, F. Taheri

“…In doing so, first a parametric finite element study was conducted to evaluate the influence of unidirectional GFRP reinforcement applied onto the arch using eleven possible configurations and different thicknesses. …”
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Effect of Interlayer Stress on U Bends and Water Droplet Bends by Qiujun Wang, Weiwei Su, Wenxin Zhang, Zeyu Zhang, Bo Wang, Di Zhang, Fang Zhang

“…The finite element method for simulating the layer analysis was constructed to analyze the effect of optically clear adhesive (OCA) film thickness on the distribution of stress and strain. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Microcracks of Fly Ash/Slag Concrete with Cobble as Coarse Aggregate by Songfang Xie, Mingxing Gao, Hangtian Li

“…The Monte Carlo simulation is used in the finite element solver of ANSYS to conduct the four-point bending beam test. …”
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Study on the Damage Diagnosis of Ancient Wood Structure in Tianshui under Traffic Excitation by Xin Wang, Zhaobo Meng, Xicheng Zhang

“…Three-dimensional finite element model of the wood structure-foundation of the North House’s main hall in Tianshui under ground traffic excitation was established, and the damage of the first-floor longitudinal beam of the wood structure was simulated by the finite element method. …”
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Natural Frequncies of Coupled Blade-Bending and Shaft-Torsional Vibrations by B.O. Al-Bedoor

“…In addition, the predicted coupled natural frequencies are validated using the Finite Element Commercial Package (Pro-Mechanica) where good agreements are found.…”
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Research for Pedestrian Steel Bridge Design of Neural Network in Structural Model Updating by Rui Zhao, Yuhang Wu, Zehua Feng

“…The modified model based on the BP neural network is close to the actual measured results, and a more accurate finite element analysis model can be established by this method, which makes the modified model closer to the real stress state of the structure.…”
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Reliable Shape Optimization of Structures Subjected to Transient Dynamic Loading Using Genetic Algorithms by Sabyasachi Chand, Anjan Dutta

“…Automatic mesh generation and adaptive finite element analysis modules are integrated with Genetic algorithm code to carry out the shape optimization. …”
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Seismic Performance Analysis of Steel Truss Coal Conveying Trestle Based on Multisensor Data Fusion by Bo-yu Yao

“…To solve this problem, an analysis method based on the combination of field measurement and finite element simulation is proposed. Firstly, multisensor data fusion is introduced, and the finite element model for the dynamic characteristic analysis of long-span coal conveying trestle is constructed. …”
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Ground Displacements due to the Deformations of Shallow Tunnels with Arbitrary Cross Sections in Soft Ground by Qiongfang Zhang, Kang Cheng, Cungang Lin, Yadong Lou, Panpan Guo, Xiaolu Gan

“…The solution is also validated using finite element simulations.…”
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Influence Factors Analysis of RC Beams under Falling Weight Impact Based on HJC Model by Xiaohong Long, Ahmed Turgun, Rong Yue, Yongtao Ma, Hui Luo

“…LS-DYNA nonlinear transient finite element analysis code was used for this paper. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Subgrade Behavior under a Dynamic Maglev Train Load by Wubin Wang, Zhixing Deng, Yandong Li, Zhichao Huang, Yunbin Niu, Kang Xie

“…First, the finite element analysis considers a low-lying structure with different elastic moduli. …”
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In-Plane Dynamic Cushioning Performance of Concave Hexagonal Honeycomb Cores by Miao Liu, Yan Cao, De-Qiang Sun, Chao-Rui Nie, Zhi-Jie Wang

“…In order to further study the cushioning performance of concave hexagonal cores (CHCs) and expand their application range, the in-plane finite element model of CHCs is established in this paper. …”
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Effects of Rapid Water-Level Fluctuations on the Stability of an Unsaturated Reservoir Bank Slope by Jin-Zhu Mao, Jia Guo, Yong Fu, Wei-Peng Zhang, Ya-Nan Ding

“…In this study, the changes in seepage field and the distribution of the unsaturated zone of a reservoir bank slope subjected to rapid water-level fluctuations are investigated using the finite element method. The stability analysis of a reservoir slope under water-level fluctuation with a rate of 2 m/day is performed. …”
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Seismic Stability of Loess Tunnel with Rainfall Seepage by Xuansheng Cheng, Wanlin Zhang, Jing Fan, Xiaoyan Zhang, Haibo Liu, Xinhai Zhou

“…Considering fluid-solid coupling, the calculation model of a loess tunnel is established according to the finite element method (FEM). Based on porous media seepage theory and rainfall infiltration depth theory and considering the infiltrated depth of the loess surface for different rainfall intensities over a certain period, the stability of a loess tunnel under different rainfall amounts and loess cover thicknesses is studied using the dynamic finite element static strength reduction method. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Shear Performance of 16 m Full-Scale Prestressed Hollow Core Slabs by Kang Zhao, Hui Wang, Houchuan Li, Yang Wei, Jinwei Lu, Guofen Li

“…By comparing the failure modes and load–displacement curves, the reliability and applicability of the finite element model were verified.…”
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Clustering of Parameter Sensitivities: Examples from a Helicopter Airframe Model Updating Exercise by H. Shahverdi, C. Mares, W. Wang, J.E. Mottershead

“…In this paper, the results of a finite element model updating exercise on a Westland Lynx XZ649 helicopter are presented. …”
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Numerical Study on Resistance Change Characteristics of Phase Change Materials by Yifang Su, Yihang Zhang, Kaifeng Lin, Guanjun Zhao, Qinzheng Yu, Zuoqi Hu, Xiongfei Tao

“…To study the characteristics of the phase change materials, a numerical simulation model of the resistive change unit based on the finite element method and the classic nucleation/growth theory is established, while the partial differential equations of electricity and heat conduction and the discrete formula of the finite element are also derived. …”
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Research on Pore Structure of Foam Gypsum Modified by Portland–Sulphoaluminate Composite Cement (PSACC) by Jiansen Yang, Hanxi Zhu, Xiangyang Cao

“…In the process of porosity filling of foam gypsum, three types of pore size small set phenomenon were exhibited, and the gypsum with small and uniformly distributed pore size had excellent thermal performance; MATLAB random distribution model and COMSOL finite element software joint simulation could effectively predict the thermal performance of porous materials.…”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Acoustic Performance for Full-Sized SPS by Yu Gao, Kun Liu, Wenan Jiang, Yubin Fang

“…The results were compared with those obtained using the finite element method. The sound insulation curves obtained via experiments and numerical simulation were observed to be in agreement. …”
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