Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation on Failure Process of Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert by Yafeng Gong, Yulin Ma, Guojin Tan, Haipeng Bi, Yunze Pang, Chen Ma

“…After validating the finite element models, mechanical properties of reinforcement and concrete of BCs were analyzed. …”
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Effect of Deficiencies in the Tunnel Crown Thickness on Pressure Tunnels with Posttensioned Concrete Linings by Gan Qin, Shengrong Cao, Fan Yang

“…Based on the lining parameters of the Yellow River Crossing Tunnel, the modeling approach of the posttensioned concrete lining is introduced in detail and a three-dimensional finite element model is established. The three-dimensional finite element model is validated by experimental results from the full-scale model experiment of the Yellow River Crossing Tunnel. …”
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Empirical Mode Decomposition of the Acceleration Response of a Prismatic Beam Subject to a Moving Load to Identify Multiple Damage Locations by J. Meredith, A. González, D. Hester

“…In this paper, the technique is further tested using the response of a discretized finite element beam with multiple damaged sections modeled as localized losses of stiffness. …”
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Electrochemical Mechanical Properties of Beam-Column Joints of Building Steel Structures under Impact Loads by Liu Qian

“…The most commonly used steel beam and steel column joints are selected as the research objects. Firstly, the finite element model and the shell element model of the force are established and then the model of the finite element combination of six kinds of steel beam and steel column joints is established. …”
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Time-Dependent Reliability Analysis of RC Deep Beams considering Linear/Nonlinear Creep and Shrinkage Using ANFIS Network and MCS by Seyed Bahram Beheshti Aval, Mohsen Ghabdian

“…The three-dimensional finite element-based program of ABAQUS was used to model RC deep beams. …”
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Collapse Analysis of Transmission Tower Subjected to Earthquake Ground Motion by Xiaohong Long, Wei Wang, Jian Fan

“…Simulation of the process of collapse is difficult using traditional finite element method (FEM), which is generated from continuum and variation principle, whereas the finite particle method (FPM) enforces equilibrium on each point. …”
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Generalized Chessboard Structures Whose Effective Conductivities Are Integer Valued by Dag Lukkassen, Annette Meidell

“…Moreover, we discuss the problem of estimating the effective conductivity matrix by using the finite-element method.…”
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A Study on the Holding Capacity Safety Factors for Torpedo Anchors by Luís V. S. Sagrilo, José Renato M. de Sousa, Edison C. P. Lima, Elisabeth C. Porto, Jane V. V. Fernandes

“…The use of powerful numerical tools based on the finite-element method has been improving the prediction of the holding capacity of fixed anchors employed by the offshore oil industry. …”
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The Crack Propagation Trend Analysis in Ceramic Rolling Element Bearing considering Initial Crack Angle and Contact Load Effect by Zhe Yuan, Bohan Wang, Chao Liu, Zhan Wang, Xiaochen Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…In this paper, the effect of initial crack angle and contact load on crack growth is analysed by the finite element method (FEM). A three-dimensional finite element model of a silicon nitride bearing ball containing an initial crack is created by the FEM. …”
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Soil-Structure Interaction of Flexible Temporary Trench Box: Parametric Studies Using 3D FE Modelling by Miah Alam, Omar Chaallal, Bertrand Galy

“…This paper presents the results of two parametric finite-element studies that were carried out using the PLAXIS-3D finite element (FE) computer code. …”
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Transient Behaviour of Superconducting Magnet Systems of Fusion Reactor ITER during Safety Discharge by A. M. Miri, S. Fink, W. H. Fietz

“…Frequency-dependant values of the network elements, that is, inductances and resistances are calculated with the finite element method. That way, overvoltages can be determined. …”
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Optimal Location of Plate Damped Parts by Use of a Genetic Algorithm by J.-L. Marcelin, Ph. Trompette

“…The objective function is a linear combination of the first modal damping factors calculated from a specific finite element analysis. The discrete design variable optimization problem is solved using a genetic algorithm.…”
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Sound Radiation Analysis of a Front Side Window Glass of DrivAer Model under Wind Excitation by Yinzhi He, Zihao Shi, Yu Wu, Zhigang Yang

“…Subsequently, the finite element modal superposition method was used to solve the vibroacoustic coupling equation to get the noise level of the driver’s ear position in the vehicle interior. …”
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A study on critical dislocation of gasket for segmental linings of shield tunnels by Xuan Guo, Zhitong Li, Senyang Yuan

“…The comparison of finite element calculations with experimental data shows a positive correlation, although simulation results are slightly lower than experimental findings. …”
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Computation and Analysis of High Rocky Slope Safety in a Water Conservancy Project by Meng Yang, Huaizhi Su, Xiaoqun Yan

“…Finally, a unique three-dimensional finite element model was applied to approach the structure character using numerical simulations. …”
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Performance of Shear Connector in Composite Slab and Steel Beam with Reentrant and Open Trough Profiled Steel Sheeting by Alemu Feyissa, Goshu Kenea

“…An extensive nonlinear finite element model was used to carry out in FE software Abaqus 6.14. …”
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Reduction of Structural Vibrations by Passive and Semiactively Controlled Friction Dampers by L. Gaul, J. Becker

“…However, commercial finite-element codes do not allow simulating feedback control in a general way. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Modeling of Screws Used for Rigid Internal Fixation of Mandibular Fractures by Naresh Chaudhary, Scott T. Lovald, Jon Wagner, Tariq Khraishi, Bret Baack

“…These results are intended to aid in decisions concerning both the design and the use of these bone screws. A finite element (FE) model of a human mandible is created with a fixated fracture in the parasymphyseal region. …”
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The FEA and experimental stress analysis in circular perforated plates loaded with concentrated force by Mateusz Konieczny, Grzegorz Gasiak, Henryk Achtelik

“…By means of numerical calculations using the finite element method, the coordinates of concentration zones of reduced stress in the perforated plate were determined. …”
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Effect of Welding Sequence and Constraint on the Residual Stress and Deformation of Thick Welded Butt Joint Made of Q345qD Steel by Yi Zhang, Wenxue Su, Hua Dong, Tao Li, Hongyou Cao

“…In this paper, the residual stress and deformation of 32 mm thick welded butt joints made of Q345qD steel using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) are studied by using the thermoelastic-plastic finite element analysis (FEA). Element birth and death technique is used to simulate the deposition of the welding consumables, and the volume heat source in double-ellipsoidal distribution is used. …”
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