Development of axisymmetric shell model for creep deformation analysis of reactor pressure vessel lower head by Jang Min Park, Kukhee Lim

“…The analysis results using the developed model are compared with those of finite element analysis, considering deformation history, stress distribution, and deformed shape. …”
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Solving Scattering from Conducting Body Coated by Thin-Layer Material by Hybrid Shell Vector Element with Boundary Integral Method by Lin Lei, Jun Hu, Hao-Quan Hu

“…The finite element boundary integral (FEM-BI) method is widely used in the scattering and radiating problems. …”
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Design and Verification of a New Fixture for Machining of Porous Blocks for Medical CAD/CAM Systems by Mario Sokac, Aleksandar Milosevic, Zeljko Santosi, Djordje Vukelic, Igor Budak

“…In order to address this issue, a new design has been proposed for locating and clamping porous blocks. Finite element analysis was used as a verification tool for the designed fixture with the workpiece, which showed a low concentration of stresses. …”
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Teletactile System Based on Mechanical Properties Estimation by Mauro M. Sette, Hendrik Van Brussel, Jos Vander Sloten

“…The approach presents different technical difficulties and some solutions are proposed: the implementation of a fast Young’s modulus estimation algorithm, the implementation of a real time finite element model, and finally the implementation of a stiffness estimation approach in order to guarantee the system’s stability. …”
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Multi-Structure-Based Refractive Index Sensor and Its Application in Temperature Sensing by Zhaokun Yan, Shubin Yan, Ziheng Xu, Changxing Chen, Yuhao Cao, Xiaoran Yan, Chong Wang, Taiquan Wu

“…The characterization of nanoscale sensors is considered using an approximate numerical method (finite element method). The simulation results show that the sharp asymmetric resonance generated by the interaction between the discrete narrow-band mode and the continuous wideband mode is called Fano resonance. …”
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Research and Evaluation on Dynamic Response Characteristics of Various Pavement Structures by Meng Guo, Fujin Hou, Shuaixiang Zhang, Xu Li, Yunliang Li, Yufeng Bi

“…In order to comprehensively analyze the dynamic response of full-depth asphalt pavement under moving load, a three-dimensional model of pavement structure and dynamic load moving zone are established based on ABAQUS finite element software. Based on the time history curves of different structures, the stress-strain states at the bottom of each structural layer in different structures under moving load are analyzed. …”
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Hydration Heat of Nonshrinkage Concrete in Large-Diameter CFST Arch Ribs Cured at Low Temperatures by Tuo Shi, Nianchun Deng, Dong Pan, Shi Wang

“…To study the construction of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) arch bridges in Tibet, China, the hydration-temperature field of nonshrinkage concrete in large-diameter CFST arch ribs was evaluated in a temperature-testing box to simulate a low-temperature environment. A finite element simulation was then conducted to replicate the experimental results. …”
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An Efficient Hybrid Method for 3D Scattering from Inhomogeneous Object Buried beneath a Dielectric Randomly Rough Surface by Hong-jie He, Li-xin Guo, Wei Liu

“…In the hybrid method, the electric and magnetic currents on the dielectric rough surface are obtained by current-based Kirchhoff approximation (KA), while the scattering from the inhomogeneous object is rigorously studied by finite element method (FEM) combined with the boundary integral method (BIM). …”
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Modelling Adhesive Using Non-Linear Truss Elements in Mode I Delamination Problems by Maedeh Ranjbar, Gordan Jelenić, Leo Škec

“…A fast and simple finite element model is presented in this paper to simulate the crack propagation in notched beam structures with two layers and one interface medium in Mode I delamination. …”
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Study on Cumulative Damage Law of Stainless Steel-Reinforced Concrete Columns under Step Impact Loading by Bo Wu, Shixiang Xu, Guoxue Zhang

“…The damage performance after impact was studied, and the finite element model was established. The test measured the impact force, displacement, cracking of the specimen during the impact, and the concrete damage near the bottom of the specimen. …”
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Development of an Equivalent Force Method and an Application in Simulating the Radiated Noise from an Operating Diesel Engine by Nickolas Vlahopoulos, Yury Kalish, S.T. Raveendra

“…In this paper a new methodology is presented for applying measured accelerations and forces as excitation on a structural finite element model in order to perform a forced frequency response analysis. …”
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Interface Slip of the Steel Beam Strengthened with the CFRP Sheet under Temperature and Creep by Wenyu Hou, Yanfeng Li, Yongping Guan

“…The formulas of the interface slip were established by using the elastic method and energy variational method, respectively, and the accuracy of the formulas was verified by finite element analysis Abaqus. The results showed that when the creep was not taken into account, the interface slip was the maximum at the end of the beam and the minimum at the middle of the span. …”
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An Experimental Study on Deformation Fractures of Fissured Rock around Tunnels in True Triaxial Unloads by Meng Wang, Zheming Zhu, Jun Xie

“…The uniaxial compression tests were simulated by using finite element method.…”
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Investigation on the Band Gap and Negative Properties of Concentric Ring Acoustic Metamaterial by Meng Chen, Dan Meng, Heng Jiang, Yuren Wang

“…The acoustic characteristics of 2D single-oscillator, dual-oscillator, and triple-oscillator acoustic metamaterials were investigated based on concentric ring structures using the finite element method. For the single-oscillator, dual-oscillator, and triple-oscillator models investigated here, the dipolar resonances of the scatterer always induce negative effective mass density, preventing waves from propagating in the structure, thus forming the band gap. …”
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Dynamic Modeling and Parameters Optimization of Large Vibrating Screen with Full Degree of Freedom by Xiaodong Yang, Jida Wu, Haishen Jiang, Wenqiang Qiu, Chusheng Liu

“…Considering the influence of coupling motion of each degree of freedom, the dynamic model with six degrees of freedom (6 DOFs) of the vibrating screen is established based on the Lagrange method, and modal parameters (natural frequencies and modes of vibration) of the rigid body are obtained. The finite element modal analysis and harmonic response analysis are carried out to analyze the elastic deformation of the structure. …”
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Effect of Friction Coefficient on Relative Slippage of Fuel Cell Stack under Mechanical Impact Condition by Yongping Hou, Leiqi Wang, Jianwen Zhang, Dong Hao

“…A simplified finite element model for large polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack consisting of ten cells is established in order to investigate the internal structure deformation. …”
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Series-Based Solution for Analysis of Simply Supported Rectangular Thin Plate with Internal Rigid Supports by Abubakr E. S. Musa, Husain J. Al-Gahtani

“…The given examples reveal good agreements with those obtained by the finite element analysis. In addition, they show the advantage of the new solution as compared to the existing analytical solution which inaccurately estimates the location and magnitude of the maximum bending moment.…”
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Stress Distribution on Sandwich Structure with Triangular Grid Cores Suffered from Bending Load by Cui Xu, Huang Yanjiao, Wang Shou, Lu Chun, Fang Luping

“…The mechanical properties of the sandwich structure were investigated by the finite element analysis (FEA) and three-point bending methods. …”
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Stability of the RC Column under Horizontal Impacts by A. V. Alekseytsev

“…For this purpose, finite-element modeling of the system in spatial formulation, calculation according to the deformed scheme in the scope of nonlinear static analysis and dynamic transient process have been implemented. …”
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Superplastic Forming/Diffusion Bonding of TA15 Titanium Alloy for Manufacturing Integrated Solid/Hollow Four-Layer Grid Lightweight Structure Components by Zheng Han, Yuhan Xing, Taiying Liu, Ning Zhang, Shaosong Jiang, Zhen Lu

“…When the temperature is too high, the grain size increases remarkably, and the elongation decreases. Based on the finite element simulation results, 900 °C is the best superplastic forming temperature. …”
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