Mathematical Model of Pipeline Abandonment and Recovery in Deepwater by Xia-Guang Zeng, Meng-Lan Duan, Chen An

“…The results of the presented method are in good agreement with the results of the traditional finite element method coupled with contact analysis. Finally, an approximate formula for quick calculation of the suspended pipeline length is proposed based on Buckingham’s Pi-theorem and mathematical fitting.…”
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Stress Measurement of Steel Strands Based on System Identification Method by Ji Qian, Jianbin Li, Changchun Li, Jianting Zhou, Guowen Yao

“…This work views the propagation of ultrasonic guided wave as an individual system, and the variations in the stress state in steel strands can be related to the parameters gained by the system identification model. The finite element simulation and experimental results show the propagation characteristics of the guided wave are influenced distinctly by the stress state. …”
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Structural Modal Analysis and Optimization of SUV Door Based on Response Surface Method by Hao Chen, Chihua Lu, Zhien Liu, Cunrui Shen, Yi Sun, Menglei Sun

“…Sensitivity analysis and response surface methods were employed to optimize the structural modal of SUV doors. A finite element numerical simulation model was established and was calibrated by restraint modal tests. …”
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Study on Impeller Fracture Model Based on Vibration Characteristics and Fractal Theory by Xiaolong Zhang, Ruishan Yuan, Yonghui Xie

“…Secondly, a three-dimensional finite element model of the impeller is constructed. Then the von Mises stress under the centrifugal force is calculated, and the corresponding impeller failure process is simulated by “element life and death technology” in ANSYS. …”
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A Wireless Strain Sensor Network for Structural Health Monitoring by Chengyin Liu, Jun Teng, Ning Wu

“…Test results show very good agreement with the finite element (FE) simulations. This paper demonstrates the feasibility of the proposed WSSN for large structural dynamic strain monitoring.…”
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Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of the Ablation Process of Carbon/Carbon Composites Using High Velocity Oxygen Fuel System by Xueling Fan, Peng Jiang, Biao Li, Xiaochao Jin, Yong Zhao

“…Temperature fields in the composites were analyzed using finite element method, and the mechanisms that govern the formation of different ablation behaviors were elucidated. …”
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Parallel Rayleigh Quotient Optimization with FSAI-Based Preconditioning by Luca Bergamaschi, Angeles Martínez, Giorgio Pini

“…Results onto matrices of large size arising from finite element discretization of geomechanical models reveal that DACG accelerated by these type of preconditioners is competitive with respect to the available public parallel hypre package, especially in the computation of a few of the leftmost eigenpairs. …”
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A Double-Sided Linear Primary Permanent Magnet Vernier Machine by Yi Du, Chunhua Zou, Xianxing Liu

“…Based on using the finite element analysis, the characteristics and performances of the proposed machine are assessed.…”
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A Computational Model for Biomechanical Effects of Arterial Compliance Mismatch by Fan He, Lu Hua, Li-jian Gao

“…The fluid-wall interaction scheme was constructed using the finite element method. Results. The results show that there are identical wall shear stress waveforms, wall stress, and strain waveforms at different locations. …”
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Countermeasures Assessment of Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Deformation in a Slope Ground System by Davide Forcellini, Angelo Marcello Tarantino

“…Liquefaction-induced lateral spreading may result in significant damage and disruption of functionality for structures and Slope Ground System. In this regard, finite-element simulations are increasingly providing a versatile environment in order to assess economical and effective countermeasures. …”
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Satisfaction-Based Multiobjective Optimization of the Design of a 65 GHz Millimeter-Wave Connector by Xiang Li, Lijun Tong, Zheng Kong, Wenju Lu, Qian Xie

“…The model is optimized by innovatively using the multiobjective chaotic optimization algorithm in microwave finite-element simulations. The resulting optimal structure satisfies all performance requirements, thereby proving the rationality and feasibility of the proposed method. …”
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A New Expanded Mixed Element Method for Convection-Dominated Sobolev Equation by Jinfeng Wang, Yang Liu, Hong Li, Zhichao Fang

“…We study the new expanded mixed element method for convection-dominated Sobolev equation, prove the existence and uniqueness for finite element solution, and introduce a new expanded mixed projection. …”
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Parameter Identification of Composite Materials Based on Spectral Model by Using Model Updating Method by Rui Sun, Ricardo Perera, Enrique Sevillano, Jintao Gu

“…In comparison with conventional finite element model updating, a composite beam is modeled in a unified way by using a spectral approach whose computational cost is significantly reduced due to its simplicity. …”
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Design and Fabrication of the Large Thrust Force Piezoelectric Actuator by Shyang-Jye Chang, Jing Chen

“…This paper presents a novel piezoelectric actuator containing double pushers. By using finite element analysis software, this study simulated the vibration mode and amplitude of piezoelectric actuators. …”
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Effective Method for Analysis of Electrothermally Coupled Fields by Jacek Korytkowski, Stanisław Wincenciak

“…A numerical model of this physical phenomenon was obtained by the finite element method, which takes into account the temperature-dependent characteristics describing the material parameters and conditions of heat transmission outside of the analyzed objects. …”
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Effects of Construction Sequences and Volume Loss on Perpendicularly Crossing Tunnels by Yanwei Zang, Penglu Gan, Jia-jia Yan, Shiming Liu, Zihai Yan

“…In this study, six three-dimensional finite element analyses were conducted to simulate tunnel excavation nearby a perpendicularly crossing existing tunnel, in an attempt to investigate the effects of construction sequences on cross-cutting tunnels. …”
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Study on the cooling effect of the parallel perforated ventilation subgrade in permafrost regions based on the numerical model. by Xiaolan Liu, Chuanwei Fu, Xinglei Cheng

“…The reliability and validity of the finite element model of the runway with the parallel perforated ventilation subgrade are verified by comparing with the previous studies. …”
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Experimental Analysis of Static and Dynamic Performance for Continuous Warren Truss Steel Railway Bridge in Heavy Haul Railway by Yiqiang Li, Xianlong Luo, Yeming Li

“…In order to study the mechanical properties of steel structure bridges after material deterioration and long-term loads, a continuous Warren truss steel railway bridge that has been in operation for nearly 30 years (built in 1996) is used as the research object, and a combination of field tests and finite element (FE) simulations are used to carry out research on its mechanical properties under different loads. …”
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Study on the Adaptability of Shield Tunnel Segments Orthogonal Crossing Grade III Loess Ground Fissure Section by Tao Yin, Zhen Cao, Sanqing Su

“…Taking the Xi’an rail transit line orthogonal crossing the ground fissure section as the engineering background, the structural properties and adaptability of the shield tunnel lining segment under the ground fissure environment are carried out. Using the finite element numerical simulation method, combined with the relevant model tests that have been carried out by predecessors, the damage characteristics of shield tunnel lining segment structure under the action of the ground fissure are revealed. …”
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Mechanism of Ultrasonic Guided Wave Excitation and Sensing in Pressure Vessel Structures Under Boundary Condition Effects by Napoleon Kuebutornye, Zipping Wang, Jiazhen Zhang, Dongwei Shang, Qingwei Xia

“… This study proposes a finite element-based multiphysics simulation of ultrasonic guided wave (GW) propagation under pressure conditions in a pressure vessel structure (15 kg LPG cylinder) utilizing boundary conditions. …”
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