A Modified Strain-Rate-Dependent Spring-Mass Model for Response Prediction of Composite Laminates Subjected to Low-Velocity Impact by Qiao Zhu, Zhefeng Yu

“…Drop-weight tests on FRP laminates and corresponding VUMAT-based LVI simulation with the finite element method (FEM) were provided to prove the validity of the proposed SRD model in evaluating the strain rate effect on the LVI response of composites. …”
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Shear Behaviour of RC Beams Strengthened by Various Ultrahigh Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete Systems by Walid Mansour, Bassam A. Tayeh

“…This study presents a numerical investigation on the shear behaviour of shear-strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beams by using various ultrahigh performance fibre-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) systems. The proposed 3D finite element model (FEM) was verified by comparing its results with those of experimental studies in the literature. …”
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Ultrasonic Total Focusing Imaging Method of Multilayer Composite Structures Using the Root-Mean-Square (RMS) Velocity by Xufei Guo, Yan Han

“…The performance of the proposed algorithm is evaluated by total focusing imaging of a two-layer medium with drilled holes and conducted by the finite element simulation. To further improve imaging efficiency, the partial data in the full-matrix data were used for imaging which is the simplified matrix focusing method (SFM). …”
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Predicting fatigue crack growth behavior of coalesced cracks using the global-local superimposed technique by Mohd Shamil Shaari, Sylvia Dennis Urai, Akiyuki Takahashi, Mohd Akramin Mohd Romlay

“…The S-version Finite Element Method (FEM) is known as a global-local superimposed approach that consists of two separate meshes referred to as global and local cracks. …”
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Vibration Response Prediction of Plate with Particle Dampers Using Cosimulation Method by Dongqiang Wang, Chengjun Wu

“…Then a cantilever rectangular plate treated with PDs is introduced in a finite element model of structure system. Finally frequency response functions (FRFs) of the plate without and with particle dampers are predicted to study characteristics of the particle damping plates under forced vibration. …”
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A numerical framework for simulating fluid-structure interaction phenomena by A. De Rosis, S. de Miranda, C. Burrafato, F. Ubertini

“…The lattice Boltzmann method is used to compute fluid dynamics, while the corotational finite element formulation together with the Time Discontinuous Galerkin method are adopted to predict structure dynamics. …”
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Evaluation of Parameters Affecting Magnetic Abrasive Finishing on Concave Freeform Surface of Al Alloy via RSM Method by Mehrdad Vahdati, SeyedAlireza Rasouli

“…The impact of intensity of the magnetic field is obtained using the finite element software of Maxwell. Results show that in concave areas of the surface, generally speaking, the surface roughness decreases to 0.2 μm from its initial 1.3 μm roughness. …”
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Influence of Tunneling in Cohesionless Soil for Different Tunnel Geometry and Volume Loss under Greenfield Condition by Raja Kanagaraju, Premalatha Krishnamurthy

“…The obtained results using a finite element program (FEM) PLAXIS 3D are compared with measured and predicted surface settlement using field measuring instruments, and analytical and empirical solution show a reasonable agreement and are found to be conservative. …”
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High Speed Grinding of EN31 Steel with Alumina Nanofluid Coolant by T. Sathish, R. Saravanan, V. Vijayan, R. Karthick, N. Karthikeyan, S. Rajkumar

“…The thermal analysis on the work piece was carried out with experimental values by the finite element analysis method. The nanofluids outperform in terms of reduction of surface roughness and downsizing cutting zone temperature. …”
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Structural Improvements for Tall Buildings under Wind Loads: Comparative Study by Nicola Longarini, Luigi Cabras, Marco Zucca, Suvash Chapain, Aly Mousaad Aly

“…To evaluate the wind effects, wind tunnel testing and structural analysis were conducted, by two different procedures: (i) Pressure Integration Method (PIM), with finite element modeling, and (ii) High Frequency Force Balance (HFFB) technique. …”
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Dynamic Model for Hydro-Turbine Generator Units Based on a Database Method for Guide Bearings by Yong Xu, Zhaohui Li, Xide Lai

“…In this paper, a finite element (FE) rotor dynamic model of radial vibration taking account of operating conditions is proposed. …”
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Experimental and numerical investigations of CFRP reinforced masonry ?beams performance under bending loads by Mahmoud Zaghlal, Alaa El-Sisi�, Mohamed Husain, Samar Samy

“…The beams were tested in three-point bending with an effective simply supported span of 840 mm where the load deformations and failure loads were monitored. Finite element models were built using ANSYS and validated with experimental results. …”
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A Combined Modal Correlation Criterion for Structural Damage Identification with Noisy Modal Data by Manolis Georgioudakis, Vagelis Plevris

“…In this paper, a structural damage identification method based on the finite element model updating is proposed, in order to provide the location and the extent of structural damage using incomplete modal data of a damaged structure. …”
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Wind-Induced Response of an L-Shaped Cable Support Glass Curtain Wall by Yan Yu, Tao Liu, Qilin Zhang, Bin Yang

“…In order to truly reflect the force transmission, a finite element model of curtain wall is established to ensure collaborative deformation between glass and cable, including glass panel, cable, sealant, and claw connection. …”
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Crack Group Effect Analysis of the Stress-Release Boot of Solid Rocket Motor Based on Numerical Simulation by Tianpeng Li, Junli Han, Yong He, Yu Guo

“…Based on the viscoelastic finite element method, singular crack elements and singular interfacial crack elements at the tips of crack group were established to calculate J-integral. …”
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Structural Modifications for Torsional Vibration Control of Shafting Systems Based on Torsional Receptances by Zihao Liu, Wanyou Li, Huajiang Ouyang

“…It only needs the torsional receptances of the system, which can be obtained by testing simple auxiliary structure attached to relevant locations of the shaft system and using the finite element model (FEM) of the simple structure. An optimization problem is constructed to determine the required structural modifications, based on the actual requirements of modal frequencies and mode shapes. …”
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Pressure-Shear Crack Initiation and Expansion Mechanism of Complex Cracked Rock Mass under the Seepage Stress by Lu Shen

“…The coupling equation in the extended finite element simulation is established. The influence of lateral pressure on the crack propagation law, the relationship between lateral pressure and fracture, the initial expansion angle and pressure change law, and the effect of working face length on the crack expansion are analyzed. …”
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Investigation of the lateral performance of trapezoidal double corrugated steel shear walls with two different corrugation angles by Yuanyuan Hu, Xianhui Yan

“…Abstract This research explores the lateral behavior of trapezoidal corrugated steel shear walls (CSSW) with double plates with two different corrugation angles by employing cyclic loading in the ABAQUS finite element software. The samples studied in this research were a one-story, one-span frame with three trapezoidal corrugated double plates with angles of 30, 45, and 60°. …”
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The study of the factors affecting phreatic line position and stability in upstream tailings dams by Parsa Alizadeh, Manouchehr Latifi

“…The method involves using numerical simulations with the finite element method (FEM) to analyze the phreatic line, validated with empirical existing data. …”
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Shaking Table Model Test and Seismic Performance Analysis of a High-Rise RC Shear Wall Structure by Shujin Li, Cai Wu, Fan Kong

“…The dynamic characteristics and the responses of the model subject to different seismic intensities are investigated via the analyzing of shaking table test data and the observed cracking pattern of the scaled model. Finite element analysis of the shaking table model is also established, and the results are coincident well with the test. …”
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