Assessment of the Stability of an Unlined Rectangular Tunnel with an Overload on the Ground Surface by Jian Zhang, Zhibin Hang, Tugen Feng, Feng Yang

“…This paper uses upper-bound finite element methods to assess the stability of an unlined rectangular tunnel in cohesive-frictional soils with an overload acting on the ground surface. …”
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Stress intensity factors for mixed-mode crack growth in imitation models under biaxial loading by R.R. Yarullin, V.N. Shlyannikov, I.S. Ishtyriakov, M.M. Yakovlev

“…The elastic and plastic stress intensity factors used to represent the experimental results are computed using full-size 3D finite element analyses of the imitation models with surface quarter elliptical and through-thickness cracks. …”
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Seismic Study of Skew Bridge Supported on Laminated-Rubber Bearings by Xueshan Liu, Wei Guo, Jianzhong Li, Hua Zhang

“…Parametric studies, using the finite element method, were also performed to investigate the effects of the skew angle and friction coefficient of the bearings on the seismic response of the skew bridge. …”
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Micropolar Couple Stress Nanofluid Flow by Non-Fourier’s-Law Heat Flux Model past a Stretching Sheet by Gosa Gadisa, Tagay Takele, Shibiru Jabessa

“…The robust numerical method called the Galerkin finite element method is applied to solve the proposed fluid model. …”
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Case Study on the Mutual Influence of Simultaneous Construction of Adjacent Deep Foundation Pit with Cover-Excavation Reverse Method by Yong-Gang Xiao, Xiao-Min Liu, Xiao-Pei He, Chen Zheng, Qiang–Qiang Bai, Yu Zhang

“…In this paper, based on two deep foundation pit excavation projects, a finite element model was established to better understand the mutual influence of simultaneous foundation pit excavation. …”
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Analysis on Flexural Capacity of Square Steel Tube Truss Concrete Beams with Grouted Chords by Kun Wang, Zhiyu Zhu, Huihui Luo, Ahmed Ahmad Omar

“…In this research paper, simulations on five specimens of square steel tube truss concrete beams with grouted chords were conducted by finite element analysis (FEA) software ABAQUS. Comparison of failure modes, vertical load-deflection curves, and steel tube strain variation with tests was done. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Simulation Studies of RC Beams under the Actions of Equal Energy Impact Loads by Xiwu Zhou, Xiangyu Wang, Runcheng Zhang, Wen Zhang

“…Next, the numerical model considering material strain rate is established using ABAQUS finite element software to verify and expand the experimental results. …”
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Study on the Response of Staggered Floor Isolated Structures in Mountainous Areas under Three-Dimensional Earthquakes by Shishan Cheng, Jie Yang, Dewen Liu, Lihao Chen, Feng Wan, Fan Yang, Yang Liu

“…The responses of structures under one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional earthquakes are analyzed by the finite element dynamic time-history analysis method. The structural torsion, interstory shear force, maximum axial force, and floor displacement of the structure are compared. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Rainfall-Induced Landslide in Mudstone Using Coupled Finite and Discrete Element Analysis by Ching Hung, Chih-Hsuan Liu, Chia-Ming Chang

“…In this study, the role of water infiltration on a rainfall-induced landslide in mudstone is investigated. Finite element analysis (FEA) and discrete element analysis (DEA) were employed to explore the driving mechanism in the prefailure regime and the dynamic runout process in the postfailure regime, respectively. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of Yokeless Axial-Field Flux-Switching Permanent Magnet Motor Using the Hybrid Taguchi Genetic Algorithm for Expanded Speed Range by Javad Rahmani-Fard, Saeed Hasanzadeh

“…Cosimulation analysis using a 3-D finite element method (FEM) is performed under no-load and full-load conditions to compare the motor’s speed regulation range. …”
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Influencing Factors on Vehicles Lateral Stability on Tunnel Section in Mountainous Expressway under Strong Wind: A Case of Xi-Han Highway by Lu Wang, Xiaoxin Chen, Hong Chen

“…In this paper, Xi-Han Expressway is taken as the research object to analyze the influencing factors of vehicle’s lateral stability by combining the theoretical research of the finite element method, automobile aerodynamics, and speed limit with field investigation and simulation test. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Occupant Head Injuries in Impacts with Dump Truck Panel by Shence Wang, Deshun Liu, Zhihua Cai

“…Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the effects of panel design parameters on occupant head injuries via simulations using finite element (FE) models of a human head and a dump truck cockpit. …”
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Buckling Behavior of Metallic Cylindrical Shell Structures Strengthened with CFRP Composite by Z. Draidi, T. T. Bui, A. Limam, H. V. Tran, A. Bennani

“…For stiffened configuration, the enhancement of the bearing capacity of the shell is correctly gauged; this confirms the possibility to use finite element simulation for the design.…”
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Design of hollow tapered PMMA polymeric microneedles for enhanced structural stability and drug delivery efficiency by Aswani Kumar Gera, Rajesh Kumar Burra

“…This research paper analyzes the mechanical performance and fluid flow behavior of hollow cylindrical tapered shaped microneedles with polymethyl methacrylate, a biocompatible polymer, as material, considering its mechanical properties and also the material being widely used in biomedical applications. The finite element analysis tool is used to enhance the microneedle design by varying the outer base radius and tip radii to mitigate the von Mises stress that is exhibited during axial load and bending load conditions. …”
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Interactional Effect of the Influential Parameters on Seismic Behaviour of the Concrete Surface Tanks by Alirezar Hassanpour Yasaghi, Mazhar Fatahi, Seyed Mehdi Seyed Alizadeh

“…In this study, seismic behaviour studying has been taken into account and in addition to considering three-dimensional model of finite element model of a surface rectangular tank and its beneath soil given to SSI and FSI effect, we have done required analysis and Drucker–Prager nonlinear model has been used to investigating more exactly to describe soil behaviour. …”
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Real-time detection of loosening torque in bolted joints using piezoresistive pressure-sensitive layer based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced epoxy nanocomposites by Abdulkadir Sanli, Bilgehan Demirkale, Olfa Kanoun

“…Our approach provides high sensitivity, durability, linearity, and fast response times, with minimal hysteresis during both the tightening and loosening processes. Finite-element method simulations were conducted to determine the optimal sensor positions, ensuring fast response during bolt tightening and loosening. …”
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Numerical Study to Assess the Structural Behavior of the Bajrakli Mosque (Western Kosovo) by Huseyin Bilgin, Faton Ramadani

“…The first loading covers the analysis due to gravity loads, whereas the second one defines the dynamic loading due to ground shakings defined by the earthquake spectrum using finite element analysis in SAP2000. By means of these analyses, the performance of the building is examined. …”
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Enhanced Fluid Mixing in Microchannels Using Levitated Magnetic Microrobots: A Numerical Study by Ali Anil Demircali, Abdurrahim Yilmaz, Huseyin Uvet

“…The numerical simulations, conducted using COMSOL^® (Finite Element Method, FEM) software, integrate Maxwell’s equations for magnetic field interaction with momentum and transport-diffusion equations to analyze fluid dynamics within the microchannel. …”
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Electromechanical Performance Analysis of the Hybrid Piezoelectric-Electromagnetic Energy Harvester under Rotary Magnetic Plucking Excitation by Hongyan Wang, Jiarui Hu, Gang Sun, Liying Zou

“…A lumped-parameter model of the hybrid P-EMEH is developed, and the model parameters are determined from the finite element analysis (FEA) method. A parametric study is conducted to investigate the effects of driving force parameters, load resistance, and electromechanical coupling strengths (EMCSs) on the maximal displacements and velocities, average power inputs and outputs, and energy efficiencies of the system for indicating the performance of the hybrid P-EMEH. …”
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Study on Construction and Optimization of the Life-Saving Passage in Building Ruins Based on Numerical Simulation Method by Defeng Xu, Junwu Dai, Limei Chen, Yongqiang Yang, Richard Agyare, Ning Tao

“…A new method of constructing building ruins and life-saving passage was proposed based on the combined finite element (FE) and finite-discrete element (F-DE) method and restarted function of LS-DYNA program. …”
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