Design Forces of Horizontal Braces Unlocated at Middle of Columns considering Random Initial Geometric Imperfections by Jinyou Zhao, Junming Wei, Jun Wang

“…In this paper, a large number of column-bracing systems with the horizontal braces unlocated at middle of columns were modelled and analyzed using the finite element method, in which the random initial geometric imperfections of both the columns and the horizontal braces unlocated at middle of columns were well considered by the Monte Carlo method. …”
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An Analytical Solution for the Vibration and Far-Field Sound Radiation Analysis of Finite, Semisubmerged Cylindrical Shells by Wenjie Guo, Zhou Yang, Yueyang Han

“…Furthermore, compared with the FEM (the finite element method), the present method is not only reliable but also effective. …”
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Advanced Damage Monitoring in Beam Structures Using Grey Wolf Optimizer and Additional Masses by Abdallah Salama, Alaa El-Sisi, Atef Eraky, Shimaa Emad

“…A custom MATLAB code was developed to perform finite element analysis on the numerical model. The results were validated against previously published experimental data, demonstrating the method’s reliability with a 5% difference. …”
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Bending and Shear Experimental Tests and Numerical Analysis of Composite Slabs Made Up of Lightweight Concrete by F. P. Alvarez Rabanal, J. Guerrero-Muñoz, M. Alonso-Martinez, J. E. Martinez-Martinez

“…Nonlinear numerical simulations were performed by means of the finite element method (FEM). Four different multilinear isotropic hardening laws were used to simulate the four concretes. …”
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Variable Modal Parameter Identification for Non-Linear Mdof Systems. Part II: Experimental Validation and Advanced Case Study by Y.H. Chong, M. Imregun

“…An advanced numerical case study that included both inherent structural damping and non-linear friction damping, was considered next. The linear finite element model of a high-pressure turbine blade was used in conjunction with three local non-linear friction damper elements. …”
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Identification of Behavioral Features of Bridge Structure Based on Static Image Sequences by Guojun Deng, Zhixiang Zhou, Xi Chu, Shuai Shao

“…The research results show that the output data of our NRS method were basically consistent with the finite-element prediction (maximum error: 11.11%) and dial gauge measurement (maximum error: 12.12%); the NRS method is highly sensitive to the actual deformation of the bridge structure under different damage conditions and can capture the deformation in a continuous and accurate manner. …”
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Hydraulic Fracturing Mechanism of Rock Mass under Stress-Damage-Seepage Coupling Effect by Zhengzheng Cao, Yue Wang, Haixiao Lin, Qiang Sun, Xiaogang Wu, Xiaoshuai Yang

“…Based on the theory of elasticity and Weibull distribution, the statistical damage constitutive model of rock mass and the finite element numerical algorithm are established, by adopting the COMSOL Multiphysics numerical software and MATLAB program. …”
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Stability Assessment of Concrete Gravity Dams via Multifidelity Surrogate Models by Rodrigo José de Almeida Torres Filho, Rocio L. Segura, Patrick Paultre

“…To illustrate this, the seismic behavior of a gravity dam is assessed by means of a HF nonlinear finite element model that considers geometric, material, and seismic uncertainties. …”
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The Analytical Method to Compute the Strain on the Soft PSD in Double-Pulse SRM by Chunguang Wang, Guiyang Xu

“…In order to study the failure mechanism of the soft PSD in the double-pulse solid rocket motor (SRM), a two-dimensional axisymmetric finite element method (FEM) model of the stress process of the soft PSD is established. …”
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Recommendation of Suitable Loading Waveforms and Wavelength Equations for Dynamic Modulus Based on Measured Wheel Loads by Xiongwei Dai, Xiaodi Hu, Ying Gao

“…Specifically, the vertical compressive stress of different pavement structures was calculated by utilizing a three-dimensional finite element program incorporating with the measured wheel loads. …”
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Revampment of surface permanent magnet synchronous motor design for ameliorated torque profile in e‐mobility applications by Anshul K. Mishra, Bharat S. Rajpurohit, Rajeev Kumar

“…The developed relationship has been validated in the finite element model of the machine. Gradient‐based nonlinear sequential programming has been used to find out the optimum magnetic embrace for the minimised torque ripple. …”
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Seismic Performance and Mechanical Mechanism of Steel-Enhanced Damping Concrete Core Wall with Concealed Steel Plate Bracings under Oblique Loading by Zhangqi Hu, Taohua Chen, Mengfu Wang, Weirong Lu, Ran He

“…A much more serious damage was also found in the wall limbs of oblique tested core walls by comparing with the unidirectional test core walls. Then finite element analysis (FEA) was also carried out to study the axial compression ratio (n), coupling beam span-depth ratio (l/h) on the stress distributions, and effective width of the end wall limbs (be). …”
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Theorical study on mechanical properties of AZ31B Magnesium alloy Sheets under multiaxial loading by A. Znaidi, O.Daghfas, S.Guellouz, R.Nasri

“…The activity of characterization and modeling of material behavior of the plastic deformation shaping remains a very important research field of activity; the objective of proposing laws of behavior used in computer codes, essentially based on finite element is sufficiently to represent the real behavior of materials. …”
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A Novel Excavation and Construction Method for an Extra-Long Underwater Tunnel in Soft Soils by Jian Wu, Zhifang Zhou, Wenjun Xia, Haixiao Wang, Zhongqiang Fang

“…To investigate the tunnel deformation during excavation, a finite element analysis combined with field monitoring data was adopted, indicating that the magnitude of the tunnel deformation was notably less than those reported from other excavation projects. …”
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Seismic Performance of Modular Structures with Novel Steel Frame: Light Gauge Slotted Steel Stud Walls by Chao Gong, Dawei Sun, Qixian Chen, Yong Zhu, Mingxu Shang, Faqi Liu

“…These structural components will also contribute to the resistance of the modular system when subjected to lateral loads/actions, especially seismic actions. A finite element model was developed to investigate the seismic performance of high-rise modular steel structures with LGSS shear walls. …”
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Stability and Countermeasures for a Deposit Slope with Artificial Scarp: Numerical Analysis and Field Monitoring by Yong Hong, Zhushan Shao, Guangbin Shi, Jiabao Liu

“…A series of two-dimensional (2D) finite element models (FEM), combined with a strength reduction technique, was established using the Phase2 software. …”
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Development and Performance Verification of a Motorized Prosthetic Leg for Stair Walking by Kiwon Park, Hyoung-Jong Ahn, Kwang-Hee Lee, Chul-Hee Lee

“…The structural safety of a developed prosthetic leg was validated via finite element analysis under a variety of walking conditions. …”
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Investigation of 3D steel frames with a reduced beam section and various web-opening shapes under internal column loss by Ali Altheeb, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Aref A. Abadel, Moncef L. Nehdi, B.H. Abu Bakar

“…The sudden loss of columns due to abnormal loads demonstrates a remarkable example of a localized failure that might ultimately result in the progressive collapse of the complete steel-framed structures. In this study, finite element (FE) simulations are implemented by utilizing ABAQUS-Explicit to investigate the progressive collapse of two-storey steel reduced beam section (RBS) frames with web openings. …”
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Analysis and Experimental Study of Acceleration Model for Short Interval and Multiple Impact Equipment by Feiyin Li, Shaojie Ma

“…At the same time, the collision contact process of the impact experiment is also simulated which is combined with the finite element method. The simulation results were fundamentally consistent with the experiments and a fact that proves the correctness of analysis and modeling. …”
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Biomechanical Analysis of Foot–Ankle Complex during Jogging with Rearfoot Strike versus Forefoot Strike by Yaoyong Zhang, Dan Zhang

“…First, RFS jogging and FFS jogging were experimentally studied, so as to acquire kinematic and kinetic data, including foot strike angle, knee flexion angle, and ground reaction force (GRF). Then, a 3D finite element model of foot–ankle complex was reconstructed from the scanned 2D-stacked images. …”
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