Investigation on Mechanical and Microstructure Properties of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete by Qinyuan Zhang, Wenwen Xu, Yichen Sun, Yongcheng Ji

“…The optimal content of steel fiber was determined, which is 1% for sodium chloride and sodium sulfate environments, and 2% for the freeze-thaw cycle, dilute sulfuric acid, and sodium hydroxide environments. The finite element software Abaqus was used to simulate and analyze the freeze-thaw cycle and mechanical test of concrete, which verified the rationality of the test results. …”
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Shaking Table Test Study on the Earthquake Behavior of High-Speed Railway Bridge Pier with Rounded Rectangular Cross Section by Xin Kang, Yongjian Zuo, Leqiao Zeng, Linna Peng, Qiliang Wang, Xiaoxiang Wang, Libin Deng, Jia Hu, Zhuo Li, Likun Li

“…Experimental results show that the specimen remains elastic (no or slight damaged) for all experimental earthquake scenarios (from 0.45 g to 0.96 g). Finite element (FE) models were developed and validated by the experimental results. …”
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Study of V-notch fatigue strength based on affected depth approach by Youssef, Marwa, Nasr, Anouar

“…This approach is based on a critical depth parameter identified from the analysis of the stress distribution around the defect. Elasto-plastic finite element calculations have been performed to determine the stress field close to the notch. …”
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Manufacture of Green-Composite Sandwich Structures with Basalt Fiber and Bioepoxy Resin by J. P. Torres, R. Hoto, J. Andrés, J. A. García-Manrique

“…Mechanical properties of both skin and core materials were assessed through flexural and tensile tests. Finite element (FEM) simulations for the mechanical stress analysis of the sandwich material were carried out, and a maximum allowable shear stress for material failure under bending loads was established. …”
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Analytical Study on Inherent Properties of a Unidirectional Vibrating Steel Strip Partially Immersed in Fluid by J. Li, X.H. Guo, J. Luo, H.Y. Li, Y.Q. Wang

“…An example is given to illustrate that the proposed method matches the numerical solution using the finite element method (FEM) very closely. The results show that fluid has strong effect on natural frequencies and mode shapes of vibrating steel strips partially dipped into a liquid. …”
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Bionic Inner-Tapered Energy Absorption Tube Featuring Progressively Enhanced Fold Deformation Mode by Shuang Zhang, Zhengzhi Mu, Wenda Song, Zhiyan Zhang, Hexuan Yu, Binjie Zhang, Zhiwu Han, Luquan Ren

“…Then, theoretical calculation and finite element analysis were carried out to analyze the energy absorption mechanisms. …”
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Numerical Analyses of Earthquake Induced Liquefaction and Deformation Behaviour of an Upstream Tailings Dam by Muhammad Auchar Zardari, Hans Mattsson, Sven Knutsson, Muhammad Shehzad Khalid, Maria V. S. Ask, Björn Lund

“…The dynamic analyses were carried out with the finite element program PLAXIS using a recently implemented constitutive model called UBCSAND. …”
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Additive metal printing on multi materials using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet on a 5-Axis platform by Oliver S.J. Hagger, Michael A. Parkes, Francis Lockwood Estrin, Stefanos Agrotis, Ivan P. Parkin, Albertus D. Handoko, Daren J. Caruana

“…An in-house-built APPJ print head was mounted onto a 5-axis platform to demonstrate metal printing on multifaceted metal, ceramic and glass complex objects. We use finite element modelling of the flow characteristics at the jet nozzle exit to understand and predict the track deposition. …”
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A Step-by-Step Equivalent Microprediction Method for the Mechanical Properties of Composite Solid Propellants considering Dewetting Damage by Huiru Cui, Xuan Lv, Yurong Xu, Zhiwen Zhong, Zixiang Zhou, Weili Ma

“…Based on these experimental data, the 8 characteristic parameters suitable for the microinterface of the propellant were obtained by using an inversion optimization method. A microscale finite element prediction model of the propellant considering dewetting damage was constructed to study the evolution process of the microdamage of the propellant. …”
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Mechanical Properties of High-Strength High-Performance Reinforced Concrete Shaft Lining Structures in Deep Freezing Wells by Shilong Peng, Chuanxin Rong, Hua Cheng, Xiaojian Wang, Mingjing Li, Bin Tang, Xuemei Li

“…The proposed theoretical equations yielded results within 8% of the experimentally fitted results. Finally, the finite element analysis method is used to verify the abovementioned results, and all errors are less than 12%, demonstrating reliability for use as a theoretical design basis for deep HSHPRCSL structures.…”
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Spectrum Analysis of a Coaxial Dual-Rotor System with Coupling Misalignment by Hongxian Zhang, Liangpei Huang, Xuejun Li, Lingli Jiang, Dalian Yang, Fanyu Zhang, Jingjing Miao

“…The finite element model of a dual-rotor system was established by Timoshenko beam element. …”
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Scanning microwave impedance microscopy and its applications: A review by Diego Tami, Douglas A. A. Ohlberg, Cássio Gonçalves do Rego, Gilberto Medeiros-Ribeiro, Jhonattan C. Ramirez

“…Recent advancements in finite element modeling and the application of lumped-element circuit models have further enhanced the precision of signal interpretation, enabling more accurate analysis of complex systems. …”
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Deformation performance of aramid honeycomb core layer on partial layup structure outside plane by LU Zhengbin, SUN Wei, WEI Ning, LIU Lu, LI Qiong, LYU Xiulei

“…This article analyzes the out-of-plane local deformation performance of honeycombs using numerical methods by establishing a finite element quantitative analysis model，combining typical structural experimental verification methods，using full-body modeling and elastic mechanics plate bending theory. …”
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Additive manufacturing of catenary arch structure design: Microstructure, mechanical properties and numerical simulation by Ye Yuan, Hongsheng Chen, Jing Wang, Wenxian Wang, Xiaochun Chen

“…An analysis of the compression behavior and mechanical properties of the WC/HEA catenary arch structure under compressive loads was conducted through a combination of finite element analysis and experimental methods, alongside an assessment of its bending characteristics. …”
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Bending of Nonconforming Thin Plates Based on the Mixed-Order Manifold Method with Background Cells for Integration by Xin Qu, Lijun Su, Zhijun Liu, Xingqian Xu, Fangfang Diao, Wei Li

“…However, the convergence, good numerical accuracy, and high computing efficiency of ACM element with irregular physical boundaries cannot be achieved using either the finite element method (FEM) or the numerical manifold method (NMM). …”
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Dynamic Responses of Long-Span Steel Truss Girder Cable-Stayed Bridge With a Single Pylon by Yong Zeng, Jiahao Wei, Yutong Zeng, Yunchuan Xiao, Hongwei Mao, Ming Huang, Zhongfu Xiang, Jianting Zhou

“…Therefore, based on the engineering background of the world’s largest span single-tower and single-cable steel truss girder cable-stayed bridge, a finite element model of the entire bridge is established to study the effect of cable arrangement on the seismic response of the bridge. …”
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Modeling of the Complex Modulus of Asphalt Mastic with Biochar Filler Based on the Homogenization and Random Aggregate Distribution Methods by Yushuai Wu, Peng Cao, Feiting Shi, Ketong Liu, Xuhao Wang, Zhen Leng, Zhifei Tan, Changjun Zhou

“…To consider this factor into the micromechanical model, a modified generalized self-consistent model (MGSCM) with a coating layer was proposed. Besides, the finite element (FE) microstructural model with a coating layer generated by random aggregate distribution method was used to numerically evaluate the effect of the coating layer on the complex modulus of asphalt mastics. …”
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Equiaxed growth of interacting Al–Cu dendrites in thin samples: a phase-field study at copper concentrations relevant for practical applications by Gong, Tong Zhao, Boukellal, Ahmed Kaci, Chen, Yun, Debierre, Jean-Marc

“…The use of a parallel adaptive finite element algorithm introduced recently [Gong et al., Comput. …”
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Breast cancer recognition by electrical impedance tomography implemented with Gaussian relaxation-time distribution (EIT–GRTD) by Setyawan Galih, Sejati Prima Asmara, Ibrahim Kiagus Aufa, Takei Masahiro

“…This paper employs two-dimensional numerical simulations by a finite element method (FEM) software to replicate the process of breast cancer recognition. …”
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Design of Optical Lens Assembly Method Based on Star Point Bonding and Surface Shape Accuracy by Qiuhan Ma, Xiaozeng Xie, Chunlei Yang, Tianshuo Zhang, Chuncheng Lang, Bo Tang

“…The study adopts the three-point support principle to bond optical lenses, thereby optimizing the assembly process of optical lens components. Finite element analysis is conducted on the lens assembly process using computer-aided engineering software to ensure accuracy and reliability of the assembly. …”
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