Modeling of Surface Drainage during the Service Life of Asphalt Pavements Showing Long-Term Rutting: A Modular Hydromechanical Approach by Stefan Alber, Barbara Schuck, Wolfram Ressel, Ronny Behnke, Gustavo Canon Falla, Michael Kaliske, Sabine Leischner, Frohmut Wellner

“…In the second step, information about the long-term material behavior of the asphalt mixtures is integrated on the structural scale via a finite element (FE) tire-pavement model for steady-state rolling conditions and time homogenization in order to achieve a computationally efficient long-term prediction of inelastic deformations of the pavement surface (rut formation). …”
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Experimental Investigation of Thermal Modal Characteristics for a Ship’s Foundation under 300°C by Zheyu Ding, Hongbai Bai, Yiwan Wu, Yue Zhu, Yichuan Shao

“…The joint test system consists of a transient aerodynamic heating environment simulation system and a vibration excitation and acquisition system. Finite element method (FEM) is used to analyze the distribution of thermal fields. …”
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Ground Deformation Characteristics Induced by Mechanized Shield Twin Tunnelling along Curved Alignments by Dangzhong Wu, Kaiping Xu, Panpan Guo, Gang Lei, Kang Cheng, Xiaonan Gong

“…This paper investigates the ground deformation characteristics induced by mechanized shield twin tunnelling along curved alignments by adopting the nonlinear three-dimensional (3D) finite element method (FEM). The performance of the adopted FEM is demonstrated to be satisfactory by comparing the numerical analysis results with the field monitoring data in a typical case history and with the predicted results generated by a modified version of the Peck’s empirical Gaussian formula. …”
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High-Temperature Properties of a Long-Span Double-Deck Suspension Bridge under a Tanker Fire by Mengsheng Yu, Qifeng Chen, Xinyu Yao, Xiao Guo, Tianzhi Hao, Hua Wang

“…A three-dimensional thermal model of the bridge was established by the Fire Dynamics software (FDS) to obtain the 3D temperature field distribution, and the thermal analysis result was then applied to the three-dimensional finite element model of the suspension bridge. The shortest failure time of the main cable and sling was determined to obtain the rescue time of a bridge fire. …”
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Bridge-inspired lattice materials with superior strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance by Heng Zhang, Junhua Ke, Jingjing Diao, Jiaqian Zheng, Naru Zhao, Yudi Kuang, Yingjun Wang

“…Moreover, it exhibits superior toughness (1271 MJ/m3) and fatigue resistance, enduring over two million cycles of cyclic compression fatigue testing. Finite element analysis and fracture characterization reveal that the excellent mechanical properties of the proposed LMs can be attributed to the BA structure's unique stress-dispersion and dual-level energy-dissipation mechanisms. …”
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Temperature Control Measures and Temperature Stress of Mass Concrete during Construction Period in High-Altitude Regions by Zhenhong Wang, Li Tao, Yi Liu, Jiang Yunhui

“…Therefore, this study explores the temperature control standards, as well as temperature control and crack prevention measures, for concrete in high-altitude regions using three-dimensional finite element methods and based on the concrete gravity dam in Tibet in combination with the characteristics of material properties that are disadvantageous to temperature control and crack prevention. …”
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Effect of adjacent structures on footing settlement for different multi-building arrangements by Chandrawanshi Shrish, Garg Vivek

“…The various interaction analyses are performed using finite element software ANSYS under gravity loading. The vertical and differential settlement of footings obtained from soil–structure interaction (SSI) and SSSI analyses are compared to evaluate the effect of SSSI under various adjacent building arrangements. …”
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The Investigation on Initiation and Propagation of Hydraulic Fractures in Shale Reservoir by Xiangjun Liu, Wei Lei, Jing Huang, Yi Ding, Lixi Liang, Jian Xiong

“…Therefore, in this paper, considering the strong anisotropy of shale reservoir, numerical simulation has been conducted to analyze fracture propagation and initiation on the basis of finite element and damage mechanics. Simulation results indicate that hydraulic fracture is not merely controlled by in situ stress due to strong anisotropy in shale. …”
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Coseismic Deformation Responses due to Geometrical Structure and Heterogeneity of the Accretionary Wedge: Study Case 2010 Mentawai Earthquake, West Sumatra, Indonesia by Alvina K. Kuncoro, Wahyu Srigutomo, Umar Fauzi

“…We performed a 3D coseismic deformation model using the finite element method and referred to the 2010 Mentawai earthquake. …”
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Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics by Xiaoqing Sun, Yi Shen, Lai Yang, Huafang Liang

“…The dynamic balance has been redesigned on the spindle counterweight plate to reduce the force on the bearings, and a multi-body dynamics model has been constructed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimization. Subsequently, a finite element model of the compressor housing was established to analyze the radiation noise characteristics. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Core Type and Antirotational Post on Stress Distribution in an Endodontically Treated Maxillary First Molar: FEA by Ramin Mosharraf, Amirhossein Fathi, Seyedeh Shiva Botshekan

“…This study aims to analyze and compare the stress distribution in an endodontically treated maxillary first molar restored with various post and core systems and assess the benefit of the presence of an antirotational post and the effect of its length using finite element analysis. Materials and Methods. Five 3D models of maxillary first molar restored with variable designs of post and core were constructed using CT scanning and information obtained from textbook and FEM software. …”
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Mitigating the Bridge End Bump Problem: A Case Study of a New Slab System with a Lower Partition Slab-Pile Foundation by Yu Yang, Chuang Yu, Ze-xiang Wu, Dong-mei Tu

“…The construction of the proposed method is provided, and the results of a case study analyzed by field monitoring and a simulation executed using ABAQUS finite element simulation show good agreement. The results indicate that the mechanical bearing characteristics for the proposed lower partition slab-pile foundation treatment method are better than the conventional deep-seated concrete slab method, and therefore, the structure is more resistant to damage. …”
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Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Seismic Response of Shield Tunnel Spatial End Structure by Yijing Lu, Yongsheng Song, Yanzhen Wang, Jiale Yuan

“…Taking the subsea shield tunnel crossing under the Shantou Gulf, China, as a case study, a three-dimensional finite element global model and a refined local spatial end submodel are established. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Bearing Behavior of the Prebored Precast Pile with an Enlarged Base by Zao Ling, Jiangbin Wu, Weidong Wang

“…Based on the static load tests and key parameters’ tests in deep soft soil in Shanghai, a three-dimensional numerical analysis model was established using ABAQUS finite element software. The transfer law of load among the precast pile, cement soil, and soil around the pile and the action mechanism of the enlarged base were analyzed emphatically, and a sensitivity analysis of the main factors affecting the bearing performance was carried out. …”
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Dimensional Analysis and Validity of Uniaxial Residual Stress Distribution for Welded Box Sections by András Horváth, Dénes Kollár

“…The validity and limitations of uniaxial residual stress assumptions for 59 welded and 51 heated box sections are critically evaluated by using the finite element model-based stress triaxiality parameter. …”
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Biomechanical Effect of Orthodontic Treatment of Canine Retraction by Using Metallic Orthodontic Mini-Implant (OMI) Covered with Various Angles of Revolving Cap by Kuson Tuntiwong, Jui-Ting Hsu, Shih-Guang Yang, Jian-Hong Yu, Heng-Li Huang

“…This study evaluated the biomechanical effects of a metallic orthodontic mini-implant (OMI) covered with various types of angled revolving cap on the peri-OMI bone and the canine periodontal ligament (PDL) by finite element (FE) analyses. Materials and Methods. Three-dimensional FE models included comprised cortical bone and cancellous bone of the maxilla, and the OMIs were created. …”
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Seismic Acceleration Spectrum of Ground Surface under Urban Subway Tunnels with Circular Cross Sections in Soil Deposits Based on SSI by Hamed Fakhriyeh, Reza Vahdani, Mohsen Gerami

“…Using Plaxis 2D and Ansys finite element software, the case study was conducted on a Delhi subway tunnel with horizontal components of acceleration records similar to the construction site.…”
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Conservativeness Study on the Seismic Analysis Method for Research Reactor Plant Structure Based on TMSR-LF1 by Rencong Dai, Wei Gong, Xiao Wang, Xiaoyan Wang, Decheng Cui

“…This paper analyzes the plant structure seismic performance of the 2WMt Thorium Molten Salt Reactor-Liquid Fuel 1 (TMSR-LF1) at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences under the action of frequent earthquakes, fortification earthquakes, and rare earthquakes was analyzed by finite element software PKPM based on the seismic design method of civil code +1°. …”
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Exploring Multi-Scale Thermal Behaviour in Pin-on-Disc Systems for Organic, Metallic, Ceramic, and Polymer Composites by Hemant Nagoriya, Gaurav Arora

“…This paper presents a multi-scale strategy for the thermal simulation of frictional systems, such as brakes, considering the microscale properties of the polymer composites. A finite element model is supposed to model the system components at the macro scale. …”
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An Approach to Estimate SCC Growing Rate in Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test Based on EPFEM by Shuai Wang, He Xue, Yinghao Cui, Fuqiang Yang, Rui Guo

“…As a supplementary means to obtain the crack growth rate during the test, the SSRT process of nickel-based Alloy 600 CT specimens is investigated by using the elastic-plastic finite element method (EPFEM) in this paper. Based on the consideration that both the elastic-plastic deformation and crack length of the specimen would affect the relationship between the load and the displacement of the loading point during the SSRT test, the relationship between the loading point displacement caused by crack propagation ΔLc and plastic deformation ΔLp is separated by EPFEM. …”
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