Evaluation of Undrained Bearing Capacities of Wide-Shallow Bucket Foundation with Honeycomb Bulkheads in Clay by Qingshan Wang, Xun Han, Yunfei Guan, Yongyong Cao, Wenxuan Li

“…In this study, a large number of three-dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) analyses were performed to investigate the undrained bearing capacities of the wide-shallow bucket foundations with and without honeycomb bulkheads, thereby evaluating the influence of honeycomb bulkheads on the bearing capacities under different conditions. …”
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Influence of the Decelerator Grid on the Optical Performance of the Ion Thruster by Chang Lu, Yide Zhao, Jie Wan, Yuchuan Chu, Liang Zheng, Yong Cao

“…In this paper, a three-dimensional Immersed Finite Element Method-Particle in Cell-Monte Carlo Collision (IFE-PIC-MCC) algorithm was adopted to investigate the effect of the decelerator grid on the optical performance under crossover and normal circumstances. …”
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On-chip integrated plasmon-induced high-performance self-powered Pt/GaN ultraviolet photodetector by Tong Xu, Shulin Sha, Kai Tang, Xuefeng Fan, Jinguo Liu, Caixia Kan, Gangyi Zhu, Feifei Qin, Daning Shi, Mingming Jiang

“…When illuminated upon ultraviolet light at 0 V bias, the Pt/GaN device exhibits significant photovoltaic performances, including a peak responsivity of 200.1 mA W−1, external quantum efficiency of 65%, and other figures-of-merit. Finite element analysis and energy band theory confirm that the excellent photodetection properties of the Pt/GaN device are related to the strong plasmon absorption and the increase of hot electrons injected into the GaN conduction band, which considerably improves its photoresponse performance and robustness in application. …”
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Investigation of Free Vibration in Fluid-Loaded Cylindrical Shells with a Three-Layer Sandwich Wall and an Auxetic Central Layer by Korosh Khorshidi, Saboor Savvafi, Sadegh Zobeid

“…We compare our findings with results published in authoritative articles and outcomes obtained from finite element analysis in ABAQUS to validate them. Our investigation explores the impact of various parameters on the natural frequencies of the cylindrical body. …”
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Study of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Effects on Workpiece Quality in Sheet Metal Extrusion Process by Chatkaew Suriyapha, Bopit Bubphachot, Sampan Rittidech

“…This research investigated the characteristics of the material-flow behavior during the formation and its effect on the microstructure of the extruded sheet metal using the finite element method (FEM). The actual parts and FEM simulation model were developed using a blank material made from AISI-1045 steel with a thickness of 5 mm; the material’s behavior was determined subject to the punch penetration depths of 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% of the sheet thickness. …”
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Predictive Analysis of Structural Damage in Submerged Structures: A Case Study Approach Using Machine Learning by Alexandre Brás dos Santos, Hugo Mesquita Vasconcelos, Tiago M. R. M. Domingues, Pedro J. S. C. P. Sousa, Susana Dias, Rogério F. F. Lopes, Marco L. P. Parente, Mário Tomé, Adélio M. S. Cavadas, Pedro M. G. P. Moreira

“…To streamline the dataset generation, a simplified approach was adopted, integrating analytical formulations based on Morison equations and numerical simulations through the Finite Element Method (FEM) of the designed lander. Subsequent validation involved Fluid–Structure Interaction (FSI) simulations, using a 2D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)-based numerical wave tank of the entire ocean depth to access velocity profiles, and a restricted 3D CFD model incorporating the lander structure. …”
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Micro-amplitude vibration-assisted scratching: a new method for one step and controllable fabrication of the microscale V-groove and nanoscale ripples by Haoxiang Wu, Hu Huang, Zhiyu Zhang, Jiwang Yan

“…The experiments and finite element modeling were employed to explore the formation process and mechanism of the micro/nano hierarchical structures. …”
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Thermal analysis of transient MHD ferrofluid flow and natural convection in a Porous cavity with a cylindrical barrier by Pan Zhang, Hassan Roshani, Payam Jalili, Bahram Jalili, Hammad. Alotaibi, Davood Domiri Ganji

“…The governing equations for the ferrofluid flow have been solved using Galerkin's finite element method. The boundary conditions are the cylindrical barrier, a part of the lower face of the cavity having a high temperature, the side faces of the cavity having a low temperature, and the remaining parts adiabatic. …”
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Three-Dimensional Wave-Field Characteristics of Earth-Rock Dams with Different Hidden Hazards by Kui Wang, Jie Liu, Ying Zou, Mingjie Zhao, Yue Qiang

“…Based on the equivalent elastic wave theory in isotropic mediums, the three-dimensional wave field of earth-rock dams with different defects was calculated using the finite element numerical simulation method. The characteristic and regularity of the three-dimensional wave field was explored. …”
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Analisis tegangan pada struktur mesin pencacah plastik menggunakan metode elemen hingga (MEH) dan uji kerja mesin pencacah plastik by Hendra Hendra, A. Indriani, Hernadewita Hernadewita, A. Mardian, N. Kholik, Rispandi Rispandi, Y. Suhartini

“…The strength of plastic shredding and injection machines can be calculated by means of simulation using the finite element method (FEM). This method will save costs, selection of materials and cutting edge shapes quickly and easily and soon. …”
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Development of Vacuum Vessel Design and Analysis Module for CFETR Integration Design Platform by Chen Zhu, Minyou Ye, Xufeng Liu, Shenji Wang, Shifeng Mao, Zhongwei Wang, Yi Yu

“…This design/analysis workflow could automate the process of modeling and finite element (FE) analysis for vacuum vessel. Functions such as sensitivity analysis and optimization of geometric parameters have been provided based on the design/analysis workflow. …”
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Behavior of Hybrid CFRP Laminated Thin-Walled Beams: Experimental, Numerical, and Analytical Evaluations by A. M. Yosri, Gouda M. Ghanem, Mohamed A. E. Salama, Majed Alzara, Mohamed A. Farouk, MD Alhaz Uddin, Mohamed AbdelMongy, A. Ehab

“…Then, these results were compared with a previous simulated study which used the finite element modeling to model the beams. Also, in order to evaluate the efficiency of the CRFP beams, the results were compared to similar steel beams having the same dimensions of the CFRP beams. …”
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A Hybrid FEM-CNN for Image-Based Severity Prediction of Corroded Offshore Pipelines by Mohammad Fadzil Najwa, Muda Mohd Fakri, Abdul Shahid Muhammad Daniel, Aziz Norheliena, Mohd Mohd Hairil, Mohd Amin Norliyati, Mohd Hashim Mohd Hisbany

“…The combination of the Finite Element Method (FEM) with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) presents a key breakthrough in the assessment of the structural integrity of offshore pipelines. …”
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Mechanism of seismic-collapsed loess landslides induced by the Ms6.2 earthquake in Jishishan County, Gansu Province, China by Yali Wang, Ping Wang, Guofu Luo, Shaofeng Chai, Wenguo Ma, Chenyang Ye, Shiyang Xu, Haoran Yu

“…To investigate its disaster-causing mechanism: the dynamic triaxial test was conducted to assess the seismic subsidence potential of the loess at the site, and the maximum subsidence amount under different seismic loads were calculated by combining actual data from nearby bedrock stations with site amplification data from the active source; simulation of the destabilization evolution of seismic-collapsed loess landslides by large-scale shaking table tests; and a three-dimensional slope model was developed using finite element method to study the complex seismic conditions responsible for site damage. …”
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Structure Optimization of Vibrating Feeder Based on Inertia Release by Ningning Xu, Xinwen Wang, Chi Yu, Sanpeng Gong, Dongdong Lin, Xing Su

“…Discrete Element Method (DEM) was used to couple the materials force and the excitation force based on the phase characteristics of the vibrating feeder, and Finite Element Method (FEM) was used to analyze the vibrating feeder structure based on the inertia release method. …”
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Analysis of the Feasibility of the OrthoNail Hybrid Intramedullary Implant in the Human Body with Respect to Material Durability by Dominika Grygier, Piotr Kowalewski, Mariusz Opałka, Jakub J. Słowiński, Mateusz Dziubek, Dariusz Pyka

“…Mechanical tests, including axial compression, tension, torsion, and 3,4-point bending, determined the implant’s load capacity and fatigue resistance, while finite element analysis assessed stress distributions in bone tissue and around screw holes during single-leg stance, with boundary conditions derived from Orthoload database data. …”
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Simulation Parameter Test and Seepage Effect Analysis of Pile-Anchor Support for Binary Slope by Xuhe Gao, Weiping Tian, Zhipei Zhang, Jiachun Li, Hongliang Qi

“…We establish a 2D finite element model of slope excavation and support. …”
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Combined Earthquake-Wave Effects on the Dynamic Response of Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges by Xinhu Tang, Peng Chen

“…In order to investigate the dynamic response of a deep-water long-span cable-stayed bridge under the combined action of earthquakes and waves, this paper establishes a model of a certain deep-water long-span cable-stayed bridge based on the finite element method. According to the corresponding theoretical models, the equivalent added mass caused by internal and external water during earthquake actions and wave forces were calculated. …”
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Research and Optimization of Gas Extraction by Crossing-Seam Boreholes from Floor Roadway by Gang Li, Jiafei Teng

“…The governing equations are embodied into a finite element driven software to numerically simulate gas migration and fluid-solid coupling law in coal seam. …”
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Numerical study of comparing skirt sandpile with deep cement pile to improve load‒settlement response of circular footing in layered soils: Centric and eccentric effects by Hussein Ahmad

“…This study investigates the performance of a skirt sand pile (SSP) system beneath a circular shallow footing using three-dimensional finite element analysis calibrated against a large-scale experimental setup. …”
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