An interface-based microscopic model for the failure analysis of masonry structures reinforced with timber retrofit solutions by Fabrizio Greco, Lorenzo Leonetti, Paolo Lonetti, Paolo Nevone Blasi, Arturo Pascuzzo, Giacinto Porco

“…These interface elements serve to reproduce the nonlinear behavior of masonry because of the occurrence of failure mechanisms of the mortar joints. …”
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An interface-based microscopic model for the failure analysis of masonry structures reinforced with timber retrofit solutions by Fabrizio Greco, Lorenzo Leonetti, Paolo Lonetti, Paolo Nevone Blasi, Arturo Pascuzzo, Giacinto Porco

“…These interface elements serve to reproduce the nonlinear behavior of masonry because of the occurrence of failure mechanisms of the mortar joints. …”
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Multi-Item Multiperiodic Inventory Control Problem with Variable Demand and Discounts: A Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm by Seyed Mohsen Mousavi, S. T. A. Niaki, Ardeshir Bahreininejad, Siti Nurmaya Musa

“…While the objectives are to minimize both the total inventory cost and the required storage space, the model is formulated into a fuzzy multicriteria decision making (FMCDM) framework and is shown to be a mixed integer nonlinear programming type. In order to solve the model, a multiobjective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) approach is applied. …”
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Research on the impact of the digital economy on carbon emissions based on the dual perspectives of carbon emission reduction and carbon efficiency by Xin Liu, Liang Chen, Yifu Lu, Ming Chang, Yi Xiao, Haonan Yang, Deyuan Kong, Lili Zhang

“…Fourthly, industrial structure upgrading is a key nonlinear factor reducing the digital economy’s impact on carbon reduction, while the digital economy’s effect on urban carbon efficiency shows a U-shaped pattern. …”
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The Effect of Malrotation of Tibial Component of Total Knee Arthroplasty on Tibial Insert during High Flexion Using a Finite Element Analysis by Kei Osano, Ryuji Nagamine, Mitsugu Todo, Makoto Kawasaki

“…The tibial insert made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene was assumed to be elastic-plastic while femoral and tibial metal components were assumed to be rigid. Four nonlinear springs attached to tibial component represented soft tissues around the knee. …”
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Optimization Method of Underwater Flapping Foil Propulsion Performance Based on Gaussian Process Regression and Deep Reinforcement Learning by YANG Yinghe, WEI Handi, FAN Dixia, LI Ang

“…In order to overcome the complexity and variability of underwater working environments, as well as the difficulty of controlling the flapping motion due to the significant nonlinear characteristics and numerous variables involved, a direct exploration approach is proposed to search for the optimal flapping foil propulsion parameters in the environment. …”
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Adaptive Robust SMC-Based AGC Auxiliary Service Control for ESS-Integrated PV/Wind Station by Xiao-Ling Su, Zheng-Kui Zhao, Yang Si, Yong-Qing Guo

“…The shifting operation modes and external disturbances make ESSs in an ESS-integrated PV/wind station inherently nonlinear and time variable. Therefore, an adaptive robust sliding-mode control (ARSMC) system is proposed. …”
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Analytical monodromy matrix method for small-signal stability analysis of grid-connected modular multilevel converter systems by Xiaofan Jia, Hua Ye

“…., high-voltage direct current transmission. However, its nonlinear time-periodic nature leads to complex harmonic interactions and then complicates the small-signal stability modeling and analysis of grid-connected MMC systems. …”
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Partitioned Strong Coupling of Discrete Elements with Large Deformation Structural Finite Elements to Model Impact on Highly Flexible Tension Structures by Klaus Bernd Sautter, Tobias Teschemacher, Miguel Ángel Celigueta, Philipp Bucher, Kai-Uwe Bletzinger, Roland Wüchner

“…Here, the protection nets are described with nonlinear structural finite elements and the impacting objects as DEM elements. …”
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A QSAR Study Based on SVM for the Compound of Hydroxyl Benzoic Esters by Li Wen, Qing Li, Wei Li, Qiao Cai, Yong-Ming Cai

“…The results show that R2 and Q2LOO of 4 kinds of nonlinear models are more than 0.6 and SDEPext is 0.213, 0.222, 0.189, and 0.218, respectively. …”
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Damping Effects Induced by a Mass Moving along a Pendulum by E. Gandino, S. Marchesiello, A. Bellino, A. Fasana, L. Garibaldi

“…The system consists of a disk travelling along an oscillating pendulum: large swinging angles are reached, so that its equation of motion is not only time-varying but also nonlinear. Signals are acquired from a rotary sensor, but some remarks are also proposed as regards signals measured by piezoelectric or capacitive accelerometers. …”
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Social Inequalities in Adolescents’ Psychological and Somatic Complaints: Cross-National Trends Between 2002 and 2022 and the Role of Societal Changes by Mathilde E. Brons, Paola Berchialla, Marco Helbich, Maxim Dierckens, Michela Lenzi, Joanna C. Inchley, Gonneke W. J. M. Stevens

“…We tested (1) whether the association between family socioeconomic status and psychological and somatic complaints changed between 2002 and 2022, (2) the extent to which these trends varied across countries, and (3) whether changes in income inequality, schoolwork pressure, and internet activity within countries were related to these trends.MethodsUsing data from 903,344 adolescents across 32 countries from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study between 2002 and 2022, we employed multilevel models to investigate the research questions.ResultsWe observed a nonlinear increase in psychological and somatic complaints over time. …”
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Three-dimensional electrical structure in the northwestern sector of the Sichuan-Yunnan diamond block by Yunyun Zhang, Yunyun Zhang, Yunyun Zhang, Xiaobin Chen, Xiaobin Chen, Peijie Wang, Juntao Cai, Juntao Cai, Zhongyin Liu, Zhongyin Liu, Jiong Zhang, Jiong Zhang, Xingxing Huang, Xingxing Huang

“…Our study conducted a magnetotelluric profile from Chazha to Luomai across the geological boundary of the Sichuan-Yunnan block in its northwest sector. Using the nonlinear conjugate gradient three-dimensional inversion method, we obtained the deep electrical structure across the northern part of the block. …”
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The L-shaped association between body roundness index and all-cause mortality in osteoporotic patients: a cohort study based on NHANES data by Ziyao Ding, Ziyao Ding, Ziyao Ding, Wenbo Li, Wenbo Li, Wenbo Li, Haixu Qi, Haixu Qi, Haixu Qi, Tianci Fang, Qirui Zhu, Qirui Zhu, Qirui Zhu, Xinzhe Qu, Xinzhe Qu, Changchang Chen, Jun Sun, Jun Sun, Yong Pang

“…To analyze the relationship between BRI and mortality while accounting for important covariates, we employed weighted Cox proportional hazards models, conducted Kaplan–Meier survival analyses, and utilized restricted cubic splines (RCS).ResultsHigher BRI was significantly associated with better long-term survival, showing an “L”-shaped nonlinear inverse relationship with mortality, with a threshold at BRI = 5. …”
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Optimal compensation method for centrifugal impeller considering aerodynamic performance and dimensional accuracy by Tao Zhou, Sitong Xiang, Hainan Zhang, Jianguo Yang

“…This study proposes a novel optimal compensation method for centrifugal impellers that comprehensively considers the aerodynamic performance and dimensional accuracy. First, a nonlinear mapping relationship between the key geometric parameters of the blade and the aerodynamic performance was established. …”
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Comparative Study of Maximum Power Point Tracking Techniques for Photovoltaic Systems by Fernando Lessa Tofoli, Dênis de Castro Pereira, Wesley Josias de Paula

“…., irradiance and temperature), since the MPP is nonlinear with the environment status. PSIM software is used to validate the assumptions, while relevant results are discussed in detail.…”
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A Multi-Resonant based reference feedforward adaptive voltage control for Grid-Forming inverter in island mode to compensate system uncertain and harmonic distortions by Renzhi Huang, Zaijun Wu, Xueyong Xu, Xiangjun Quan, Mingfei Li, Zichen Wang, Mengnan Liu

“…Compared with classical PI/PR methods or other adaptive ones, this newly proposed adaptive control method synthesizes high robustness, excellent voltage regulation performance, and low total harmonic distortion under nonlinear loads in island mode. The experiments verify its effectiveness on a GFM inverter using a TI TMS320F28335 DSP.…”
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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). …”
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A Novel Version of HPM Coupled with the PSEM Method for Solving the Blasius Problem by Uriel Filobello-Nino, Hector Vazquez-Leal, Jesus Huerta-Chua, Victor Manuel Jimenez-Fernandez, Mario Alberto Sandoval-Hernandez, Enrique Delgado-Alvarado, Victor Manuel Tlapa-Carrera

“…This work studies the nonlinear differential equation that models the Blasius problem (BP) which is of great importance in fluid dynamics. …”
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A Simplified Parametric Study on Occupant Comfort Conditions in Base Isolated Buildings under Wind Loading by F. Ubertini, F. Comodini, A. Fulco, M. Mezzi

“…The procedure is based on (i) the nonlinear dynamic analysis of the structure modeled as a single-degree-of-freedom oscillator with hysteretic base isolators, (ii) the digital generation of time histories of turbulent wind velocity, and (iii) comfort evaluations based on international standards. …”
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