A novel arterial coupler with non-return snap-fit connection approach optimized arterial end-to-end anastomotic technique: An experimental study by Hong-Bo Guo, Mo-Fei Wang, Ren-Qi Yin, Kang-Kang Zhi

“…Its rationality was preliminarily tested through finite element analysis and related mechanical analysis methods. …”
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Fault Characteristics Analysis of High-Speed Train Transmission Systems by Yang Liu, Zhang Dengbo, Yang Yueting, Ruquan Liang

“…The governing equation and boundary conditions of the transmission system are derived using the finite element method, in which a Timoshenko beam element is introduced to represent the wheelset shaft, and a rigid mass element is utilized to represent the gears, bearings, and wheels. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Bearing Capacity of Centrally and Eccentrically Loaded Surface Footing on Sand-Clay with Void Using Plaxis 2D by Abdelhakim Nezari, Rafik Boufarh, Tarek Mansouri

“…Using the Plaxis finite element software, the influence of various parameters on the overall performance of the footing, including load eccentricity, void location, void size, and introducing geogrid reinforcement at the sand-clay interface are analyzed. …”
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Enhancement Modelling Based on Electrical Discharge Machining Successive Discharges by Farook Nehad Abed, V. Ramesh, Mohanad Fadhil Jwaid, Nidhi Agarwal, Deepika Koundal, Abdelrahman Mohamed Ibrahim

“…To begin with, the EDM single pulse discharge machining process was accurately simulated using the finite-element method (FEM). The surface topography under various discharge settings, the size, and the characteristic parameters of a single-pulse crater are simulated. …”
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In-Plane Vibration Analysis of Square Plate with Multiple Cutouts by Shuangxia Shi, Yinlang Qi, Changqing Zhang, Qingtai Meng, Yinbei Liu, Guoyong Jin, Bin Xiao

“…The in-plane eigenmodes of the plates with different square cutouts are compared with the results obtained from the finite element method (FEM), with good agreements. The influences of the cutouts on the in-plane vibration characteristics of the plates with cutouts are investigated by varying the number, size, and position of the cutouts.…”
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Numerical Investigation of Fracture Behavior for Glass Fiber Composite Concretes by Meryem Charef, Nabil Kazi Tani, Ahmed Soufiane Benosman, Hasan Dilbas

“…Accordingly, this comprehensive and computational research is conducted to investigate the fracture behavior of notched glass fiber reinforced concrete beam modeled with finite element method. The impacts of substitution ratios of the waste on strains and crack opening displacements of validated beam models are investigated and argued. …”
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Slope Stability Analysis under Complex Stress State with Saturated and Unsaturated Seepage Flow by Zongyuan Ma, Caihui Zhu, Xiaoliang Yao, Faning Dang

“…Firstly, an elastoplastic constituted model for the soil under a complex stress state is established and as a user subroutine of the finite element method code of FLAC. Secondly, the 2D and 3D problems of slope stability influenced by the saturated or unsaturated seepage flow are analyzed via the finite difference method with the influence of the complex stress state. …”
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Analysis of Acoustic Characteristics of Arbitrary Triangular Prism and Quadrangular Prism Acoustic Cavities by Dongyan Shi, Ying Zhang, Lv Xiuhai

“…The reliability and universality of the method are verified by comparing with the finite element results. The method and results can provide some references and benchmarks for future research and application.…”
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Fatigue Reliability Analysis System for Key Components of Aero-Engine by Huizhi Qi, Yaqing Lu, Shufang Song, Qiannan Xu

“…First, the fatigue life should be predicted on the basic of finite element analysis. The steps include parametric modeling, stress-strain analysis, load spectrum acquisition, and selection of fatigue life prediction model. …”
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Design and Analysis of Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printer Nozzle for Color Mixing by Shanling Han, Yu Xiao, Tao Qi, Zhiyong Li, Qingliang Zeng

“…Then, the CAD and finite element model are established by UG and ICEM CFD software, respectively, to prepare for the simulation. …”
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Progressive Multifocal Liquid Lenses Based on Asymmetric Freeform Surface Structure of Nonuniform Thickness Elastic Membranes with Different Constraints by Weiliang Jia, Biao Zhang, Songjing Li

“…The membrane deformation and the corresponding power distribution of the lenses with asymmetric freeform surface are predicted and compared under uniform pressure load and different boundary conditions using the finite element method. An optical testing system is constructed to analyze the optical characteristics of the fabricated lenses through observing the focusing performance of the F target image at different regions of the lenses. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Vibration Analysis of Hydraulic Pipeline System under Multiexcitations by Peixin Gao, Hongquan Qu, Yuanlin Zhang, Tao Yu, Jingyu Zhai

“…A numerical MOC-FEM approach which combined the coupling method of characteristics (MOC) and finite element method (FEM) is proposed to solve the equations. …”
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Comparing the Velocity Spectrum Caused by the Presence of Circular Urban Subway Tunnels With Free-Field Conditions by Hamed Fakhriyeh, Reza Vahdani, Mohsen Gerami

“…Based on the soil–tunnel system’s period, the spectrum velocity graph was produced by averaging and squaring the standard deviation of the highest velocity for every frequency. Ansys finite element software and Plaxis2D were used in this study. …”
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Structural and Acoustic Responses of a Submerged Stiffened Conical Shell by Meixia Chen, Cong Zhang, Xiangfan Tao, Naiqi Deng

“…The results from the analytical models are validated by numerical results from a fully coupled finite element/boundary element model.…”
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Deformation Analysis of the Multiplanar Conformal Off-Axis Four-Mirror in an Aerospace Environment by Haodong Huo, Shijun Ji, Ji Zhao, Rengquan Sun, Handa Dai

“…And the force analysis of the aircraft and the multiplanar conformal off-axis four-mirror is connected by the overload coefficient. Finally, the finite element simulation analysis of the multiplanar conformal off-axis four-mirror is carried out. …”
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Study on Model of Penetration into Thick Metallic Targets with Finite Planar Sizes by Long Rods by Juan Wang, Junhai Zhao, Jianhua Zhang, Yuan Zhou

“…Meanwhile, the numerical simulation is performed using the ANSYS/LS-DYNA finite element code to investigate the variations in residual projectile velocity, length, and mass abrasion. …”
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Long-Term Vibration Monitoring of the Effects of Temperature and Humidity on PC Girders with and without Fly Ash considering ASR Deterioration by Tuan Minh Ha, Saiji Fukada, Kazuyuki Torii

“…No apparent variation in the mode shapes could be identified. A finite element model was proposed for numerical verification, the results of which were in good agreement with the measured changes in the natural frequencies. …”
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The Third-Order Shear Deformation Theory for Modeling the Static Bending and Dynamic Responses of Piezoelectric Bidirectional Functionally Graded Plates by Nguyen Thai Dung, Phung Van Minh, Hoang Manh Hung, Dao Minh Tien

“…This work is the first exploration of the static bending and dynamic response analyses of piezoelectric bidirectional functionally graded plates by combining the third-order shear deformation theory of Reddy and the finite element approach, which can numerically model mechanical relations of the structure. …”
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Study on the Dynamic Response of Composite Box Girder Bridges with Corrugated Steel Webs by Ya-Na Mao, Chi Ma, Shi-Zhong Liu, Li-Yuan Li

“…To more accurately consider the dynamic response of composite box girder bridges with corrugated steel webs under the effect of live loads, based on the theory of vehicle-bridge coupled vibration, a refined finite element model of vehicle-bridge coupled vibration analysis for composite box girders was established. …”
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Performance Optimization of Piled Raft Foundations in Layered Soil under Uniform Vertical Loading Using Plaxis 3D by Biya Degefu Teji, Argaw Asha Ashango

“…In this study, the effects of raft thickness, number of piles, pile length, spacing of piles, and pile diameter on the response of piled-raft foundations were investigated using the finite element-based program Plaxis 3D for layered soils (medium to very stiff high plastic silty clay and medium to very dense silty sand soil) subjected to uniform vertical loading. …”
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