Rate Dependent Multicontinuum Progressive Failure Analysis of Woven Fabric Composite Structures under Dynamic Impact by James Lua, Christopher T. Key, Shane C. Schumacher, Andrew C. Hansen

“…The MCT algorithm and material damage model are numerically implemented with the explicit finite element code LS-DYNA3D via a user-defined material model (umat). …”
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Predicting Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior of Coalesced Cracks Using the Global-Local Superimposed Technique by Mohd Shamil Shaari, Sylvia Urai, Akiyuki Takahashi, Mohd Akramin Mohd Romlay

“… The S-version Finite Element Method (FEM) is known as a global-local superimposed approach that consists of two separate meshes referred to as global and local cracks. …”
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The Influence of Buckling Mode and Buckling Stability Coefficient of Rigid-Frame Bridge during Construction in Cold Region by Jiangjiang Li, Xuanyu Zhang, Xiandong Wang

“…The continuous rigid-frame bridge is taken as the research object, the finite element model of the bridge body is established by using the beam element, and the overall stability of the rigid-frame bridge is analyzed in the construction and completion stages. …”
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Analysis of Load Optimization in Solid Rocket Motor Propellant Grain with Pressure Cure by Zhanxin Cui, Haiyang Li, Zhibin Shen, Huiru Cui

“…In this paper, ABAQUS is used to establish a finite element model of star-shaped grains. The whole process of pressure cure was simulated and modeled, and the Python script was redeveloped. …”
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Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Shear Behavior of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete Construction Joints by Hyun-O. Jang, Han-Seung Lee, Keunhee Cho, Jinkyu Kim

“…With simplifying structural behavior of contact surfaces and UHPC substrate, the finite-element analysis model is developed for every case studied by utilizing the ABAQUS software and validated against the test results. …”
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The Microstructure and Thermal Conductivity of Pressureless Infiltrated SiCp/Al Composites Containing Electroless Nickel Platings by Aihua Zou, Xianliang Zhou, Xiaozhen Hua, Duosheng Li, Kaiyang Wu

“…The effect of Ni coatings on the thermal conductivity of the composites was examined and analyzed with three-dimensional video microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction microscope (XRD), and finite-element. The results show that a continuous and uniform coating with a certain thickness (around 3.5 μm) can be formed on the surface of SiCp. …”
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Synergism Analysis of Bedding Slope with Piles and Anchor Cable Support under Sine Wave Vehicle Load by Li Dan-Feng, Wang Lian-Jun

“…Three-dimensional finite element methodology (FEM) is used to simulate the bedding slope with piles and anchor cable support; furthermore, the eigenvalue can be obtained. …”
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Research on the Algorithm for Composite Lining of Deep Buried Water Conveyance Tunnel by Fei Li, Ningdong Chang, Jianhui Wang, Tao Feng, Chunling Li

“…This case study was analysed by using the simplified algorithm and verified by finite element method with ABAQUS. The results show that the stress distribution of composite lining can be obtained quickly and accurately with the simplified algorithm, which can provide a reference for other engineering designs.…”
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Design and Optimization of a Triangular Shear Piezoelectric Acceleration Sensor for Microseismic Monitoring by Yannan Shi, Shuaishuai Jiang, Yang Liu, Yiying Wang, Penglei Qi

“…The parametric design of the designed sensor is carried out, and its finite element structural model is built by ANSYS. The modal analysis, resonance response analysis, and piezoelectric analysis of the designed sensor are carried out. …”
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Evaluation of Induced Settlements of Piled Rafts in the Coupled Static-Dynamic Loads Using Neural Networks and Evolutionary Polynomial Regression by Ali Ghorbani, Mostafa Firouzi Niavol

“…Evaluation of induced settlements of CPRFs has been commonly carried out using three-dimensional finite element/finite difference modeling or through expensive real-scale/prototype model tests. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Complex Thermal Coal-Gas Interactions in Coal-Gas Migration by Xiaoyan Ni, Peng Gong, Yi Xue

“…Then, this complex model is implemented into a finite element (FE) model and solved through the numerical method. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Study of the Interfacial Shear Strength in Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Resin Composite under Thermal Loads by Hongxiao Wang, Xiaohui Zhang, Yugang Duan, Lingjie Meng

“…To interpret the effect of thermal loads on IFSS, a thermal-mechanical coupling finite element model was used to simulate the process of fiber pull-out from EP. …”
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Modelling Blast Effects on a Reinforced Concrete Bridge by Markellos Andreou, Anastasios Kotsoglou, Stavroula Pantazopoulou

“…In the above framework, firstly, the “predominant” deformation shape of the structure is estimated based on elastic finite element simulations under blast loads and then the structural response of the system is evaluated as a result of common computational beam-element tools such as displacement-based pushover analysis. …”
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A Coupled Gas Flow-Mechanical Damage Model and Its Numerical Simulations on High Energy Gas Fracturing by Yu Bai, Li Sun, Chenhui Wei

“…Numerical model and determination of mesomechanical parameters in finite element analysis are described in detail. Numerical simulations on crack evolution under HEGF, GF, and HEGF+GF are carried out, and the impact of in situ stress conditions on crack evolution is discussed further. …”
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Optimization of Stope Structural Parameters Based on Mathews Stability Graph Probability Model by Long Zhang, Jian-hua Hu, Xue-liang Wang, Lei Zhao

“…Based on precision finite element modeling and simulation, a reasonable width range and the interval value of the strip are determined. …”
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Crack path predictions and experiments in plane structures considering anisotropic properties and material interfaces by P.O. Judt, A. Ricoeur

“…Numerical tools for the calculation of loading quantities using these path-invariant integrals are implemented into the commercial finite element (FE)-code ABAQUS. Global approaches of the integrals are convenient considering crack tips approaching other crack faces, internal boundaries or material interfaces. …”
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Fast Transient Thermal Analysis of Non-Fourier Heat Conduction Using Tikhonov Well-Conditioned Asymptotic Waveform Evaluation by Sohel Rana, Jeevan Kanesan, Ahmed Wasif Reza, Harikrishnan Ramiah

“…Non-Fourier heat conduction model with dual phase lag wave-diffusion model was analyzed by using well-conditioned asymptotic wave evaluation (WCAWE) and finite element method (FEM). The non-Fourier heat conduction has been investigated where the maximum likelihood (ML) and Tikhonov regularization technique were used successfully to predict the accurate and stable temperature responses without the loss of initial nonlinear/high frequency response. …”
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Model Reduction of the Flexible Rotating Crankshaft of a Motorcycle Engine Cranktrain by Stefano Ricci, Marco Troncossi, Alessandro Rivola

“…In this paper, this latter aspect is the objective of the investigation; in particular, a finite element model of the crankshaft is implemented as a replacement for the corresponding rigid member. …”
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Vibration Characteristics Analysis of Cylindrical Shell-Plate Coupled Structure Using an Improved Fourier Series Method by Yipeng Cao, Runze Zhang, Wenping Zhang, Jinzhao Wang

“…This solution can be verified by comparing the current results with those calculated by the finite-element method (FEM). The effects of several significant factors, including the restraint stiffness, the coupling stiffness, and the situation of coupling, are presented. …”
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Traction Synchronous Machine with Rotor Field Winding and Two-Phase Harmonic Field Exciter by Vladimir Prakht, Vladimir Dmitrievskii, Vadim Kazakbaev, Aleksey Paramonov, Victor Goman

“…A simplified mathematical model based on the finite element method for steady state simulation is presented. …”
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