Vibration Response Prediction of Plate with Particle Dampers Using Cosimulation Method by Dongqiang Wang, Chengjun Wu

“…Then a cantilever rectangular plate treated with PDs is introduced in a finite element model of structure system. Finally frequency response functions (FRFs) of the plate without and with particle dampers are predicted to study characteristics of the particle damping plates under forced vibration. …”
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Effect of Cement Asphalt Mortar Debonding on Dynamic Properties of CRTS II Slab Ballastless Track by Ping Wang, Hao Xu, Rong Chen

“…The effects of different debonding lengths on dynamic response of vehicle and track system were analyzed by using the finite element software. The results show that the debonding of CA mortar layer will increase the dynamic response of track. …”
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A numerical framework for simulating fluid-structure interaction phenomena by A. De Rosis, S. de Miranda, C. Burrafato, F. Ubertini

“…The lattice Boltzmann method is used to compute fluid dynamics, while the corotational finite element formulation together with the Time Discontinuous Galerkin method are adopted to predict structure dynamics. …”
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Evaluation of Parameters Affecting Magnetic Abrasive Finishing on Concave Freeform Surface of Al Alloy via RSM Method by Mehrdad Vahdati, SeyedAlireza Rasouli

“…The impact of intensity of the magnetic field is obtained using the finite element software of Maxwell. Results show that in concave areas of the surface, generally speaking, the surface roughness decreases to 0.2 μm from its initial 1.3 μm roughness. …”
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Influence of Tunneling in Cohesionless Soil for Different Tunnel Geometry and Volume Loss under Greenfield Condition by Raja Kanagaraju, Premalatha Krishnamurthy

“…The obtained results using a finite element program (FEM) PLAXIS 3D are compared with measured and predicted surface settlement using field measuring instruments, and analytical and empirical solution show a reasonable agreement and are found to be conservative. …”
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Structural Modal Analysis and Optimization of SUV Door Based on Response Surface Method by Hao Chen, Chihua Lu, Zhien Liu, Cunrui Shen, Yi Sun, Menglei Sun

“…Sensitivity analysis and response surface methods were employed to optimize the structural modal of SUV doors. A finite element numerical simulation model was established and was calibrated by restraint modal tests. …”
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High Speed Grinding of EN31 Steel with Alumina Nanofluid Coolant by T. Sathish, R. Saravanan, V. Vijayan, R. Karthick, N. Karthikeyan, S. Rajkumar

“…The thermal analysis on the work piece was carried out with experimental values by the finite element analysis method. The nanofluids outperform in terms of reduction of surface roughness and downsizing cutting zone temperature. …”
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Structural Improvements for Tall Buildings under Wind Loads: Comparative Study by Nicola Longarini, Luigi Cabras, Marco Zucca, Suvash Chapain, Aly Mousaad Aly

“…To evaluate the wind effects, wind tunnel testing and structural analysis were conducted, by two different procedures: (i) Pressure Integration Method (PIM), with finite element modeling, and (ii) High Frequency Force Balance (HFFB) technique. …”
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Dynamic Model for Hydro-Turbine Generator Units Based on a Database Method for Guide Bearings by Yong Xu, Zhaohui Li, Xide Lai

“…In this paper, a finite element (FE) rotor dynamic model of radial vibration taking account of operating conditions is proposed. …”
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Effects of Water Immersion on the Adhesion between Adhesive Layer and Concrete Block by Jiajun Shi, Yunfeng Pan, Hedong Li, Jun Fu

“…The moisture content distribution and the hygrothermal stress were determined by using the finite element method (FEM). The mode I fracture energy was found decreasing with increasing immersion time. …”
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Study on Hot Deformation Behavior of 7085 Aluminum Alloy during Backward Extrusion Process by R. B. Mei, Y. X. Du, L. Bao, X. Y. Zhang, B. Zhang, Z. J. Zhou

“…A numerical simulation on the deformation behavior of 7085 aluminum alloy during the backward extrusion was also performed by finite element method. The results show that dynamic recrystallization occurs in the hot compression of 7085 alloy and the peak stress reaches higher values as the strain rate increases and deformation temperature decreases. …”
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Experimental and model analysis of the thermoelectric characteristics of serial arc in prismatic lithium‐ion batteries by Wenqiang Xu, Languang Lu, Kai Zhou, Yalun Li, Bin Gao

“…Abstract Aiming at the electrical safety problems of lithium‐ion battery system due to series arc fault, a finite element simulation model of square battery under series arc fault is established based on the magnetohydro‐dynamic equations. …”
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Damage Identification of a Steel Frame Based on Integration of Time Series and Neural Network under Varying Temperatures by Minshui Huang, Wei Zhao, Jianfeng Gu, Yongzhi Lei

“…Thus, two-step ANN models with the inputs of difference in AR coefficients are utilized to compensate the detrimental temperature variations. Finite element (FE) models of a steel-braced frame structure, simulating several damage scenarios with different damage locations and severities at fluctuating temperatures, are used to verify the effectiveness and reliability of this approach. …”
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Damage Occurrence under Dynamic Loading For Anisotropic Strain Rate Sensitive Materials by F. Lauro, B. Bennani, J. Oudin, X. Ni

“…A damage model is integrated into the explicit finite element framework to predict the damage evolution which occurrs under dynamic loading in the crash or stamping process. …”
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Experimental and numerical investigations of CFRP reinforced masonry ?beams performance under bending loads by Mahmoud Zaghlal, Alaa El-Sisi�, Mohamed Husain, Samar Samy

“…The beams were tested in three-point bending with an effective simply supported span of 840 mm where the load deformations and failure loads were monitored. Finite element models were built using ANSYS and validated with experimental results. …”
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Experimental and numerical studies on the vibration serviceability of fanshaped prestressed concrete floor by Liang Cao, Hongtuo Qi, Jiang Li

“…Running tests and simulation were also performed to capture the acceleration responses. Moreover, the finite element method was used to evaluate the dynamic characteristics. …”
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A Combined Modal Correlation Criterion for Structural Damage Identification with Noisy Modal Data by Manolis Georgioudakis, Vagelis Plevris

“…In this paper, a structural damage identification method based on the finite element model updating is proposed, in order to provide the location and the extent of structural damage using incomplete modal data of a damaged structure. …”
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Wind-Induced Response of an L-Shaped Cable Support Glass Curtain Wall by Yan Yu, Tao Liu, Qilin Zhang, Bin Yang

“…In order to truly reflect the force transmission, a finite element model of curtain wall is established to ensure collaborative deformation between glass and cable, including glass panel, cable, sealant, and claw connection. …”
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Crack Group Effect Analysis of the Stress-Release Boot of Solid Rocket Motor Based on Numerical Simulation by Tianpeng Li, Junli Han, Yong He, Yu Guo

“…Based on the viscoelastic finite element method, singular crack elements and singular interfacial crack elements at the tips of crack group were established to calculate J-integral. …”
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Pounding Effects in Simply Supported Bridges Accounting for Spatial Variability of Ground Motion: A Case Study by G. Tecchio, M. Grendene, C. Modena

“…In order to include the effects due to the main nonlinear behaviours of the bridge components, a 3D finite element model has been developed, in which the pounding of decks at cap-beams, the friction of beams at bearings, and the hysteretic behaviour of piers have been accounted for. …”
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