Structural Modifications for Torsional Vibration Control of Shafting Systems Based on Torsional Receptances by Zihao Liu, Wanyou Li, Huajiang Ouyang

“…It only needs the torsional receptances of the system, which can be obtained by testing simple auxiliary structure attached to relevant locations of the shaft system and using the finite element model (FEM) of the simple structure. An optimization problem is constructed to determine the required structural modifications, based on the actual requirements of modal frequencies and mode shapes. …”
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Pressure-Shear Crack Initiation and Expansion Mechanism of Complex Cracked Rock Mass under the Seepage Stress by Lu Shen

“…The coupling equation in the extended finite element simulation is established. The influence of lateral pressure on the crack propagation law, the relationship between lateral pressure and fracture, the initial expansion angle and pressure change law, and the effect of working face length on the crack expansion are analyzed. …”
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Investigation of the lateral performance of trapezoidal double corrugated steel shear walls with two different corrugation angles by Yuanyuan Hu, Xianhui Yan

“…Abstract This research explores the lateral behavior of trapezoidal corrugated steel shear walls (CSSW) with double plates with two different corrugation angles by employing cyclic loading in the ABAQUS finite element software. The samples studied in this research were a one-story, one-span frame with three trapezoidal corrugated double plates with angles of 30, 45, and 60°. …”
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Online Fatigue-Monitoring Models with Consideration of Temperature Dependent Properties and Varying Heat Transfer Coefficients by HengLiang Zhang, Shi Liu, Danmei Xie, Yangheng Xiong, Yanzhi Yu, Yan Zhou, Rui Guo

“…An efficient and accurate method is confirmed by comparing its result with corresponding 3D finite element analysis results for a reactor pressure vessel (RPV). …”
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Mechanical properties of honeycomb structure with zero Poisson’s ratio for flexible trailing edge by ZHOU Yue, LI Bo, XU Weiwei, WEN Youyi

“…To provide technical support for the design of new seamless flexible trailing edge structures，a comparative study of the elastic properties of four novel zero Poisson’s ratio honeycomb structures（sinusoidal-type，V-type，segmented sinusoidal-type and cosine-type）is conducted through theoretical analysis and finite element simulation. A tensile test on the cosine honeycomb is also carried out. …”
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The Fluid-Solid Interaction Dynamics between Underwater Explosion Bubble and Corrugated Sandwich Plate by Hao Wang, Yuan Sheng Cheng, Jun Liu, Lin Gan

“…In this paper, detailed 3D finite element (FE) numerical models of UNDEX bubble-LCSP (lightweight corrugated sandwich plates) interaction are developed by using MSC.Dytran. …”
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Minimization of Peeling Stress in Asymmetric Single-Lap Adhesive Joint Via Firefly Optimization Algorithm by Damilare Adewunmi, Chisom Samuel, Antonio Fontana

“…Normal and shear stress distributions within this joint configuration are derived analytically through two-dimensional elasticity equations, demonstrating the accuracy of the analytical approach through comparison with finite element model. Peeling stress reduction is achieved through application of the Firefly optimization algorithm, where independent variables include the thicknesses of the adhesive and adherends layers. …”
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The study of the factors affecting phreatic line position and stability in upstream tailings dams by Parsa Alizadeh, Manouchehr Latifi

“…The method involves using numerical simulations with the finite element method (FEM) to analyze the phreatic line, validated with empirical existing data. …”
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Design and Analysis of Linear Fault-Tolerant Permanent-Magnet Vernier Machines by Liang Xu, Jinghua Ji, Guohai Liu, Yi Du, Hu Liu

“…The electromagnetic characteristics of the proposed machine are analyzed using the time-stepping finite-element method, which verifies the effectiveness of the theoretical analysis.…”
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Shaking Table Model Test and Seismic Performance Analysis of a High-Rise RC Shear Wall Structure by Shujin Li, Cai Wu, Fan Kong

“…The dynamic characteristics and the responses of the model subject to different seismic intensities are investigated via the analyzing of shaking table test data and the observed cracking pattern of the scaled model. Finite element analysis of the shaking table model is also established, and the results are coincident well with the test. …”
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Numerical Simulation Study on the Influence of Different Factors on the Uplift Bearing Capacity of Root Piles, Straight-Shaft Piles, and Pedestal Piles by Junpeng Zhou, Jun Yuan, Xuefeng Huang, Xueming Wang

“…On the basis of validation of experimental and numerical results, finite element models were established to study the influence of the arrangement of roots and dimension parameters on the uplift bearing capacity and the economy of RP compared with that of the straight-shaft pile and pedestal pile (hereafter called SP and PP, respectively). …”
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Influence of the Injection Process on Two-Phase Separation in Stainless-Steel Metal Powder Injection Molding by Yan Li, Xingjie Peng, Xiang Zan, Laima Luo, Yucheng Wu

“…In order to investigate the phenomenon of phase separation in stainless-steel injected flat parts, a numerical simulation methodology was employed by using the Moldex3D R14.0 finite element software to simulate the injection process. …”
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Seismic Performances of Replaceable Steel Connection with Low Yield Point Metal by Haoxiang He, Kui Chen, Ruifeng Li

“…In addition, the energy dissipation capacity and damage characteristics of different connections are compared. The multiscale finite element models for the steel frames with different connections are analyzed by time-history method; both the computational efficiency and the accuracy are assured. …”
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FE Analysis of Dynamic Response of Aircraft Windshield against Bird Impact by Uzair Ahmed Dar, Weihong Zhang, Yingjie Xu

“…In the present study, finite element (FE) simulations were performed to assess the dynamic response of windshield against high velocity bird impact. …”
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Anisotropic Scattering Characteristics of a Radially Multilayered Gyrotropic Sphere by Lei Cao, Yongpin Chen, Kai Kang

“…Validations are made by first comparing the radar cross section (RCS) values of a 2-layered gyrotropic sphere with that computed from the full-wave finite element method (FEM) simulation and then reducing the general case to uniaxial case to compare the RCS values with the published results computed by Fourier transform combined with VSWFs method; in both cases good agreements are observed. …”
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Grouting Defect Detection of Lapped Bar Connections Based on Impact-Echo Method by Yun-Lin Liu, Jing-Jing Shi, Jun-Qi Huang, Guang-Shuo Wei, Zhi-Xin Wu

“…Grouted connections with different levels of artificial grout defects were prepared in a shear wall, and the IE method was used to measure the frequency response. In addition, finite element (FE) analysis based on ABAQUS was conducted to simulate the tests. …”
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Effect of Clogging on the Permeability of Porous Asphalt Pavement by Yaolu Ma, Xianhua Chen, Yanfen Geng, Xinlan Zhang

“…To preliminarily reveal the decrease in permeability caused by clogging of permeable asphalt pavement, an innovative device was proposed to evaluate the anisotropy of permeability influenced by clogging, and the maximum drainage capacity without surface ponding can be obtained when the supplied water was controlled. Then, finite element models for asphalt pavements with hydromechanical coupling were proposed based on porous media theory and Biot’s theory. …”
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Stress Distribution on Sandwich Structure with Triangular Grid Cores Suffered from Bending Load by Cui Xu, Huang Yanjiao, Wang Shou, Lu Chun, Fang Luping

“…The mechanical properties of the sandwich structure were investigated by the finite element analysis (FEA) and three-point bending methods. …”
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Analysis of linear eddy current brakes for maglev train using an equivalent circuit method by Jun Liu, Wei Li, Lijun Jin, Guobin Lin, Yan Sun, Zhiwei Zhang

“…The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed ECM are verified by comparing the results with the one obtained from the finite element method. By adopting the developed ECM, the influence of parameters, such as speed, the exciting current and air gap of the linear ECBS, are analysed. …”
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Three-dimensional tunnel face stability analysis with gate layout by discretization-based kinematic approach by Benchao Zhao, Gonglei Chen, Zhengwei Xu, Haining Liu, Hongyu Wang, Bohui Xing

“…The proposed discretization-based kinematic approach applies to shallow tunnel stability analysis with cover depth ratio less than 5 by comparison with finite element limit analysis (FELA). The required support pressure increases with the increase of tunnel width, straight wall height and the central angle of the circular arch.…”
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