Effects of Construction Sequences and Volume Loss on Perpendicularly Crossing Tunnels by Yanwei Zang, Penglu Gan, Jia-jia Yan, Shiming Liu, Zihai Yan

“…In this study, six three-dimensional finite element analyses were conducted to simulate tunnel excavation nearby a perpendicularly crossing existing tunnel, in an attempt to investigate the effects of construction sequences on cross-cutting tunnels. …”
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Electromagnetically Driven Robot for Multipurpose Applications by Abdulrahman Alrumayh, Khaled Alhassoon, Fahd Alsaleem, Mahmoud Shaban, Fahad Nasser Alsunaydih

“…The integration of this mechanism into multi-segmented robots opens up new possibilities in fields such as medical devices, search and rescue operations, and industrial inspection. Finite element method (FEM) simulations validate the efficiency of the proposed approach, demonstrating the precise control of the robot’s motion trajectory and enhancing its operational reliability in complex scenarios.…”
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Compound ultrasonic vibration systems with a complex disk tool: Local resonance characteristics, FEM-based modal analysis, and design method by Cunying Zhang, Wenbo Bie, Yu Liu, Fan Chen

“…This study established an ultrasonic vibration system with a complex disk tool. The finite element simulation model of the complex disk tool was created using ANSYS software. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Glued-Laminated Timber with Different Assembly Patterns by Shan Gao, Man Xu, Nan Guo, Ying Zhang

“…The influence of the assembly pattern on the bending behavior of glued-laminated timber was investigated by finite element models. The results show that the assembly pattern of the section has little influence on the failure mode of glued-laminated timber. …”
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Hybrid Analytical and Numerical Approach for Modeling Fluid Flow in Simplified Three-Dimensional Fracture Networks by D. Roubinet, S. Demirel, E. B. Voytek, X. Wang, J. Irving

“…We investigate the impact of parameters related to the location and number of the discretization nodes on the results obtained, and we compare our results with those calculated using reference solutions, which are an analytical solution for simple configurations and a standard finite-element modeling approach for complex configurations. …”
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Assessment of the Stability of an Unlined Rectangular Tunnel with an Overload on the Ground Surface by Jian Zhang, Zhibin Hang, Tugen Feng, Feng Yang

“…This paper uses upper-bound finite element methods to assess the stability of an unlined rectangular tunnel in cohesive-frictional soils with an overload acting on the ground surface. …”
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Nonlinear Dynamic Characteristic Analysis of a Landing String in Deepwater Riserless Drilling by Jun Liu, Hongliang Zhao, Simon X. Yang, Qingyou Liu, Guorong Wang

“…The dynamic model, which is nonlinearly coupled and multibody, is discretized by a finite element method and solved by the Newmark technique. …”
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Dynamic Analysis of Flexible Rotor Based on Transfer Symplectic Matrix by Hao Deng, Xi Fang, Huachun Wu, Yiming Ding, Jinghu Yu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Hong Li, Chenwei Liu

“…In view of the numerical instability and low accuracy of the traditional transfer matrix method in solving the high-order critical speed of the rotor system, a new idea of incorporating the finite element method into the transfer matrix is proposed. …”
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Microannulus Formation Mechanism at the Cementing Interface of a Thermal Recovery Well during Cyclic Steam Injection by JiWei Wu, XueGang Wang, Lin Song, ShouMing Zhong, WenFeng Yin

“…In this study, a thermomechanical coupled finite element casing-cement-formation model of a thermal recovery wellbore is established. …”
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Seismic Analysis of a Viscoelastic Damping Isolator by Bo-Wun Huang, Jao-Hwa Kuang, Jung-Ge Tseng, Jyun-Cin Wang, Yu-Xian Qiu

“…The dynamic behavior of the viscoelastic isolator through shock impact of specific earthquake loading, recorded by a seismometer, is obtained via ANSYS finite element package. The amplitude of the isolator is quickly reduced by the viscoelastic material in the device and is shown in a time response diagram. …”
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A Novel Numerical Model for Fluid Flow in 3D Fractured Porous Media Based on an Equivalent Matrix-Fracture Network by Chi Yao, Chen He, Jianhua Yang, Qinghui Jiang, Jinsong Huang, Chuangbing Zhou

“…In this way, the three-dimensional seepage problem becomes a two-dimensional problem. The finite element method is used to solve the steady-state flow problem. …”
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Study on the Influence of Pile Installation Disturbance on the Settlement of Composite Foundation by Zhiwei Shao, Baoning Hong, Xin Liu, Yunlong Yao, Dongning Sun, Guisen Wang

“…Based on this, the settlement of the composite foundation was predicted using the stress modified method and finite element method (FEM). The results indicate that under low embankment load (<2.5 m), the installation of PHC piles reduces the compression modulus of the soil between the piles by approximately 30%, while CMP results in a reduction of about 10%. …”
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FREE VIBRATION ANALYSIS IN INNOVATIVE 3D PRINTING SANDWICH PANAELS FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE by Sadiq Emad Sadiq, Hayder Zuhair Zainy, Roaa Mohammed Muneer, Luay S. Al-Ansari

“…Experimental tests validated the finite element models with an error margin below 12%. …”
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Analysis of the Spatial-Frequency Characteristics of the Photo-Assisted Method of a Quartz Rough Surface Nano-Polishing by Vasyl Kanevskii, Serhii Kolienov, Valerii Grygoruk, Oleksandr Stelmakh, Hao Zhang

“…The numerical determination of the evanescent field optimal configuration formed near the quartz rough surface in the gaseous medium saturated with chlorine molecules when illuminated from the quartz side has been considered. The finite-element approach is used to solve the Helmholtz two-dimensional vector equation. …”
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Stress intensity factors for mixed-mode crack growth in imitation models under biaxial loading by R.R. Yarullin, V.N. Shlyannikov, I.S. Ishtyriakov, M.M. Yakovlev

“…The elastic and plastic stress intensity factors used to represent the experimental results are computed using full-size 3D finite element analyses of the imitation models with surface quarter elliptical and through-thickness cracks. …”
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Dynamic Forces of Swaying Human and Responses of Temporary Demountable Grandstand Based on Experiment and Simulation by Lin He, Jian Yuan, Feng Fan, Cong Liu

“…The dynamic responses of a large temporary grandstand are predicted by finite element method, and the results show that a person was considered as a load with stiffness and damping, and the structural lateral dynamic responses are higher than the model of person just only considered as load.…”
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Seismic Study of Skew Bridge Supported on Laminated-Rubber Bearings by Xueshan Liu, Wei Guo, Jianzhong Li, Hua Zhang

“…Parametric studies, using the finite element method, were also performed to investigate the effects of the skew angle and friction coefficient of the bearings on the seismic response of the skew bridge. …”
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Micropolar Couple Stress Nanofluid Flow by Non-Fourier’s-Law Heat Flux Model past a Stretching Sheet by Gosa Gadisa, Tagay Takele, Shibiru Jabessa

“…The robust numerical method called the Galerkin finite element method is applied to solve the proposed fluid model. …”
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Numerical and Experimental-Based Framework for Fuel Cell System Fatigue Analysis in Frequency Domain by Zhe Liu, Mingjie Wang, Pengbo Guo, Dawei Gao, Yunkai Gao

“…This study develops a comprehensive modeling specification for fuel cell systems in new energy vehicles and establishes a framework for fatigue life analysis in the frequency domain. First, a finite element model of the fuel cell system was created in accordance with established standards, followed by grid convergence analysis and grid quality correction to enhance model accuracy. …”
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Case Study on the Mutual Influence of Simultaneous Construction of Adjacent Deep Foundation Pit with Cover-Excavation Reverse Method by Yong-Gang Xiao, Xiao-Min Liu, Xiao-Pei He, Chen Zheng, Qiang–Qiang Bai, Yu Zhang

“…In this paper, based on two deep foundation pit excavation projects, a finite element model was established to better understand the mutual influence of simultaneous foundation pit excavation. …”
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