Analysis on Flexural Capacity of Square Steel Tube Truss Concrete Beams with Grouted Chords by Kun Wang, Zhiyu Zhu, Huihui Luo, Ahmed Ahmad Omar

“…In this research paper, simulations on five specimens of square steel tube truss concrete beams with grouted chords were conducted by finite element analysis (FEA) software ABAQUS. Comparison of failure modes, vertical load-deflection curves, and steel tube strain variation with tests was done. …”
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Effect of Stiffness of Rolling Joints on the Dynamic Characteristic of Ball Screw Feed Systems in a Milling Machine by Dazhong Wang, Yan Lu, Tongchao Zhang, Keyong Wang, Akira Rinoshika

“…Taking a 3-axis computer numerical control (CNC) milling machine set ermined as a research object, the stiffness of its fixed joint between the column and the body together with the stiffness parameters of the rolling joints is evaluated according to the Takashi Yoshimura method. Then, a finite element (FE) model is established for the machine tool. …”
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Inverse Analysis of the Partitioning Deformation Modulusof High-Arch Dams Based on Quantum Genetic Algorithm by Yantao Zhu, Xinqiang Niu, Jimin Wang, Chongshi Gu, Erfeng Zhao, Lixian Huang

“…Based on the researches on conventional reversion methods of the deformation modulus of the dam body, foundation, and reservoir basin, the objective fitness function is established in this paper according to engineering-measured data and finite element simulation results. The quantum genetic algorithm has high global search efficiency and population diversity. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Simulation Studies of RC Beams under the Actions of Equal Energy Impact Loads by Xiwu Zhou, Xiangyu Wang, Runcheng Zhang, Wen Zhang

“…Next, the numerical model considering material strain rate is established using ABAQUS finite element software to verify and expand the experimental results. …”
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Electromagnetic-Thermal Integrated Design Optimization for Hypersonic Vehicle Short-Time Duty PM Brushless DC Motor by Quanwu Li, Manfeng Dou, Bo Tan, Haitao Zhang, Dongdong Zhao

“…The analytical results are verified by finite element analysis (FEA) and experiments. The maximum error between the analytical and the FEA results is 4%. …”
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The impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry walls by Khanfri Chaimae, Mouhat Ouadia, Elrhaffari Younes, El Mennaouy Fatima, Rougui Mohamed

“…This article aims to analyse the mechanical response of masonry walls under cyclic loading using the finite element method with Abaqus software. The proposed model has been validated using available numerical and experimental results. …”
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Seismic vulnerability assessment of a hospital building with and without retrofitting using RC shear walls by Fauzan, Aryo Agista Geby, Syandriaji Diva, Al Jauhari Zev, Bima Suwarso Deara

“…In this study, an assessment of the Third-Class Inpatient Building at the Sijunjung Regional General Hospital was carried out using the finite element method (ETABS V21). The structural assessment of the existing hospital building revealed that the inter-story drift values exceed the drift limit, and column and beam structural elements cannot withstand the working loads. …”
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Study on the Response of Staggered Floor Isolated Structures in Mountainous Areas under Three-Dimensional Earthquakes by Shishan Cheng, Jie Yang, Dewen Liu, Lihao Chen, Feng Wan, Fan Yang, Yang Liu

“…The responses of structures under one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional earthquakes are analyzed by the finite element dynamic time-history analysis method. The structural torsion, interstory shear force, maximum axial force, and floor displacement of the structure are compared. …”
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Using Externally Bonded CFRP to Repair a PCCP with Broken Wires under Combined Loads by Kejie Zhai, Hongyuan Fang, Bing Fu, Fuming Wang, Benyue Hu

“…A set of three-dimensional finite element models of the repaired PCCP have been proposed and implemented in the ABAQUS software, which took into account the soil pressure, the weight of the PCCP, the weight of the water, and the hydrostatic pressure. …”
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Insights on the use of genetic algorithm to tessellate voronoi structures in materials science by Luana Souza Almeida, Paulo Rangel Rios

“…., ceramics and metals) could be used to create specimens for the mechanical tests, and other approaches to finite element simulation are required to speed up the optimization process. …”
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Three-Dimensional Analysis of Complex Rock Slope Stability Affected by Fault and Weak Layer Based on FESRM by Yang Li, Ling Yu, Weidong Song, Tianhong Yang

“…In this paper, taking a complex three-dimensional slope with fault and weak layer as the research object, the evolution laws of the stress field and damage zone of the slope are analyzed by using the finite element strength reduction method. The results show that the fault and weak layer have different degrees of effect on the slope stability. …”
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Quasi-static and dynamic compression behavior of stacked pyramidal lattice structures with I-beam struts by Mohammed Ayaz Uddin, J. Jefferson Andrew, Imad Barsoum, Shanmugam Kumar, Andreas Schiffer

“…Additionally, dynamic finite element (FE) simulations are carried out to delve deeper into the collapse mechanisms and failure processes. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Rainfall-Induced Landslide in Mudstone Using Coupled Finite and Discrete Element Analysis by Ching Hung, Chih-Hsuan Liu, Chia-Ming Chang

“…In this study, the role of water infiltration on a rainfall-induced landslide in mudstone is investigated. Finite element analysis (FEA) and discrete element analysis (DEA) were employed to explore the driving mechanism in the prefailure regime and the dynamic runout process in the postfailure regime, respectively. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of Yokeless Axial-Field Flux-Switching Permanent Magnet Motor Using the Hybrid Taguchi Genetic Algorithm for Expanded Speed Range by Javad Rahmani-Fard, Saeed Hasanzadeh

“…Cosimulation analysis using a 3-D finite element method (FEM) is performed under no-load and full-load conditions to compare the motor’s speed regulation range. …”
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Influencing Factors on Vehicles Lateral Stability on Tunnel Section in Mountainous Expressway under Strong Wind: A Case of Xi-Han Highway by Lu Wang, Xiaoxin Chen, Hong Chen

“…In this paper, Xi-Han Expressway is taken as the research object to analyze the influencing factors of vehicle’s lateral stability by combining the theoretical research of the finite element method, automobile aerodynamics, and speed limit with field investigation and simulation test. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Occupant Head Injuries in Impacts with Dump Truck Panel by Shence Wang, Deshun Liu, Zhihua Cai

“…Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the effects of panel design parameters on occupant head injuries via simulations using finite element (FE) models of a human head and a dump truck cockpit. …”
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Optimization of the internal structure of 3D-printed components for architectural restoration by Valentina Tomei, Ernesto Grande, Maura Imbimbo

“…Additionally, the paper discusses insights derived from both theoretical models and Finite Element analyses, providing a clearer understanding of the experimental results. …”
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Analysis of Soil Resistance under Horizontal Load of Rigid Antislide Pile by Zhenyu Song, Yuanyuan Kong, Siqi Wang, Weifeng Zhao, Lu Chen, Kai Feng

“…In order to study the bearing characteristics and failure mechanism of the rigid antislide pile under horizontal load, the stress of rigid antislide pile under transverse axial large displacement load is analyzed by using elastic-plastic theory, finite element analysis, and model test. The theoretical formula of the proximal plastic earth pressure near the pile with the depth of soil under the horizontal force is obtained. …”
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Buckling Behavior of Metallic Cylindrical Shell Structures Strengthened with CFRP Composite by Z. Draidi, T. T. Bui, A. Limam, H. V. Tran, A. Bennani

“…For stiffened configuration, the enhancement of the bearing capacity of the shell is correctly gauged; this confirms the possibility to use finite element simulation for the design.…”
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Design of hollow tapered PMMA polymeric microneedles for enhanced structural stability and drug delivery efficiency by Aswani Kumar Gera, Rajesh Kumar Burra

“…This research paper analyzes the mechanical performance and fluid flow behavior of hollow cylindrical tapered shaped microneedles with polymethyl methacrylate, a biocompatible polymer, as material, considering its mechanical properties and also the material being widely used in biomedical applications. The finite element analysis tool is used to enhance the microneedle design by varying the outer base radius and tip radii to mitigate the von Mises stress that is exhibited during axial load and bending load conditions. …”
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