Application of physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) solution to coupled thermal and hydraulic processes in silty sands by Yuan Feng, Jongwan Eun, Seunghee Kim, Yong-Rak Kim

“…We conducted forward problems and compared the solutions derived from PINNs with those from Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations. The forward problem results demonstrate the PINNs model’s capability in predicting hydraulic transport, heat transport, and thermal–hydraulic coupling in silty sands under various boundary conditions. …”
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Comparative study of thermal performance indicators of five hollow bricks configurations by Alaoui Ahlam, Kadic Muamer, Guenneau Sébastien, Lahsaini Mohammed, Achaoui Younes

“…Five configurations are assessed, namely the case of conventional bricks, the use of aluminum shields, low thermal emissivity coating, extruded polystyrene and air cavity partitioning. Finite element method based analysis in steady-state and transient conditions enabled the assessment of the effects of each technique and their classification according to thermal performance level.…”
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A Novel Excavation and Construction Method for an Extra-Long Underwater Tunnel in Soft Soils by Jian Wu, Zhifang Zhou, Wenjun Xia, Haixiao Wang, Zhongqiang Fang

“…To investigate the tunnel deformation during excavation, a finite element analysis combined with field monitoring data was adopted, indicating that the magnitude of the tunnel deformation was notably less than those reported from other excavation projects. …”
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Effects of Adhesive Connection on Composite Action between FRP Bridge Deck and Steel Girder by Xu Jiang, Chengwei Luo, Xuhong Qiang, Henk Kolstein, Frans Bijlaard

“…In this paper, depending on the experimental investigations of FRP to steel girder system, the Finite Element (FE) models on experiments were developed and analyzed. …”
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Seismic Response Mitigation of a Long-Span Tower Bridge with Two Types of Constraint System by Li Xu, Qingfei Gao, Junhao Zheng, Chuanhui Ding, Kang Liu

“…In this article, a nonlinear finite element model is established based on a large span concrete cable-stayed bridge with a main span of 680 m. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of the Ablation Process of Carbon/Carbon Composites Using High Velocity Oxygen Fuel System by Xueling Fan, Peng Jiang, Biao Li, Xiaochao Jin, Yong Zhao

“…Temperature fields in the composites were analyzed using finite element method, and the mechanisms that govern the formation of different ablation behaviors were elucidated. …”
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Optimization of VEDs for Vibration Control of Transmission Line Tower by Guoping Huang, Jianhua Hu, Yuzhu He, Haibo Liu, Xiugui Sun

“…Furthermore, the finite element model of a two-circuit transmission line tower with VEDs was built in ANSYS software, and the influences of installation positions and parameters of VEDs on the additional modal damping ratio were clarified. …”
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Seismic Performance of Modular Structures with Novel Steel Frame: Light Gauge Slotted Steel Stud Walls by Chao Gong, Dawei Sun, Qixian Chen, Yong Zhu, Mingxu Shang, Faqi Liu

“…These structural components will also contribute to the resistance of the modular system when subjected to lateral loads/actions, especially seismic actions. A finite element model was developed to investigate the seismic performance of high-rise modular steel structures with LGSS shear walls. …”
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Analysis of the Thermal Effects on the Behaviour of Steel Connection Beam Section by Seelam Srikanth, Sai Nitesh KJN, Chunchu Bala Rama Krishna, Vasugi K, Cheerla Prabhu Teja, Sesha Rao Y, Sanjeev Kumar, Dumesa Gudissa Lemu

“…In comparison to other connections, steel connection reduced beam section ductile and dissipated energy more. A nonlinear finite element software was used, along with a static study of exhaustion responsiveness transient temperatures. …”
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Improvement on Structural Forms of Pile Group Foundations of Deepwater Bridges by Enbo Yu, Sen Ren, Haojun Tang, Yongle Li, Chen Fang

“…After understanding the effect of the pile length, three optimized foundations are proposed with the aim of reducing the free length of the pile, and the corresponding finite element models are established to compare their wave-induced response. …”
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A Numerical Model of Vapour Transfer and Phase Change in Unsaturated Freezing Soils by Sihao Liang, Jidong Teng, Feng Shan, Sheng Zhang

“…The model is established by using COMSOL Multiphysics, which is a multiphysics simulation software through finite element analysis. The model is evaluated by comparing simulated results with data from column freezing experiments for unsaturated coarse-grained soils. …”
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Refined Analysis of Fatigue Crack Initiation Life of Beam-to-Column Welded Connections of Steel Frame under Strong Earthquake by Weilian Qu, Ernian Zhao, Qiang Zhou

“…To consider different length scales between typical beam and column components as well as a few crucial beam-to-column welded connections, a multiscale finite element (FE) model having three different length scales is formulated. …”
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Experimental and FEM Analyses of RC Beams with Radius Corner Arch at Bottom Tension Face by Maryam H. Naser, Fatimah H. Naser, Ali Hameed Naser Almamoori, Mohammed L. Hussien

“…The goals were to evaluate the effect of a span of the arch and to find the optimum ratio of the arch length to beam span for the maximum load capacity as well as to validate the numerical results taken from the finite element model. From the results of this work, it was found that the best load carrying capacity for the beam with a radius corner arch is when the arch length/beam span ratio is equal (0.62). …”
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Large Deformation Elastic Analysis of Pressurized FGM Thick Cylindrical Shells with Nonlinear Plane Elasticity Theory (NPET) by Navid Bahadorani, Mehdi Ghannad, Mohammad Hossein Sohani, Bahman Modiri

“…To investigate the accuracy of the results obtained from the analytical solution, the numerical finite element modeling of the mentioned cylinder with ABAQUS software based on the nonlinear elasticity theory is done and the results of the two methods are compared. …”
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Influence of Support Stiffness on Dynamic Characteristics of the Hydraulic Pipe Subjected to Basic Vibration by Wei Qu, Huailiang Zhang, Wei Li, Wenqian Sun, Lina Zhao, Haihui Ning

“…The bidirectional fluid-solid coupling analysis method was used to investigate dynamic characteristics of the pipeline under different support stiffness conditions. The finite element method (FEM) and the experimental analysis are applied to verify the proposed methodology. …”
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A Review of Modeling, Simulation, and Process Qualification of Additively Manufactured Metal Components via the Laser Powder Bed Fusion Method by Emmanuel De Leon, Alex Riensche, Benjamin D. Bevans, Christopher Billings, Zahed Siddique, Yingtao Liu

“…The purpose of this work is to provide a review of the physics of metal AM at the melt pool and part scales, thermomechanical simulation methods, as well as the available commercial software used for finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics modeling. …”
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Electric Field Simulation and Effect of Different Solvent Ratios on the Performance of Single Electrospun PVDF/PEI Composite Film by Jin-gang Jiang, Zhao Wang, Hong-wei Duan, Jing-qiang Liu, Xiao-wei Guo

“…On the basis of the finite element calculation theory of electric field, the electric field distribution in a representative electrospinning device is computed. …”
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Stability and Countermeasures for a Deposit Slope with Artificial Scarp: Numerical Analysis and Field Monitoring by Yong Hong, Zhushan Shao, Guangbin Shi, Jiabao Liu

“…A series of two-dimensional (2D) finite element models (FEM), combined with a strength reduction technique, was established using the Phase2 software. …”
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Development and Performance Verification of a Motorized Prosthetic Leg for Stair Walking by Kiwon Park, Hyoung-Jong Ahn, Kwang-Hee Lee, Chul-Hee Lee

“…The structural safety of a developed prosthetic leg was validated via finite element analysis under a variety of walking conditions. …”
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Investigation of 3D steel frames with a reduced beam section and various web-opening shapes under internal column loss by Ali Altheeb, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Aref A. Abadel, Moncef L. Nehdi, B.H. Abu Bakar

“…The sudden loss of columns due to abnormal loads demonstrates a remarkable example of a localized failure that might ultimately result in the progressive collapse of the complete steel-framed structures. In this study, finite element (FE) simulations are implemented by utilizing ABAQUS-Explicit to investigate the progressive collapse of two-storey steel reduced beam section (RBS) frames with web openings. …”
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