Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics by Xiaoqing Sun, Yi Shen, Lai Yang, Huafang Liang

“…The dynamic balance has been redesigned on the spindle counterweight plate to reduce the force on the bearings, and a multi-body dynamics model has been constructed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimization. Subsequently, a finite element model of the compressor housing was established to analyze the radiation noise characteristics. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Core Type and Antirotational Post on Stress Distribution in an Endodontically Treated Maxillary First Molar: FEA by Ramin Mosharraf, Amirhossein Fathi, Seyedeh Shiva Botshekan

“…This study aims to analyze and compare the stress distribution in an endodontically treated maxillary first molar restored with various post and core systems and assess the benefit of the presence of an antirotational post and the effect of its length using finite element analysis. Materials and Methods. Five 3D models of maxillary first molar restored with variable designs of post and core were constructed using CT scanning and information obtained from textbook and FEM software. …”
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Mitigating the Bridge End Bump Problem: A Case Study of a New Slab System with a Lower Partition Slab-Pile Foundation by Yu Yang, Chuang Yu, Ze-xiang Wu, Dong-mei Tu

“…The construction of the proposed method is provided, and the results of a case study analyzed by field monitoring and a simulation executed using ABAQUS finite element simulation show good agreement. The results indicate that the mechanical bearing characteristics for the proposed lower partition slab-pile foundation treatment method are better than the conventional deep-seated concrete slab method, and therefore, the structure is more resistant to damage. …”
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Free Vibration Analysis of Functionally Graded Spherical Torus Structure with Uniform Variable Thickness along Axial Direction by Cong Gao, Xuhong Miao, Lin Lu, Ruidong Huo, Qiaolin Hu, Yanhe Shan

“…The numerical results obtained by the proposed method show great agreement with previously published literatures and those from the finite element program ABAQUS. The effects of boundary conditions and geometric parameters on the vibration responses of the structure are also presented. …”
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Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Seismic Response of Shield Tunnel Spatial End Structure by Yijing Lu, Yongsheng Song, Yanzhen Wang, Jiale Yuan

“…Taking the subsea shield tunnel crossing under the Shantou Gulf, China, as a case study, a three-dimensional finite element global model and a refined local spatial end submodel are established. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Bearing Behavior of the Prebored Precast Pile with an Enlarged Base by Zao Ling, Jiangbin Wu, Weidong Wang

“…Based on the static load tests and key parameters’ tests in deep soft soil in Shanghai, a three-dimensional numerical analysis model was established using ABAQUS finite element software. The transfer law of load among the precast pile, cement soil, and soil around the pile and the action mechanism of the enlarged base were analyzed emphatically, and a sensitivity analysis of the main factors affecting the bearing performance was carried out. …”
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Dimensional Analysis and Validity of Uniaxial Residual Stress Distribution for Welded Box Sections by András Horváth, Dénes Kollár

“…The validity and limitations of uniaxial residual stress assumptions for 59 welded and 51 heated box sections are critically evaluated by using the finite element model-based stress triaxiality parameter. …”
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Biomechanical Effect of Orthodontic Treatment of Canine Retraction by Using Metallic Orthodontic Mini-Implant (OMI) Covered with Various Angles of Revolving Cap by Kuson Tuntiwong, Jui-Ting Hsu, Shih-Guang Yang, Jian-Hong Yu, Heng-Li Huang

“…This study evaluated the biomechanical effects of a metallic orthodontic mini-implant (OMI) covered with various types of angled revolving cap on the peri-OMI bone and the canine periodontal ligament (PDL) by finite element (FE) analyses. Materials and Methods. Three-dimensional FE models included comprised cortical bone and cancellous bone of the maxilla, and the OMIs were created. …”
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Experimental and numerical study on the flexural performance of reinforced laminated bamboo lumber beams with prestressed GFRP bars by Haitao Li, Dong Yang, Ben Chen, Sarah Mohrmann, Rodolfo Lorenzo, Kun Zhou, Feng Shen

“…Based on the test results, a theoretical calculation model for the bearing capacity of the LBL beam was finally proposed, and the calculation results were basically consistent with the experimental results. Finite element modelling (FEM) using continuum damage mechanics was also adopted to verify the failure pattern and the strengthening mechanism of strengthened LBL beams.…”

Bending Characteristics of Foldable Touch Display Panel with a Protection Structure Design by Hsien-Chie Cheng, Wei-Heng Xu, Wen-Hwa Chen, Pi-Hsien Wang, Kuo-Feng Chen, Chih-Chia Chang

“…The bending performance of the TDP without or with the protection structure designs is addressed using three-dimensional geometry-nonlinear finite element analysis and mechanical testing. The elastic properties of the components in the TDP structure are derived from nanoindentation and uniaxial tensile/compressive testing. …”
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Seismic Acceleration Spectrum of Ground Surface under Urban Subway Tunnels with Circular Cross Sections in Soil Deposits Based on SSI by Hamed Fakhriyeh, Reza Vahdani, Mohsen Gerami

“…Using Plaxis 2D and Ansys finite element software, the case study was conducted on a Delhi subway tunnel with horizontal components of acceleration records similar to the construction site.…”
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Influence of Effective Pressure on Percolation Rate of Coal by Fukun Xiao, Wenhai Xu, Renhe Li, Fengrui Zhang, Lei Xu, Le Xing, Zhiyuan Hou

“…The theoretical equation of the effective pressure and percolation rate of coal is calculated with the finite element software COMSOL, and the results obtained from the theoretical equation agree well with the experimental results. …”
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A deep neural network for general scattering matrix by Jing Yongxin, Chu Hongchen, Huang Bo, Luo Jie, Wang Wei, Lai Yun

“…Here, we have developed a well-trained deep neural network (DNN) that can calculate the scattering matrix of scatterers without symmetry at a speed thousands of times faster than that of finite element solvers. Interestingly, the scattering matrix obtained from the DNN inherently satisfies the fundamental physical principles, including energy conservation, time reversal and reciprocity. …”
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Dynamic Responses of Long-Span Steel Truss Girder Cable-Stayed Bridge With a Single Pylon by Yong Zeng, Jiahao Wei, Yutong Zeng, Yunchuan Xiao, Hongwei Mao, Ming Huang, Zhongfu Xiang, Jianting Zhou

“…Therefore, based on the engineering background of the world’s largest span single-tower and single-cable steel truss girder cable-stayed bridge, a finite element model of the entire bridge is established to study the effect of cable arrangement on the seismic response of the bridge. …”
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Conservativeness Study on the Seismic Analysis Method for Research Reactor Plant Structure Based on TMSR-LF1 by Rencong Dai, Wei Gong, Xiao Wang, Xiaoyan Wang, Decheng Cui

“…This paper analyzes the plant structure seismic performance of the 2WMt Thorium Molten Salt Reactor-Liquid Fuel 1 (TMSR-LF1) at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences under the action of frequent earthquakes, fortification earthquakes, and rare earthquakes was analyzed by finite element software PKPM based on the seismic design method of civil code +1°. …”
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Numerical analysis of an incompressible soft material poromechanics model using $\tt {T}$-coercivity by Barré, Mathieu, Grandmont, Céline, Moireau, Philippe

“…This allows us to prove that any finite element pair adapted to the Stokes problem is also suitable for this global poromechanical model regardless of porosity and permeability, generalizing previous results from the literature studying this model.…”
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Reconstruction of Riser Profiles by an Underwater Robot Using Inertial Navigation by Luciano Luporini Menegaldo, Stefano Panzieri, Cassiano Neves

“…Here, a realistic simulation model of robot kinematics and its environment is proposed, using different sources of data: oil platform characteristics, riser static configuration, sea currents and waves, vortex-induced vibrations, and instrumentation model. A dynamic finite element model of the riser generates a nominal riser profile. …”
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Breast cancer recognition by electrical impedance tomography implemented with Gaussian relaxation-time distribution (EIT–GRTD) by Setyawan Galih, Sejati Prima Asmara, Ibrahim Kiagus Aufa, Takei Masahiro

“…This paper employs two-dimensional numerical simulations by a finite element method (FEM) software to replicate the process of breast cancer recognition. …”
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Exploring Multi-Scale Thermal Behaviour in Pin-on-Disc Systems for Organic, Metallic, Ceramic, and Polymer Composites by Hemant Nagoriya, Gaurav Arora

“…This paper presents a multi-scale strategy for the thermal simulation of frictional systems, such as brakes, considering the microscale properties of the polymer composites. A finite element model is supposed to model the system components at the macro scale. …”
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An Approach to Estimate SCC Growing Rate in Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test Based on EPFEM by Shuai Wang, He Xue, Yinghao Cui, Fuqiang Yang, Rui Guo

“…As a supplementary means to obtain the crack growth rate during the test, the SSRT process of nickel-based Alloy 600 CT specimens is investigated by using the elastic-plastic finite element method (EPFEM) in this paper. Based on the consideration that both the elastic-plastic deformation and crack length of the specimen would affect the relationship between the load and the displacement of the loading point during the SSRT test, the relationship between the loading point displacement caused by crack propagation ΔLc and plastic deformation ΔLp is separated by EPFEM. …”
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