Fatigue Life Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Notched Specimens under Non-Gaussian Excitation based on Fatigue Damage Spectrum by Kuanyu Chen, Guangwu Yang, Jianjun Zhang, Shoune Xiao, Yang Xu

“…The appropriate FDS calculation method is selected for each task segment and the acceleration parameters are set to construct the acceleration power spectral density, which is equivalent to the pseudo-acceleration damage. A finite-element model is established, the notch stress concentration factor of the specimen is calculated, the large mass point method is used to simulate the shaking table excitation, and a random vibration analysis is carried out to calculate the accelerated fatigue life. …”
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Numerical Modeling for Engineering Analysis and Designing of Optimum Support Systems for Headrace Tunnel by Sajjad Hussain, Zahid Ur Rehman, Noor Mohammad, Muhammad Tahir, Khan Shahzada, Sajjad Wali Khan, Muhammad Salman, Mujahid Khan, Akhtar Gul

“…The 2D elastoplastic finite-element method (FEM) was used for the analysis of rock mass behavior, in situ and redistribution stresses, plastic thickness around the tunnel, and performance of the design supports for the selection of optimum support system among RMR and Q supports for each geotechnical unit of tunnel. …”
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Nucleus Disc Replacement: Design and Material Selection FEA Analysis by Amparo Vanaclocha, Vicente Vanaclocha, Carlos M. Atienza, Pablo Clavel, Pablo Jorda-Gomez, Carlos Barrios, Nieves Saiz-Sapena, Leyre Vanaclocha

“…We selected the materials and implant design and performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) studies. Background. Nucleus disc replacements, implanted since 1960, have undergone continuous evolution in materials and designs, but subsidence, extrusion, and in vivo degradation limit widespread use. …”
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Effects of Cover-Plate Geometry on the Mechanical Behavior of Steel Frame Joints with Middle-Flange and Wide-Flange H-Beams by Osama Zaid Yahya Al-Ansi, Linfeng Lu, Saleem Mohammed Ali Ahmed AL-Saeedi, Bingyou Liu

“…This study investigates the mechanical behavior of cover-plate reinforced connections in steel frames with I-section columns and middle- or wide-flange H-beams, addressing gaps in current design standards. Finite element analyses validated by experimental data were employed to explore the effects of cover-plate geometry—shape, length, and thickness—on seismic performance. …”
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ARES: A Parallel Discrete Ordinates Transport Code for Radiation Shielding Applications and Reactor Physics Analysis by Yixue Chen, Bin Zhang, Liang Zhang, Junxiao Zheng, Ying Zheng, Cong Liu

“…ARES currently provides diamond difference with or without linear-zero flux fixup, theta weighted, directional theta weighted, exponential directional weighted, and linear discontinuous finite element spatial differencing schemes. Discrete ordinates differencing in angle and spherical harmonics expansion of the scattering source are adopted. …”
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Design and Experimental Research on Sealing Structure for a Retrievable Packer by Yang Liu, Zhanghua Lian, Junwen Chen, Shengping Kuang, Yisheng Mou, Yuhai Wang

“…And theoretical calculation and experimental research on their sealing performance and pressure capacity are carried out through the finite element analysis on the contact with large deformation based on Abaqus and experimental study. …”
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Optimized PCF architectures for THz detection of aquatic pathogens: Enhancing water quality monitoring. by Diponkar Kundu, Nasir Uddin Badhon, A H M Iftekharul Ferdous, Md Safiul Islam, Md Galib Hasan, Khalid Sifulla Noor, Most Momtahina Bani

“…The PCF sensor was designed and examined as computed in Comsol Multiphysics, a program in which uses the method of "Finite Element Method" (FEM). At 3.2 THz operating frequency, the proposed sensor performs better than the others in all tested cases, with a high sensitivity of 96.78% for Vibrio cholera, 97.54% for E. coli, and 97.40% for Bacillus anthracis. …”
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Modeling and Identification of Electromagnetic Actuator for the Control of Rotating Machinery by T.S. Morais, J. Der Hagopian, V. Steffen Jr., J. Mahfoud

“…Then, a linear model of the shaft mounted on its bearings was defined by using the finite element method and was identified successfully. …”
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Contact patches of radial tires with different length-to-width ratiosunder static loads by Fengliang Qiao, Zhaojie Shen, Yuxia Kang

“…The size and shape of the contact patches, along with the pressure distribution in tires with different aspect ratios, were analyzed. Five finite element tire models with aspect ratios of 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, and 75% were developed. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Response Characteristics of Cutting Coal and Rock by a Roller Coal Cutter by Kesong Fan, Yutong Feng, Ruoyang Kong, Hua Wei, Wenlong Jiao, Chenghao Fu, Yunsen Zhou

“…In this study, we establish the 3-D numerical model of cutting the rock and coal by the finite element numerical simulation software in which we obtain the whole process of numerical simulation of the roller cutting coal, mudstone, and sandstone, where different dynamic responses counterpart different types of rock and coal by means of numerical experiments. …”
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Influence of Full-Life Cycle Wheel Profile on the Contact Performance of Wheel and Standard Fixed Frog in Heavy Haul Railway by He Ma, Jinming Zhang, Jun Zhang, Tao Tao Jin, Chun Yu Song

“…The coupling dynamic models of the vehicle-fixed frog system are established to calculate the change regulation of displacement, contact force, and acceleration when a vehicle passes through the standard fixed frog at a speed of 50 km/h in the facing move in the diverging line. Besides, the finite element models of wheel and standard fixed frog at key positions are developed to simulate the contact patch and distribution of von Mises stress in the regions of the wheel-fixed frog. …”
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Layout Optimization of Rail Expansion Joint on Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridge for High-Speed Railway by Xiaopei Cai, Wanli Liu, Kaize Xie, Wenjun Zhu, Xiyuan Tan, Yongjie Gao

“…Taking the pile-soil interaction into account, the finite element model of CWR on the long-span cable-stayed bridge is established based on the bridge-track interaction theory. …”
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Analysis and Design of Piled Raft Foundation Taking into Account Interaction Factors by Irfan Jamil, Irshad Ahmad, Shahid Ali Khan, Wali Ullah, Maaz Amjad, Beenish Jehan Khan, Hassan Nasir

“…The two case studies are also modelled in the finite element program PLAXIS 3D for comparison. The results of all the simplified methods are comparable with PLAXIS 3D. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Web Crippling Property of High-Strength Cold-Formed (HSCF) Rectangular Steel Tube by Xianglong Liu, Jicheng Zhang, Yuanqi Li, Lei Zeng, Guofeng Du

“…Subsequently, the failure modes and ultimate bearing capacity are simulated by the finite element method (FEM), which is implemented via ABAQUS. …”
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Evaluation of Undrained Bearing Capacities of Wide-Shallow Bucket Foundation with Honeycomb Bulkheads in Clay by Qingshan Wang, Xun Han, Yunfei Guan, Yongyong Cao, Wenxuan Li

“…In this study, a large number of three-dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) analyses were performed to investigate the undrained bearing capacities of the wide-shallow bucket foundations with and without honeycomb bulkheads, thereby evaluating the influence of honeycomb bulkheads on the bearing capacities under different conditions. …”
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Influence of the Decelerator Grid on the Optical Performance of the Ion Thruster by Chang Lu, Yide Zhao, Jie Wan, Yuchuan Chu, Liang Zheng, Yong Cao

“…In this paper, a three-dimensional Immersed Finite Element Method-Particle in Cell-Monte Carlo Collision (IFE-PIC-MCC) algorithm was adopted to investigate the effect of the decelerator grid on the optical performance under crossover and normal circumstances. …”
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A New Approach for Probabilistic Risk Assessment of Ship Collision with Riverside Bridges by Wei Zhang, Shuoyu Liu, Wenwen Luo, Liping Wang, Bo Geng, Zhenxing Zheng

“…A simplified empirical model for evaluating ship-bridge collision force is then adopted, and the probabilistic distribution of the collision force is obtained based on Monte Carlo simulation. Furthermore, finite element simulation is conducted to estimate the collapse probability of piers. …”
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Mechanical Properties Measurement of Polymer Films by Bulge Test and Fringe Projection by C. S. Lin, T. L. Horng, J. H. Chen, K. H. Chen, J. J. Wu, C. Y. Chen, S. H. Ma

“…Also, the measurements were validated to be highly accurate by comparison with a finite element analysis.…”
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Investigation of Free Vibration in Fluid-Loaded Cylindrical Shells with a Three-Layer Sandwich Wall and an Auxetic Central Layer by Korosh Khorshidi, Saboor Savvafi, Sadegh Zobeid

“…We compare our findings with results published in authoritative articles and outcomes obtained from finite element analysis in ABAQUS to validate them. Our investigation explores the impact of various parameters on the natural frequencies of the cylindrical body. …”
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Study of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Effects on Workpiece Quality in Sheet Metal Extrusion Process by Chatkaew Suriyapha, Bopit Bubphachot, Sampan Rittidech

“…This research investigated the characteristics of the material-flow behavior during the formation and its effect on the microstructure of the extruded sheet metal using the finite element method (FEM). The actual parts and FEM simulation model were developed using a blank material made from AISI-1045 steel with a thickness of 5 mm; the material’s behavior was determined subject to the punch penetration depths of 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% of the sheet thickness. …”
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