Classification of RTV-coated porcelain insulator condition under different profiles and levels of pollution by Ali Ahmed Salem, Samir Ahmed Al-Gailani, Abdulrahman Ahmed Ghaleb Amer, Mohammad Alsharef, Mohit Bajaj, Ievgen Zaitsev, Razali Ngah, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim

“…The criteria, which are the flashover voltage (x1), fifth to third harmonics of leakage current (x2), maximum electric field (x3), total harmonic index (x4), insulation resistance (x5) and dielectric loss (x6), were proposed for evaluating the insulator’s string condition. The finite element method (FEM) was used to simulate an electric field. …”
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Bearing Behavior of H-Shaped Honeycombed Steel Web Composite Columns with Rectangular Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Flanges under Eccentrical Compression Load by Jing Ji, Chenyu Yu, Liangqin Jiang, Jiedong Zhan, Hongguo Ren, Sixue Hao, Shaojie Fan, Li Jiang, Yubo Lin, Lingjie He

“…Considering the nonlinear constitutive model of concrete and simplified constitutive model of steel, the finite element (FE) model of STHCCs was established by ABAQUS software. …”
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Identification method of wheel-rail two-point contact state in switch area by Ping Lu, Xinyi Li, Dabin Cui, Boyang An, Wenpeng Jiang

“…Given the problem that the current dynamic wheel-rail contact state is challenging to detect, a theory to detect the two-point contact state of the wheel-rail in switch area using a discrete gauge column was presented and proved in the finite element model. This paper derived the relationship between strain gauge position and stress using a modified rail model. …”
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Investigation on the fracture toughness of a low-density δ-quenching and partitioning steel sheet by Z.L. Li, D.D. Cui, Y.S. Zhang, D. Chen, L. Gao, X.Q. Wang, X.W. Li

“…On the whole, the QP1180 sample exhibits the highest fracture toughness across different ligament lengths, primarily due to its uniform microstructure and more remarkable transformation-induced plasticity effect. Finite element simulation further verifies the strain distribution characteristics during deformation. …”
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Modelling and measurements of thermally induced residual stress in IN718 nickel-based superalloy during non-uniform quenching by S. Rahimi, M. King, M. Amir Siddiq, B.P. Wynne

“…The HTCs have then been implemented in an elastic–plastic finite-element model, which included temperature dependant thermo-mechanical properties to predict thermally induced residual stress fields during heterogeneous water/air quenching from. …”
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Additive manufacturing of catenary arch structure design: Microstructure, mechanical properties and numerical simulation by Ye Yuan, Hongsheng Chen, Jing Wang, Wenxian Wang, Xiaochun Chen

“…An analysis of the compression behavior and mechanical properties of the WC/HEA catenary arch structure under compressive loads was conducted through a combination of finite element analysis and experimental methods, alongside an assessment of its bending characteristics. …”
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The Effect of Excavation Disturbance on the Stability of Bedding Cataclastic Rock Mass High Slope Containing Multimuddy Interlayers by Fei Liu, Jiaming Zhang, Pengzheng Guo, Wenlian Liu, Zhiqiang Wang, Jipu Chen

“…Therefore, this paper modeled the unstable slope excavated at a waste incineration power plant in Yuxi, Yunnan, using the finite element strength reduction method. This approach was employed to comprehensively simulate the entire process of artificial multilevel excavation in a bedding cataclastic rock mass high slope containing multimuddy interlayers. …”
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Optimization Design for Support Points of the Body-Mounted Solar Panel by Qingwu Liu, Jisong Yu, Zhenjia Wang, Hao Cheng, Shanbo Chen, Lei Zhang

“…First, a new algorithm is proposed, based on the finite element method, to optimize the positioning of support points on the body-mounted solar panel without the need for remeshing. …”
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Response Modification Factor of RC Frames Strengthened with RC Haunches by Junaid Akbar, Naveed Ahmad, Muhammad Rizwan, Sairash Javed, Bashir Alam

“…The derived capacity curves were used to quantify overstrength and ductility factors of both as-built and retrofitted frames. Finite element- (FE-) based software SeismoStruct was used to develop representative numerical models, which were calibrated with the experimental data in simulating the time history response of structure roof displacement and in predicting peak roof-displacement and peak base shear force. …”
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Modeling of the Complex Modulus of Asphalt Mastic with Biochar Filler Based on the Homogenization and Random Aggregate Distribution Methods by Yushuai Wu, Peng Cao, Feiting Shi, Ketong Liu, Xuhao Wang, Zhen Leng, Zhifei Tan, Changjun Zhou

“…To consider this factor into the micromechanical model, a modified generalized self-consistent model (MGSCM) with a coating layer was proposed. Besides, the finite element (FE) microstructural model with a coating layer generated by random aggregate distribution method was used to numerically evaluate the effect of the coating layer on the complex modulus of asphalt mastics. …”
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Use of Ceramic-Industry Wastewater in Sandy Subgrade Stabilization by Deep Mixing Method by Hamed Heidari Forozabadi, Mohammad Khabiri, Kazem Barkhordari Bafghi, Dabessa Ayantu Miti Ku

“…In the final stage, the efficiency of the mixture was studied using numerical modeling by finite element method. According to the results obtained from the experiments, it was found that adding 7.5% cement and 12.5% of dried wastewater, the UCS of sand increase from 0.005 MPa to 0.3 MPa and the sand elasticity modulus increase from MPa 5 to 65MPa. …”
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Equiaxed growth of interacting Al–Cu dendrites in thin samples: a phase-field study at copper concentrations relevant for practical applications by Gong, Tong Zhao, Boukellal, Ahmed Kaci, Chen, Yun, Debierre, Jean-Marc

“…The use of a parallel adaptive finite element algorithm introduced recently [Gong et al., Comput. …”
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Effects of Partial Supporting Pile Removal from Deep Foundation Pits by Shallow Excavation Method in Loess Areas by Yunxin Zheng, Zhiping Hu, Xiang Ren, Rui Wang, Enxiang Zhang, Zhao Long

“…Taking an actual deep and large foundation pit as an example, the finite element method (FEM) was adopted to study the surface settlement and the changing trend of the force and displacement of the supporting pile caused by cutting piles during the shallow excavation of double tunnels. …”
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Dynamic Stress of Subgrade Bed Layers Subjected to Train Vehicles with Large Axle Loads by Fang Xu, Qi Yang, Wenjie Liu, Wuming Leng, Rusong Nie, Huihao Mei

“…A 3D train-track-subgrade interaction finite element (FE) model was constructed using the ABAQUS code, where different vertical irregular track spectra were simulated by modifying the vertical node coordinates of the FE mesh of the rail. …”
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Moisture Migration and Control of New Embankment for Reconstruction and Expansion Project in Southern China by Junhui Zhang, Feng Li, Ling Zeng, Junhui Peng, Le Ding, Liang He

“…To reveal the moisture migration of the existing and new embankment and control the rise of volumetric moisture content in new embankment, six frequency domain reflectometry sensors were installed in existing and new embankment to monitor the volumetric moisture content. A finite element model for the embankment was established and verified with the measured data. …”
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Fracture Mechanical Behavior of Cracked Cantilever Roof with Large Cutting Height Mining by Zenghui Zhao, Wei Sun, Mingzhong Zhang, Xiaojie Gao, Shaojie Chen

“…Finally, the accuracy of the theoretical model was verified by numerical experiments using the extended finite element method. The results demonstrate that the size of the area affected by the vertical crack increases with the increase of the crack size and the thickness of the roof. …”
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A Typical Basalt Platform Landslide: Mechanism and Stability Prediction of Xiashan Landslide by Yongliang Huang, Zhiwei Sun, Chunyan Bao, Man Huang, Anyuan Li, Minghao Liu

“…On this basis, combined with the numerical analysis method, a finite element model of the slope considering rainfall and groundwater conditions is constructed to analyze the causes and failure mechanism of this landslide comprehensively. …”
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Effect of Dynamic Corrosion and Degradation on Fatigue Life of an AA2024-T3 Aircraft Profile: Experimental, Statistical, and Numerical Analyses by Gilberto Daniel Conejo Magaña, Víctor García García, Daniel Cahue Díaz, Nicolás Herrera-Sandoval, Orlando Hernández Cristóbal

“…Pitting defects (depth and morphology) and mechanical strength reduction were considered by a finite element (FE) model to simulate the airfoil fatigue behavior. …”
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Interlayer Working Conditions Classification and Treatment Measures of Airport Asphalt Pavement Overlay by Hongyu Ye, Xuancang Wang, Naren Fang, Ziyuan Su, Xiaowen Sun

“…In this study, a finite element model of asphalt overlay on airport pavement of Juba Airport in South Sudan was established, and the elastic modulus of overlay, thickness of overlay, running state of aircraft, variation trend of interlayer shear stress under the action of load and temperature were obtained. …”
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Calculation and Control Methods for Equivalent Resilient Modulus of Subgrade Based on Nonuniform Distribution of Stress by Yongsheng Yao, Junfeng Qian, Jue Li, Anshun Zhang, Junhui Peng

“…Thirdly, the subprogram of the finite element software is compiled and redeveloped based on the elastic constitutive model, and the calculation method for the resilient modulus of each point in the subgrade under the traffic load is proposed when the convergence criterion is set up. …”
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