Use of combined CZM and XFEM techniques for the patch shape performance analysis on the behavior of a 2024-T3 aluminum structure reinforced with a composite patch by Kouider Madani, Safaa Chahrazed Djebbar, Nadia Kaddouri, Mohamed El Ajrami, Mohamed Belhouari

“…Current research aims to optimize the shape size and fiber's nature of this composite patch in order to ensure good load transfer by reducing the stresses in the damaged area. In this work, a finite element method is used to analysis the effect of the shape of the patch on the global response of a 2024-T3 aluminum structure in the presence of a central circular notch. …”
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Data analysis for performance index of plate heat exchanger filled by ionanofluid-oil: parallel versus counterflow by Ishrat Zahan, Rehena Nasrin, Nusrat Jahan Jakia

“…The governing equations of Navier–Stokes and energy balance are solved numerically using the finite element method. The impact of different Reynolds numbers (Re) and solid concentrations (ϕ) of nanoparticles on the fluid velocity and temperature fields is observed, and various related parameters are calculated. …”
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Nonlinear conductive behavior of MoS2/PDMS composites for self-adaptive electrostatic protection by Hongfei Li, Zhaoming Qu, Yazhou Chen, Wei Cao, Kaihui Li

“…Mechanism analysis confirms the contribution of processes such as Ohmic behavior, Schottky emission, and F-N tunneling to the nonlinear conductivity of composites. Finite element simulations show that the increase in filler forms more conductive channels, which reduces the Eb. …”
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Design of Optical Lens Assembly Method Based on Star Point Bonding and Surface Shape Accuracy by Qiuhan Ma, Xiaozeng Xie, Chunlei Yang, Tianshuo Zhang, Chuncheng Lang, Bo Tang

“…The study adopts the three-point support principle to bond optical lenses, thereby optimizing the assembly process of optical lens components. Finite element analysis is conducted on the lens assembly process using computer-aided engineering software to ensure accuracy and reliability of the assembly. …”
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Application of Surface-Cracking Process to Improve Impact Toughness of High-Strength BCC Steel at Low Temperatures by Minha Park, Gang Ho Lee, Byoungkoo Kim, Sanghoon Noh, Jong Bae Jeon, Changwoo Lee, Byung Jun Kim

“…Microscopic observations and finite element analyses reveal that these surface cracks not only dissipate crack formation energy but also alter stress triaxiality at crack tips. …”
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Thermal Mismatch Effect and High-Temperature Tensile Performance Simulation of Hybrid CMC and Superalloy Bolted Joint by Progressive Damage Analysis by Shuyuan Zhao, Jianglong Dong, Chao Lv, Zhengyu Li, Xinyang Sun, Wenjiao Zhang

“…To address this concern, a finite element model embedded with progressive damage analysis was established to simulate the thermostructural behavior and high-temperature tensile performance of single-lap, single-bolt C/SiC composite and superalloy joint, by using the ABAQUS software. …”
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Numerical Investigation and Design of Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Equipped with Tuned Liquid Multiple Columns Dampers by Zhe Wang, Liang Cao, Filippo Ubertini, Simon Laflamme

“…This is done by investigating the performance of the proposed TLWD through the finite element model (FEM) of a simplified representation of a 42-story building equipped with the multifunctional component. …”
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Assessing Delayed Collapse Risks in Load-Bearing Reinforced Concrete Walls Exposed to Parametric Fires: A Numerical Investigation by Guergah Cherif, Baghdadi Mohamed, Dimia Mohamed Salah, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Júlio César Costa Campos

“…The critical aspect of this research is the modeling of the fire's cooling phase, which, though not commonly practiced in design offices, is essential for evaluating the risk of delayed structural collapse. Utilizing the finite element program SAFIR, numerical simulations were conducted on reinforced concrete walls to investigate their behavior during and post-cooling phase. …”
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Reinforcement Effect of Inclined Prestressed Concrete Pipe Piles on an Inclined Soft Foundation by De-quan Zhou, Chen-xi Feng, Liu-xi Li, Yi Zhou, Qin Zhu

“…Based on an actual engineering accident with embankment slope collapse, this study establishes a finite element model, accompanied by analysis of engineering characteristics and reinforcement effects of the foundation. …”
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Constitutive Model and Fracture Criterion of Q345 Steel Welded Joints by Lian Song, Genfeng Li, Cong Zhu, Huaqiang Fang, Guoqing Zhu

“…This provides experimental parameters for mechanical properties and fracture models of welded joints in structural engineering, refined finite element models considering material failure for structural numerical analysis, and basic data for evaluation and design of building structures, which have good social and economic benefits.…”
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Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Shear Strength of Directly and Indirectly Loaded Flanged Recycled Self-Compacted Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams by Thamer Hussein Amer Alhussein, Jamal Abdul Samad Khudhair

“…The ultimate strength calculated using ACI318-14 and AASHTO LRFD 2012 was on average 38% and 52% lower than the experimental data, respectively, which reflects the conservative nature of this approach. Finally, 3D finite element models were created to investigate the responses of the beams. …”
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Design of novel graded bone scaffolds based on triply periodic minimal surfaces with multi-functional pores by Rongwu Lai, Rongwu Lai, Jian Jiang, Jian Jiang, Yi Huo, Hao Wang, Sergei Bosiakov, Yongtao Lyu, Yongtao Lyu, Lei Li

“…The performance of these scaffolds was evaluated using finite element (FE) analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method.ResultsThe results from FE analysis indicated that the novel scaffold exhibited a lower elastic modulus, potentially mitigating the issue of stress shielding. …”
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Bamboo/Wood Composites and Structures Shear and Normal Strain Distributions in Multilayer Composite Laminated Panels under Out-of-Plane Bending by Jan Niederwestberg, Jianhui Zhou, Ying Hei Chui, Dongsheng Huang

“…Evaluated component properties were used to determine strain distributions based on the shear analogy method and finite element (FE) modelling. The calculated theoretical strain distributions were compared with the DIC test results to evaluate the validity of strain distributions predicted by the analytical model (shear analogy) and numerical model (FE analysis). …”
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Hysteretic Behavior of H-Shaped Honeycombed Steel Web Composite Columns with Rectangular Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Flanges by Jing Ji, Yubo Lin, Liangqin Jiang, Wen Li, Hongguo Ren, Ruili Wang, Zihao Wang, MaoMao Yang, Chenyu Yu

“…By comparing the load-displacement curves between test and simulation, the rationality of finite element modeling method was verified. The quasi-static analysis of 22 specimens was carried out, and the influence regularity of different variables on the hysteretic behavior, skeleton curves, ductility, energy dissipation, resistance degradation, and stiffness degradation of STHCCs was obtained. …”
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Static Analysis of Gelatin-like Simulation Mass as a Subsoil in Scale Physical Modeling by Veronika Valašková, Jozef Vlček

“…The output of the plate load testing was utilized for the calibration of the finite element method (FEM) numerical model. Both the physical and numerical models showed practically ideal linear behavior of the mass. …”
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Study on the Vibration Effect of Short Footage Blasting Load on Surrounding Rock-Support Structure of Tunnel by Chunquan Dai, Hongtao Sui, Chao Ma

“…Then, taking Cuobuling station of Qingdao Metro as the engineering background, the finite element software is used to simulate the tunnel excavation process under the action of short footage multiple blasting. …”
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The research of magnetic field, its power characteristics, properties of materials of electrical devices with unclosed magnetic system by E. G. Andreeva, V. S. Plekhanova

“…Research methods: Numerical solution of the magnetic field equations by the finite element method and simulation using ANSYS and ELCUT software products. …”
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Ballistic Impact Performance of SiC Ceramic-Dyneema Fiber Composite Materials by Kai-Kuang Wu, Yu-Liang Chen, Jau-Nan Yeh, Wei-Lun Chen, Chia-Shih Lin

“…To drastically reduce experimental costs, most of this work employed ANSYS/LS-DYNA software to conduct finite element numerical simulations. First, ballistic experiments that conformed to NIJ IV standards were conducted to verify the simulation parameter configurations. …”
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Extending the Meshless Natural-Neighbour Radial-Point Interpolation Method to the Structural Optimization of an Automotive Part Using a Bi-Evolutionary Bone-Remodelling-Inspired Al... by Carlos Oliveira, Ana Pais, Jorge Belinha

“…To evaluate the numerical performance of NNRPIM, its solutions are compared with those obtained using the standard Finite Element Method (FEM). The structural optimization process was applied to a practical example: a vehicle’s suspension control arm. …”
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Prediction of Adhesively Bonded Polyurethane-to-Steel Double Butt Joint Failure Using Uncertainty Analysis by Xiaofu Li, Chuanpeng Ji, Zhi Zhang, Shiwei Zhang, Hongqin Liu, Shulin Wang

“…Although abundant uncertainties are present, the standard analysis tool in industries is still deterministic finite element analysis (FEA). The routine practice of such analysis is applying a cohesive zone model (CZM) implemented with a proper traction-separation law to predict the onset and gradual degradation of adhesion which may underpredict or overpredict the load-bearing capacity of an adhesively bonded joint. …”
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