FINITE ELEMENT MODELING OF THIN CIRCULAR SANDWICH PLATES DEFLECTION by K. S. Kurachka

“…The model employs the finite element method and takes advantage of an axisymmetric finite element that leads to the small dimension of the resulting stiffness matrix and sufficient accuracy for practical calculations. …”
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A Computational Study of an Implicit Local Discontinuous Galerkin Method for Time-Fractional Diffusion Equations by Leilei Wei, Xindong Zhang

“…We propose, analyze, and test a fully discrete local discontinuous Galerkin (LDG) finite element method for a time-fractional diffusion equation. …”
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Features of the Calculated Determination of the Thermal State of the Turbo Generator Brush-Contact Device by Anton Ye. Kovryha

“…The author provides an algorithm for analytical calculation of the device, determines the expected temperatures of the elements provided that additional filters are installed in the ventilation duct. Using the finite element method, a three-dimensional calculation of the thermal state of the brush-contact device elements was performed. …”

Bolt-Grout Interactions in Elastoplastic Rock Mass Using Coupled FEM-FDM Techniques by Debasis Deb, Kamal C. Das

“…Numerical procedure based on finite element method (FEM) and finite difference method (FDM) for the analysis of bolt-grout interactions are introduced in this paper. …”
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Dynamic Responses of Supported Beams with Intermediate Supports Under Moving Loads by Biaobiao Zhang, Steve Shepard

“…Transient responses of this beam structure are investigated and verified by the traditional finite element method. This method can be used to solve transient response problems of moving pressure loads exciting the beam structure with intermediate support. …”
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A Study of Static Performance of Fixed Inclined Slider Bearings – A Power Law Model by MH Oladeinde, RO Edokpia, AI Unuigbe

“…Based on the power law model, the modified Reynolds equation is derived and solved using the finite element method. The effect of flow index on pressure distribution, load capacity, maximum pressure is presented graphically. …”
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A Study of Static Performance of Fixed Inclined Slider Bearings – A Power Law Model by MH Oladeinde, RO Edokpia, AI Unuigbe

“…Based on the power law model, the modified Reynolds equation is derived and solved using the finite element method. The effect of flow index on pressure distribution, load capacity, maximum pressure is presented graphically. …”
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Multigrid Discretization and Iterative Algorithm for Mixed Variational Formulation of the Eigenvalue Problem of Electric Field by Yidu Yang, Yu Zhang, Hai Bi

“…Combining the mixed finite element method with the Rayleigh quotient iteration method, a new multi-grid discretization scheme and an adaptive algorithm are proposed and applied to the eigenvalue problem of electric field. …”
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A Mixed Discontinuous Galerkin Approximation of Time Dependent Convection Diffusion Optimal Control Problem by Qingjin Xu, Zhaojie Zhou

“…In this paper, we investigate a mixed discontinuous Galerkin approximation of time dependent convection diffusion optimal control problem with control constraints based on the combination of a mixed finite element method for the elliptic part and a discontinuous Galerkin method for the hyperbolic part of the state equation. …”
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Eigenfunction Convergence of the Rayleigh-Ritz-Meirovitch Method and the FEM by C.A. Morales, R. Goncalves

“…Eigenfunction convergence characteristics of the finite element method and the Rayleigh-Ritz method with quasicomparison functions (RRMM) are compared. …”
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A BDDC Preconditioner for the Rotated Q1 FEM for Elliptic Problems with Discontinuous Coefficients by Yaqin Jiang

“…We propose a BDDC preconditioner for the rotated Q1 finite element method for second order elliptic equations with piecewise but discontinuous coefficients. …”
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SOFTWARE INTEGRATION TYPE CAD-CAM-CAE IN PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT by IONEL OLARU

“…Computer programs that perform a virtual modeling and an analysis of them based on the finite element method, help reduce launch and production times, control, and review of industrial products, before making the physical model. …”
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On the Responses of Braced Diaphragm Wall Supporting Deep Excavation Subjected to Asymmetric Surcharge Loads by Recep Akan

“…In this study the strut forces, lateral deformations, bending moments on each wall, as well as the settlements and heaves of the soil behind both walls in the asymmetrically loaded strut-supported excavation system are determined using the finite element method (FEM). The analyzes are performed using Plaxis 2D v20, a computer software based on the FEM. …”
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Finite Element Solution of an Unsteady MHD Flow through Porous Medium between Two Parallel Flat Plates by AbdelLatif Sa’adAldin, Naji Qatanani

“…Numerical examples show that the finite element method (FEM) gives more accurate results in comparison with the finite difference method (FDM).…”
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Two-Level Brezzi-Pitkäranta Discretization Method Based on Newton Iteration for Navier-Stokes Equations with Friction Boundary Conditions by Rong An, Xian Wang

“…We present a new stabilized finite element method for Navier-Stokes equations with friction slip boundary conditions based on Brezzi-Pitkäranta stabilized method. …”
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The Effect of Axial Force on the Free Vibration of an Euler-Bernoulli Beam Carrying a Number of Various Concentrated Elements by Gürkan Şcedilakar

“…All analyses were performed using an Euler beam assumption and the Finite Element Method. The beam used in the analyses is accepted as pinned-pinned. …”
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Anisotropic Elastoplastic Damage Mechanics Method to Predict Fatigue Life of the Structure by Hualiang Wan, Qizhi Wang, Zheng Zhang

“…By employing further development on the ANSYS platform, the anisotropic elastoplastic damage mechanics-finite element method is developed. The fatigue crack propagation life of satellite structure is predicted using the present method and the computational results comply with the experimental data very well.…”
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A NUMERICAL STUDY REGARDING THE INFLUENCE OF THE LONGITUDINAL EXTENT OF A T-SHAPED CRACK ON THE EIGENFREQUENCY DECREASE OF CANTILEVER BEAMS by Cristian Tufisi, GILBERT-RAINER Gillich

“…We determined the eigenfrequencies of the damaged beam involving the finite element method for five lengths of the branched crack’s longitudinal components and numerous crack locations. …”
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Transient Behaviour of Superconducting Magnet Systems of Fusion Reactor ITER during Safety Discharge by A. M. Miri, S. Fink, W. H. Fietz

“…Frequency-dependant values of the network elements, that is, inductances and resistances are calculated with the finite element method. That way, overvoltages can be determined. …”
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Study on Dielectric Function Models for Surface Plasmon Resonance Structure by Peyman Jahanshahi, Mostafa Ghomeishi, Faisal Rafiq Mahamd Adikan

“…For this study, simulations using several different models and an analytical analysis on a practical surface Plasmon structure were done with an accuracy of ∼94.4% with respect to experimental data. Finite element method, combined with dielectric properties extracted from the Brendel-Bormann function model, was utilized, the latter being chosen from a comparative study on four available models.…”
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