Influence of Seismic Loading on Segment Opening of a Shield Tunnel by Yang Chun-shan, Mo Hai-hong, Chen Jun-sheng, Wang Yi-zhao

“…The influence of seismic loading on segment opening of a shield tunnel was explored using the dynamic finite element method to analyze the distribution of segment opening under multidirectional seismic loading, combined with a typical engineering installation. …”
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Cushion Mechanism of Goat Hoof Bulb Tissues by Weijun Tian, Hai Liu, Qi Zhang, Bo Su, Wei Xu, Qian Cong

“…The microcosmic mechanics of the bulb tissues was analyzed via the finite element method. Simulations showed that when the bionic model was impacted by the top plates at the speed of 1-10 m/s, stress was concentrated in the epidermal layer and uniformly distributed in the dermal layer and dermal papillae, which effectively reduced the impact onto the ground. …”
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Analysis of the Three-Dimensional Dynamic Problems by Using a New Numerical Method by Yao Rong, Yang Sun, LiQing Zhu, Xiao Xiao

“…However, some traditional methods, such as the finite element method, involve more degrees of freedom, resulting in low computational efficiency. …”
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Seismic Analysis of a Large LNG Tank considering the Effect of Liquid Volume by Yi Zhao, Hong-Nan Li, Xing Fu, Shuocheng Zhang, Oya Mercan

“…Thus, this paper aims to employ a less computationally demanding algorithm, the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics-Finite Element Method (SPH-FEM) algorithm, to simulate large LNG tanks. …”
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Analysis of a Compact Wideband Slotted Antenna for Ku Band Applications by M. R. Ahsan, M. Habib Ullah, F. Mansor, N. Misran, T. Islam

“…The design procedure and physical module of a compact wideband patch antenna for Ku band application are presented in this paper. Finite element method based on 3D electromagnetic field solver has been utilized for the designing and analyzing process of proposed microstrip line fed modified E-H shaped electrically small patch antenna. …”
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Coseismic Deformation Responses due to Geometrical Structure and Heterogeneity of the Accretionary Wedge: Study Case 2010 Mentawai Earthquake, West Sumatra, Indonesia by Alvina K. Kuncoro, Wahyu Srigutomo, Umar Fauzi

“…We performed a 3D coseismic deformation model using the finite element method and referred to the 2010 Mentawai earthquake. …”
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CFD Analysis for Aerodynamic Performance Optimization of a Vertical Axis Helical Wind Turbine Using Rigid PVC by Outar Hamza, Ennadafy Hamza, Jammoukh Mustapha, El Khaili Mohamed

“…This study focuses on evaluating the first comparative part of the dynamic performance of a vertical axis wind turbine made of innovative bio-composite and rigid PVC, using the finite element method. The simulations revealed that bio-composite blades offer a significant improvement in energy performance compared with rigid PVC blades. …”
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Analysis of the Embankment Settlement on Soft Soil Subgrade with a Cement Mixed Pile by Liang Yang, Wenyuan Xu, Keke Li

“…In order to overcome this, in the current paper we employ the finite element method to simulate and analyze the influence of piles under an existing road slope and under an existing subgrade and new embankment on the settlement characteristics of the subgrade and foundation. …”
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Analytical Study on Inherent Properties of a Unidirectional Vibrating Steel Strip Partially Immersed in Fluid by J. Li, X.H. Guo, J. Luo, H.Y. Li, Y.Q. Wang

“…An example is given to illustrate that the proposed method matches the numerical solution using the finite element method (FEM) very closely. The results show that fluid has strong effect on natural frequencies and mode shapes of vibrating steel strips partially dipped into a liquid. …”
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Application of Food Mechanics and Oral Processing in Modelling First Bite of Grilled Meat by Ilija V. Djekic, Jovan G. Ilic, Bartosz G. Sołowiej, Rastko I. Djekić, Igor B. Tomasevic

“…For the purpose of modelling oral processing, temporal dominance of sensations and finite element methods were employed. A panel with ten subjects was trained and used for oral processing analysis and temporal dominance of sensations revealing in-mouth sensations and mastication characteristics. …”
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Exploring the impact of adenoid obstruction on the human nasal airflow through parallel computational fluid dynamics by Zhengzheng Yan, Xinhong Wang, Rongliang Chen

“…The three‐dimensional, incompressible Navier‐Stokes equations were discretized employing a stabilized P1−P1 finite element method on unstructured meshes, along with an implicit second‐order backward differentiation formula. …”
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Computational study of fluid forces over a cylinder attached with elastic beam: A finite element-based simulations by Yasir Arif, Rashid Mahmood, Mehdi Tlija, Afraz Hussain Majeed, Kamran Usman, Ehab Seif Ghith

“…To resolve the coupled governing equations, the velocity profiles are approximated with quadratic polynomials (P2), while the pressure is estimated using a different space with linear polynomials (P1) using the finite element method. The discrete systems are solved using a Newton method that employs split differences to explicitly generate the Jacobian matrices. …”
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Constitutive model of high-temperature rapid fracture of Si3N4 ceramics for engine turbine discs and their pore insensitivity parameters by JS Peng, FY Li, SJ Ma, XH Dong, XP Zhang

“…The metallic materials used to manufacture turbine components can potentially be replaced with ceramics such as Si3N4, but the stress on turbine discs is difficult to determine experimentally, which hinders the development and optimization of ceramics. The finite element method solves this problem, but it requires an accurate constitutive model and parameters. …”
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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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Nonlocal Modeling of Superelastic Behavior in Thin Plate with Central Hole Shape Memory Alloys Under Mechanical Loads by Mohammed Saad Qasim

“…Next, a nonlocal model was developed through the Finite Element Method (FEM) to accurately simulate the superelastic effect of small-volume SMAs, accounting for their complicated microstructure and nonlocal effects. …”
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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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Printed Wide-Slot Antenna Design with Bandwidth and Gain Enhancement on Low-Cost Substrate by M. Samsuzzaman, M. T. Islam, J. S. Mandeep, N. Misran

“…Moreover, radiation efficiency, input impedance, current distribution, axial ratio, and parametric studies of S11 for different design parameters are also investigated using the finite element method-based simulation software HFSS.…”
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Effect of Surface Hardening on Dynamic Frictional Rolling Contact Behavior and Degradation of Corrugated Rail by Yuan Gao, Jingmang Xu, Ping Wang, Yibin Liu

“…Characteristic parameters such as length and depth of corrugation were analyzed by means of a continuous measurement method based on the corrugation analysis trolley. The explicit finite element method for material hardening characteristics and real contact geometry was adopted to set up the 3D transient FE model of wheel and rail, after which the value and distribution of stress/strain as well as contact solutions could be obtained during frictional contact, and then the Archard wear model and simplified wear superposition method are integrated as a numerical simulation tool for rail wear after hardening. …”
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Mechanical Behavior and Calculation Method for RC Fifteen-Pile Cap of Mixed Passenger and Freight Railway Bridge by Hongmeng Huang, Lu Cui, Wei Lu

“…Based on the fifteen-pile thick cap of mixed passenger and freight railway, the influencing factors on cap bearing capacity were analyzed using finite element method (FEM). The variations of load-bearing capacity and mechanical behavior of thick cap were characterized by introducing rigid angle α. …”
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Structural Design of Partitioned Stator Doubly Salient Permanent Magnet Generator for Power Output Improvement by Warat Sriwannarat, Apirat Siritaratiwat, Pirat Khunkitti

“…Electrical characteristics including the magnetic flux linkage distribution, phase EMF, cogging torque, voltage regulation, and power output profile were characterized by using the finite element method. After optimizing the generator pole structure including the angle of air gap arc width, it was found that the proposed PS-DSPG with 18/15 (stator/rotor) pole structure with optimized air gap arc width could produce higher EMF of about 23.24% than a conventional structure because this structure has the suitable number of pole structures. …”
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