Forming Quality and Fatigue Behavior of Self-Piercing Riveted Joints of DP590 and AA6061 Plates by Yinglian Jia, Zhichao Huang, Yongchao Zhang, Fan Zhang

“…The forming qualities of the joints were studied using the finite element method. The relationships between the fatigue life and failure forms of the joints with different upper plates were discussed. …”
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A Thermo-Hygro-Coupled Model for Chloride Penetration in Concrete Structures by Nattapong Damrongwiriyanupap, Suchart Limkatanyu, Yunping Xi

“…The numerical analysis of coupled transport equations is performed using the finite element method. The model is validated by comparing the numerical results against the available experimental data and a good agreement is observed.…”
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Study on the Deformation and Stability of Proppant Column in High-Conductivity Channel Fracturing by Ming Wang, Feng Zhang, Hanxiang Wang

“…Based on reservoir geomechanics and the finite element method, a fracture-proppant column interaction model was established for high-conductivity channel fracturing. …”
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Structural and kinematic analysis of the prototype of a folding work table by Isaac Simbaña, Alexander Tirado, Anderson Arias, Xavier Vaca

“…Through computational simulation using the finite element method, a mesh consisting of 390 558 elements and 497 625 nodes was generated with an excellent mesh quality, characterized by a skewness of 0.2234. …”
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Analysis and Optimization of Meshing Characteristic of Planetary Gear Train Considering Structure Flexibility by Guangze Zheng, Ya Mei, Jincai Yang

“…Taking the planetary gear train of an AT transmission as the research object， the finite element method is used to analyze the dynamic characteristics of the planet carrier， ring gear and housing， and the accuracy of the finite element model of the housing is verified by combining with the modal experiment. …”
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Flow of SWCNT and MWCNT based hybrid nanofluids in a semi-circular enclosure with corrugated wall by Sohail Nadeem, Ayesha Siddiqua, Jehad Alzabut

“…Prevailing mathematical equations are explained by finite element method with the help of COMSOL Multiphysics. …”
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A Comparative Study on Sensitivity-Based Damage Detection Methods in Bridges by Akbar Mirzaee, Reza Abbasnia, Mohsenali Shayanfar

“…In this study, the acceleration measurements are simulated from the solution to the forward problem using finite element method under moving load with various speeds, along with the addition of artificially produced measurement noise. …”
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Research of stress distribution in the cross-section of a bimetallic perforated plate perpendicularly loaded with concentrated force by Mateusz Konieczny, Henryk Achtelik, Grzegorz Gasiak

“…The results obtained numerically using the finite element method were compared with the results calculated according to the analytical equations. …”
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STUDY ON CRACK PROPAGATION CHARACTERISTICS OF COUPLER BASED ON SUB-MODEL by XUE Hai, LI Qiang, ZHANG YiZhe, LIU WanXuan

“…In order to ensure safe operation of heavy haul train and maintenance cost control of coupler,sub-models containing elliptical surface crack are established on fatigue crack zones of the coupler body and knuckle. Finite element method and interaction integral method are combined to analyze the stress intensity factor of the crack’s front edge in different parts under three opening modes,and identified the main propagation form; The stress intensity factor on different crack propagation stages in the traction platform of coupler body and traction surface of knuckle are analyzed and ensure the propagation path. …”
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Behavior of Structural Concrete Frames with Hybrid Reinforcement under Cyclic Loading by Asmaa Sobhy, Louay Aboul Nour, Hilal Hassan, Alaaeldin Elsisi

“…In this research, reversed cyclic loading was conducted on three beam-column joint models using the finite element method with ANSYS software. The first model was for a joint designed with steel rebar for both the longitudinal reinforcement and stirrups. …”
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An all-in-one numerical methodology for fretting wear and fatigue life assessment by I. Llavori, M.A. Urchegui, W. Tato, X. Gomez

“…Then, the Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM) via eXtended Finite Element Method (X-FEM) embedded into the commercial finite element code Abaqus FEA has been employed to determine the crack propagation stage. …”
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Study on constraint of mixed mode crack and failure assessment diagram of pressure-bearing structure by MIAO Xinting, LIU Guoxu, ZHANG Jinbo, PENG Jian, BIE Fengfeng

“…The crack tip constraint and failure assessment diagram （FAD） in both plate specimen and pipe structure were studied to find out the compatibility and correlation of between the sample and piple.Based on the finite element method, constraints at crack tip of central cracked plate （CCP） specimen and cracked pressure pipe were obtained.It was found that crack tip constraint of CCP specimen under uniaxial loading is better matched with thick-walled pipeline under axial tensile loading, while CCP specimen under biaxial loading is better matched with thin-walled pipeline under internal pressure.In addition, the failure assessment diagram of CCP specimen and pipeline were obtained.It was found that FAD of CCP specimen is less related with thickness, when the thickness of pipe is within the range of thick wall or thin wall; was also pointed out that stress parallel to the crack direction increases the failure assessment curve （FAC） of the structure. …”
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Plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings: numerical study on damage localization and evolution by K. Slámečka, P. Skalka, L. Čelko, J. Pokluda, L. Saucedo-Mora, T. J. Marrow, U. Thandavamoorthy

“…In this contribution, two main features that affect the TBCs’ performance, namely the roughness of the bond coat and the microstructure of the ceramic top coat, are discussed based on Finite Element Method (FEM) and Finite Element Microstructure MEshfree (FEMME) simulations that were used to calculate stresses and assess damage within the coating. …”
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Nonlinear Dynamic Responses of a Rotor-Bearing System with Eccentric Squeeze Film Dampers by Jiaqi Han, Wei Chen, Lulu Liu, Guihuo Luo, Fei Wang

“…In this study, a rotor system tester with and without an eccentric SFD was built, and a simulation model based on the finite element method and fixed interface modal synthesis method was proposed. …”
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Optimal Design of the Sealing Structure of a Hydraulic Cylinder on the Basis of a Surrogate Model by Hong Zhang, Yu Sun, Chenchen Li, Haoran Wang

“…Therefore, the combination of the developed surrogate model and finite-element method can provide a theoretical reference for the design of the sealing structure of hydraulic cylinders.…”
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Analysis of Modal and Vibration Response of Gearbox of Urban Rail Train by Chen Zhongwei, 2Lu Ning, Yang Jianwei

“…The results show that the theoretical and the natural frequency and modal test results similar formation to verify the validity of the modal obtained by the finite element method,the modal analysis and the results should be displayed to adjust the gear mesh frequency to avoid resonance frequency by adjusting the number of teeth or motor frequency. …”
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A Transient Dynamic Model of Brake Corner and Subsystems for Brake Creep Groan Analysis by Dejian Meng, Lijun Zhang, Jie Xu, Zhuoping Yu

“…In order to duplicate these brake creep groan phenomena, a transient dynamic model including brake corner and subsystems was established using finite element method. In the model, brake components were considered to be flexible body, and the subsystems including driveline, suspension, tire, and vehicle body were considered to be rigid body. …”
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CFD Simulation of Pressure and Velocity Drop on Y-Type Fuel Injectors by Tarun Kumar Kotteda, Sudheer Kumar Varma Namburi, Prasada Raju Kantheti, Ravi Varma Penmetsa, Velivela Lakshmikanth Chowdary

“…This type of study needs to be both theoretical and experimental with simulation being a great tool to replace the latter. The finite element method included in the Flow Simulation package of the SolidWorks software was used in this research. …”
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Effect of Oblique SV Wave on the Seismic Response of Mountain Tunnel by Mingxing Cao, Songhong Yan, Jiaxuan Du, Weiyu Sun, Yuxiang Li, Junjie Zhao

“…In order to study the dynamic response of parallel mountain tunnels under the oblique incidence of seismic waves, based on the display finite element method and using viscoelastic artificial boundary, the oblique incidence of three-way seismic waves was realized by angular incident mode. …”
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Modelling of interfacial transition zone effect on resistance to crack propagation in fine-grained cement-based composites by H. Simonova, M. Vyhlidal, B. Kucharczykova, P. Bayer, Z. Kersner, L. Malikova, J. Klusak

“…A simplified cracked geometry (consisting of three phases – matrix, ITZ, and aggregate) is modelled by means of the finite element method with a crack terminating at the matrix–ITZ interface. …”
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