Effect of geometric characteristics of helical piles on the lateral displacement in sandy slopes by loading surcharge by Mir abas Bahri, Mahyar Arabani

“…PLAXIS 3D software was used along with the finite element method and the hardening soil model to assess the effects of geometric characteristics of helical piles on lateral displacement in a sandy slope. …”
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Stability Assessment of the Excavated Rock Slope at the Dagangshan Hydropower Station in China Based on Microseismic Monitoring by K. Ma, N. W. Xu, Z. Z. Liang

“…A damage model based on MS data was proposed to analyse the rock mass damage, and a 3D finite element method model of the rock slope was also established. …”
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Nonlinear Behaviour of Concrete Buttress Dams under High-Frequency Excitations Taking into Account Topographical Amplifications by Roghayeh Abbasiverki, Richard Malm, Anders Ansell, Erik Nordström

“…The influence of the irregular topography of the foundation surface on the amplification of seismic waves at the foundation surface and thus in the dam is considered by a rigorous method based on the domain-reduction method using the direct finite element method. The sensitivity of the calculated response of the dam to the free-field modelling approach is investigated by comparing the result with analyses using an analytical method based on one-dimensional wave propagation theory and a massless approach. …”
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Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Based Fast and Accurate Inductor Modeling and Design by Thomas Guillod, Panteleimon Papamanolis, Johann W. Kolar

“…A hybrid method, which combines the accuracy of 3D Finite Element Method (FEM) and the low computational cost of ANNs, is selected and implemented. …”
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Backward erosion piping mechanism in dike foundations with and without landside blanket layers: numerical simulation of size effects by Qiuling Yao, Xiping Yan, Zebin Wu, Huiqing Hao, Meihong Ma, Meihong Ma

“…The objective is to understand how different model dimensions affect the hydraulic gradients and piping behavior in dike systems.MethodsNumerical simulations were performed using the finite element method (FEM), where the dike foundation was modeled in 3D and seepage flow was simulated under various hydraulic gradients. …”
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A Study on the Holding Capacity Safety Factors for Torpedo Anchors by Luís V. S. Sagrilo, José Renato M. de Sousa, Edison C. P. Lima, Elisabeth C. Porto, Jane V. V. Fernandes

“…The use of powerful numerical tools based on the finite-element method has been improving the prediction of the holding capacity of fixed anchors employed by the offshore oil industry. …”
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Design and study of valveless piezoelectric pump with streamlined chamber fishtail-type bluff body by Xiaochao Tian, Zhenming Wang, Kai Yang, Yang Bai, Yingyu Dai, Defeng Niu, Zhicheng Zhong

“…First, the three-dimensional model of VPFB is designed and theoretically analyzed based on the piezoelectric inverse effect and fluid dynamics to derive the expression of the relationship affecting the flow rate of the piezoelectric pump. Second, the finite element method is used to analyze the flow field and pressure of VPFB. …”
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Assessment of the Feasibility of Using a Synchronous Homopolar Motor Instead of an Induction Motor in a Traction Drive With a Wide Constant Power Speed Range by Vladimir Prakht, Vladimir Dmitrievskii, Vadim Kazakbaev, Eduard Valeev, Aleksey Paramonov, Alecksey Anuchin

“…The study employs the downhill simplex method for optimization and the finite element method. The study shows that the benefits of SHM include reduced active material costs and improved motor and inverter reliability.…”
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The Innovative Design of Deep In Situ Pressure Retained Coring Based on Magnetic Field Trigger Controller by Guikang Liu, Mingzhong Gao, Zhiwen Yang, Ling Chen, Maoquan Fu, Heping Xie

“…The magnetic flux density norm distribution and magnetic force evolution law of different schemes are then quantitatively analyzed by the finite element method. The results show that a complex magnetization combination can weaken the nonlinear negative correlation between the magnetic force and distance. …”
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Detection of petrochemicals using photonic crystal fiber (PCF) in terahertz domain by Md. Anowar Kabir, Md. Selim Hossain, Ashik Muhammed Arman, Md. Al-Amin, Shuvo Sen

“…Pure petrol, kerosene, and diesel are poured into the hexahedron core hole. The Finite element Method (FEM) is handled for the simulation and precise calculation and investigation. …”
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Effect of Shear Displacement on the Directivity of Permeability in 3D Self-Affine Fractal Fractures by Richeng Liu, Na Huang, Yujing Jiang, Hongwen Jing, Bo Li, Yuxuan Xia

“…Fluid flow through the fracture is simulated using the COMSOL Multiphysics code based on the finite element method (FEM) by changing the angle between the shear direction and macroscopic flow direction. …”
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Developing a composite-based constitutive model for municipal solid waste by M.R. Yousefi, A. Noorzad, M.J. Mahmoodi

“…The main goal of this study was to better predict the behavior of landfills and unknown materials in municipal solid waste to prevent the environmental disasters.METHODS: A cylindrical specimen was modeled and subjected to triaxial test loading conditions using the finite element method. Also, fresh waste, as a waste sample with a specific composition, was investigated. …”
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Numerical Evaluation of the Opening Effects on the Reinforced Concrete Slab Structural Performance by Meysam Aminitabar, Omar Kanaani, Amir Reza Eskenati

“…A finite element method was used in this study to investigate the effects of openings on the resistive behavior of concrete slabs. …”
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Mechanical analysis of 3D printed dental restorations manufactured using different resins and validation with FEM analysis by Buse Cebi Gul, Fatih Demirci, Nagehan Baki, Erkan Bahce, Mutlu Özcan

“…Stereomicroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis was performed. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, paired-t tests and Tukey’s HSD test (alpha = 0.05). …”
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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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Finite Element Analysis of Temperature Distribution and Stress Behavior of Squeeze Pressure Composites by P. Gurusamy, T. Sathish, V. Mohanavel, Alagar Karthick, M. Ravichandran, Omaima Nasif, Saleh Alfarraj, Velu Manikandan, S. Prasath

“…The solidification process is analyzed using the finite element method (FEM), and this would fetch a lot of information about the cooling rate of the composites and also helps to reduce the time in experimentation. …”
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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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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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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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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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