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

“…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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Prediction of the Bending Strength of Boltless Steel Connections in Storage Pallet Racks: An Integrated Experimental-FEM-SVM Methodology by Zhi-Jun Lyu, PeiCai Zhao, Qi Lu, Qian Xiang, HongLiang Li

“…Despite the fact that the finite element method (FEM) and physical experiment have been used to obtain the mechanical performance of beam-to-column connections (BCCs), those methods have the disadvantages of high computational complexity and test cost. …”
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Sealant Delamination Detection of Structural Sealant Glazing Systems Based on Driving-Point Accelerance by Danguang Pan, Kun Jiang, Xichen Zhang, Ying Huang

“…In addition, the influence of the acceleration sensor installation position was analysed by the finite element method, and the optimal sensor location was determined to be at the intersection of the long-side quarter and the short-side quarter. …”
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Estimation of Bearing Capacity of Strip Footing Rested on Bilayered Soil Profile Using FEM-AI-Coupled Techniques by Ahmed M. Ebid, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, M. Salah

“…In this research work, finite element method (FEM) and 2D Plaxis were employed to generate numerical values for bilayered soils bearing a strip footing of width B and depths, h and H, in order to predict the ultimate bearing capacity (UBC) of the strip footing underlain by layered soil profile. …”
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A Phantom-Node Method with Edge-Based Strain Smoothing for Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics by N. Vu-Bac, H. Nguyen-Xuan, L. Chen, C. K. Lee, G. Zi, X. Zhuang, G. R. Liu, T. Rabczuk

“…Numerical results show that the proposed method achieves high accuracy compared with the extended finite element method (XFEM) and other reference solutions.…”
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Sensitivity Analysis of Wear on Metal-On-Metal Bearing Couples via Verification of Numeric and Analytic Methods by Alican Tuncay Alpkaya, Senay Mihcin

“…The results are compared to the numeric method’s results obtained from the finite element method. The linear and volumetric wear rates of bearing couples’ surfaces were estimated by Archard’s wear equation. …”
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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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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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Development of single and multi-coil MR damper subjected to cyclic loading for structural vibration control by Daniel Cruze, Nedunchezhian Krishnaraju, Balaji Ramalingam

“…A numerical simulation of the magnetic properties of the single- and multi-coil MR dampers is conducted using the finite-element method magnetics. A spring is placed at the top of the piston pole and bottom of the piston to make the MR damper semi-active. …”
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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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Integrated Prediction of Gas Metal Arc Welding Multi-Layer Welding Heat Cycle, Ferrite Fraction, and Joint Hardness of X80 Pipeline Steel by Chen Yan, Haonan Li, Die Yang, Yanan Gao, Jun Deng, Zhihang Zhang, Zhibo Dong

“…Firstly, we calculated the thermal cycle curve during welding through multi-layer welding numerical simulation using the finite element method (FEM). Afterwards, BP neural networks were used to predict the cooling rates in the temperature interval that ferrite nuclears and grows. …”
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Dynamic Coupling Analysis of Vehicle-Bridge System for Long-Span Suspension Bridge Based on Backpropagation Neural Network Method by Zuolong Luo, Xiaobo Zheng, Haoyun Yuan, Xirong Niu

“…Conventional method such as finite element method (FEM) for dynamic coupling analysis of vehicle-bridge system often requires separate iteration of vehicle system and bridge system, and the contact and coupling interactions between them are used as the link for convergence inspection, which is too computationally intensive and time-consuming. …”
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Effect of forging sequence and heat treatment on microstructure of high-duty power-plant shaft made of Cr-Mo ultra-high strength steel by Skubisz P., Lisiecki Ł.

“…Mechanical and thermal processing cycles designed using the finite element method were fully verified physical modeling using a 16 ton forging block, including two alternative quenching strategies: oil vs. water spray and air. …”
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Structural Optimisation of a Suspension Control Arm Using a Bi-Evolutionary Bone Remodelling Inspired Algorithm and the Radial Point Interpolation Method by Carlos Oliveira, Ana Pais, Jorge Belinha

“…Thus, this work aims to assess the performance of the Radial Point Interpolation Method (RPIM) when compared with the well-established Finite Element Method (FEM) within the context of a vehicle suspension control arm’s structural optimisation process. …”
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Alternative Design Procedure for RC-Braced Long Columns Based on New Moment Magnifiers Matrix by Mohamed Farouk, Majed Alzara, A. Ehab, A. M. Yosri

“…Numerous factors were analyzed linearly by using the presented new moment magnifiers matrix and finite element method, and the results proved the efficiency of the proposed model. …”
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Development and Validation of 3D Finite Element Models for Prediction of Orthodontic Tooth Movement by Udomsak Likitmongkolsakul, Pruittikorn Smithmaitrie, Bancha Samruajbenjakun, Juthatip Aksornmuang

“…The calculated stress was determined by the finite element method (FEM). The clinical tooth movement was measured from the differences in the measurement points on the superimposed model. …”
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Validation of Hydraulic Mechanism during Blowout Trauma of Human Orbit Depending on the Method of Load Application by Marcin A. Zmuda Trzebiatowski, Paweł Kłosowski, Andrzej Skorek, Krzysztof Żerdzicki, Paweł Lemski, Mateusz Koberda

“…To investigate the correctness of the hydraulic mechanism’s theory, two different methods of implementation of the hydraulic load to the finite element method (FEM) model of the orbit were performed. …”
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Soil-Rock Slope Stability Analysis under Top Loading considering the Nonuniformity of Rocks by Huang Xian-Wen, Zhi-Shu Yao, Wang Bing-Hui, Zhou Ai-Zhao, Peng-Ming Jiang

“…Based on the developed rock contour establishing algorithm, ten groups (twelve models per group) were established and calculated by finite element method (FEM). After this, normalized ultimate loading increasing multiple N, which was the ultimate loading ratio of rock-containing slope to uniform soil slope, was introduced to evaluate the influence of rock distributions on slope stability. …”
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The effect of TiN coating on stress distribution in carbide cutting inserts in treatment of austenitic stainless steels by A. M. Lasitsa, V. G. Churankin, T. A. Churankina, R. O. Dzivulskiy

“…The calculation of the components of the cutting force is performed, the finite element method is used to calculate the stresses and displacements of the material of the triangular cutting insert TPUN 160338. …”
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