Reservoir Dam Failure-Oriented Flood Simulation Based on a Zero-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Coupled Breach Flow Calculation Model by LIAN Zhiwei, CHENG Qing, SONG Lixiang, ZHA Dawei, ZHANG Xue, ZHAO Yujie

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On the current and future potential of simulations based on directed acyclic graphs by Lutz P. Breitling, Anca D. Dragomir, Chongyang Duan, George Luta

“…In the present work, we present two concrete examples of how simulations based on DAGs can be used to gain insights into issues commonly encountered in real-world analytics, i.e., regression modelling to address confounding bias, and the potential extent of selection bias. …”
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Simulation-Based Logical Scenario Generation and Analysis Methodology for Evaluation of Autonomous Driving Systems by Jongwon Jeon, Jaeyeon Yoo, Taeyoung Oh, Jinwoo Yoo

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Simulation-Based Inference: Random Sampling vs. Random Assignment? What Instructors Should Know by Beth Chance, Karen McGaughey, Sophia Chung, Alex Goodman, Soma Roy, Nathan Tintle

“…“Simulation-based inference” is often considered a pedagogical strategy for helping students develop inferential reasoning, for example, giving them a visual and concrete reference for deciding whether the observed statistic is unlikely to happen by chance alone when the null hypothesis is true. …”
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VALIDATION OF LINKED SIMULATION FOR FIRE-EXPOSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES by Stanislav Šulc, Vít Šmilauer, František Wald

“…This article also brings a validation of the linked simulation, based on experiment with a concrete block exposed to fire in a furnace. …”
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Study on Seepage Effect of Roadway Based on Polyformaldehyde (POM) Fiber Concrete by Yongshuai Sang, Guangjin Wang

“…The hydrostatic pressure and seepage height of polyformaldehyde fiber-reinforced concrete were analyzed, and the best polyformaldehyde fiber-reinforced concrete with the best permeability resistance was selected to carry out numerical simulation based on a phosphate mine in Yunnan Province. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Monitoring Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Based on Ultrasonic Guided Waves by Zhupeng Zheng, Ying Lei, Xin Xue

“…Numerical simulation based on finite element method is conducted to predict the location of pitting corrosion in reinforced concrete. …”
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Analytical simulation on experimental seismic response of headed anchors embedded in reinforced concrete by Seiji Nagata, Toyofumi Matsuo, Hironori Morozumi, Keizo Ohtomo

“…Specimens for the analyses are reinforced concrete rectangular blocks with embedded headed anchors. …”
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EPS Cement Sandwich Panel Walls: A Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Solution for Residential Buildings - A Simulation-Based Study of a Residential Villa in Cairo, Egypt by Eslam Moraekip

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Influence of the Mesoscopic Viscoelastic Contact Model on Characterizing the Rheological Behavior of Asphalt Concrete in the DEM Simulation by Jiaolong Ren, Zhe Liu, Jinshun Xue, Yinshan Xu

“…The numerical simulation based on the discrete element method (DEM) is popular to analyze the material behavior of asphalt concrete in recent years because of the advantage of the DEM in characterizing the heterogeneous microstructures. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Shock Response and Dynamic Fracture of a Concrete Dam Subjected to Impact Load by Lu Lu, Xin Li, Jing Zhou, Genda Chen, Dong Yun

“…The result indicates that the calculation method is a reliable computational method for concrete gravity dams subjected to impact. Subsequently, the failure process of dam models was numerically simulated based on ABAQUS commercial codes. …”
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Investigation of Concrete Damage on a Prefabricated Steel Spring Floating Slab Track by Finite Element Modelling by Yuhang Lu, Dejian Shen, Haoze Shao, Ming Li, Da Zong

“…Plastic damage and fatigue damage of the floating slab were simulated based on concrete damage plasticity theory and model code, respectively. …”
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Initial Approach to Self-Compacting Concrete with Raw-Crushed Wind-Turbine Blade: Fresh, CFD and Mechanical Analysis by Manuel Hernando-Revenga, Víctor Revilla-Cuesta, José A. Chica, Vanesa Ortega-López, Juan M. Manso

“…The production of raw-crushed wind-turbine blade (RCWTB) and its addition to conventionally designed self-compacting Concrete (SCC) enable us to provide a second life to wind-turbine blades. …”
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Dynamic Tensile Response of Seawater Coral Aggregate Concrete (SCAC) in Saturated State: Experimental and Numerical Simulation Study by Rui Li, Chaomin Mu, Yulin Qin, Hui Zhou, Quanmin Xie

“…Seawater Coral Aggregate Concrete (SCAC), made using coral aggregates from marine environments, is gaining attention as a promising material for marine and coastal engineering applications. …”
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Time-Dependent Fuzzy Reliability Analysis of Concrete Slab during the Initial Water Storage Period of CFRD: A Case Study by Gang Sun, Kongzhong Hu, Lifang Liu, Junru Li

“…Based on the observed deformation, the material parameters are calibrated to ensure the fidelity of the numerical simulation. Based on the Drucker–Prager yield criterion and tensile strength criterion, the response surface method is utilized to construct the performance functions at different moments, and then the time-dependent reliability analysis considering the fuzzy failure criteria is implemented for the concrete slab. …”
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Experimental and Explicit FE Studies on Flexural Behavior of Superposed Slabs by Qi Ye, Ping Zhang, Ke Ye, Wei Wang, Zeshen Li, Yueqing Gao, Tianyu Xie, Chaofeng Liang

“…This study explores the use of recycled brick powder (P_RB), derived from waste bricks, and calcined recycled slurry powder (P_CRS), sourced from waste cement blocks, as partial replacements for cement and fly ash in concrete. These materials can be utilized to produce concrete with favorable engineering properties. …”
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Enhancing Military Medical Education: A Pilot Study Integrating Kolb’s Experiential Learning and Diversified Teaching Strategies to Elevate Undergraduate Medical Student Learning E... by Yu-Chin An, Che-Yu Guan, Hung-Kai Shih, Yi-Da Tsai, Shih-Hung Tsai, Wen-I Liao

“…The teaching modalities included lecture-based teaching, hands-on practice, simulation-based training, and gamified learning. Each component followed Kolb’s framework, applying concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. …”
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Investigation of Hydraulic Performance of the Stairs Transitional Field (SEDEX PROFILE) on the Upper Slope Step overflow (Case Study: Jahve dam) by Kazem Dalili khanghah, Mohammadreza Kavianpuor

“…With the advancement of roller concrete dams (RCC) technology and stack overflow compatibility with these types of dams, stepped overflows have been used more than ever. …”
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Stability Analysis of Surrounding Rock of Large Section Ultradeep Shaft Wall by Cheng Li, Wang Chunlong, Wang Xi, Chen Kexu

“…A series of analyses were carried out in this study, including the in situ stress test, stress response of surrounding rock disturbance, deformation and failure characteristics, and numerical simulation. Based on the above analysis, the stability control method of surrounding rock in the process of deep excavation of the new main shaft is proposed. …”
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Time-Dependent Reliability Analysis of RC Bridges Considering Shrinkage, Creep, Resistance Degradation, and Vehicle Load Flows by Xueping Fan, Heng Zhou, Yuefei Liu

“…Due to concrete shrinkage, concrete creep, resistance degradation, and vehicle load flows, the long-term performance of reinforced concrete bridges exhibits time-varying characteristics. …”
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