Use of Circumferentially Cracked Bar sample for CTOD fracture toughness determination in the upper shelf regime by D. Gentile, I. Persechino, N. Bonora, G. Iannitti, A. Carlucci

“…Continuum damage mechanics was used to predict the occurrence of ductile crack initiation and propagation. Finite element analysis was performed to predict specimen response and to compare computed J-integral crack driving force with measured CTOD. …”
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Computed Tomographic Image Analysis Based on FEM Performance Comparison of Segmentation on Knee Joint Reconstruction by Seong-Wook Jang, Young-Jin Seo, Yon-Sik Yoo, Yoon Sang Kim

“…In this paper, to find the optimal image segmentation to create a 3D model of the knee CT data, we compared and validated segmentation algorithms based on both objective comparisons and finite element (FE) analysis. For comparison purposes, we used 1 model reconstructed in accordance with the instructions of a clinical professional and 3 models reconstructed using image processing algorithms (Sobel operator, Laplacian of Gaussian operator, and Canny edge detection). …”
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A Double Inverted F-Shape Patch Antenna for Dual-Band Operation by M. M. Islam, M. R. I. Faruque, W. Hueyshin, J. S. Mandeep, T. Islam

“…Commercially available high frequency structural simulator (HFSS) based on the finite element method (FEM) has been adopted in this investigation. …”
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Modeling and Control of the Vibration of Two Beams Coupled with Fluid and Active Links by Zhiyi Zhang, Fang Hu, Zeng Li, Hongxing Hua

“…The results obtained by the proposed modeling method are in good consistency with those obtained by the finite element analysis. Moreover, it is demonstrated that the active mechanical link is able to reduce vibration transmission and change the deformation of beams as well as the distribution of fluid pressure.…”
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Study on the Influence of the Wet Clutch Applied Load Way on Its Thermal Structural Stress Field by Chen Yao, Zhang Zhigang, Shi Xiaohui, Liang Meilin, Yin Sheng

“…Based on the actual structure and work conditions of wet multi-disc clutch,a finite element analysis model of wet clutch is established by using Abaqus. …”
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Progressive Failure Analysis of Laminated CFRP Composites under Three-Point Bending Load by Bing Shen, HongJun Liu, Shengli Lv, Zheng Li, Wen Cheng

“…Numerical simulations were performed using ABAQUS finite element software and UMAT user subroutines and verified by three-point bending tests. …”
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Influence of 3D Printed Topological Structure on Lightweight Mullite Load Bearing Board in Thermal Environment by Yiran Man, Xudong Luo, Zhipeng Xie, Dianli Qu

“…The effect of printed structures on mechanical property of load bearing board samples was investigated. Moreover, the finite element simulation was used to study the stress distribution of the load bearing board. …”
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Artificial neural network based delamination prediction in composite plates using vibration signals by T. G. Sreekanth, M. Senthilkumar, S. Manikanta Reddy

“…The natural frequencies were obtained by finite element analysis and results are validated by experimentation. …”
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Vibration Analysis and Optimization of a Rectangular Plate with Flanging Hyperellipse Cutout by Wensheng Wang, Sier Deng, Song Zhang, Da Geng

“…In the analysis, finite element method (FEM) is applied to perform parametric studies on various plates in different boundary conditions, addressing the influence of different cutout parameters (area, shape, flanging height, position, and rotation) on the first- and second-order natural frequencies of the rectangular plate and providing references for the optimum frequency design. …”
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Characterization of Discontinuity and Mechanical Anisotropy of Shale Based on Continuum Damage Mechanics by Qinglin Shan, Peng Yan, Hengjie Luan, Yujing Jiang, Sunhao Zhang

“…Based on continuum damage theory and discrete fracture network modeling method (D-DFN), a finite element model describing structural discontinuity and mechanical anisotropy of shale is established. …”
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Densità di energia di deformazione locale e resistenza a fatica di giunti saldati di geometria complessa by M. Zappalorto, F. Berto, P. Lazzarin

“…The SED is evaluated from three-dimensional finite element models by using a circular sector with a radius equal to 0.28 mm. …”
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Dual-Element PIFA Design with Dual Shorting Pins for Multiband Communication Devices by Muhammad Sajjad Ahmad, Che Young Kim

“…The proposed antenna design is simulated with commercially available software, which is based on the finite element method. The resonant frequency bands covered are GSM850/900, DCS1800, PCS1900, UMTS2100, and LTE2300/2600 MHz. …”
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Densità di energia di deformazione locale e resistenza a fatica di giunti saldati di geometria complessa by M. Zappalorto, F. Berto, P. Lazzarin

“…The SED is evaluated from three-dimensional finite element models by using a circular sector with a radius equal to 0.28 mm. …”
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Protecting Offshore Wind Turbines against Ship Impacts by Means of Adaptive Inflatable Structures by Cezary Graczykowski, Jan Holnicki-Szulc

“…The paper presents finite element simulation of ship collision with wind turbine tower protected by pneumatic structure, conducted using ABAQUS software. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Dead Load Shear Force Distribution in Webs of Multicell Inclined Web Box-Girder Bridge by Xingwei Xue, Meizhong Wu, Zhengwei Li, Peng Zhou

“…Through the “Sum of Local Internal Forces” function, the shear force of each web in the multicell box-girder 3D finite element model was extracted and analysed using the dead load shear force distribution factor. …”
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Evolutionary Algorithm Geometry Optimization of Optical Antennas by Ramón Díaz de León-Zapata, Gabriel González, Efrén Flores-García, Ángel Gabriel Rodríguez, Francisco Javier González

“…The characterizations were conducted via finite element method (FEM) computational simulations.…”
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Fundamental Frequency Analysis of Sandwich Beams with Functionally Graded Face and Metallic Foam Core by Lin Mu, Guiping Zhao

“…The fundamental frequency obtained by the theoretical model is validated by using the finite element code ABAQUS and comparison with earlier works. …”
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Numerical Simulations of the Hall–Petch Relationship in Aluminium Using Gradient-Enhanced Plasticity Model by Yooseob Song, Jaeheum Yeon, Byoungjoon Na

“…Accordingly, two-dimensional finite element simulations are performed to analyse characteristics of the Hall–Petch strengthening and the Hall–Petch constants. …”
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Mathematical Model of Pipeline Abandonment and Recovery in Deepwater by Xia-Guang Zeng, Meng-Lan Duan, Chen An

“…The results of the presented method are in good agreement with the results of the traditional finite element method coupled with contact analysis. Finally, an approximate formula for quick calculation of the suspended pipeline length is proposed based on Buckingham’s Pi-theorem and mathematical fitting.…”
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Stress Measurement of Steel Strands Based on System Identification Method by Ji Qian, Jianbin Li, Changchun Li, Jianting Zhou, Guowen Yao

“…This work views the propagation of ultrasonic guided wave as an individual system, and the variations in the stress state in steel strands can be related to the parameters gained by the system identification model. The finite element simulation and experimental results show the propagation characteristics of the guided wave are influenced distinctly by the stress state. …”
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