Mechanical Behavior of the Reinforced Retaining Wall Subjected to Static Load by Yong Liu, Zhanyong Yao, Hongzhe Liu, Mingxia Shao, Yulong Zhao

“…To study the mechanical behavior and influence factors of the reinforced retaining wall under the static load, numerical simulation of the reinforced retaining wall is conducted by finite element analysis, and its mechanical behavior and influencing methods are studied in accordance with relevant theories. …”
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An Improved Equation for Predicting Compressive Stress in Posttensioned Anchorage Zone by Young-Ha Park, Moon-Young Kim, Jong-Myen Park, Se-Jin Jeon

“…Numerical analysis based on the finite element method (FEM) and theoretical analysis showed that the AASHTO formula gives relatively accurate stress values when the effect of duct holes is neglected. …”
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Modelling of size and shape of damage zone in quasi-brittle notched specimens – analytical approach based on fracture-mechanical evaluation of loading curves by J. Klon, V. Veselý

“…The work is accompanied with own conducted numerical simulations using commercial finite element code with implemented cohesive crack model. …”
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Prediction of Chloride Diffusion in Concrete Structure Using Meshless Methods by Ling Yao, Xiaolu Li, Ling Zhang, Lingling Zhang

“…The numerical simulation methods at present mainly involve finite element methods (FEM), which are based on mesh generation. …”
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A Numerical Method of the Euler-Bernoulli Beam with Optimal Local Kelvin-Voigt Damping by Xin Yu, Zhigang Ren, Qian Zhang, Chao Xu

“…We firstly use the finite element method (FEM) to obtain a finite-dimensional model based on the original PDE system. …”
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Structural Damage Detection Using Energy Flow Models by E.R.O. Santos, V.S. Pereira, J.R.F. Arruda, J.M.C. Dos Santos

“…This paper examines the energy flow patterns caused by localized damping in rods, beams and plates using the Energy Finite Element Method (EFEM), the Spectral Element Method (SEM) and the Energy Spectral Element Method (ESEM) in order to detect and locate damage. …”
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Mold Strength Analysis of Press Machine Composite Brake Using FEM Method on Train Brakes by Andhika Muhammad Kasyafa, Muhamad Juan Raffindo, Nuha Desi Anggraeni

“…This study was conducted to find out how strong the mold of the composite brake press machine is if given the maximum load by hydraulics, this study also analyzes the mold of the press machine which plays an important role in the manufacture of composite brake linings using the Finite Element Methods (FEM). Therefore, the mold of the press must have sturdy characteristics and can withstand a lot of loads so that the structure will not deform while the process is in progress. …”
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Earthquake Influence on the Rail Irregularity on High-Speed Railway Bridge by Zhipeng Lai, Xin Kang, Lizhong Jiang, Wangbao Zhou, Yulin Feng, Yuntai Zhang, Jian Yu, Leixin Nie

“…For this purpose, a finite element model was established and validated by the shaking table test of a 1/12-scaled high-speed railway bridge experimental specimen. …”
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Investigation on the Effect of Underwater Acoustic Pressure on the Fundamental Mode of Hollow-Core Photonic Bandgap Fibers by Adel Abdallah, Zhang Chaozhu, Zhong Zhi

“…In this paper, the finite element solver (FES) COMSOL Multiphysics is used to study the effect of underwater acoustic pressure on the effective refractive index neff of the fundamental mode and discuss its contribution to NR. …”
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Sensitivity Analysis of the Coupled Dynamic Behavior of Vehicles in Collision with Semirigid Guardrails by Chun Liu, Hong-Jun Liao, Jun Chen, Qian-Qian Deng

“…To quantitatively study the coupled dynamic behavior of vehicles in collision with semirigid guardrails, a coupled numerical model is established based on the finite element method. This model comprehensively integrates the nonlinear dynamic behavior of both the vehicle body and the guardrail structure. …”
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A Modified Strain‐Wedge Model for Small Strain Rigid Piles in Sand by Yisheng Yin, Dongyuan Wang, Kai Cui

“…Two cases of rigid pile tests, one in Blessington and another in Shenton Park were used to calibrate the finite element analysis model and verify the proposed modified model. …”
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SHAPE OPTIMIZATION OF NONLINEAR CURVED BEAM AND DESIGN OF CONSTANT PRESSURE SUPPORT DEVICE by XIE Miao, ZHANG WenZhuo, Ll WeiDong, LlU Jie, ZHOU QingHai, XING XuWen

“…Based on genetic algorithm and nonlinear finite element method , the shape of the nonlinear plane curved beam with negative stiffness is designed and optimized. …”
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Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Beams Exposed to Fire by Using a Spectral Approach by Rui Sun, Bo Xie, Ricardo Perera, Yongjun Pan

“…Thermal behavior is captured using a two-dimensional finite element (FE) model in an environment of elevated temperatures, while a one-dimensional spectral numerical model is formulated to simulate the mechanical response of the beam under increasing loads. …”
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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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Fatigue life assessment of a non-load carrying fillet joint considering the effects of a cyclic plasticity and weld bead shape by S. Tsutsumi, K. Morita, R. Fincato, H. Momii

“…However, the correct identification of the loading path in terms of uniaxial or multi-axial stress states, proportional or non-proportional loading is essential because these factors can significantly alter the material response. In this study, finite element analysis was conducted to assess the fatigue crack initiation life of a non-load carrying fillet joint by considering weld bead shape and a cyclic plasticity accumulation during fatigue loading, which is a main cause of crack initiation. …”
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Predicting Fracture Risk in Patients with Metastatic Bone Disease of the Femur: A Pictorial Review Using Three Different Techniques by Shannon M. Kaupp, Kenneth A. Mann, Mark A. Miller, Timothy A. Damron

“…Two newer methods of fracture risk prediction, CT-based structural rigidity analysis (CTRA) and finite element analysis (FEA), have each been shown to be more accurate than Mirels. …”
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Effect of Flexibility Ratio on Seismic Response of Cut-and-Cover Box Tunnel by Shamsher Sadiq, Quang van Nguyen, Hyunil Jung, Duhee Park

“…Equivalent linear time history analyses are conducted to calculate the seismic response of various types of cut-and-cover single box tunnels. A finite-element numerical model is calibrated against the results of centrifuge tests. …”
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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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Study on Tensile Properties of Nanoreinforced Epoxy Polymer: Macroscopic Experiments and Nanoscale FEM Simulation Prediction by Zhenqing Wang, Fang Liu, Wenyan Liang, Limin Zhou

“…Virtual crack closure technique (VCCT) and extended finite element method (XFEM) were used to simulate phenomena of nanoparticle debonding and matrix crack growth. …”
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Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis for Elastic Beam Using Point Interpolation Meshless Method by Cheng He, Xinhai Wu, Tao Wang, Huan He

“…Different from those equations by using the finite element method, only the differential of the shape functions are needed to form the final discrete equations. …”
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