A novel arterial coupler with non-return snap-fit connection approach optimized arterial end-to-end anastomotic technique: An experimental study by Hong-Bo Guo, Mo-Fei Wang, Ren-Qi Yin, Kang-Kang Zhi

“…Its rationality was preliminarily tested through finite element analysis and related mechanical analysis methods. …”
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Elastomeric Polymers for Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Structures against the Explosive Effects of Blast by S. N. Raman, T. Ngo, P. Mendis, T. Pham

“…The analysis was performed by using an explicit nonlinear finite element (FE) code. The results demonstrate the contributions of this technique in terms of panel displacement control and energy dissipation. …”
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Nonlinear Dynamic Characteristic Analysis of a Landing String in Deepwater Riserless Drilling by Jun Liu, Hongliang Zhao, Simon X. Yang, Qingyou Liu, Guorong Wang

“…The dynamic model, which is nonlinearly coupled and multibody, is discretized by a finite element method and solved by the Newmark technique. …”
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A Novel Numerical Model for Fluid Flow in 3D Fractured Porous Media Based on an Equivalent Matrix-Fracture Network by Chi Yao, Chen He, Jianhua Yang, Qinghui Jiang, Jinsong Huang, Chuangbing Zhou

“…In this way, the three-dimensional seepage problem becomes a two-dimensional problem. The finite element method is used to solve the steady-state flow problem. …”
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The Microstructure and Thermal Conductivity of Pressureless Infiltrated SiCp/Al Composites Containing Electroless Nickel Platings by Aihua Zou, Xianliang Zhou, Xiaozhen Hua, Duosheng Li, Kaiyang Wu

“…The effect of Ni coatings on the thermal conductivity of the composites was examined and analyzed with three-dimensional video microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction microscope (XRD), and finite-element. The results show that a continuous and uniform coating with a certain thickness (around 3.5 μm) can be formed on the surface of SiCp. …”
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Numerical and Experimental-Based Framework for Fuel Cell System Fatigue Analysis in Frequency Domain by Zhe Liu, Mingjie Wang, Pengbo Guo, Dawei Gao, Yunkai Gao

“…This study develops a comprehensive modeling specification for fuel cell systems in new energy vehicles and establishes a framework for fatigue life analysis in the frequency domain. First, a finite element model of the fuel cell system was created in accordance with established standards, followed by grid convergence analysis and grid quality correction to enhance model accuracy. …”
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Vibration Characteristics Analysis of Cylindrical Shell-Plate Coupled Structure Using an Improved Fourier Series Method by Yipeng Cao, Runze Zhang, Wenping Zhang, Jinzhao Wang

“…This solution can be verified by comparing the current results with those calculated by the finite-element method (FEM). The effects of several significant factors, including the restraint stiffness, the coupling stiffness, and the situation of coupling, are presented. …”
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Traction Synchronous Machine with Rotor Field Winding and Two-Phase Harmonic Field Exciter by Vladimir Prakht, Vladimir Dmitrievskii, Vadim Kazakbaev, Aleksey Paramonov, Victor Goman

“…A simplified mathematical model based on the finite element method for steady state simulation is presented. …”
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Multi-scale analysis of the progressive failure behaviour of 2.5D woven SiC/SiC composites under compression by Chenyu Yang, Chao You, Weilong Wu, Qiyu Wu, Xiguang Gao, Fang Wang, Yingdong Song

“…To simulate the damage evolution process of specimens, a multi-scale finite element model representing the meso-scale structure of 2.5D SiC/SiC composites was developed, in which the proposed progressive damage method emphasising on matrix damage was adopted. …”
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Crack path simulation for cylindrical contact under fretting conditions by R.A. Cardoso, J.A. Araújo, J.L.A. Ferreira, F.C. Castro

“…The numerical simulations are provided by a 2D Finite Element Analysis taking into account interactions between the crack faces. …”
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Influence of Plastic Deformation on the Precipitation Evolution in the Aluminum Alloys in Friction Stir Welding by Iuliia Morozova, Anton Naumov, Nikolay Doynov, Vesselin Michailov

“…Welding temperature cycles in the FSW weld zones calculated by means of a 3D finite element model were accurately reproduced using a Gleeble instrument. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Pipelines Settlement Induced by Tunneling by KunYong Zhang, Jose Luis Chavez Torres, ZhenJun Zang

“…Three-dimensional finite element method analysis on the tunnel-soil-underground pipeline was carried out based on the ABAQUS program. …”
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Analysis of a Novel Magnetic-Hydrodynamic Double Levitated Motor for an Implantable Axial Flow Blood Pump by Liang Wang, Xiaoyan Tang, Zhong Yun, Chuang Xiang

“…The suspension force, stiffness, and torque of the rotor are calculated by the theoretical method and finite element method. Then, the dynamics of the rotor are analyzed. …”
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Parametric Study on Dynamic Response of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Bridges by Woraphot Prachasaree, Attapon Sangkaew, Suchart Limkatanyu, Hota V. S. GangaRao

“…The FRP bridge models with different bridge configurations and loading patterns were simulated using finite element method. The dynamic response results under varying FRP deck system parameters were discussed and compared with standard specifications of bridge deck designs under dynamic loads. …”
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Viscoelastic-Viscoplastic Modelling of the Scratch Response of PMMA by G. Kermouche, N. Aleksy, J. M. Bergheau

“…The main analyzed parameter is the tip penetration depth measured during the steady state. Then, a finite element model is used to investigate the potential of classical elastic-viscoplastic constitutive models to reproduce these experimental results. …”
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Numerical Study on the In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Resistance of Brick Masonry Infill Panels in Steel Frames by Vahid Bahreini, Tariq Mahdi, MohammadMahdi Najafizadeh

“…In this paper, three different configurations have been evaluated by using the general finite element software, ABAQUS. Nonlinear pushover and time history analyses have been conducted for each of the three configurations. …”
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PENGARUH MATERIAL TERHADAP DEFORMASI, STRAIN, DAN SAFETY FACTOR PADA BRACKET CALIPER MENGGUNAKAN METODE ELEMEN HINGGA by Andi Abdullah Ghyferi, Aldias Bahatmaka, Muhammad Yusuf Wibowo, Ahmad Anwar, Ayyub Ridananda, Anggi Vandika

“…The purpose of this study is to analyze the deformation, equivalent elastic strain, and safety factor of a bracket bracket made from two different materials by using the Finite Element Method, specifically aluminum alloy 6061 T6 and cast iron EN GJL 100. …”
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Experimental and Computational Study of Acceleration Response in Layered Cylindrical Structure Considering Impedance Mismatch Effect by Sachiko Sueki, Samaan G. Ladkany, Brendan J. O’Toole

“…Computational studies using finite element analysis (FEA) verified the experimental results of our interference hypothesis.…”
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Lightweight Threshing Rack under Multisource Excitation Based on Modal Optimization Method by Haotian Zhang, Zhong Tang, Yu Li, Xin Liu, Hui Ren

“…In this paper, the rack-type rice combine harvester threshing rack was taken as research objective, and then the static analysis of the existing threshing rack was carried out by ANSYS Finite Element software. The topology of the rack structure was optimized according to the stress and strain distribution of the threshing rack. …”
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Effects of Welded Mechanical Heterogeneity on Interface Crack Propagation in Dissimilar Weld Joints by Fu-qiang Yang, He Xue, Ling-yan Zhao, Xiu-rong Fang

“…To understand the material mechanical heterogeneity effects on interface crack propagation, the specimens with ultimate tensile strength mismatch and elastic modulus mismatch were studied by using an extended finite element method (XFEM). The results indicate that the interface crack extension is easy to occur in the specimens with larger ultimate tensile strength mismatch, while the elastic modulus mismatch has little effects on crack extension. …”
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