Ground Settlements due to Construction of Triplet Tunnels with Different Construction Arrangements by Ahsan Naseem, Ken Schotte, Bart De Pauw, Hans De Backer

“…Various construction orders and intermediate distances between the tunnels are evaluated using finite element analyses. The grout pressure method is applied in combination with the hardening strain with the small strain stiffness (HS small) constitutive model to investigate the relative magnitude of the settlements due to shield tunneling. …”
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Hypoplastic Modeling of Soil–Structure Contact Surface Considering Initial Anisotropy and Roughness by Jingtao Yu, Junwang Cao, Zixuan Chen, Jintao Zhu, Yulong Zhang, Pengqiang Yu

“…Comparative analysis with experimental data from soils on contact surfaces with diverse boundary conditions and levels of roughness indicates that the proposed model accurately forecasts shear test outcomes across various contact surfaces. Utilizing the finite element software ABAQUS 2021, an FRIC subroutine was developed, which, through simulating direct shear tests on sand–structure contact surfaces, has proven its efficacy in predicting the shear behavior of these interfaces.…”
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Effect of Seepage Velocity on Formation of Shaft Frozen Wall in Loose Aquifer by Jian Lin, Hua Cheng, Hai-bing Cai, Bin Tang, Guang-yong Cao

“…A shaft is used as a prototype, and COMSOL multiphysics finite element software is employed to perform a numerical simulation of the shaft freezing process at various stratum seepage velocities. …”
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A Biomechanical Model of the Inner Ear: Numerical Simulation of the Caloric Test by Shuang Shen, Yingxi Liu, Xiuzhen Sun, Wei Zhao, Yingfeng Su, Shen Yu, Wenlong Liu

“…This study examined the caloric response in the three semicircular canals to the clinical hot caloric test using the finite element method. The results of the developed model showed the horizontal canal (HC) cupula maximally deflected to the utricle side by approximately 3 μm during the hot supine test. …”
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Safety Assessment of Low-Contaminated Equipment Dismantling at Nuclear Power Plants by Egidijus Babilas, Eugenijus Ušpuras, Sigitas Rimkevičius, Gintautas Dundulis, Mindaugas Vaišnoras

“…For the analysis of the nonradiological impact the finite element model for the load drop force calculation was developed. …”
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Design of Honeycomb Microperforated Structure with Adjustable Sound Absorption Performance by Shanlin Yan, Jinwu Wu, Jie Chen, Qibo Mao, Xiang Zhang

“…The sound absorption coefficient of the structure was obtained by finite element method (FEM). Meanwhile, the 3D printing technology was used to produce the experimental samples. …”
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Unidirectional Alleviation of the Diffraction Limit in Geometrically Anisotropic Photonics by El Badri Youssef, Mangach Hicham, Belkacem Abdelhaq, Oubeniz Hammou, Bouzid Abdenbi, Achaoui Younes

“…We harness the full weight of modal and harmonic analysis based on the Finite Element Method to demonstrate that scaling the direction perpendicular to the wave’s propagation reduced by fourfold the diffraction limit from 100 THz to 400 THz.…”
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Relationships between Imperfections and Shear Buckling Resistance in Web Plate with Sectional Damage Caused by Corrosion by Jin-Hee Ahn, Shigenobu Kainuma, Won-Hong Lee, Youn-Ju Jeong, In-Tae Kim

“…To examine the imperfection effect on the shear buckling resistance of a web plate with sectional damage, a series of nonlinear finite element (FE) analyses were carried out for a web plate with sectional damage, which was assumed as local corrosion damage. …”
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A Comparison Study on Co- and Counterrotating Dual-Rotor System with Squeeze Film Dampers and Intermediate Bearing by Fei Wang, Gui-Huo Luo, Shu Yan, Hai-Tao Cui

“…Nonlinear dynamic model of a coaxial rotor system was established with a method combining the finite element method and the fixed interface modal synthesis method. …”
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Study of the forming limit of 6063 aluminum alloy perforated sheet under in-plane and out-of-plane stretching conditions by Houssem Lakache, Abdelghani May, Mohand Ould Ouali, Abdelghani Mokdad, Lahouari Benabou

“…The experimental FLDs were successfully assessed using simulations in Abaqus finite element code. It is namely found that the safe forming region obtained by NAKAZIMA test is higher than that obtained with MARCINIAK test. …”
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Damage Evolution and Circumferential Strain Distribution Characteristics of the Bolt-Supported Cavern under Multiple Explosion Sources by Taotao Wang, Ansheng Cao, Weiliang Gao, Guangyong Wang, Xiaowang Sun

“…Based on a similarity model test, the finite element software LS-DYNA3D was utilized to analyze the damage evolution and circumferential strain distribution characteristics of the bolt-supported cavern under the seven combinations of concentrated charge explosion sources in three places, including the side of the vault, side arch, and sidewall. …”
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An Automated Procedure for Assessing Local Reliability Index and Life-Cycle Cost of Alternative Girder Bridge Design Solutions by Ilaria Venanzi, Riccardo Castellani, Laura Ierimonti, Filippo Ubertini

“…The method is based on the finite element modeling of the bridge and uses design traffic models as suggested by international technical standards. …”
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Elastoplastic analysis of cracked Aluminum plates with a hybrid repair technique using the bonded composite patch and drilling hole in opening mode I by Wahiba Nessrine Bouzitouna, Wahid Oudad, Mohamed Belhamiani, Djamel Eddine Belhadri, Leila Zouambi

“…These repair techniques can apply in different branches of engineering: mechanical, aerospace, civil, naval, etc. The finite element method with the ABAQUS code was used to model the mechanical behavior of the different repair techniques. …”
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Effect of Different Types of Middle Columns on the Seismic Performance of Single-Story Subway Station Structure by Sheng Li, Haiyang Zhuang, Wei Wang, Liguo Jin, Zhengfang Dong

“…In view of the seismic weak component of the single-frame-type subway station structure, the three-dimensional (3D) time-domain nonlinear finite element static-dynamic coupling analysis model of interaction between soil and subway station structure is established by, respectively, using rectangular reinforced concrete (RRC) columns, circular reinforced concrete (CRC) columns, and prefabricated concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns with a quick-connection device proposed in this article. …”
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Effect of Cement Asphalt Mortar Debonding on Dynamic Properties of CRTS II Slab Ballastless Track by Ping Wang, Hao Xu, Rong Chen

“…The effects of different debonding lengths on dynamic response of vehicle and track system were analyzed by using the finite element software. The results show that the debonding of CA mortar layer will increase the dynamic response of track. …”
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Numerical Modeling for Engineering Analysis and Designing of Optimum Support Systems for Headrace Tunnel by Sajjad Hussain, Zahid Ur Rehman, Noor Mohammad, Muhammad Tahir, Khan Shahzada, Sajjad Wali Khan, Muhammad Salman, Mujahid Khan, Akhtar Gul

“…The 2D elastoplastic finite-element method (FEM) was used for the analysis of rock mass behavior, in situ and redistribution stresses, plastic thickness around the tunnel, and performance of the design supports for the selection of optimum support system among RMR and Q supports for each geotechnical unit of tunnel. …”
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3D Analyses of crack propagation in torsion by D. Shiozawa, I. Serrano-Munoz, S. Dancette, C. Verdu, J. Lachambre, J.-Y. Buffiere

“…In situ 3D monitoring of torsion fatigue tests using synchrotron X-ray tomography reveal that propagation towards the interior of the samples occurs first along the sample periphery in mode II leading to relatively shallow cracks which penetrate towards the sample center only after a large number of cycles is reached .The values of mode I, II and III stress intensity factors have been calculated from finite element simulation at the tip of the shallow mode II crack. …”
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Numerical Study of the Effect of Transverse Reinforcement on Compressive Strength and Load-Bearing Capacity of Elliptical CFDST Columns by Ali Mohammed Ali, Sima Besharat Ferdosi, Laith Kareem Obeas, Alwaleed Khalid Ghalib, Meisam Porbashiri

“…The results obtained from this study are in good agreement with the results of previous studies and showed that the finite element method can provide accurate behavior of these columns. …”
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Effects of Water Immersion on the Adhesion between Adhesive Layer and Concrete Block by Jiajun Shi, Yunfeng Pan, Hedong Li, Jun Fu

“…The moisture content distribution and the hygrothermal stress were determined by using the finite element method (FEM). The mode I fracture energy was found decreasing with increasing immersion time. …”
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Seismic Response Mitigation of a Long-Span Tower Bridge with Two Types of Constraint System by Li Xu, Qingfei Gao, Junhao Zheng, Chuanhui Ding, Kang Liu

“…In this article, a nonlinear finite element model is established based on a large span concrete cable-stayed bridge with a main span of 680 m. …”
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