Micropolar Couple Stress Nanofluid Flow by Non-Fourier’s-Law Heat Flux Model past a Stretching Sheet by Gosa Gadisa, Tagay Takele, Shibiru Jabessa

“…The robust numerical method called the Galerkin finite element method is applied to solve the proposed fluid model. …”
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Case Study on the Mutual Influence of Simultaneous Construction of Adjacent Deep Foundation Pit with Cover-Excavation Reverse Method by Yong-Gang Xiao, Xiao-Min Liu, Xiao-Pei He, Chen Zheng, Qiang–Qiang Bai, Yu Zhang

“…In this paper, based on two deep foundation pit excavation projects, a finite element model was established to better understand the mutual influence of simultaneous foundation pit excavation. …”
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Analysis on Flexural Capacity of Square Steel Tube Truss Concrete Beams with Grouted Chords by Kun Wang, Zhiyu Zhu, Huihui Luo, Ahmed Ahmad Omar

“…In this research paper, simulations on five specimens of square steel tube truss concrete beams with grouted chords were conducted by finite element analysis (FEA) software ABAQUS. Comparison of failure modes, vertical load-deflection curves, and steel tube strain variation with tests was done. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Simulation Studies of RC Beams under the Actions of Equal Energy Impact Loads by Xiwu Zhou, Xiangyu Wang, Runcheng Zhang, Wen Zhang

“…Next, the numerical model considering material strain rate is established using ABAQUS finite element software to verify and expand the experimental results. …”
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Study on the Response of Staggered Floor Isolated Structures in Mountainous Areas under Three-Dimensional Earthquakes by Shishan Cheng, Jie Yang, Dewen Liu, Lihao Chen, Feng Wan, Fan Yang, Yang Liu

“…The responses of structures under one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional earthquakes are analyzed by the finite element dynamic time-history analysis method. The structural torsion, interstory shear force, maximum axial force, and floor displacement of the structure are compared. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Rainfall-Induced Landslide in Mudstone Using Coupled Finite and Discrete Element Analysis by Ching Hung, Chih-Hsuan Liu, Chia-Ming Chang

“…In this study, the role of water infiltration on a rainfall-induced landslide in mudstone is investigated. Finite element analysis (FEA) and discrete element analysis (DEA) were employed to explore the driving mechanism in the prefailure regime and the dynamic runout process in the postfailure regime, respectively. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of Yokeless Axial-Field Flux-Switching Permanent Magnet Motor Using the Hybrid Taguchi Genetic Algorithm for Expanded Speed Range by Javad Rahmani-Fard, Saeed Hasanzadeh

“…Cosimulation analysis using a 3-D finite element method (FEM) is performed under no-load and full-load conditions to compare the motor’s speed regulation range. …”
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Influencing Factors on Vehicles Lateral Stability on Tunnel Section in Mountainous Expressway under Strong Wind: A Case of Xi-Han Highway by Lu Wang, Xiaoxin Chen, Hong Chen

“…In this paper, Xi-Han Expressway is taken as the research object to analyze the influencing factors of vehicle’s lateral stability by combining the theoretical research of the finite element method, automobile aerodynamics, and speed limit with field investigation and simulation test. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Occupant Head Injuries in Impacts with Dump Truck Panel by Shence Wang, Deshun Liu, Zhihua Cai

“…Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the effects of panel design parameters on occupant head injuries via simulations using finite element (FE) models of a human head and a dump truck cockpit. …”
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Fatigue growth rate of inclined surface cracks in aluminum and titanium alloys by R.R. Yarullin, M.M. Yakovlev

“…The stress strain field along the crack front of semi-elliptical cracks in the SCT specimens was assessed by Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis. The stress intensity factors (SIFs) were calculated along crack fronts and equivalent elastic SIF formulation was used for crack growth rate assessment under mixed mode conditions. …”
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Buckling Behavior of Metallic Cylindrical Shell Structures Strengthened with CFRP Composite by Z. Draidi, T. T. Bui, A. Limam, H. V. Tran, A. Bennani

“…For stiffened configuration, the enhancement of the bearing capacity of the shell is correctly gauged; this confirms the possibility to use finite element simulation for the design.…”
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Design of hollow tapered PMMA polymeric microneedles for enhanced structural stability and drug delivery efficiency by Aswani Kumar Gera, Rajesh Kumar Burra

“…This research paper analyzes the mechanical performance and fluid flow behavior of hollow cylindrical tapered shaped microneedles with polymethyl methacrylate, a biocompatible polymer, as material, considering its mechanical properties and also the material being widely used in biomedical applications. The finite element analysis tool is used to enhance the microneedle design by varying the outer base radius and tip radii to mitigate the von Mises stress that is exhibited during axial load and bending load conditions. …”
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Research on the Time-varying Meshing Stiffness Algorithm of Spur Gears with Large Tooth Number Cracks by Jiao Wei, Xu Kejun, Qin Haiqin

“…With reference to the calculation results of the finite element method, the effects of model correction, crack extent, and the specific form of the effective tooth thickness reduction limit line on the time-varying meshing stiffness are discussed respectively. …”
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Interactional Effect of the Influential Parameters on Seismic Behaviour of the Concrete Surface Tanks by Alirezar Hassanpour Yasaghi, Mazhar Fatahi, Seyed Mehdi Seyed Alizadeh

“…In this study, seismic behaviour studying has been taken into account and in addition to considering three-dimensional model of finite element model of a surface rectangular tank and its beneath soil given to SSI and FSI effect, we have done required analysis and Drucker–Prager nonlinear model has been used to investigating more exactly to describe soil behaviour. …”
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Real-time detection of loosening torque in bolted joints using piezoresistive pressure-sensitive layer based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced epoxy nanocomposites by Abdulkadir Sanli, Bilgehan Demirkale, Olfa Kanoun

“…Our approach provides high sensitivity, durability, linearity, and fast response times, with minimal hysteresis during both the tightening and loosening processes. Finite-element method simulations were conducted to determine the optimal sensor positions, ensuring fast response during bolt tightening and loosening. …”
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Numerical Study to Assess the Structural Behavior of the Bajrakli Mosque (Western Kosovo) by Huseyin Bilgin, Faton Ramadani

“…The first loading covers the analysis due to gravity loads, whereas the second one defines the dynamic loading due to ground shakings defined by the earthquake spectrum using finite element analysis in SAP2000. By means of these analyses, the performance of the building is examined. …”
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Enhanced Fluid Mixing in Microchannels Using Levitated Magnetic Microrobots: A Numerical Study by Ali Anil Demircali, Abdurrahim Yilmaz, Huseyin Uvet

“…The numerical simulations, conducted using COMSOL^® (Finite Element Method, FEM) software, integrate Maxwell’s equations for magnetic field interaction with momentum and transport-diffusion equations to analyze fluid dynamics within the microchannel. …”
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ANALYSIS ON FATIGUE CRACK INITIATION LIFE OF COUPLER KNUCKLE OF RAILWAY HEAVY-HAUL WAGON by TIAN XiaoChen, ZHU Tao, WANG Chao, YIN MinXuan, XU JingTao, XIAO ShouNe, YANG GuangWu, YANG Bing

“…Firstly, the uniform load model based on strain test points, the contact force model based on contact nonlinearity, and the load distribution model based on load-bearing characteristics were constructed respectively, three types of knuckle crack initiation life models under different load conditions; Then, the finite element simulation under the three load-bearing conditions and bench test results of the knuckle are compared and analyzed, and it is proved that the elastic strain calculation results of each test point in the uniformly distributed load model based on strain test points are in good agreement with the results of bench test; Finally, based on the uniform load model and the local stress-strain method, the fatigue crack initiation life analysis of the heavy-haul wagon coupler knuckle is carried out. …”
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Electromechanical Performance Analysis of the Hybrid Piezoelectric-Electromagnetic Energy Harvester under Rotary Magnetic Plucking Excitation by Hongyan Wang, Jiarui Hu, Gang Sun, Liying Zou

“…A lumped-parameter model of the hybrid P-EMEH is developed, and the model parameters are determined from the finite element analysis (FEA) method. A parametric study is conducted to investigate the effects of driving force parameters, load resistance, and electromechanical coupling strengths (EMCSs) on the maximal displacements and velocities, average power inputs and outputs, and energy efficiencies of the system for indicating the performance of the hybrid P-EMEH. …”
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Study on Construction and Optimization of the Life-Saving Passage in Building Ruins Based on Numerical Simulation Method by Defeng Xu, Junwu Dai, Limei Chen, Yongqiang Yang, Richard Agyare, Ning Tao

“…A new method of constructing building ruins and life-saving passage was proposed based on the combined finite element (FE) and finite-discrete element (F-DE) method and restarted function of LS-DYNA program. …”
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