Microarchitecture Parameters Describe Bone Structure and Its Strength Better Than BMD by Tomasz Topoliński, Adam Mazurkiewicz, Stanislaw Jung, Artur Cichański, Krzysztof Nowicki

“…The geometrical mesh of layers of bone mass obtained from microCT investigation and the volumes of each layer and fractal dimension were calculated. The finite element method was applied to calculate the compression force F causing ε=0.8% strain. …”
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Optimization and Damping Performance of a Coal-Fired Power Plant Building Equipped with Multiple Coal Bucket Dampers by Ling-Yun Peng, Ying-Jie Kang, Zong-Rui Lai, Yu-Ke Deng

“…A comparative testing program was conducted using three seismic excitations on a model with and without CBDs. A finite element analysis model, replicating the conditions of the shaking table test, was constructed for comparison, and the shock absorption effects of CBDs subjected to 22 groups of far-field seismic action and 28 groups of near-field seismic action were analyzed. …”
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A digital twin framework with MobileNetV2 for damage detection in slab structures by Huong Duong Nguyen, Huan Nguyen, Xiaohong Gao

“… In this study, a digital twin framework is proposed for damage detection in a civil structure, which consists of a finite element model, neural networks, model updating methods, and signal processing. …”
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Rapid analysis of temperature fields in electronic enclosures based on the finite difference thermal resistance network method by Xiaoyue Zhang, Yinmo Xie, Bing Liu, Yingze Meng, Kewei Sun, Guangsheng Wu, Jianyu Tan

“…However, the computational process of numerical simulation methods based on the finite element method (FEM) and finite volume method (FVM) is time-consuming, which limits the speed of product development. …”
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Modeling of Surface Drainage during the Service Life of Asphalt Pavements Showing Long-Term Rutting: A Modular Hydromechanical Approach by Stefan Alber, Barbara Schuck, Wolfram Ressel, Ronny Behnke, Gustavo Canon Falla, Michael Kaliske, Sabine Leischner, Frohmut Wellner

“…In the second step, information about the long-term material behavior of the asphalt mixtures is integrated on the structural scale via a finite element (FE) tire-pavement model for steady-state rolling conditions and time homogenization in order to achieve a computationally efficient long-term prediction of inelastic deformations of the pavement surface (rut formation). …”
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Experimental Investigation of Thermal Modal Characteristics for a Ship’s Foundation under 300°C by Zheyu Ding, Hongbai Bai, Yiwan Wu, Yue Zhu, Yichuan Shao

“…The joint test system consists of a transient aerodynamic heating environment simulation system and a vibration excitation and acquisition system. Finite element method (FEM) is used to analyze the distribution of thermal fields. …”
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Ground Deformation Characteristics Induced by Mechanized Shield Twin Tunnelling along Curved Alignments by Dangzhong Wu, Kaiping Xu, Panpan Guo, Gang Lei, Kang Cheng, Xiaonan Gong

“…This paper investigates the ground deformation characteristics induced by mechanized shield twin tunnelling along curved alignments by adopting the nonlinear three-dimensional (3D) finite element method (FEM). The performance of the adopted FEM is demonstrated to be satisfactory by comparing the numerical analysis results with the field monitoring data in a typical case history and with the predicted results generated by a modified version of the Peck’s empirical Gaussian formula. …”
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Exploring the tribo-mechanical performance of Ti-Mo-Zr-Ta-Sn alloys with a focus on their suitability for biomedical use by Ahmed Fouly, Hassan Alshehri, Ibrahim A. Alnaser, El-Sayed M. Sherif

“…The load-carrying capacity of the alloys in a realistic scenario, a hip joint, was assessed by employing a finite element analysis. The results demonstrate that the addition of Ta improves the mechanical properties and wear resistance of the alloys, while reducing friction coefficients. …”
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High-Temperature Properties of a Long-Span Double-Deck Suspension Bridge under a Tanker Fire by Mengsheng Yu, Qifeng Chen, Xinyu Yao, Xiao Guo, Tianzhi Hao, Hua Wang

“…A three-dimensional thermal model of the bridge was established by the Fire Dynamics software (FDS) to obtain the 3D temperature field distribution, and the thermal analysis result was then applied to the three-dimensional finite element model of the suspension bridge. The shortest failure time of the main cable and sling was determined to obtain the rescue time of a bridge fire. …”
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Bridge-inspired lattice materials with superior strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance by Heng Zhang, Junhua Ke, Jingjing Diao, Jiaqian Zheng, Naru Zhao, Yudi Kuang, Yingjun Wang

“…Moreover, it exhibits superior toughness (1271 MJ/m3) and fatigue resistance, enduring over two million cycles of cyclic compression fatigue testing. Finite element analysis and fracture characterization reveal that the excellent mechanical properties of the proposed LMs can be attributed to the BA structure's unique stress-dispersion and dual-level energy-dissipation mechanisms. …”
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Temperature Control Measures and Temperature Stress of Mass Concrete during Construction Period in High-Altitude Regions by Zhenhong Wang, Li Tao, Yi Liu, Jiang Yunhui

“…Therefore, this study explores the temperature control standards, as well as temperature control and crack prevention measures, for concrete in high-altitude regions using three-dimensional finite element methods and based on the concrete gravity dam in Tibet in combination with the characteristics of material properties that are disadvantageous to temperature control and crack prevention. …”
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Optimum Design of Corona Ring of Composite Insulators Considering the Effect of Mutual Phases by Monte Carlo and Coordinate Search Intelligente Algorithms by Mostafa Khajavi, Sajad Bagheri, Asaad Shemshadi

“…In this paper, the changes in the EFI on the creepage distance of the 230 kV composite insulator have been investigated and calculated with and without considering the effects of the corona ring, tower structure, conductor, hardware, and mutual phases using the Finite Element Method (FEM) and in three dimensions in software COMSOL. …”
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Effect of adjacent structures on footing settlement for different multi-building arrangements by Chandrawanshi Shrish, Garg Vivek

“…The various interaction analyses are performed using finite element software ANSYS under gravity loading. The vertical and differential settlement of footings obtained from soil–structure interaction (SSI) and SSSI analyses are compared to evaluate the effect of SSSI under various adjacent building arrangements. …”
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SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON STRENGTH AND FATIGUE PERFORMANCE OF A SUV FRONT SUBFRAME (MT) by LIU KeMing, YUAN Xin, DAI YuSen

“…In order to improve the reliability of the front subframe of a front drive SUV, the strength and fatigue characteristics of the subframe under different working conditions are analyzed by comprehensively using the finite element method, multi-body dynamics theory, strength analysis theory and fatigue analysis theory, and through the established three-dimensional model of the front subframe and the rigid flexible coupling model of multi-body dynamics. …”
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The Investigation on Initiation and Propagation of Hydraulic Fractures in Shale Reservoir by Xiangjun Liu, Wei Lei, Jing Huang, Yi Ding, Lixi Liang, Jian Xiong

“…Therefore, in this paper, considering the strong anisotropy of shale reservoir, numerical simulation has been conducted to analyze fracture propagation and initiation on the basis of finite element and damage mechanics. Simulation results indicate that hydraulic fracture is not merely controlled by in situ stress due to strong anisotropy in shale. …”
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Coseismic Deformation Responses due to Geometrical Structure and Heterogeneity of the Accretionary Wedge: Study Case 2010 Mentawai Earthquake, West Sumatra, Indonesia by Alvina K. Kuncoro, Wahyu Srigutomo, Umar Fauzi

“…We performed a 3D coseismic deformation model using the finite element method and referred to the 2010 Mentawai earthquake. …”
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Formula for two-sided estimation of the fundamental frequency of oscillations of a lattice truss by M. N. Kirsanov

“…Most often, the problem of natural oscillations is solved numerically by the finite element method using specialized packages. In this paper, the task is to derive analytical estimates of the dependence of the first oscillation frequency of a lattice truss on the number of panels, the geometric characteristics of the structure, and the parameters of the elastic properties of the material.Materials and methods. …”
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Force Characteristics of Sluice Structure in Coastal Area Under Wind Load by ZHANG Jian, YANG Jialin, YANG Jie

“…With the structural finite element method, the force characteristics of sluice structure are analyzed under different wind load conditions, which provide some reference for the wind resistance design of sluice structure in coastal areas. …”
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Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics by Xiaoqing Sun, Yi Shen, Lai Yang, Huafang Liang

“…The dynamic balance has been redesigned on the spindle counterweight plate to reduce the force on the bearings, and a multi-body dynamics model has been constructed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimization. Subsequently, a finite element model of the compressor housing was established to analyze the radiation noise characteristics. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Core Type and Antirotational Post on Stress Distribution in an Endodontically Treated Maxillary First Molar: FEA by Ramin Mosharraf, Amirhossein Fathi, Seyedeh Shiva Botshekan

“…This study aims to analyze and compare the stress distribution in an endodontically treated maxillary first molar restored with various post and core systems and assess the benefit of the presence of an antirotational post and the effect of its length using finite element analysis. Materials and Methods. Five 3D models of maxillary first molar restored with variable designs of post and core were constructed using CT scanning and information obtained from textbook and FEM software. …”
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