Numerical Investigation of Pinned Fuse with Simple Replacing in Steel Eccentrically Braced Frames and Design Parameters Determination by Soroush Soltani, Mohammad Javaheri-tafti, Mohamad Vetr

“…The results of the numerical studies conducted on the integrated three-dimensional finite element model of the eccentric frame equipped with a fuse show that the damage was limited to the fuse section, and no other structural components were damaged. …”
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Quality optimization of liquid silicon lenses based on sequential approximation optimization and radial basis function networks by Hanjui Chang, Shuzhou Lu, Yue Sun, Yuntao Lan

“…The method successfully minimizes residual stress and volume shrinkage, thereby improving product quality and manufacturing efficiency. By replacing finite element reanalysis with the RBF network, it constructs an approximate functional relationship between process conditions and quality. …”
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Deformation and Rupture of Thin Steel Plates due to Cumulative Loading from Underwater Shock and Bubble Collapse by Julian J. Lee, Malcolm J. Smith, James Huang, Geoffrey T. Paulgaard

“…A fracture analysis was performed on the damaged plates to analyze the mechanisms of failure. Finally, finite-element analysis using a failure criterion based on normalized shear stress and effective strain has been used to examine the failure limits.…”
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Selective Laser Melting of Diamond-Containing or Postnitrided Materials Intended for Impact-Abrasive Conditions: Experimental and Analytical Study by Ramin Rahmani, Maksim Antonov, Lauri Kollo

“…Modelling with the help of finite element method has shown that lattice structure enables reduction of peak local stresses in scratching and impact conditions.…”
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Simulation and validation of the effect of hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic pressure on contact pressure in a resilient seat butterfly valve by K Yuvaraj, G Arunkumar

“…A 3-inch valve was analyzed under fully closed conditions with and without internal pressure. Finite Element Analysis simulated the contact pressure distribution at the disc-seat interface, revealing pressures ranging between 6.2 MPa and 12.9 MPa, which exceed the applied hydrostatic pressure, ensuring effective containment. …”
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Research on Optimal Design of Pressure Relief Blasting Parameters of Middle Rock Pillar in Near Vertical Coal Seam by Yadi Wang, Shiqi Yu, Hai Rong, Liting Pan

“…In order to achieve the optimal blasting effect, the finite element numerical simulation software GTS NX is used to carry out the chamber rock mass hole blasting simulation experiment, the three influencing factors of blasting effect, such as charge quantity, blast hole diameter, and blast hole row spacing, are comprehensively considered, and the optimal pressure relief blasting parameters with the radius of borehole blasting crack circle and the width of plastic zone as the index are determined. …”
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Analysis and Research of Asymmetric Helical Gear Oil Injection Lubrication Considering Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient by Shuai Mo, Xu Li, Zhenxing Zou, Zhiyou Feng, Guojian Cen

“…The thermal boundary conditions of the injection lubrication simulation model are obtained based on the finite element method. The simulation calculation of the injection lubrication of the asymmetric helical gear is carried out in the CFX fluid simulation software，and the influence rules of the injection parameters on the flow heat transfer coefficient of the tooth face under different injection methods are obtained. …”
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An Investigation on the Influences of Construction Schemes on Backfilling the River-Crossing Section of a Utility Tunnel by Jin-Kun Huang, Zhao-Xiang Lu, Wan-Yun Yin, Ren-Cai Jin, Yuan-Di Qian, Si-Dong Shen, Lei Wang

“…In this paper, with a practical comprehensive utility tunnel project as the background, a variety of different backfill construction schemes were designed, and the corresponding numerical simulations were performed with the finite element analysis software Midas. The influence of different backfill construction schemes on the side wall, roof, and floor of the utility tunnel was systematically studied and analyzed, and the displacement and stress variation curves in the process of utility tunnel backfill were obtained. …”
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Performance characteristics of shell and tube heat exchanger using sectoral baffle by Jacob Kolawole Adebayo, Ademola Adebukola Dare, Moses Omolayo Petinrin

“…Abstract Shell and tube heat exchangers (STHX) play a vital role in a wide range of industrial processes and daily applications. The finite element method was used to solve continuity, momentum, energy, and k-ε turbulent equations that govern STHX. …”
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Theoretical and Experimental Study of an Electrokinetic Micromanipulator for Biological Applications by Reza Hadjiaghaie Vafaie, Ali Fardi-Ilkhchy, Sobhan Sheykhivand, Sebelan Danishvar

“…By appropriately switching the voltage on the electrode structures and inducing AC electrothermal forces within the channel, a fluidic network with pumping and manipulation capabilities can be achieved, enabling the control of fluid velocity/direction and also fluid rotation. By using finite element analysis, coupled physics of electrical, thermal, fluidic fields, and molecular diffusion transport were solved. …”
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Inter-laminar shear stress in hybrid CFRP/austenitic steel by J. Lopes, M. Freitas, D. Stefaniak, P.P. Camanho

“…The apparent ILSS was determined by short beam test, a three-point bending test. Finite element models using cohesive elements in the CFRP/Steel interface were built to simulate the short beam test in the reference beam and in the highest interlaminar shear stress hybrid beam. …”
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Nonlinear Random Response Analyses of Panels Considering Transverse Shear Deformations under Combined Thermal and Acoustic Loads by Yeong-Nam Kim, Jae-Sang Park, Eun-Soo Go, Min-Hyuk Jeon, In-Gul Kim

“…Static and dynamic equations are derived using the principle of virtual work and the nonlinear finite element method. A thermal postbuckling analysis is conducted using the Newton–Raphson method, and the dynamic nonlinear equations are solved using the Newmark-β time integration method. …”
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Design and Shear Bearing Capacity Calculation of All-Welded Irregular Joints in Steel Traditional Chinese Buildings by Zhanjing Wu, Xinwu Wang, Xin Bu, Jinshuang Dong

“…Based on the test results, the numerical model was established by using finite element software Abaqus2016, and parameter analysis was performed by varying the axial compression ratio of the column. …”
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Effect of geometric characteristics of helical piles on the lateral displacement in sandy slopes by loading surcharge by Mir abas Bahri, Mahyar Arabani

“…PLAXIS 3D software was used along with the finite element method and the hardening soil model to assess the effects of geometric characteristics of helical piles on lateral displacement in a sandy slope. …”
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Mode I stress intensity factor with various crack types by Ehab Samir Mohamed Mohamed Soliman

“…., single edge crack, center crack and double edge crack. 2D numerical models of cases of cracked plate are established in finite element analysis (FEA), ANSYS software by adopting PLANE 183 element. …”
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Stability Assessment of the Excavated Rock Slope at the Dagangshan Hydropower Station in China Based on Microseismic Monitoring by K. Ma, N. W. Xu, Z. Z. Liang

“…A damage model based on MS data was proposed to analyse the rock mass damage, and a 3D finite element method model of the rock slope was also established. …”
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Discussion on the Theoretical Basis for Cross-Over Method Applied to Downhole Wave Velocity Test by Qing Dong, Zheng-hua Zhou, Su Jie, Bing Hao, Yuan-dong Li

“…However, the characteristics of signals recorded in tests are often found to conflict with this theoretical basis for the cross-over method, namely, the polarity of the P-wave also transforms under the action of surface forward and backward strike. Therefore, 3D finite element numerical simulations were conducted to study the validity of the theoretical basis for the cross-over method. …”
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Two-Phase Flow Model for Numerical Investigation of Impact of Water Retention on Shale Gas Production by Ershe Xu, Lingjie Yu, Ming Fan, Tianyu Chen, Zhejun Pan, Yuling Tan, Guanglei Cui

“…The proposed model is solved using a finite element approach with COMSOL Multiphysics (Version 5.6) and verified with field data. …”
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Observed Performance and FEM-Based Parametric Analysis of a Top-Down Deep Excavation in Soil-Rock Composite Stratum by Gang Lei, Panpan Guo, Fucai Hua, Xiaonan Gong, Lina Luo

“…Based on the observed data of a typical deep excavation case history for the May Fourth Square Station in Tsingtao, China, the characteristics of the horizontal and vertical pile displacements, ground surface settlements, building settlements, axial forces in ground anchors, earth pressure, and pore water pressure during excavation were analysed. Two-dimensional finite element simulations were carried out to further explore the deformation and internal force responses of end-suspended piles and to capture the effects of pile diameter, embedded depth, and rock-socketed depth on the horizontal displacement and bending moment distributions along the pile shaft. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Study on the Influence of Corrosion Rate and Shear Span Ratio on Reinforced Concrete Beam by Xiao Guo, Hongwei Wang, Kaizhong Xie, Tuo Shi, Dan Yu

“…A three-dimensional finite element model of corroded reinforced concrete beam was established. …”
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