Dynamics of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (Darrieus Type) by A. F. Abdel Azim El-Sayed, C. Hirsch, R. Derdelinckx

“…A computing package that combines finite element methods for evaluating the resonance frequencies and modes of turbine subcomponents (blade, tower and shaft) together with the aerodynamic calculations for forces and moments taking into consideration the dynamic stall as well as the dynamic response is developed. …”
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Vessel-Bridge Collision Reliability Assessment Based on Structural Dynamic Analysis by Fu Tao, Ren Xiaoqian, Wang Kai

“…This method combines the method of moments with nonlinear dynamic finite element analysis, which can enhance the efficiency of calculating failure probability.…”
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Analysis of Structural Characteristics of the HALE Joined-Wing Configuration UAV by Junlei Sun, Ye Zhou, Zhou Zhou, Zhengping Wang

“…The aerodynamic loads of the UAV are applied to a finite element model using the multipoint row method, and the structural static characteristics are obtained. …”
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Analysis of the Embankment Settlement on Soft Soil Subgrade with a Cement Mixed Pile by Liang Yang, Wenyuan Xu, Keke Li

“…The subgrade and foundation soils in the finite element analysis are considered to be homogeneous, continuous, and isotropic elastoplastic materials. …”
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Three-dimensional effects on cracked components under anti-plane loading by F. Berto, A. Campagnolo

“…The results obtained from the highly accurate finite element analyses have improved understanding of the behaviour of through cracked components under anti-plane loading. …”
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PC Cable-Stayed Bridge Main Girder Shear Lag Effects: Assessment of Single Cable Plane in Construction Stage by Yan-feng Li, Xing-long Sun, Long-sheng Bao

“…A model test and finite element analysis were conducted in this study to determine the distribution law of shear lag effect in the main beam section, a box girder, during the cable-stayed bridge construction process. …”
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Application of Food Mechanics and Oral Processing in Modelling First Bite of Grilled Meat by Ilija V. Djekic, Jovan G. Ilic, Bartosz G. Sołowiej, Rastko I. Djekić, Igor B. Tomasevic

“…For the purpose of modelling oral processing, temporal dominance of sensations and finite element methods were employed. A panel with ten subjects was trained and used for oral processing analysis and temporal dominance of sensations revealing in-mouth sensations and mastication characteristics. …”
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On the Suitability of Vibration Acceptance Criteria of Process Pipework by Omar Tawfik Shady, Jamil Renno, M. Shadi Mohamed, Sadok Sassi, Asan G. A. Muthalif

“…The mainline supporting conditions will be varied using translational and rotational springs. The finite element models will be excited using a point load resembling flow-induced forces (with varying flow velocity and fluid composition). …”
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Analysis of tire contact stresses and asphalt pavement rutting under gradient temperature and typical driving conditions by Minrui Guo, Pei Liu, Wei Feng, Xiangwen Li, Haitao Ge

“…For this purpose, firstly sophisticated three-dimensional finite element models encompassing the truck-bus tire and asphalt pavement temperature are developed. …”
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Wind-Vehicle-Bridge Coupling Simulation Analysis of Flexible Hanger Arch Bridge in Suspended Monorail Transit by ZENG Min

“…［Method］ With the first suspended monorail transit line in China as the engineering background, a flexible 80-meter hanger arch bridge model is established by the ANSYS finite element software. The wind-vehicle-bridge coupling analysis is carried out through the Fluent finite element software and the multi-body dynamics software UM, and the running condition of the vehicle is judged by the ride comfort index. …”
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A Coupling Method of New EMFE and FE for Fourth-Order Partial Differential Equation of Parabolic Type by Yang Liu, Hong Li, Zhichao Fang, Siriguleng He, Jinfeng Wang

“…We propose and analyze a new numerical method, called a coupling method based on a new expanded mixed finite element (EMFE) and finite element (FE), for fourth-order partial differential equation of parabolic type. …”
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RESEARCH ON THE DESIGN METHOD OF THE AEROSPACE STANDARD THIN-WALLED SPECIMEN TO MEASURE THE PRECISION OF MACHINE TOOL by JIANG XiaoHui, ZHANG ZhenYa, LI HaoLin, YAO Yao

“…By analyzing the "X"shaped aviation thin-walled specimen with the finite element method,the open,close angles and curvature continuity curves are calculated and discussed. …”
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Temperature and Stress Evaluation during Three Different Phases of Friction Stir Welding of AA 7075-T651 Alloy by Kareem N. Salloomi, Furat I. Hussein, Sanaa N. M. Al-Sumaidae

“…The current study performs an explicit nonlinear finite element simulation to predict temperature distribution and consequent stresses during the friction stir welding (FSW) of AA 7075-T651 alloy. …”
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RELIABILITY-BASED ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF SPRING LOCKING MECHANISM by Cai DeYong, Liu FuJun, Jiao XianWei, Wei Jun

“…The rationality of optimization result is verified by simulation results of the finite element model.…”
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Research of the Micro-segment Gear Meshing Stiffness and the Influence Law of Initial Parameter by Liu Peng, Zhao Han, Huang Kang, Chen Qi

“…The finite element method is used to investigate the varying mesh stiffness of microsegment gear（MSG）,which is a new type of tooth profile gear.Comparative study by simulation shows that the varying mesh stiffness of MSG is superior to involute gear.Also,the influence law of MSG specific parameter on gear meshing stiffness is also unveiled.These findings could help support further parameter optimization and dynamics study of MSG.…”
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A Computational Study of an Implicit Local Discontinuous Galerkin Method for Time-Fractional Diffusion Equations by Leilei Wei, Xindong Zhang

“…We propose, analyze, and test a fully discrete local discontinuous Galerkin (LDG) finite element method for a time-fractional diffusion equation. …”
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Measuring. Monitoring. Management. Control by V.S. Volkov, S.N. Bazykin, V.A. Bardin, K.S. Samohina, N.V. Volkova

“…Materials and methods. Using finite element modeling, the parameters of the corrugation were determined, which make it possible to double the sensitivity compared to a flat membrane having similar overall dimensions. …”

Decoupling the Stationary Navier-Stokes-Darcy System with the Beavers-Joseph-Saffman Interface Condition by Yong Cao, Yuchuan Chu, Xiaoming He, Mingzhen Wei

“…This paper proposes a domain decomposition method for the coupled stationary Navier-Stokes and Darcy equations with the Beavers-Joseph-Saffman interface condition in order to improve the efficiency of the finite element method. The physical interface conditions are directly utilized to construct the boundary conditions on the interface and then decouple the Navier-Stokes and Darcy equations. …”
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Study on the Braking Efficiency and Optimal Design of the Drum Brake in Engineering Vehicle by Liu Li

“…For the issues of braking efficiency of the brake drum of engineering vehicle decline during use,taking the bi-directional-servo brake as research subjects,the calculation formula of brake braking efficiency is deduced.On this basis and combining with the actual object of key parameters and considering the interference of each parameter and manufacturing tolerances factors,the design of the model is optimized through robust optimization theory.Finally,the optimization model is validated through the finite element calculation.…”
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Updating Stiffness and Hysteretic Damping Matrices Using Measured Modal Data by Jiashang Jiang, Yongxin Yuan

“…A new direct method for the finite element (FE) matrix updating problem in a hysteretic (or material) damping model based on measured incomplete vibration modal data is presented. …”
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