In rubber bumper design, the most important mechanical property of the product is the force–displacement curve under compression and its fulfillment requires an iterative design method. Design engineers can handle this task with the modificatio...
Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are attracting increasing research interest due to their ability to monitor large areas independently. Their reliability is a crucial issue, as it is influenced by hardware, data, and energy-related factors such as loa...
In amyloid brain PET, after parcellation using the finite element method (FEM)-based algorithm FreeSurfer and voxel-based algorithm PMOD, SUVr examples can be extracted and compared. This study presents the classification SUVr threshold in PET images...
This paper presents optimization of peak temperatures achieved during friction stir welding (FSW) of Al-6061-T6 alloys. This research work employed a novel approach by investigating the effect of FSW welding process parameters on peak temperatures th...
Computational approaches could provide a viable and cost-effective alternative to expensive experiments for accurately evaluating the nonlinear constitutive behavior of cementitious nanocomposite materials. In the present study, the mechanical proper...
The containment liner plate (CLP) in a nuclear power plant is the most critical part of the structure of a power plant, as it prevents the radioactive contamination of the surrounding area. This paper presents feasibility of structural health monitor...
A computational fluid dynamics software (DynamFluid) based on the application of the finite element method with the characteristic-based-split algorithm is presented and validated. The software is used to numerically integrate the steady and unsteady...
The Electrically Excited Doubly Salient Variable Reluctance Machine (EEDSVRM) is a new type of brushless machine designed according to the principle of air gap reluctance change. There is neither permanent magnet steel nor excitation winding on the r...
Steel trusses are widely utilized in engineering structures, and their optimization is essential for enhancing structural performance and reducing material consumption. Existing optimization methods for steel trusses predominantly rely on the trial-a...
This study proposes a method for determining aluminum alloys’ yield stress and hardening index based on indentation experiments and finite element simulations. Firstly, the dimensionless analysis of indentation variables was performed on three...
The objective of the article is the assessment of the sensitivity of the equilibrium path of structures susceptible to loss of stability due to node snap-through. Increasingly, architectural designs feature organic forms and structures with complex g...
A rim driven thruster (RDT) is an integrated deep-sea motor thruster that has been widely studied. In order to improve the performance of RDT, a novel RDT motor with a modular stator is proposed in this paper. The electromagnetic performance of the n...
Generating random aggregate models (RAMs) plays a key role in the mesoscopic modelling of concrete-like composite materials. The arbitrary geometry, wide gradation, and high volume ratio of aggregates pose a great challenge for fast and efficient num...
A piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer (PUT) is widely used in nondestructive testing, medical imaging, and particle manipulation, etc., and the performance of the PUT determines its functional performance and effectiveness in these applications. The...
The design of automobile chassis structures is fundamentally linked to the optimization of mass and structural robustness. While conventional chassis structures predominantly utilize metals, achieving further mass reduction and enhanced rigidity nece...
This paper focuses on optimisation of material parameters to describe the elastoplastic stress–strain relationship in finite element solvers. Two new methods are introduced to minimise the numerical error that occurs in the interspace between t...
In this study, a hybrid iteration force density method (HIFDM) was proposed to ensure both tension uniformity and accuracy of an antenna mesh reflector. Based on a genetic algorithm (GA), the boundary cable tension of the antenna reflector net was op...
To boost the operational performance of a non-aqueous DES electrolyte-based vanadium-iron redox flow battery (RFB), our previous work proposed a double-layer porous electrode spliced by carbon paper and graphite felt. However, this electrode’s...
An acoustic metamaterial absorber of parallel–connection square Helmholtz resonators is proposed in this study, and its sound absorption coefficients are optimized to reduce the noise for the given conditions in the factory. A two–dimensi...
Conventionally, the optimization of bonding process parameters requires multi-parameter repetitive experiments, the processing of data, and the characterization of complex relationships between process parameters, and performance must be achieved wit...
The surge in fabrication techniques for micro- and nanodevices gave room to rapid growth in these technologies and a never-ending range of possible applications emerged. These new products significantly improve human life, however, the evolution in t...
With the rapid increase in pipeline mileage in China, the accurate prediction of corrosion issues in in-service pipelines has become crucial for ensuring safe pipeline operation. Traditional pipeline leakage monitoring methods are significantly limit...
The design of a micro multi-channel heat sink to achieve the minimum thermal resistance is the purpose of this study. The numerical package is employed by using the genetic algorithm to process the heat dissipation optimization of the micro multi-cha...
The stator coreless axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motor with a compact structure, low torque ripple, and high efficiency is particularly suitable as a motor for electric propulsion systems. However, it still requires great effort to design an AF...
To address the demand for lightweight commercial vehicle suspensions, this study investigates the replacement of traditional spring steel with E-glass fiber/epoxy composite materials. An equal-width, variable-thickness parabolic single-leaf spring wa...
Ensuring the safe landing of deep-sea mining vehicles (DSMVs) on soft seabed sediments is critical for the stability and operational reliability of subsea mineral extraction. However, deep-sea sediments, particularly in polymetallic nodule regions, a...
Under conditions where a product is subjected to extreme mechanical loading over a very short time period, the strain rate has considerable influence on the behaviour of the product’s material. To simulate the behaviour of the material accurate...
This study presents a simulation model, optimization strategy and the experimental validation of a solenoid electromagnetic actuator that is widely used in industry components, especially in pneumatic/hydraulic valves. In the preliminary design, a tw...
This paper presents the design and optimization of a novel wound field synchronous machine topology, in which permanent magnets (PMs) are introduced into the rotor slot opening with segment configuration for high quality output torque performance. Th...
Metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) are critical in power electronic modules due to their high-power density and rapid switching capabilities. Therefore, effective thermal management is crucial for ensuring reliab...
This paper presents the process of the optimization of linear ball bearings with four-point connection using a genetic algorithm and the finite element method. Currently, modern steering systems without an intermediate shaft—steer-by-wire syste...
Structures in proximity subjected to a substantial lateral load (e.g., wind and earthquakes) can lead to a significant hazard known as structural pounding. If not properly mitigated, such impacts can lead to local and global damage (i.e., structural...
In this study, a novel single-phase outer-rotor line-start synchronous reluctance motor topology is proposed as a solution to the traditional efficiency and torque quality problems of single-phase motors. During the design process, two different wind...
The DC voltage ratio standard device is an important tool for calibrating DC voltage transformers. At the 1100 kV voltage level, an increase in electric field intensity will increase the local heat generated inside the device, affecting the accuracy...
This study introduces an integrated structural optimization design method based on a BP neural network and NSGA-II multi-objective genetic algorithm. Initially, a two-dimensional axisymmetric finite element model of the Giant Magnetostrictive Actuato...
The Fabry–Pérot (FP) cavity is the essential component of an ultra-stable laser (USL) for gravitational wave detection, which couples multiple physics fields (optical/thermal/mechanical) and requires ultra-high precision. Aiming at the d...
High-precision robotics is frequently compromised by joint compliance, a factor often over-simplified by traditional rigid-body modeling. This research investigates the structural dynamics of a two-link manipulator, addressing critical discrepancies...
Pile foundations are extensively employed in large-diameter silos owing to their superior stability. However, conventional equal-stiffness designs often require thicker pile caps and higher reinforcement ratios, leading to increased construction cost...
Steel structures subjected to earthquakes or extreme cyclic loadings may undergo extensive damage and fractures due to ultra-low-cycle fatigue (ULCF). Although assessments of damage initiation and evolution parameters have been carried out for some s...
Accurate material performance parameters are the prerequisite for conducting composite material structural analysis and design. However, the complex multiscale structure of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) makes it extremely difficult to accurately o...
Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (AFPMSMs) are gaining increasing attention for their application in electric vehicle (EV) drive systems. Their high torque density and compact axial geometry make them attractive for high-performance EV...
Magnetic shunt transformers (MSTs) used in microwave ovens are designed with deliberately high leakage inductance for current limiting and voltage regulation. This requirement couples the core dimensions, winding parameters, shunt geometry, material...
In the process industry, measurement systems are required for process development and optimization, as well as for monitoring and control. The processes often involve multiphase mixtures or flows that can be analyzed using tomography systems, which v...
Background: Mammography is the preferred method for the diagnosis of breast cancer. However, this diagnostic technique fails to detect tumors of small sizes, and it does not work well for younger patients with high breast tissue density. Methods: Thi...
The uniaxial warm tensile experiments were carried out in deformation temperatures (50–250 °C) and strain rates (0.005 to 0.0167 s
Designing composite materials with tailored stiffness and toughness is challenging due to the massive number of possible material and geometry combinations. Although various studies have applied machine learning techniques and optimization methods to...
The reverse design of solid propellant grain for a performance-matching goal, one of the most challenging directions of the solid rocket motor designing work, is limited by the traditional semi-empirical parameter-driven optimization methods based on...
Aging railroad bridges present complex challenges due to advancing deterioration and outdated design assumptions. This study develops a comprehensive analytical approach for assessing an aging steel truss railroad bridge through finite element (FE) m...
This paper presents an optimization-based framework for active vibration control of rotor bearing systems using external surface-bonded piezoelectric patches. The rotor bearing system is modelled using the Finite Element Method (FEM), enabling the co...
Due to structural characteristics and connection dimensions, the dynamic characteristics of dual metal rubber clamps (DMRCs) show significant differences in bolt connection direction and opening direction. Accurately identifying the dynamic parameter...
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