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  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,785 Views
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A Geometric Multigrid Method for 3D Magnetotelluric Forward Modeling Using Finite-Element Method

  • Xianyang Huang,
  • Changchun Yin,
  • Luyuan Wang,
  • Yunhe Liu,
  • Bo Zhang,
  • Xiuyan Ren,
  • Yang Su,
  • Jun Li and
  • Hui Chen

16 January 2023

The traditional three-dimensional (3D) magnetotelluric (MT) forward modeling using Krylov subspace algorithms has the problem of low modeling efficiency. To improve the computational efficiency of 3D MT forward modeling, we present a novel geometric...

  • Article
  • Open Access
508 Views
17 Pages

22 November 2025

The paper presents the results of numerical simulations carried out to investigate the influence of selected geometric parameter–precession angle and dimensions of the magnetic circuit of a two-stage magnetic precession gear on the magnetic tor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,572 Views
17 Pages

3D Airborne EM Forward Modeling Based on Finite-Element Method with Goal-Oriented Adaptive Octree Mesh

  • Xue Han,
  • Jianfu Ni,
  • Changchun Yin,
  • Bo Zhang,
  • Xin Huang,
  • Jiao Zhu,
  • Yunhe Liu,
  • Xiuyan Ren and
  • Yang Su

29 May 2023

The finite-element (FE) method for three-dimensional (3D) airborne electromagnetic (AEM) modeling can flexibly simulate complex geological structures at high accuracy. However, it has low efficiency and high computational requirements. To solve these...

  • Article
  • Open Access
456 Views
28 Pages

8 January 2026

Spherical caps exploit their intrinsic curvature to achieve efficient stress distribution, delivering exceptional strength-to-weight ratios. This advantage renders them indispensable for aerospace systems, pressurized containers, architectural domes,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,054 Views
26 Pages

15 March 2023

Within a framework of the consistent couple stress theory (CCST), a size-dependent finite element method (FEM) is developed. The three-dimensional (3D) free vibration characteristics of simply-supported, functionally graded (FG) graphene platelets (G...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,862 Views
27 Pages

6 May 2023

Seismic waves propagation with an oblique angle to the tunnel axis will cause asynchronous tunnel motions and have a significant effect on the axial response. A high-precision 2.5D finite element method is established in the frequency domain to simul...

  • Article
  • Open Access
703 Views
19 Pages

26 July 2025

The time-domain electromagnetic method has been widely applied in mineral exploration, oil, and gas fields in recent years. However, its response characteristics remain unclear, and there is an urgent need to study the response characteristics of the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,616 Views
18 Pages

3D Simulation-Based Acoustic Wave Resonator Analysis and Validation Using Novel Finite Element Method Software

  • Ruth Yadira Vidana Morales,
  • Susana Ortega Cisneros,
  • Jose Rodrigo Camacho Perez,
  • Federico Sandoval Ibarra and
  • Ricardo Casas Carrillo

12 April 2021

This work illustrates the analysis of Film Bulk Acoustic Resonators (FBAR) using 3D Finite Element (FEM) simulations with the software OnScale in order to predict and improve resonator performance and quality before manufacturing. This kind of analys...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,401 Views
15 Pages

15 July 2021

This paper presents direct computations of 3-D fracture parameters including stress intensity factors (SIFs) and T-stress for straight and curved planar cracks with the p-version finite element method (P-FEM) and contour integral method (CIM). No exc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,093 Views
16 Pages

14 December 2023

Wave propagation or acoustic emission waves caused by impact load can be simulated using the finite element (FE) method with a refined high-fidelity mesh near the impact location. This paper presents a method to refine a 3D finite element mesh by inc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,256 Views
23 Pages

Thermal Analysis of Power Transformer Using 2D and 3D Finite Element Method

  • Mohamed S. Seddik,
  • Jehan Shazly and
  • Magdy B. Eteiba

29 June 2024

An accurate simulation and computational analysis of temperature distribution in large power transformers used in power plants is crucial during both the design and operational phases. This study introduces a thermal modeling analysis encompassing tw...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
3,788 Views
19 Pages

Contact problems are among the most difficult issues in mathematics and are of crucial practical importance in engineering applications. This paper presents a scaled boundary finite-element method with B-differentiable equations for 3D frictional con...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,614 Views
13 Pages

25 May 2021

In this paper, the improved extended finite element method (XFEM) for analyzing the three-dimensional (3D) electric field is presented. The interface between two media is described by using a four-dimensional (4D) level set function. For elements wit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
9,495 Views
16 Pages

Impact Fracture and Fragmentation of Glass via the 3D Combined Finite-Discrete Element Method

  • Zhou Lei,
  • Esteban Rougier,
  • Earl E. Knight,
  • Mengyan Zang and
  • Antonio Munjiza

10 March 2021

A driving technical concern for the automobile industry is their assurance that developed windshield products meet Federal safety standards. Besides conducting innumerable glass breakage experiments, product developers also have the option of utilizi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
1,929 Views
19 Pages

11 March 2024

Over time, many minted coins were withdrawn from circulation, being replaced with new ones. The returned, obsolete metal coins were melted in order to ensure sustainable reuse of the alloy for other purposes. Between the withdrawal and melting, some...

  • Article
  • Open Access
37 Citations
4,607 Views
19 Pages

21 November 2019

Skid resistance is an important surface characteristic that influences roadway safety. Various studies have been performed to understand the interaction between pavement and tires through numerical simulation for skid resistance prediction. However,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
5,097 Views
17 Pages

3D Printed Hollow Off-Axis Profiles Based on Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Mechanical Testing and Finite Element Method Analysis

  • Martina Kalova,
  • Sona Rusnakova,
  • David Krzikalla,
  • Jakub Mesicek,
  • Radek Tomasek,
  • Adela Podeprelova,
  • Jiri Rosicky and
  • Marek Pagac

31 August 2021

The aim of the paper is to design, manufacture, and test an off-axis composite profile of circular cross-section. Composite profile based on continuous carbon fibers reinforcing the onyx matrix, i.e., a matrix that consists of nylon and micro carbon...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
8,486 Views
12 Pages

Analysis of Pressure Distribution in Transfemoral Prosthetic Socket for Prefabrication Evaluation via the Finite Element Method

  • Mohd Syahmi Jamaludin,
  • Akihiko Hanafusa,
  • Yamamoto Shinichirou,
  • Yukio Agarie,
  • Hiroshi Otsuka and
  • Kengo Ohnishi

In this study, we estimated and validated the pressure distribution profile between the residuum and two types of prosthetic sockets for transfemoral amputees by utilizing a finite element analysis. Correct shaping of the socket for an appropriate lo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,427 Views
17 Pages

5 April 2023

When the numerical analysis of a long lined tunnel is carried out, the calculation amount of the finite element model becomes restricted large-scale parameter analysis. In this paper, an efficient and high-precision 2.5-dimensional (2.5D) frequency-d...

  • Letter
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,483 Views
12 Pages

18 December 2020

In order to accurately investigate the disturbance of complex distributed mass loading on surface acoustic wave (SAW) propagation characteristics, two-dimensional coupling-of-modes (2-D COM) theory and finite element method (FEM) were used to simulat...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
7,345 Views
27 Pages

Study of a Hybrid Excitation Synchronous Machine: Modeling and Experimental Validation

  • Salim Asfirane,
  • Sami Hlioui,
  • Yacine Amara and
  • Mohamed Gabsi

This paper deals with a parallel hybrid excitation synchronous machine (HESM). First, an expanded literature review of hybrid/double excitation machines is provided. Then, the structural topology and principles of operation of the hybrid excitation m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,230 Views
19 Pages

5 December 2023

Landslides are common geological hazards that often result in significant casualties and economic losses. Due to their occurrence in complex terrain areas, conventional geophysical techniques face challenges in early detection and warning of landslid...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,726 Views
16 Pages

28 March 2025

Microfluidic technology is an emerging interdisciplinary field that uses micropipes to handle or manipulate tiny fluids in chemistry, fluid physics, and biomedical engineering. As one of the rapid prototyping methods, the three-dimensional (3D) print...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,859 Views
19 Pages

Three-Dimensional Streamline Tracing Method over Tetrahedral Domains

  • Yi Luo,
  • Liehui Zhang,
  • Yin Feng and
  • Yulong Zhao

18 November 2020

Getting a clear understanding of the fluid velocity field in underground porous media is critical to various engineering applications, such as oil/gas reservoirs, CO2 sequestration, groundwater, etc. As an effective visualization tool and efficient t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,258 Views
10 Pages

On the Shaping of a Short Signal at the Output of the Receiving Piezoelectric Transducer in the Radiation-Reception System

  • Boris Ee,
  • Roman Konovalov,
  • Sergey Konovalov,
  • Andrey Kuz’menko and
  • Valery Tsaplev

8 June 2018

This paper theoretically and experimentally considers the pulsed mode of operation of the radiation-receiving system. The system contains two identical piezoceramic plates separated by a layer of immersion liquid (glycerin). The emitter was excited b...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
2,901 Views
22 Pages

Hot Formability Study of Cr5 Alloy Steel by Integration of FEM and 3D Processing Maps

  • Xuewen Chen,
  • Yahui Si,
  • Rongren Bai,
  • Xiaopeng Zhang and
  • Zhipeng Li

9 July 2022

Microstructure is an important factor that affects the mechanical properties and service life of forgings. Through the full study of the formability of the material, the internal microstructure of the material can be effectively controlled. In order...

  • Article
  • Open Access
29 Citations
15,380 Views
17 Pages

A Magnetless Axial-Flux Machine for Range-Extended Electric Vehicles

  • Christopher H. T. Lee,
  • Chunhua Liu and
  • K. T. Chau

11 March 2014

A new magnetless axial-flux doubly-salient DC-field (AF-DSDC) machine is proposed and implemented into the application of a range-extended electric vehicle (RE-EV). By employing the radial active part for the torque production, the proposed machine c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,031 Views
22 Pages

1 September 2025

Efficient and accurate forward modeling of electromagnetic fields is essential for advancing geophysical exploration in complex marine environments. However, realistic survey conditions characterized by low-frequency spectra, fine sedimentary strata,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
940 Views
18 Pages

Analytical Modeling of an Ironless Axial Flux Machine for Sizing Purposes

  • Víctor Ballestín-Bernad,
  • Guillermo Sanz-Sánchez,
  • Jesús Sergio Artal-Sevil and
  • José Antonio Domínguez-Navarro

This paper presents a novel analytical model of a double-stator single-rotor (DSSR) ironless axial flux machine (IAFM), with no iron either in the rotor or in the stator, that has cylindrical magnets in the rotor. The model is based on sizing equatio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
11,650 Views
10 Pages

19 February 2008

In this paper, a finite element (FE) procedure for modeling electrostatically actu-ated MEMS is presented. It concerns a perturbation method for computing electrostatic fielddistortions due to moving conductors. The computation is split in two steps....

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
6,609 Views
12 Pages

16 June 2016

The thermal performance under variable temperature conditions of fiber coils with double-cylinder (D-CYL) and quadrupolar (QAD) winding methods is comparatively analyzed. Simulation by the finite element method (FEM) is done to calculate the temperat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,353 Views
14 Pages

30 January 2024

The first paper of this two-part series discussed the development of a novel lightweight 3D wood dowel-reinforced glass epoxy hybrid composite material (3DdrFRP) and its manufacturing procedures. It also experimentally compared the performance of sca...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,529 Views
16 Pages

Development of an Evaluation System for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Based Three-Dimensional Modeling of a Transfemoral Prosthetic Socket Using Finite Elements

  • Mohd Syahmi Jamaludin,
  • Akihiko Hanafusa,
  • Yamamoto Shinichirou,
  • Yukio Agarie,
  • Hiroshi Otsuka and
  • Kengo Ohnishi

4 September 2019

Recent technologies have suggested the utilization of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology to enhance the fabrication accuracy of prosthetics. Accordingly, simulations are used to obtain precise parameters for subject-specified prosthetic socke...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,415 Views
20 Pages

17 March 2022

Recent years have seen an increase in demand for the demolition of obsolete and potentially hazardous structures, including reinforced concrete (RC) structures, using blasting techniques. However, because the risk of failure is significantly higher w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,534 Views
20 Pages

22 September 2018

The general method to suppress the axial force of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) direct-drive turbine is to increase the number of balance devices, such as balance disks and special bearings, to counteract its influence, but this also...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
10,544 Views
9 Pages

A new type of permanent magnet (PM) brushless claw pole motor (CPM) with soft magnetic composite (SMC) core is designed and analyzed in this paper. The PMs are mounted on the claw pole surface, and the three-phase stator windings are fed by variable-...

  • Article
  • Open Access
70 Citations
8,204 Views
19 Pages

14 May 2021

Additive manufacturing provides high design flexibility, but its use is restricted by limited mechanical properties compared to conventional production methods. As technology is still emerging, several approaches exist in the literature for quantifyi...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,423 Views
21 Pages

18 September 2025

The aim of this systematic review is to summarize studies that apply the finite element method (FEM) to simulate human–seat interaction, while also evaluating the role of 3D-printed foam materials in enhancing sitting comfort. These studies emp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
127 Citations
10,571 Views
19 Pages

Shape-Adaptive Metastructures with Variable Bandgap Regions by 4D Printing

  • Reza Noroozi,
  • Mahdi Bodaghi,
  • Hamid Jafari,
  • Ali Zolfagharian and
  • Mohammad Fotouhi

1 March 2020

This article shows how four-dimensional (4D) printing technology can engineer adaptive metastructures that exploit resonating self-bending elements to filter vibrational and acoustic noises and change filtering ranges. Fused deposition modeling (FDM)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,154 Views
17 Pages

Modeling of High-Power Tonpilz Terfenol-D Transducer Using Complex Material Parameters

  • Yanfei Wei,
  • Xin Yang,
  • Yukai Chen,
  • Zhihe Zhang and
  • Haobin Zheng

16 May 2022

The loss effect in smart materials, the active part of a transducer, is of significant importance to acoustic transducer designers, as it directly affects the important characteristics of the transducer, such as the impedance spectra, frequency respo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,114 Views
13 Pages

Background/Objectives: The subject of this work is the reconstruction of the inner mechanics of Götz von Berlichingen’s second iron hand. The complex inner mechanics were unknown until Christian von Mechel published a detailed description...

  • Article
  • Open Access
808 Views
30 Pages

This paper proposes a two-dimensional (2D) generalized equivalent magnetic network (GEMN) model suitable for surface-mounted permanent magnet electric machines (SPEMs). The model divides the SPEM into eight types of regions: stator yoke, stator tooth...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,465 Views
14 Pages

14 May 2023

When encountering sedimentary rocks with obvious laminations or fracture development zones, the conductivity of the conductive medium in different directions will change significantly, and the subsurface medium will exhibit macroscopic conductivity a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,269 Views
20 Pages

Finite Element Investigation on Cutting Force and Residual Stress in 3D Elliptical Vibration Cutting Ti6Al4V

  • Shiyu Li,
  • Jinguo Han,
  • Haiqiang Yu,
  • Jinhui Wang,
  • Mingming Lu,
  • Yebing Tian and
  • Jieqiong Lin

8 August 2022

Titanium alloy is a typical difficult-to-machine material with features of superhigh strength and hardness, and low elastic modulus. It is difficult to guarantee the processing quality and efficiency due to the high cutting force and tool wear in con...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,132 Views
23 Pages

3D Wavelet Finite-Element Modeling of Frequency-Domain Airborne EM Data Based on B-Spline Wavelet on the Interval Using Potentials

  • Lingqi Gao,
  • Changchun Yin,
  • Ning Wang,
  • Jiao Zhu,
  • Yunhe Liu,
  • Xiuyan Ren,
  • Bo Zhang and
  • Bin Xiong

1 September 2021

We present a wavelet finite-element method (WFEM) based on B-spline wavelets on the interval (BSWI) for three-dimensional (3D) frequency-domain airborne EM modeling using a secondary coupled-potential formulation. The BSWI, which is constructed on th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,606 Views
16 Pages

31 January 2021

Fatigue crack growth experiments are performed using A7075-T6 compact tension (CT) specimens with various thicknesses t (1–21 mm). The stress intensity factor at the crack opening level Kop is measured, and the effects of t and the stress intensity f...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,781 Views
18 Pages

8 March 2016

This paper investigates the performance analysis and mathematical modeling of a staggered-tooth transverse-flux permanent magnet linear synchronous machine (STTF-PMLSM), which is characterized by simple structure and low flux leakage. Firstly, the st...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,798 Views
20 Pages

29 September 2019

This study delineates a novel finite element model to consider a pattern of process parameters affecting the forward slip in micro flexible rolling, which focuses on the thickness transition area of the rolled strip with thickness in the micrometre r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
6,067 Views
13 Pages

15 May 2020

An appropriate magnetic design helps ensure that the Terfenol-D (Terbium- Dysprosium-Iron alloy) rods in giant magnetostrictive transducers have the perfect magnetostriction ability. To determine the optimum Terfenol-D rod state, a segmented stack co...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,704 Views
17 Pages

13 January 2025

The transient electromagnetic (TEM) method is a crucial tool for subsurface exploration, providing essential insights into the electrical resistivity structures beneath the Earth’s surface. Traditional forward modeling approaches, such as the f...

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