The Finite Element Method (FEM) has emerged as a powerful tool for predicting the behavior of industrial products, including those with complex geometries or uncommon materials. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is widely used to study structural vibrati...
The dynamics of mechanical systems with fast motions and dynamic loads are strongly influenced by the deformability of kinematic elements. The finite element method and the superposition of rigid body motion with deformable body motion allow us to de...
Under the current setting of a booming digital economy, digital transformation (DT) has become the only strategy available to enterprises for their development; however, it has also become a common concern in domestic and foreign academic circles. Fo...
In this paper, an analysis method for the nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete elements subjected to short-term static loads is proposed. The range of inelastic properties for the structural materials is considered, and the deformation processes...
Non-structural elements have been demonstrated to be essential for the dynamic performance of large-span structures. However, how to quantify their effect has not yet been fully understood. In this study, the contribution of non-structural elements t...
Given a series of intrinsic features of structural glass systems (i.e., material properties, type of restraints, operational conditions, etc.), special care should be spent at the design stage, to ensure appropriate fail-safe requirements, but also i...
Detrimental environmental impacts due to the increasing demands of the aviation industry have gained tremendous global attention. With a potential fuel saving, along with high aerodynamic performance and maneuverability during different phases of a f...
Based on the existing research results, a theoretical fracture model of strata under the compound impact of static and harmonic dynamic load is improved, and the fracture characteristic parameters (stress intensity factor, T-stress, and fracture init...
Concrete is a fundamental material in structural engineering, widely used in critical infrastructure such as bridges, nuclear power plants, and dams. These structures may be subjected to extreme dynamic loads resulting from natural disasters, industr...
Floating, pouring, prefabrication, and temporary storage of the immersed tunnel element require mooring inside a harbor or a dock. However, the dynamics of a moored tunnel element in such semi-open waters are rarely studied, and some mechanisms are n...
Dynamic analysis of structures is a key challenge in structural engineering, especially in choosing effective and accurate numerical methods. Steel–concrete composite structures, commonly used in bridges and floors, require calculations of dyna...
Corrosion of reinforcement is one of the main problems related to the durability of reinforced concrete structures. This can cause cracks and a separation of the protective layer, as well as reducing strength and structural stiffness, which can resul...
Analyses of dynamic responses are significantly important for the design, maintenance and rehabilitation of asphalt pavement. In order to evaluate the dynamic responses of asphalt pavement under moving loads, a specific computational program, SAFEM,...
In high-precision fields such as automotive and aerospace, solid elements are commonly used to verify the dynamic response of key components, which can comprehensively simulate three-dimensional stress, deformation, and temperature field changes. In...
A Dynamic Finite Element (DFE) method for coupled axial–flexural undamped free vibration analysis of functionally graded beams is developed and subsequently used to investigate the system’s natural frequencies and mode shapes. The formula...
In situ dynamic testing is conducted to study the dynamic characteristics of the wooden structure of the North House main hall. The velocity response signals on the measurement points are obtained and analyzed using the self-interaction spectral meth...
Earthquakes are a major external factor that induce landslides. In order to systematically study the dynamic effects and failure mechanism of anti-dip bedding rock slopes (the slope trend is the same as the joint trend, while the slope dip direction...
The deep-sea mining hose is a crucial component of the underwater lifting and transport system utilized in deep-sea mining operations. The marine environmental loading and the dynamic coupling between the hose, the subsea mining vehicle, and the rela...
Helical springs with nonlinear geometric parameters nowadays have shown great advantages over classical linear springs, especially due to their superior performance in diminishing dynamic responses in high-speed situations. However, existing studies...
The paper presents the finite element modeling of the dynamic properties of a delta robot attached to a steel frame. A distinguishing feature of the proposed modeling method is the application of the Guyan reduction method in modeling of frame founda...
To overcome computational inefficiency of the traditional subinterval finite element method, a novel adaptive subinterval finite element method based on dynamic sensitivity analysis is proposed to evaluate static response bounds of structures with un...
In this paper, a simple and effective numerical approach is presented on the basis of the Member Discrete Element Method (MDEM) to investigate static and dynamic responses of steel frames with semi-rigid joints. In the MDEM, structures are discretize...
Masonry structures, particularly those used in developing countries and in historic buildings, typically consist of unreinforced masonry (URM) walls connected by timber or reinforced concrete elements. This study proposes enhancements to the existing...
Wood ash, a byproduct of woody biomass power generation, has potential as an alternative K fertilizer due to its high K content and pH-raising properties. However, concerns remain about heavy metal contaminants like Cr and the limited understanding o...
The landslides caused by slope instability are very harmful and have a destructive effect on existing engineering structures such as tunnels, bridges, and houses. At present, the dynamic design of the anchorage structure is mainly based on traditiona...
The lack of a universal simulation method for triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) makes the device design and optimization difficult before experiment, which protracts the research and development process and hinders the landing of practical TENG appl...
A numerical model to study the towing maneuver for floating and submerged bodies has been developed. The proposed model is based on the dynamic study of a catenary line moving between two bodies, one body with imposed motion, and the other free to mo...
This study investigates the vibration response and dynamic characteristics of the Shigudeng Pavilion under environmental excitation, employing a comprehensive approach that includes vibration response measurements, theoretical analysis, and finite el...
This paper reports on the dynamic characterisation of a Reinforced Concrete (RC) stadium grandstand module for the Sporting Stadium in Lisbon. To this aim, a three-dimensional (3D) Finite-Element (FE) numerical model, implemented according to the tec...
The conversion of ambient mechanical vibrational energy into electrical energy through piezoelectric devices has received an increasing attention in recent years. The main challenges are to develop efficient devices that operate over a wide frequency...
The assessment of the dynamic behaviour of resilient elements can be performed using the indirect method as described in the standard ISO 10846-3. This paper presents a methodology for control the error on the estimation of the frequency response fun...
Building structure regularly needs reinforcement due to damage, specification requirements, and functional changes; carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) is widely used in structural reinforcement due to its high strength, lightweight, good corrosio...
This work presents the bending–torsion coupled free vibration analysis of prestressed, layered composite beams subjected to axial force and end moment using the traditional finite element method (FEM) and dynamic finite element (DFE) techniques...
The cone crusher is an indispensable equipment in complex ore mineral processing and a variant of the cone crusher is the inertia cone crusher. A real-time dynamic model based on the multibody dynamic and discrete element method is established to ana...
The recent seismic activity in Croatia has inflicted significant damage upon numerous buildings, with masonry structures being particularly affected. Consequently, experimental investigations and structural condition assessments’ have garnered...
For improving the adaptability of a tracked vehicle equipped with a symmetrical suspension system on complex hilly terrain, based on the coupling method of multi-body dynamics (MBD) and discrete element method (DEM), an MBD-DEM coupling model was bui...
Tailings dams play a critical role in ensuring the safety of mining operations. However, earthquakes can cause breaches in these dams, resulting in significant casualties and property damage. This study investigates the dynamic response characteristi...
In this study, the dynamic behaviour of a beam carrying accelerating mass is investigated. A MATLAB code was developed for numerical solutions. The accelerating moving mass that is travelling on the beam was modelled as a moving finite element in ord...
In the process of high flow rate fracture and high gas production, the sealing performance of the premium connection decreases due to the dynamic load and vibration of downhole tubing strings, which may cause accidents. Existing static analysis metho...
Computer modelling is a key tool in the optimisation and development of ceramic refractories utilised as insulation in high-temperature industrial furnaces and reactors. The paper is devoted to the mesoscale computer modelling of silica refractories...
The piled raft foundations are widely used in infrastructure built on soft soil to reduce the settlement and enhance the bearing capacity. However, these foundations pose a potential risk of failure, if dynamic traffic loading and ground conditions a...
Still rings are a unique gymnastics apparatus allowing for a combination of dynamic and static elements in a specific technique. This review aimed to compile the dynamic, kinematic, and EMG characteristics of swing, dismount, handstand, strength, and...
The paper describes a case study of the safety hydraulic system damage in the working of a longwall in a Polish coal mine. The safety elements are a component of the powered roof supports which secure the shield against damage during rock burst incid...
The dynamic impedances of foundation play an important role in the dynamic behavior and structural stability of offshore wind turbines (OWT). Though the behaviors of bucket foundation, which are considered as a relatively innovative foundation type u...
Unsaturated soil is a three-phase medium with three interfaces, and the mathematical equations that represent its behavior must be developed in a fully coupled manner for accurately predicting its hydromechanical behavior. In this paper, a set of ful...
This study deals with a methodology for increasing the efficiency of dynamic process calculations in elastic elements of complex engineering constructions. We studied the complex dynamic processes in a simple engineering construction, a mechanical sy...
In this study, a novel rigid–flexible coupled computational model for floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) is developed using the vector-form intrinsic finite element (VFIFE) method, named VFIFE-FOWT. This framework integrates multi-body dyn...
The working performance of the conductive rolling ring has a crucial impact on the overall energy security and on-orbit life of a satellite. To ensure the real-time transmission of signal and current, it is necessary to control the motion pattern of...
This paper presents a method for modeling the dynamic properties of steel–polymer concrete beams, the basic structural components of machine tools, assembly lines, vibratory machines, and other structures subjected to time-varying loads during...
To clearly realize the dynamic process as well as the dynamic fragmentation behavior of a long run-out rockslide, a novel numerical method for landslide simulation of the coupled finite-discrete element method (FDEM) was applied and the Jichang rocks...
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