The finite element method is a popular numerical method in engineering applications. However, there is not enough research about the finite element method in underwater sound propagation. The finite element method can achieve high accuracy and great...
In this paper, the solution of the Darcy-Forchheimer model in high contrast heterogeneous media is studied. This problem is solved by a mixed finite element method (MFEM) on a fine grid (the reference solution), where the pressure is approximated by...
Creating the most accurate numerical models with the same dynamic behavior as real structures plays an important role in the development process of various facilities. This article deals with the use of experimental methods, particularly experimental...
For the mechanical analysis work in the structural design phase, data conversion and information transfer between BIM model and finite element model have become the main factors limiting its efficiency and quality, with the development of BIM (buildi...
This work deals with the innovated complex process of tree risk assessment, from precise geometrical tree shape acquisition to building and analyzing a finite element model under specified load. The acquisition of the 3D geometry of the tree was perf...
The demand for higher power density in electrical machines necessitates advanced cooling strategies. Spray cooling emerges as a promising and relatively straightforward technology, albeit involving complex physics. In this paper, a quasi-3D thermal f...
This paper reveals the failure characteristic points of the spiral reinforced column during the damage process by modeling and analyzing the stressing state of the column with the test and finite element output data. At the same time, the structural...
As important links in the transport infrastructure system, cable-stayed bridges are among the most popular candidates for implementing structural health monitoring (SHM) technology. The primary aim of SHM for these bridges is to ensure their structur...
In this paper, we develop an elasto-viscoplastic (EVP) model for clay using the non-associated flow rule. This is accomplished by using a modified form of the Perzyna’s overstressed EVP theory, the critical state soil mechanics, and the multi-s...
The optimization performed in this study is based on the finite dimensions model of the concentric ring electrode as opposed to the negligible dimensions model used in the past. This makes the optimization problem comprehensive, as all of the electro...
Computing backscattering of harmonic acoustic waves from underwater elastic targets of arbitrary shape is a problem of considerable practical significance. The finite element method is commonly applied to the discretization of the target; on the othe...
Wrist injuries are the most common types of injury in snowboarding. Protectors can reduce injury risk by limiting wrist hyperextension and attenuating impact forces. There are a range of wrist protector concepts available, but it is unclear if any pa...
It is difficult to establish a numerical model for a certain structure of electrospun nanofibrous mats, due to their high porosity and non-linear characteristics, that can fully consider these characteristics and describe their mechanical behaviors....
Simplified models are widely applied in finite element computations regarding mechanical and structural problems. However, the simplified model sometimes causes many deviations in the finite element analysis (FEA) of structures, especially in the non...
In view of the lack of research on the extrusion of pineapple caused by the overall stress response of pineapple at the present stage of pineapple automatic harvesting, the finite element model of pineapples can be studied by constructing such a mode...
There are deviations between the radio telescope antenna finite element (FE) model, founded on the design stage, and the actual working antenna structure. The original FE model cannot accurately describe the antenna structure deformation characterist...
This article presents the design of a drive system for robots and manipulators, which is based on the finite element method of an induction motor. The design process involves constructing a computer-aided design (CAD) model of the induction motor, wh...
Active vibration control shows excellent performance in vibration isolation. In this work, the finite element model of a toothed electromagnetic spring (TES) is established using ANSYS Maxwell software. Subsequently, a static characteristic experimen...
The generation of a topographical surface or digital elevation model for a given set of points in space is a known problem in civil engineering and topography. In this article, we propose a simple and efficient way to obtain the terrain surface by us...
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...
The chloride-induced corrosion of steel reinforcement embedded in concrete is undoubtedly one of the most important durability problems of reinforced concrete structures. The chloride ions as well as other ionic species (Na+, Ca2+, K+, OH−) com...
Penetration and shared nodes between muscles, tendons and the plantar aponeurosis mesh elements in finite element models of the foot may cause inappropriate structural behavior of the tissues. Penetration between tissues caused using separate mesh wi...
In this article, two kinds of local and parallel stabilized finite element methods based upon two grid discretizations are proposed and investigated for the Stokes–Darcy model. The lowest equal-order finite element pairs (
Circular and spherical particle models are a class of discrete elements (DEM) that have been increasingly applied to fracture studies of quasi-brittle materials, such as rock and concrete, due to their proven ability to simulate fracture processes th...
In this paper, the finite element method (FEM) is integrated with orthogonal polynomial approximation in high-dimensional spaces to innovatively model the Moon’s surface gravity anomaly. The aim is to approximate solutions to Laplace’s cl...
To establish a finite element model that accurately represents the dynamic characteristics of actual super high-rise building and improve the accuracy of the finite element simulation results, a finite element model updating method for super high-ris...
The hysteresis model can be used to accurately predict the magnetic hysteresis characteristics of ferromagnetic materials. Incorporating the hysteresis model into finite element calculations enables precise prediction of field distributions, voltage...
This paper presents a finite element analysis of the bi-directional orthogonal model, which incorporates individual crack strain separation and tracking. The objective of this research is to expand the current shear friction model to manage bi-direct...
In this paper, a seven-parameter spectral/hp finite element model to obtain natural frequencies in shell type structures is presented. This model accounts for constant and variable thickness of shell structures. The finite element model is based on a...
Due to the inevitable presence of random defects, unpredictable grain boundaries in macroscopic samples, stress concentration at clamping points, and unknown load distribution in the investigation of graphene sheets, uncertainties are crucial and cha...
In order to study the mechanical properties of seven-wire steel strands after wire breakage failure, this study is based on the established finite-element beam-element model of seven-wire steel strands and analyzes two failure forms of symmetric wire...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health problem among children. The predominant causes of TBI in young children are motor vehicle accidents, firearm incidents, falls, and child abuse. The limitation of in vivo studies on the human brain...
The virtual lens model has important value in ophthalmic research, clinical diagnosis, and treatment. However, the establishment of personalized lens models and the verification of accommodation accuracy have not been paid much attention. We proposed...
Additive manufacturing is becoming one of the most utilized tools in an increasing number of fields from Industry 4.0 concepts, engineering, and manufacturing to aerospace and medical applications. One important issue with additive-manufactured compo...
Bayesian estimation has been previously demonstrated as a viable method for developing subject-specific vocal fold models from observations of the glottal area waveform. These prior efforts, however, have been restricted to lumped-element fitting mod...
Membrane channel proteins control the diffusion of ions across biological membranes. They are closely related to the processes of various organizational mechanisms, such as: cardiac impulse, muscle contraction and hormone secretion. Introducing a mem...
Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminated structures have been widely used in modern engineering due to their excellent material properties, especially in the aerospace and shipping industries. This requires a high-accuracy finite element mode...
In light of the growing safety concerns associated with lithium-ion batteries integrated in electric automobiles, there is an escalating need to explore the mechanical behavior of lithium-ion batteries under diverse loading conditions using finite el...
Graphene is one of the most promising two-dimensional nanomaterials with broad applications in many fields. However, the variations and fluctuations in the material and geometrical properties are challenging issues that require more concern. In order...
Stress analysis is of great significance for components in thermal power plants, and an inaccurate model could cause inaccuracy in the life assessment of the plant. During the manufacturing process of elbows, issues such as cross-sectional elliptical...
(1) This article is devoted to the development of a theoretical and algorithmic basis for numerical modeling of the spontaneous potential method (SP) as applied to the study of sandy-argillaceous reservoirs. (2) In terms of coupled flows, we consider...
The ability of the constitutive model to simulate the ratcheting behavior of metastable austenitic stainless steel S30408 is significant to ensure the safety of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) semi-trailer tanks in the lightweight process of the inne...
Damage to nonstructural components, such as air ducts, in buildings during earthquakes, which are more fragile than single-layer reticulated domes, has a significant impact on the sustainability of the building’s functionality. To study the cou...
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...
Pressure-assisted single-point incremental forming (PA-SPIF) is one of the emerging forming techniques for sheet metals that have been the subject of rigorous research over the past two decades. Understanding of its forming mechanisms and capabilitie...
Most finite element model updating (FEMU) studies on bridges are acceleration-based due to their lower cost and ease of use compared to strain- or displacement-based methods, which entail costly experiments and traffic disruptions. This leads to a sc...
In overhead wire transmission systems, the presence of AC resistance results in increased energy dissipation, adversely affecting the lines’ capacity to conduct current. This paper employs a finite element aluminum conductor steel-reinforced (A...
The objective of this study was to construct a finite element model for a carbon fiber reinforced plastic club shaft, and to investigate the effects of the torsional stiffness of the shaft on the dynamic behavior of a golf club during the swing. Mech...
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...
A similarity criterion suitable for studying the vibration characteristics of converter transformers is proposed based on comprehensive consideration of geometric dimensions, electric field, magnetic field, force field, sound field, and coupling fiel...
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