Finite element modelling of the lumbar spine is a challenging problem. Lower back pain is among the most common pathologies in the global populations, owing to which the patient may need to undergo surgery. The latter may differ in nature and complex...
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...
The finite element technique has been accepted as a tool for modeling geotechnical complex processes. In this study, finite element (FE) modeling of various stages of the soil-nailing process, i.e., construction stages and overburden pressure stages,...
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...
Micromechanics models of composite materials are preferred in the analysis and design of composites for their high computational efficiency. However, the accuracy of the micromechanics models varies widely, depending on the volume fraction of inclusi...
The microstructure-based finite element modeling (MB-FEM) of material representative volume element (RVE) is a widely used tool in the characterization and design of various composites. However, the MB-FEM has a number of deficiencies, e.g., time-con...
In tissue formation and regeneration processes, cells often move collectively, maintaining connections through intercellular adhesions. However, the specific roles of cell–substrate and cell-to-cell mechanical interactions in the regulation of...
This paper thoroughly examines the application of the Finite Element Method (FEM) to the numerical modal analysis of Herøysund Bridge, focusing on the theoretical backdrop, the construction process, and FEM techniques. This work examines the s...
In this study, a finite element, fully three-dimensional solid modeling method was used to study the mechanical response of a steel-cored aluminum strand (ACSR) with a mid-phase jumper under wind load. A whole model (simplifying an ACSR into a solid...
This paper assesses a non-linear model of a three-phase Ladle Furnace Transformer, on slow front transients under no-load conditions. The model is designed to maintain accuracy and reduce complexity in estimating equivalent circuit parameters using t...
Mechanotransduction refers to the mechanisms by which cells sense and respond to local loads and forces. The process of mechanotransduction plays an important role both in maintaining tissue viability and in remodeling to repair damage; moreover, it...
Modern engineering practice requires advanced numerical modeling because, among other things, it reduces the costs associated with prototyping or predicting the occurrence of potentially dangerous situations during operation in certain defined condit...
A new piezoelectric actuator combining interdigitated ring electrodes and a PZT-52(Lead Zirconate Titanate) disk was investigated for the large displacement requirements of piezoelectric actuators. Finite element models were established according to...
We present a nonintrusive approach for combining high-fidelity simulations using Finite-Volume (FV) methods with Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) and Galerkin Reduced-Order Modeling (ROM) methodology. By nonintrusive we here imply an approach th...
This paper presents a comparative modeling and analysis of an induction furnace for melting aluminum (Al) and copper (Cu), focusing on their electromagnetic behavior and heating performance. The study employs ANSYS Maxwell software version 16.0 with...
Strengthening systems for existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures are increasingly needed due to several problems such as degradation of materials over the time, underdesign, serviceability or seismic upgrading, or new code requirements. In the...
Some communities in Valle del Cauca department (Colombia) live in houses made of bahareque walls. It is important to study the seismic performance of these structures as they are in an earthquake-prone region. This study develops a finite element mod...
The paper presents modeling of bridge elastomeric bearings using large deformation theory and hyperelastic constitutive relations. In this work, the simplest neo-Hookean model was compared with the Yeoh model. The parameters of the models were determ...
Methodologies are developed for analyzing failure initiation and crack propagation in highly heterogeneous concrete mesostructures. Efficient algorithms are proposed in Python to generate and pack geometric features into a continuous phase. The conti...
The most common complication of median sternotomy surgery is sternum re-separation after sternal fixation, which leads to high rates of morbidity and mortality. The adhered sternal fixation technique comprises the wiring fixation technique and the us...
The object of research is cured thermosetting epoxy polymer and FRP on the base of the same polymer matrix. The purpose of this research is to develop the finite element (FE) method in the modeling of cured thermosetting polymers and FRPs to predict...
Perforated steel members (PSMs) are now frequently used in building construction due to their beneficial features, including their proven blast-resistance abilities. To safeguard against structural failures from explosions and terrorist threats, perf...
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...
This paper presents finite element (FE) modeling of the debonding behavior of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-to-concrete interfaces subject to mixed-mode loading, which is realized through a peeling test of FRP composites externally bonded onto a con...
The multilayer orthogonal auxetic composites have been previously developed and tested to prove that they own excellent energy absorption and impact protection characteristics in a specific strain range under low-velocity impact. In this study, a thr...
We have developed a three-dimensional hybrid finite-discrete element model to investigate the mode I tensile opening failure of alumina ceramic. This model implicitly considers the flaw system in the material and explicitly shows the macroscopic fail...
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...
A stabilization method of pertrochanteric femur fractures is a contentious issue. Here, we assess the feasibility of rapid in silico 2D finite element modeling (FEM) to predict the distribution of stresses arising during the two most often used stabi...
In recent decades, reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls have been one of the best structural solutions to resist lateral load in high-rise buildings. Shear wall openings are essential for preparations and architectural requirements, which weaken the...
(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 human heart’s remarkable vitality necessitates a deep understanding of its mechanics, particularly concerning cardiac device leads. This paper presents advancements in finite element modeling for cardiac leads and 3D heart models, leveragin...
A numerical investigation is conducted to examine the mechanical properties of a novel three-dimensional (3D) isolation bearing. This device is primarily composed of a lead rubber bearing (LRB), disc springs, and U-shaped dampers. A finite element mo...
Finite element (FE) modeling has emerged as a powerful computational approach in cardiovascular biomechanics, enabling detailed simulations of myocardial stress, strain, and hemodynamics, which are challenging to measure with conventional imaging tec...
Additive manufacturing (AM) is not necessarily a new process but an advanced method for manufacturing complex three-dimensional (3D) parts. Among the several advantages of AM are the affordable cost, capability of building objects with complex struct...
Precise finite element modeling is critically important for the construction and maintenance of long-span suspension bridges. During the process of modeling, shape-finding and model calibration directly impact the accuracy and reliability. Scholars h...
This paper introduces an innovative approach to numerically model Structure–Soil-Structure Interaction (SSSI) by integrating the Boundary Element Method (BEM) and the Finite Element Method (FEM) in a coupled manner. To assess the accuracy of th...
In the current work, a fully implicit numerical integration scheme is developed for modeling twinning-induced plasticity using a crystal plasticity framework. Firstly, the constitutive formulation of a twin-based micromechanical model is presented to...
In this study, a comprehensive and realistic model of laser light interaction with skin and hair was constructed. The model was applied to study the characteristics of laser-tissue interaction for the deeply penetrating Nd:YAG laser. Three types of f...
De-coring is an essential process in the casting process chain, determining the quality and cost of production. In this study, a coupled multibody system (MBS) and finite element modeling (FEM) technique is presented to study the mechanical loads dur...
The objective of this systematic review is to investigate the various approaches that have been undertaken in finite element analysis (FEA) of human–seat interactions and synthesize the existing knowledge. With advances in numerical simulation...
The incorporation of basalt fiber into asphalt mixtures offers potential improvements in their viscoelastic properties. This study explores the addition of basalt fiber to Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS)-modified asphalt mixtures with varying SBS con...
A time-dependent electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) model is presented using the finite element method (FEM) to simulate a 2D interdigitated electrode in an aqueous NaCl electrolyte. Developed in COMSOL Multiphysics, the model incorporates...
In this paper, a modern non-contacting optical technique was used to study the surface roughness of commercially pure copper. Finite element (FE) method was applied to predict the stress during orthogonal cutting by simulating the machining process....
The modeling of soft structures, actuators, and sensors is challenging, primarily due to the high nonlinearities involved in such soft robotic systems. Finite element modeling (FEM) is an effective technique to represent soft and deformable robotic s...
An enhanced lightness and thinness is the inevitable trend of modern industrial production, which will also lead to prominent low-frequency vibration problems in the associated structure. To solve the vibration problem of thin plate structures in var...
This study aims to investigate the mechanical behavior of cement mortar and concrete through a hybrid approach that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) techniques with finite element modeling (FEM). Support Vector Machine (SVM) models with Radial...
Optimizing agricultural tire traction is essential for improving field efficiency and minimizing soil degradation. This study examines the influence of lug spacing and vertical load on traction performance using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS...
This study verifies the practicality of using finite element analysis for strain and deformation analysis in regions with sparse GNSS stations. A digital 3D terrain model is constructed using DEM data, and regional rock mass properties are integrated...
To improve the output performance of the piezoelectric energy harvester, this paper proposed the design of a linear-arc composite beam piezoelectric energy harvester (PEH-C). First the nonlinear restoring force model of a composite beam was obtained...
A three-dimensional, thermal-structural finite element model, originally developed for the study of laser–solid interactions and the generation and propagation of surface acoustic waves in the macroscopic level, was downscaled for the investiga...
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