Virtual reality (VR) enables prototypes of devices to be evaluated in a simulation of a future usage environment. A disadvantage is the insufficient feedback design during the interaction with prototypes. In this study, we investigated how virtual co...
The application of AR to explore augmented map representation has become a research hotspot due to the growing application of AR in maps and geographic information in addition to the rising demand for automated map interpretation. Taking the AR map a...
In this paper, a penalty virtual element method (VEM) on polyhedral mesh for solving the 3D incompressible flow is proposed and analyzed. The remarkable feature of VEM is that it does not require an explicit computation of the trial and test space, t...
With its special, arch-shaped array structure, a frequency diverse arc array (FDAA) can perform beam scanning in 360 degrees in azimuth and in arbitrary ranges by selectively activating array elements in different positions, utilizing array element p...
Robotic walking devices can be used for intensive exercises to enhance gait rehabilitation therapies. Mixed Reality (MR) techniques may improve engagement through immersive and interactive environments. This article introduces an MR-based multimodal...
We propose a novel space-time discretization method for a time-fractional dissipative wave equation. The approach employs a structured framework in which a fully discrete formulation is produced by combining virtual elements for spatial discretizatio...
In this study, a novel arbitrary order Virtual Element Method (p-VEM) for free torsional vibration analysis of beams with negligible warping is presented. This method can serve as an equivalent beam model for slender aerospace structural components....
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The main objective of this study is to present a fundamental mathematical model for nerve impulse transport, based on the underlying physical phenomena, with a straightforward application in describing the functionality of prosthetic devices. The gov...
Shield tunnels inevitably endure various forms of damage as their service times increase. Steel corrugated plates have been used extensively under multiple conditions and have proven effective in strengthening segmental joints, according to full-scal...
In this paper, we are interested in solving optimal shape design problems. A critical challenge within this framework is generating the mesh of the computational domain at each optimisation step according to the information provided by the minimising...
FPGAs can provide application-specific acceleration for computationally demanding tasks. However, they are rarely considered general-purpose platforms due to low productivity of software development and long reconfiguration time. These problems can b...
Hand tracking enables controller-free interaction with virtual environments, which can, compared to traditional handheld controllers, make virtual reality (VR) experiences more natural and immersive. As naturalness hinges on both technological and us...
A localized virtual boundary element–meshless collocation method (LVBE-MCM) is proposed to solve Laplace and Helmholtz equations in complex two-dimensional (2D) geometries. “Localized” refers to employing the moving least square met...
Online Virtual Museums (OVM) serve as vital conduits for the global propagation of cultural heritage but grapple with the challenge of user disorientation due to the absence of physical references. Leveraging the successful paradigm of game-based vir...
This study describes the methodology and main results obtained after applying several geomatic techniques, based on the fusion of data acquired by several sensors, to document the recovery works carried out in an abandoned church. A century ago, the...
CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) is an imaging investigation that provides three-dimensional (3D) images of craniofacial structures. The purpose of this study is to determine the mechanical behavior of an orthodontic system where the lingual trea...
This study examines the effect of interior design elements on prospective occupants’ perceptions of amenity and efficiency in a residential space. Thirty-one prospective occupants participated in a survey using virtual reality environments that consi...
Chemistry experiments are an important part of chemistry learning, and the development and application of virtual experiments have greatly enriched experimental teaching. However, in the existing virtual experiments, there are problems such as low hu...
This paper aims to clarify the shear deformation behavior of double-layer asphalt mixtures using the virtual uniaxial penetration test (UPT) with a discrete element method. For this purpose, asphalt mixtures with two different nominal maximum aggrega...
Close contact with nature helps moderate public emotions and enhance happiness. As an important space for the public to connect with nature, the urban park waterfront environment plays a significant role. Studying the characteristics of landscape ele...
To accurately evaluate the mechanical performance of three-dimensional (3D) braiding composites, it is essential to consider the braiding process and generate realistic representative volume element (RVE) structures. An efficient simulation methodolo...
The current study aims to investigate the effects of 3D virtual object complexity on visual working memory capacity in mobile augmented reality (MAR) interfaces. With the popularity of augmented reality technology in mobile applications, 3D virtual e...
This study presents a newly developed program that seamlessly converts G-code into formats compatible with Abaqus, enabling precise finite element simulations for FDM 3D printing. The tool operates on a two-pronged framework: a mathematical model inc...
Digital twins, an innovative technology propelled by data and models, play a seminal role in the digital transformation and intelligent upgrade of ships. This study introduces a digital twin methodology for the real-time monitoring of ship structure...
This study introduces a mesoscale modeling methodology for polyurethane-solidified ballast beds (PSBBs) that eliminates reliance on X-ray computed tomography (XCT) and addresses constraints in specimen size, capital cost, and post-processing complexi...
The nickel–titanium (NiTi) instruments’ geometry plays an important role in their performance and behavior. The present assessment intends to validate and test the applicability of a 3D surface scanning method using a high-resolution labo...
In 360-degree virtual reality (VR) videos, users possess increased freedom in terms of gaze movement. As a result, the users’ attention may not move according to the narrative intended by the director and miss out on important parts of the narr...
A fall from height is the main cause of serious injuries and fatalities in occupational and work-related accidents, especially construction. Falls from scaffolds, ladders, or roofs are very frequent accident scenarios. Especially for those falls from...
Actuators are essential components for motion in machines, and warranty service lives are basic specifications of actuators. However, fatigue damage or wear of actuators are very complex and related to many design factors, such as materials propertie...
This paper considers the applicability of virtual crack closure technique (VCCT) for calculation of stress intensity factor range for crack propagation in standard metal specimen geometries with sharp through thickness cracks. To determine crack prop...
The need for scalable, immersive training systems is universal and recently has been included in fields that rely on complex, hands-on processes, such as surgery operations, assembly operations, construction processes training, etc. This paper examin...
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a modern imaging technique that uses X-rays to investigate the structures of the dento-maxillary apparatus and obtain detailed images of those structures. The aim of this study was to determine a functional mat...
Piezoelectric micromachined ultrasound transducers (PMUT) incorporating lead zirconate titanate PbZr0.52Ti0.48O3 (PZT) thin films were investigated for miniaturized high-frequency ultrasound systems. A recently developed process to remove a PMUT from...
This article focuses on increasing the computational efficiency of 3D multi-static magnetic finite element analysis (FEA) for electrical machines (EMs), which have a magnetic field evolving in 3D space. Although 3D FEA is crucial for analyzing these...
In this paper, the streamline upwind/Petrov Galerkin (SUPG) stabilized virtual element method (VEM) for optimal control problem governed by a convection dominated diffusion equation is investigated. The virtual element discrete scheme is constructed...
A virtual reality (VR) environment is different from the generally produced video-based experience, as it creates an interactive user experience (UX) by allowing the users to respond to operations or commands using various input devices. In particula...
The instrumental fracture is a common endodontic complication that is treated by surgical or non-surgical removal approaches. However, no tool exists to help the clinician to choose between available strategies, and decision-making is mostly based on...
Cogging torque is a critical dilemma in Permanent Magnet Brushless DC (PMBLDC) motors. In medium-low power PMBLDC motors, redundant vibrations and forbidding noises arise as a result of the harmonic magnetic forces created by cogging torque. This pap...
This paper formulates a modified differential quadrature finite element method (DQFEM) by a combination of the standard DQFEM and the virtual boundary spring technique, which makes it easy to implement arbitrary elastic restraints by assigning reason...
(1) Introduction: The changes in the joint morphology inevitably lead to prosthesis, but the hip pathology is complex. The hip arthroplasty is a therapeutic solution and can be caused, most frequently, by primary and secondary coxarthrosis due to or...
To avoid disadvantages caused by rotational degrees of freedom in the original Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA), a new block displacement mode is defined within a time step, where displacements of all the block vertices are taken as the degre...
This scoping review paper provides an overview of the evolution, the current stage, and the future prospects of fracture studies on composite laminates. A fundamental understanding of composite materials is presented by highlighting the roles of the...
With the increasing complexity of simulation studies, and thus increasing complexity of simulation experiments, there is a high demand for better support for them to be conducted. Recently, model-driven approaches have been explored for facilitating...
With the increasing integration of regional energy systems, the dynamic coupling characteristics of cooling, heating, and power flows have become significantly pronounced. However, traditional scheduling models often utilize steady-state assumptions...
3D heritage documentation has seen a surge in the past decade due to developments in reality-based 3D recording techniques. Several methods such as photogrammetry and laser scanning are becoming ubiquitous amongst architects, archaeologists, surveyor...
Magnetorheological finishing (MRF) of aspherical optical elements usually requires the coordination between the translational axes and the oscillating axes of the machine tool to realize the processing. For aspheric optical elements whose steepness e...
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have seen enormous growth throughout the last four years. This format has fundamentally enriched the traditional method of web-based teaching and e-learning. Nevertheless, there have always been skeptical voices wh...
The study is aimed to virtually miniaturize medical implants produced of the biocompatible Ti with improved mechanical performance. The results on the simulation-driven design of medical implants fabricated of nanostructured commercially pure Ti with...
The scope of our study was to analyze the impact of implant prosthetic rehabilitation, in bilateral terminal partial edentulism with mandibular bone atrophy, and potential benefits of mandibular bone augmentation through finite element analysis. A 3D...
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