...Shuai Yang; Yiping Wang; Quan Yuan; Si Yuan Purpose This paper aims to propose a novel yet simple approach to the adaptive finite element (FE) analysis of two-dimensional boundary value problems (BVPs) in the maximum norm with local refinement of unstructured meshes based on the reduced element...

...Bao Qin; Yexin Zhou; Zheng Zhong Purpose A diffusion-reaction-deformation coupled model is employed and implemented as a user-defined element (UEL) subroutine in the commercial finite element software package ABAQUS. Design/methodology/approach Chemical reaction and diffusion are treated...

...Ouadie Koubaiti; Said EL Fakkoussi; Jaouad El-Mekkaoui; Hassan Moustachir; Ahmed Elkhalfi; Catalin I. Pruncu Purpose This paper aims to propose a new boundary condition and a web-spline basis of finite element space approximation to remedy the problems of constraints due to homogeneous and non...

... at: j.d.brandsen@tudelft.nl 01 04 2020 29 06 2020 23 07 2020 04 08 2020 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Penalty Finite element Fluid-structure interaction Lagrange multiplier Immersed boundary The origin...

...Djamel Boutagouga Purpose This paper aims to describe the formulation of a displacement-based triangular membrane finite element with true drilling rotational degree of freedom (DOF). Design/methodology/approach The presented formulation incorporates the true drilling rotation provided...

.../approach In the proposed method, a simple critical-state based constitutive model is first adopted and implemented into a finite element code using the coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian technique for large deformation analysis. Simulations of column collapse with various aspect ratios are then conducted...

...Qing Xie; Yucai Hu; Yexin Zhou; Wanshui Han Purpose Poor bending response is a major shortcoming of lower-order elements due to excessive representation of shear stress/strain field. Advanced finite element (FE) formulations for classical elasticity enhance the bending response by either...

...Si Yuan; Kangsheng Ye; Yongliang Wang; David Kennedy; Frederic W. Williams Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a numerically adaptive finite element (FE) method for accurate, efficient and reliable eigensolutions of regular second- and fourth-order Sturm–Liouville (SL) problems...

...Yanzhong Wang; Yang Liu; Wen Tang; Peng Liu Purpose The finite element method has been increasingly applied in stress, thermal and dynamic analysis of gear transmissions. Preparing the models with different design and modification parameters for the finite element analysis is a time-consuming...

... domains. The two domains are bridged to generate mixed dimensional finite element equation of the whole system. Inheriting simulation is developed to make the computation of MTB sustainable. Findings Numerical tests of a notched three-point bending beam and a steel frame show that this MTB method can...

...Peng Wang; Hocine Chalal; Farid Abed-Meraim Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose two linear solid-shell finite elements, a six-node prismatic element denoted SHB6-EXP and an eight-node hexahedral element denoted SHB8PS-EXP, for the three-dimensional modeling of thin structures...

... In this study, a numerical method based on the finite element has been developed for analyzing two-dimensional natural convection of a Herschel–Bulkley fluid. The effects of Bingham number Bn and power law index n on heat and momentum transport have been investigated for a nominal Rayleigh...

... limitation. Originality/value This paper analyzes the calculation method to assess cable force of a self-anchored suspension bridge and its application effect. Finite element Hanger Optimization of hanger tension Self-anchored suspension bridge China Postdoctoral Science Foundation...

...Litesh N Sulbhewar; P. Raveendranath Purpose – Piezoelectric extension mode smart beams are vital part of modern control technology and their numerical analysis is an important step in the design process. Finite elements based on First-order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT) are widely used...

...G.A. Gravvanis; P.I. Matskanidis; K.M. Giannoutakis; E.A. Lipitakis Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose novel parallel computational techniques for the parallelization of explicit finite element generalized approximate inverse methods, based on Portable Operating System Interface...

...Der‐Uei Yang; Fuang‐Yuan Huang Based on Eringen’s micropolar elasticity theory (MET), a two‐dimensional finite element formulation including one extra degree of freedom is derived by using a linear triangular element, and a corresponding computer program is also developed. By varying the technical...

...Jaroslav Mackerle Gives a bibliographical review of the finite element methods (FEMs) applied in biomedicine from the theoretical as well as practical points of view. The bibliography at the end of the paper contains 748 references to papers, conference proceedings and theses/dissertations dealing...

...J.P.M. Gonçalves; M.F.S.F. de Moura; P.M.S.T. de Castro; A.T. Marques An interface finite element for three‐dimensional problems based on the penalty method is presented. The proposed element can model joints/interfaces between solid finite elements and also includes the propagation of damage...

...A. Dutta; C.V. Ramakrishnan Design sensitivities of plates and shells under transient dynamic loads with constraints on displacements and stresses are likely to be highly erroneous if proper care is not taken in selecting appropriate finite element mesh and time step size to be used in the analysis...

.... Hence, the first method is not acceptable. The hybrid stress formulation will be adopted here. Figure 2 shows a typical junction of beams and columns in tall buildings. Shear walls and floor slabs are omitted for clarity. While robust 18‐node solid finite element models for plate/shell analysis...