... cypress. n was varied to change the latewood volume fraction V_l. V_l was calculated using Equation (1) . Wood Lateral compression Virtual test Multiscale Computational homogenization Finite element analysis Figure 5 Influence of volume...

... and solution of the dynamic response analysis of long-span cables. Airborne wind energy (AWE) Cable vibration Finite element analysis Second-order sparse matrix The system kinetic energy includes cable and parafoil kinetic energies, which can be expressed as E k ( t ) = 1 2 ρ...

... (FMLs) Sandwich structures Stacking sequence Finite element analysis Natural frequency is the frequency at which a system oscillates without repulsive or damping forces. The resonant frequency is the frequency at which the system oscillates under external driving forces, equal to or close...

... networks (ANNs) and to identify configurations that minimize strain concentration. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive three-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA) is carried out to evaluate SeCF under varying geometric and material parameters, including hole radius-to-width ratio (r/w...

...Xiaolong Li; Xingguo Han Purpose A peridynamic (PD) frame element is presented to obtain the numerical solutions of the three-body potential (TBP) PD model implicitly within the finite element analysis (FEA) framework. Design/methodology/approach The bond vector described by the TBP PD model...

..., also known as sub-structuring, serves as a valuable technique within finite element analysis to streamline computational processes and enhance efficiency. In the analysis of complex systems comprising numerous components, the approach involves dissecting the larger problem into manageable segments...

...-use rights only Virtual fatigue test Welded structure Random vibration Frequency-domain structural stress method Traction transformer Finite element analysis As an essential component of the rail transit vehicles, the traction transformer plays a significant role of providing power...

...Shashi Kant Ratnakar; Utpal Kiran; Deepak Sharma Purpose Structural topology optimization is computationally expensive due to the involvement of high-resolution mesh and repetitive use of finite element analysis (FEA) for computing the structural response. Since FEA consumes most...

... geometric distortions and residual stresses and is not flexible to incorporate the realistic imperfections involved with production. On the other hand, nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) has proven to be adequate for modeling distortions and residual stresses in stiffened panels, such as part or pit...

... the volumetric and isochoric strain energy functions uniquely with uniaxial or biaxial test data only. The constitutive model is implemented into a finite element program to demonstrate its applicability. Findings The model is well suited for use in finite element analysis. Only one set of test data...

... the part surfaces by points to take into account the geometric deviations, those points are the nodes of finite element analysis used for tolerance analysis of compliant assemblies. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a general and systematic simulation model for generating a variability...

... © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Finite element analysis Ageing creep Autogenous shrinkage Cement microstructure Early-age properties Multi-scale modelling The evolution of the autogeneous shrinkage of hardening...

... 10 2018 23 03 2019 28 07 2019 17 02 2020 06 03 2020 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Finite element analysis Dynamic properties Stability theory of plates and shells Thin membrane Wrinkle-influencing...

... method with non-uniform rational B-splines (NURBS) base function, which provides higher continuity and constructs exact geometries, which are important advantages as compared to the traditional finite element analysis (FEA) (Hughes et al., 2005 ; Norouzzadeh and Ansari, 2018a ; Nguyen et...

... the life of the ME-Wheel accurately and settle the problem of lower lifespan. Design/methodology/approach This study proposes a new method to establish a novel model of virtual proving ground based on finite element analysis, and by combining with the random vibration damage analysis method, the life...

... stability and accuracy over the existing modified central difference method and Chung-Lee method though the theory and numerical analyses. Structural dynamics Finite element analysis Explicit time integration Single-step algorithm Stability and accuracy Wave propagation The time integration...

... Genetic algorithm Multiobjective optimization Finite element analysis Magnetic fluid hyperthermia Pareto-optimal solutions Over the past decade, evolutionary algorithms (EAs) have proven to be successful in solving optimization problems in different fields, e.g. mechanical design of a device...

... Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Finite element analysis Biomechanics Brain modelling Finite element head model Head trauma Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the main causes of death and disability. TBI occurs when a load exceeds the brain tissue tolerance level...

...Yi-Cheng Chen; Yun-Hao Cheng; Jui-Tang Tseng; Kun-Ju Hsieh Purpose This paper aims to present simulation results of a harmonic drive (HD) with involute flexspline (FS) profiles based on two-dimensional (2-D) finite element analysis (FEA). Design/methodology/approach First, the mathematical...

... finite element analysis and evolutionary computing coupled to design of experiments technique in order to take into account sensitivity of solutions. Findings – The geometry of the inductor has been designed and a laboratory prototype has been built. Results of preliminary tests, using a previously...