..., physicians remain divided on the number of fixed segments that are needed to improve clinical outcomes. The present work aims to understand the biomechanical impact of different fixation methods, improving surgical treatments. Design/methodology/approach A finite element model of the dorsolumbar spine...

...-use rights only Thermal fracture Cooling Fracture coalescence Finite element model Thermal fracturing is a common phenomenon when a manmade structure under no confining stress subjects to a sudden and significant temperature change (Bahr et al., 2010 ; Greco et al...

... a 3D engineering-scale finite element model and analysed the scheme involved the elastoplastic constitutive and element deletion techniques, while considering the influence of the deep rock mass of the roadway excavation, coal seam mining-induced stress, plastic zone in the process of mining...

... and numerical formulation from the field observations in the authors’ previous work. For this purpose, the modal analyses of the two finite element models are conducted to calculate the natural frequency and normalized mode shape of the individual modes of the bridge. The modal coupling assessment is also...

...G.S. Aglietti; S.J.I. Walker; A. Kiley Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the suitability of various methods for the reduction of a large finite element model (FEM) of satellites to produce models to be used for correlation of the FEM with test results. The robustness of the cross...

... and retrofitting of structures, partial replacement or demolition of structure and financial planning for renovation and rehabilitation. The purpose of this paper is to present a four‐level scheme of damage detection. Design/methodology/approach In the first stage of the four‐level scheme, finite element model...

...R. BARBOSA; J. GHABOUSSI A numerical technique is described for the analysis of multiple interacting deformable bodies undergoing large displacements and rotations. Each body is considered an individual discrete unit, which is idealized by a finite element model. Discrete finite element models...