In this paper, a comparison of weak-form Galerkin and least-squares finite element models of Timoshenko beam theory with the von Kármán strains is presented. Computational characteristics of the two models and the influence of the polynomial orders used on the relative accuracies of the two models are discussed. The degree of approximation functions used varied from linear to the 5th order. In ...

purpose: since explosive blasts continue to cause casualties in both civil and military environments, there is a need for an understanding of the mechanisms of blast trauma at the human organ level, plus a more detailed predictive methodology. the primary goal of this research was to develop a finite element model capable of predicting primary blast injury to the lung so as to assist in the dev...

Objectives: The study used three-dimensional finite element analysis to evaluate the effects of total deformation and Von Mises stresses (VMS) different shaped non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) occluso-gingival dimensions (OGD) maxillary premolars when restored with restorative materials. Methods: Maxillary premolar was scanned utilizing 3D-laser scanning produce a 3D digital geometrical mod...