Background Over the past two decades finite element (FE) analysis has become a popular tool for researchers looking to simulate the biomechanics of the foot in people with diabetes. The ultimate aims of these simulations have been to improve understanding of the complicated nature of mechanical loading and to inform interventions designed to prevent plantar ulceration. This review is intended t...

(2000) Meshless local Petrov–Galerkin (MLPG) method in combination with finite element and boundary element approaches. Abstract The Meshless Local Petrov-Galerkin (MLPG) method is an effective truly meshless method for solving partial differential equations using Moving Least Squares (MLS) interpolants. It is, however, computationally expensive for some problems. A coupled MLPG/Finite Element ...

The characteristic of effective properties of physical processes in heterogeneous media is a basic modeling and computational problem for many applications. As standard numerical discretization of such multiscale problems (e.g. with classical finite element method (FEM)) is often computationally prohibitive, there is a need for a novel computational algorithm able to capture the effective behav...

The analysis of adhesively bonded joints started in 1938 with the closed-form model of Volkersen. The equilibrium equation of a single lap joint led to a simple governing differential equation with a simple algebraic equation. However, if there is yielding of the adhesive and/or the adherends and substantial peeling is present, a more complex model is necessary. The more complete is an analysis...

BACKGROUND The use of subject-specific finite element (FE) models in clinical practice requires a high level of automation and validation. In Yosibash et al. [2007a. Reliable simulations of the human proximal femur by high-order finite element analysis validated by experimental observations. J. Biomechanics 40, 3688-3699] a novel method for generating high-order finite element (p-FE) models fro...

In this study, an impact behavior of spherical striker on a double-walled carbon nanotube (DWCNT) is presented based on a three degree of freedom spring-mass model and the finite element (FE) simulations. The semi-analytical solution of the transverse impact of a striker on a DWCNT is investigated by using the elasticity nonlocal theory of Euler-Bernoulli (EBT) and Timoshenko (TBT) nanobeams. T...

In this paper, Bayesian finite element (FE) model updating is applied for uncertainty quantification in the multi-stage damage assessment of a seven-story reinforced building slice. The results of the Bayesian updating scheme are analyzed using a detailed uncertainty and resolution analysis which involves computing the posterior statistics and solving an eigenvalue problem. It is shown that the...

Quantitative computed tomography-based finite element analysis (QCT/FEA) has been developed to predict vertebral strength. However, QCT/FEA models may be different with scan resolutions and element sizes. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of scan resolutions and element sizes on QCT/FEA outcomes. Nine bovine vertebral bodies were scanned using the clinical CT scanner and reconstr...

soil slopes are sometimes curved in plan rather than being straight. this curvature,especially when it is convex, decreases the bearing capacity of the slope. finite element methodhas been used here in this research to investigate the reducing effect of curvature on bearingcapacity of a slope. failure of soil has been assumed to be according to mohr-coulomb criteria;but the flow rule of the soi...

this paper describe the three dimensional finite element modeling and buckling analysis ofconventional pallet racking system with semi rigid connection. in this study threedimensional models of conventional pallet racking system were prepared using the finiteelement program ansys and finite element analysis carried out on conventional pallet rackswith the 18 types of column sections developed a...