Finite Element Analysis: Methods and Engineering Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2023)
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mechanical engineering; stress analysis; structural repair; finite element analysis; interdisciplinary engineering; non-destructive testing; structural health monitoring; applied sciences and technologies; petroleum and gas
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method is a powerful computational technique for approximate solutions to a variety of real-world engineering problems having complex domains subjected to general boundary conditions. FEA has become an essential step in the design or modeling of a physical phenomenon in various engineering disciplines. FEA allows for enhanced accuracy of structural analysis because they give insight into how the various elements of a design are interacting in minute detail. They also allow engineers to investigate both the interior and exterior of a design. Because FEA allows engineers to create virtual simulations, they reduce the need for physical prototypes and testing, which saves time and reduces costs. With the advancement in the computational power of modern computers, this field is gaining more and more recognition.
We are pleased to invite you to submit manuscripts to this Special Issue which cover aspects related to the finite element method, modeling issues, as well as the application of the method in all fields of engineering.
This Special Issue aims to bring the finite element method closer to as many as possible potential readers interested in its use, as well as to show its applicability to solve complex engineering problems from different fields. Papers related to the new developments of finite element analysis with respect to theoretical and computational models and applications will be considered.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Finite element method;
- Geometric modeling, mesh generation and post processing;
- Structural health monitoring;
- Fracture mechanics;
- Materials and manufacturing processes;
- Actuators and sensors;
- Biomechanics;
- Experimental verification.
Prof. Dr. Meftah Hrairi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- finite element analysis
- numerical modeling
- material properties
- damage modeling
- damage detection
- optimization.
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