Problems related to the vibrations of axially moving flexible beams made of functionally graded materials are addressed. The problem of an axially moving beam may be interpreted as a telescopic system in which the mass is ...

This work is related to the so-called non-conventional finite element formulations. Essentially, a methodology for the enrichment of the initial approximation which is typical of the meshless methods and based on the clouds ...

The strain smoothing technique over higher order elements and arbitrary polytopes yields less accurate solutions than other techniques such as the conventional polygonal finite element method. In this work, we propose a ...

This work proposes a new approach to describe 2D frictional contact problems based on the use of coupling finite elements (CFEs) and a combined contact/friction damage constitutive model. This technique is able to establish ...

The aim of study was to evaluate the stress distribution in implant-supported prostheses and peri-implant bone using internal hexagon (IH) implants in the premaxillary area, varying surgical techniques (conventional, ...

Fractures, vugs and barriers are geological structures that strongly affect the fluid flow in porous media. While the first two lead to the formation of preferential flow paths, the latter blocks the flow and induces ...

Objective: The non-homogenous aspect of periodontal ligament (PDL) has been examined using finite element analysis (FEA) to better simulate PDL behavior. The aim of this study was to assess, by 2-D FEA, the influence of ...

Objective: The non-homogenous aspect of periodontal ligament (PDL) has been examined using finite element analysis (FEA) to better simulate PDL behavior. The aim of this study was to assess, by 2-D FEA, the influence of ...

Objective: The non-homogenous aspect of periodontal ligament (PDL) has been examined using finite element analysis (FEA) to better simulate PDL behavior. The aim of this study was to assess, by 2-D FEA, the influence of ...