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Vescovini, A. (author), Li, Carina Xiaochen (author), Paz Mendez, J. (author), Jin, Bo Cheng (author), Manes, Andrea (author), Bisagni, C. (author)This paper presents the work on six single-stringer specimens manufactured using the card-sliding technique with non-crimp fabrics and adopting a Double-Double (DD) stacking sequence. These specimens, representative of sub-structure level components, are used to investigate post-buckling and failure in aerospace structures. Two specimens...journal article 2024
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Sadowski, Adam Jan (author), Wong, W.J. (author), Li, Sai Chung Simon (author), Málaga-Chuquitaype, Christian (author)This article describes a dataset used to calibrate a finite element model of a thick circular hollow section (CHS) with varying d/t (diameter to thickness) ratio under cyclic loading which may be used as a computational model validation benchmark by researchers working on similar problems in structural and mechanical engineering. The test...journal article 2024
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Gheysen, Lise (author), Maes, Lauranne (author), Caenen, Annette (author), Segers, Patrick (author), Peirlinck, M. (author), Famaey, Nele (author)Personalized treatment informed by computational models has the potential to markedly improve the outcome for patients with a type B aortic dissection. However, existing computational models of dissected walls significantly simplify the characteristic false lumen, tears and/or material behavior. Moreover, the patient-specific wall thickness...journal article 2024
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Cheng, L. (author), Yang, Fei (author), Seidel, Marc (author), Veljkovic, M. (author)The overall competitiveness of offshore wind turbine towers is significantly influenced by the selection of the connection. The following three types of connections: a conventional bolted ring flange (RF) connection, ring flange connection with defined contact surfaces (RFD), and C1 wedge connection (C1-WC) are considered. A quantitative...journal article 2023
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Wang, Heng (author), Chen, Feng (author), Shiau, Jim (author), Dias, Daniel (author), Lai, F. (author), Huang, Jianhua (author)Cement-based columns in combination with geosynthetic reinforcement is a well-established soft ground improvement technique to enhance embankment stability. This paper aims to present a finite-element (FE) study based on a case history of a geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported (GRCS) embankment over soft soil. In this study, the columns...journal article 2023
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Moosabeiki, Vahid (author), de Winter, N. (author), Cruz Saldivar, M. (author), Leeflang, M.A. (author), Witbreuk, M. M.E.H. (author), Lagerburg, V. (author), Mirzaali, Mohammad J. (author), Zadpoor, A.A. (author)Orthopedic plates are commonly used after osteotomies for temporary fixation of bones. Patient-specific plates have recently emerged as a promising fixation device. However, it is unclear how various strategies used for the design of such plates perform in comparison with each other. Here, we compare the biomechanical performance of 3D...journal article 2023
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Scheder-Bieschin, Lotte (author), Bodea, Serban (author), Popescu, M.A. (author), Van Mele, Tom (author), Block, Philippe (author)This paper presents a formwork system consisting of a bending-active gridshell that simultaneously serves as falsework and integrated reinforcement for realising a ribbed funicular concrete skeleton shell. Encased by a knitted textile shuttering, the formwork system was demonstrated through KnitNervi, an architectural-scale, funnel-shaped...journal article 2023
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Luo, T. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)In this article, an approach combining semi-empirical equations and the method of images is proposed for round conductor layer windings with un-gapped core. The new equation for proximity effect can convert the constant field strength from the magneto-motive force (MMF) across the core window into a frequency-dependent uniform background...journal article 2023
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van Dooren, K.S. (author), Tijs, B.H.A.H. (author), Waleson, J. E.A. (author), Bisagni, C. (author)Two aeronautical thermoplastic composite stiffened panels are analysed and tested to investigate the buckling behaviour, the skin-stringer separation and the final failure mode. The panels are made of fast crystallising polyetherketoneketone carbon composite, have three stringers with an angled cap on one side, and are joined to the skin by a...journal article 2023
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Huo, L. (author), Kassapoglou, C. (author), Alderliesten, R.C. (author)To develop a simplified and physically sound delamination-failure criterion, this paper reports a joint experimental and numerical study in which out-of-plane quasi-static indentations with different indentation forces were applied to the centre of fully clamped rectangular carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates. The results show that...journal article 2022
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Kongshaug, Simen Sørgaard (author), Hendriks, M.A.N. (author), Kanstad, Terje (author), Markeset, Gro (author)Alkali–silica reaction (ASR) in concrete causes expansion and degradation of the material, which might give adverse structural consequences. From the structural engineer point view, the greatest concern is if ASR leads to loss of structural integrity. Two natural questions arise when assessing existing concrete structures affected by ASR: (1)...journal article 2022
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Luraghi, G. (author), Bridio, Sara (author), Lissoni, Vittorio (author), Dubini, Gabriele (author), Dwivedi, Anushree (author), McCarthy, Ray (author), Fereidoonnezhad, B.F. (author), McGarry, Patrick (author), Gijsen, F.J.H. (author)Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients typically involves use of stent retrievers or aspiration catheters alone or in combination. For in silico trials of AIS patients, it is crucial to incorporate the possibility of thrombus fragmentation during the intervention. This study focuses on two aspects of...journal article 2022
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Feng, W. (author), He, P. (author), Pavlovic, M. (author)Wrapped composite joint is a novel joining technology which connects steel hollow sections through bonding, completely avoiding the welding in the load transferring mechanism. Fatigue performance of wrapped joints has been experimentally shown to be superior over their welded counterparts. Aiming to enable development of prediction methods...journal article 2022
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Roudbarian, Nima (author), Jebellat, Ehsan (author), Famouri, Seyedfarzad (author), Baniasadi, Mahdi (author), Hedayati, R. (author), Baghani, Mostafa (author)Triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) metamaterials and shape-memory polymer (SMP) smart materials are known for their beneficial attributes in novel scientific and industrial fields. Through TPMS designs, low weight accompanied by high surface area are achievable, which are known as crucial parameters in many fields, such as tissue...journal article 2022
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Zhang, Z. (author), Peeters, J.W.R. (author), Popovich, V. (author), Ayas, C. (author)Hydrogen plays a vital role in the utilisation of renewable energy, but ingress and diffusion of hydrogen in a gas turbine can induce hydrogen embrittlement on its metallic components. This paper aims to investigate the hydrogen transport in a non-hydride forming alloy such as Alloy 690 used in gas turbines inspired by service conditions of...journal article 2022
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Tijs, B.H.A.H. (author), Abdel-Monsef, S. (author), Renart, J. (author), Turon, A. (author), Bisagni, C. (author)Thermoplastic composites can enable the development of new manufacturing techniques to make the aviation industry more sustainable while at the same time greatly benefit cost-efficient and high-volume production. One of the thermoplastic composite materials that can enable this transition is AS4D/PEKK-FC. In this work, the interlaminar...journal article 2022
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Tang, Jiuyang (author), Li, Liangtao (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Zhang, Jing (author), Liu, Pan (author)Ultrasonic wedge bonding of aluminum (Al) wires is a widely applied interconnect technology for power electronic packaging. The joint quality of the wedge bonding is mainly affected by the process parameters and material properties. Inappropriate process parameters will lead to failure modes such as chip surface pit, metal layer peeling off,...journal article 2022
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Gençog̃lu, C. (author), Tekog̃lu, C. (author), Ayas, C. (author)The effects of five different types of imperfection (fractured cell walls, missing cells, cell wall waviness, cell wall misalignment, and non-uniform cell wall thickness) on actuation performance are numerically investigated for the Kagome lattice and two of its variants: Double Kagome (DK) and Kagome with concentric triangles (KT). The...journal article 2022
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Ye, G. (author), Fan, X. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)In this paper, we presented several practical aspects for building robust and reliable finite element models in thermomechanical modeling in electronics packaging using finite element analysis. Firstly, for layered or patterned structures, a homogenized equivalent model, with equivalent orthotropic material properties, gives excellent...journal article 2022
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van Kootwijk, A. (author), Moosabeiki, Vahid (author), Cruz Saldivar, M. (author), Pahlavani, H. (author), Leeflang, M.A. (author), Kazemivand Niar, S. (author), Tümer, N. (author), Mirzaali, Mohammad J. (author), Zhou, J. (author), Zadpoor, A.A. (author)The reconstruction of large mandibular defects with optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes remains a major challenge for maxillofacial surgeons. The aim of this study was to design patient-specific mandibular reconstruction implants through a semi-automated digital workflow and to assess the effects of topology optimization on the...journal article 2022