Abstract: This paper describes a multimesh modification method for the three-dimensional finite-element method (3-D FEM), in which the mesh modification is executed after choosing an appropriate mesh ...

In analysis, it is common practice to conceptualize structures, objects, and isolation systems as basic mass-spring-damper models, as depicted in Figure 42.1. All objects experience vibration when ...

To describe the full-stage creep behavior of layered rock accurately, a new elastic-viscoplastic creep model is proposed based on fractional order theory in this manuscript, which consists of a Hooke ...

1 Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Research Division, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience, Miki, Hyogo, Japan 2 International Research Institute of Disaster Science, ...

Abstract: Design and analysis the structure of the mass-spring-dashpot of the RFMEMS switch are presented in this work. Most familiar method applies in designing MEMS switch is the spring design with ...

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Volkswagen AG has been facing multiple troubles for years now and its performance in 2020 really makes you wonder how is the automaker even keeping it together. Volkswagen saw massive degrowth of ...

The Carter AFB carburetor was introduced in 1957, and the same basic design lives on to this day as an Edelbrock-manufactured variant. For any mechanical device to remain in production for nearly 60 ...