Advances in Computational Mechanics

Preface and Conference Organizers
Chapter 1: Advanced Materials and Multiscale Modelling
Tuneable Resonance Properties of Graphene by Nitrogen-Dopant
Finite Element Modelling of Stress-Induced Fracture in Ti-Si-N Films
Fictitious Elastic Stiffness Parameters of Zero-Thickness Finite Elements at Bi-Material Interfaces
Crystal Plasticity Simulation of the Bauschinger Effect of Polycrystalline AA7075 through a Texture-Based Representative Volume Element Model
Understanding the Threshold Conditions for Dislocation Transmission from Tilt Grain Boundaries in FCC Metals under Uniaxial Loading
Effect of Pressure on Dry and Hydrated Self Assembled Monolayers: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study
Atoms to Assemblies: A Physics-Based Hierarchical Modelling Approach for Polymer Composite Components
Finite Element Analysis of Residual Stresses in Metallic Coatings through a Compound Casting
Digital Material Representation and Testing of Metal Foams
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Deformation of Single Crystal Gallium Arsenide
Modeling of Grained Heterogeneity with Voronoi Tessellation in Microforming Process
Computational Analysis of Compressive Strain Hardening Exponents of Bimetal with Pearlitic Steel and Low Carbon Steel
Implementation of a Non-Orthogonal Constitutive Model for the Finite Element Simulation of Textile Composite Draping
Finite Element Simulation of the Hot Deformation Behavior of AA7075 Using a Coupled Thermo-Mechanical Crystal Plasticity Constitutive Model
Morphology of Irradiated Adjacent Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
A Variable Diffusivity Model for the Drying of Spherical Food Particulates
Modeling of Steel-Reinforced Concrete Panels under Blast Loads
Chapter 2: Computational Fluid Dynamics and Thermofluids
Magnetic Convection Heat Transfer in an Open Ended Enclosure Filled with Paramagnetic Fluids
Analysis of Dissipative Particle Dynamics Fluid in Sheared Regimes
Numerical Simulation of Flow, Heat and Moisture Transfer in Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) Devices
Thermal Management of Data Centres - Effect of CRAC Location and Flow Rate on the Performance of Data Centres
A Fully Coupled Scheme for Viscous Flows in Regular and Irregular Domains Using Compact Integrated RBF Approximation
Comparison and Development of Equation of State Laws in Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics
Three-Dimensional Direct Numerical Simulation of Unsteady Transitional Round Fountains in a Homogeneous Fluid
Investigation of the 3D Flow in Hemodialysis Venous Air Traps
Transient Analysis of Rising Bubble Using Image Analysis
Numerical Simulation of Tank Discharge Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics
CFD Flow Model and its Effects on the Calculations of High Pressure Sprays
Development of an Effective FVLBM Code for the Study of Turbulent and Multiphase Flows
A Numerical Solution Based on the Fokker-Planck Equation for Dilute Polymer Solutions Using High Order RBF Methods
Comparison of Semi-Implicit and Explicit Finite Difference Algorithms on Highly Parallel Processing Architectures
Investigation into the Existence of Cavitation within Haemodialysis Needles
The Aerodynamics of a Cornering Inverted Wing in Ground Effect
Fundamental Studies of Vortices Induced by a Vortex-Generator for Automotive Applications
Application of Kriging to Motorsport Aerodynamic Analysis
Computational Simulation of an Altitude Adaptive Nozzle Concept
Explaining Ground Effect Aerodynamics via a Real-Life Reference Frame
Risk Forecast of In-Stent Restenosis by CFD Method
Chapter 3: Aerospace and Vehicle Engineering
Novel Wing Box Design
Temperature Effect on the Structural Design of a Mach 8 Vehicle
Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Deformable Membrane Aerofoil
Development of a Kinematic Model of a Proto-Wing
Automotive Drag Reduction through Distributed Base Roughness Elements
Chapter 4: Biomechanics, Biomimetics and Biomedical Engineering
Using Two-Way Fluid-Structure Interaction to Study the Collapse of the Upper Airway of OSA Patients
Computational Simulation of Mechanical Microenvironment of Early Stage of Bone Healing under Locking Compression Plate with Dynamic Locking Screws
A Finite Element Investigation into the Effects of Head Size and Trunnion Design on the Micromotion at the Head-Neck Interface in THR
Computational Fluid Dynamics of Liquid and Foam Sclerosant Injection in a Vein Model
Impaction Loads Resulting in Intraoperative Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture: A Finite Element Study
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Based Finite Element Modeling for Analyzing the Influence of Material Properties on Menisci Responses
Mechanics of Microfilaments Networks: A Cross-Scales Study
Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis on the Effects of Bifurcation Angle Asymmetry in a Left Main Coronary Artery Model
Validate Mandible Finite Element Model under Removable Partial Denture (RPD) with In Vivo Pressure Measurement
Numerical Simulation of Biomechanical Behaviours in Novel Dental Restorations
Effect of Stenosis Eccentricity in a Model of Bifurcated Coronary Artery
Solid and Fluid Simulations of Vertebral Artery Stenosis Treated with Stents with Different Shapes of Link
Senile Coconut Palm Hierarchical Structure as Foundation for Biomimetic Applications
A Nearest Neighbor Finite Element Method (NNFEM) for Validating Left-Ventricular Regional Strain from Displacement Encoding with Stimulated Echoes (DENSE) MRI, Compared to Tagged MRI
Analysis of Transient Bioheat Transfer in the Human Eye Using Hybrid Finite Element Model
Drying Kinetics, Quality Changes and Shrinkage of Two Grape Varieties of Italy
Jet Formation in Micro Post Arrays
Optimization of CFD Meshing for Stented Vessel Geometries
The Contrast of Two Kinds of Microwave Antenna SAR Simulation
Comparing Contact Pressure Induced by a Conventional Complete Denture and an Implant-Retained Overdenture
Chapter 5: Geomechanics and Geotechnics
Coupled Two Component Fluid Flow in Deformable Porous Media - Towards a Numerical Model for Geological Carbon Storage
Analysis of Soil Penetration Problems by High-Order Elements
Discretization Errors of Random Fields in Finite Element Analysis
Particle Finite Element Simulation of Granular Media
Numerical Simulation of CPT Cone Penetration in Sand
Analysis of Inclined Strip Anchors in Sand Based on the Block Set Mechanism
Coupled Finite Element Analysis of Partially Embedded Offshore Pipelines during Vertical Penetration
Interaction between Upheaval/Lateral and Propagation Buckling in Subsea Pipelines
A Comparison of Conic Programming Software for Finite Element Limit Analysis
Distinct Element Modeling of the Effect of Joint Persistence on Dynamic Fracturing of Jointed Rock Masses
Limiting Force Profile and Laterally Loaded Rigid Piles in Sand
Lateral Boundary Effect in Centrifuge Tests for Spudcan Penetration in Uniform Clay
Cavity Expansion in Soil of Finite Radial Extent
Evaluation of Mixed Formulation for Modelling RC Columns with Bond Slip
A Further Study on the Mechanism of Pre-Splitting in Mining Engineering
A Three Dimensional Plasticity Model for Sands Based on State Concept
A Numerical Approach for the Determination of the Primary Fabric of Granular Soils
Isogeometric Boundary Element Method for the Simulation in Tunneling
Material Point Method Modelling of Granular Flow in Inclined Channels
An Overview and Recent Developments of Distinct Lattice Spring Model on Dynamic Fracturing of Rock
Micro-Mechanics of Contact Erosion
Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Applied to the Modelling of Landslides
An Analysis of the Strength of Anisotropic Granular Assemblies via Discrete Methods
Parallelization of DEM-LBM Using Domain Decomposition
Chapter 6: Structural and Solid Mechanics
Underwater Impulsive Loading-Induced Dynamic Failures of Monolithic Composite Panel
Hybrid Probabilistic and Non-Probabilistic Dynamic Analysis of Vehicle-Bridge Interaction System with Uncertainties
A Theoretical Study on Bending Behaviour of Conducting Polymer Actuator
Sustainable and Deconstructable Semi-Rigid Flush End Plate Composite Joints
Statistical Independence and Independent Component Analysis
Characterisation of the Shear Stud-Concrete Connection Using Finite Element Analysis
Modelling Geometric Imperfections of Spatial Latticed Structures Considering Correlations of Node Imperfections
Impact of the Piston Secondary Motion on its Slap Force
Parametric Studies of Semi-Rigid Flush End Plate Joints with Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Columns
A Complementarity Approach for Elastoplastic Analysis of Frames with Uncertainties
Generalised Beam Theory (GBT) for Shear Deformable Stiffened Sections
Finite Element Model for Analysis of Time-Dependent Behaviour of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Arches
Seismic Behaviour of RBS and AW-RBS Moment Resistant Connections in Double I-Beams
Nonlinear Long-Term Analysis of Timber-Concrete Composite Structures with Finite Element-Finite Difference Scheme
A Comparative Study on the Time-Dependent Analysis of Composite Beams Using Available Modelling Techniques
FE Modelling of Storage Rack Frames
Hygro-Thermal Modelling of Concrete Exposed to High Temperatures
Springback Investigation in Roll Forming of a V-Section
A Cohesive Model with Frictional Effects on Strength and Stiffness under Transverse Compression
Investigation of Bond Strength of FRP-to-Concrete Interface
Finite Element Analysis of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams with Bond-Slip Effect
Multi-Scale Overlapping Domain Decomposition to Consider Local Deformations in the Analysis of Thin-Walled Members
An Efficient Finite Element Modeling of Composite Stiffened Shells
Chapter 7: Vibration and Dynamics
Vibration Analysis of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composite Plates
Modelling of Guided Wave Propagation with Spectral Element: Application in Structural Engineering
Effect of Bearing Dynamic Properties on the Lateral Vibration of a Flexible Rotor
Dynamic Analysis of Structures with Interval Parameters under Stochastic Process Excitation
Effective Models of PZT Actuators for Numerical Simulation of Elastic Wave Propagation
Chapter 8: Fracture and Damage
A Novel FRF-Based Damage Localisation Method Using Random Vibration
Crack Propagation Modeling with Scaled Boundary Polygons
Application of PDS-FEM for Simulating 3D Wing Crack Growth
An Enriched Constitutive Model for Fracture Propagation Analysis Using the Material Point Method
Sensitivity of Stress Intensity Factors with Respect to the Crack Geometry by the Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method
Chapter 9: Impact and Explosive Modelling
High Velocity Impact Modelling of Sandwich Panels with Aluminium Foam Core and Aluminium Sheet Skins
An Explicit Lagrange Constraint Method for Finite Element Analysis of Frictionless 3D Contact/Impact Problems
Effect of Textile Architecture on Energy Absorption of Woven Fabrics Subjected to Ballistic Impact
Revolute Joint Approach to Model Joint Mechanism in Water-Filled Road Safety Barriers
Finite-Element Modelling of Ballistic Impact of Plain-Woven Aramid Fabric
Numerical and Theoretical Study of Concrete Spall Damage under Blast Loads
Numerical Simulation of Free-Air Explosion Using LS-DYNA
FEM/DEM Modelling of Hard Body Impact on the Laminated Glass
Chapter 10: Structural and Topology Optimization
Selection of Integral Functions for Normal Mode Analysis in Topology Optimization
Topology Optimisation of 3D Structures Using the Moving Iso-Surface Threshold Method
Optimal Retrofitting of Structures Using Braces
Topology Optimisation of Composites Containing Base Materials of Distinct Poisson's Ratios
Automated High Quality Isosurface Modeling Technique for Iterative Two-Phase Problems
Topology Optimization of Photonic Band Gap Crystals
Application of Evolutionary Structural Optimisation; Reinventing the (Bicycle) Wheel
An Application of Bi-Directional Evolutionary Structural Optimisation for Optimising Energy Absorbing Structures Using a Material Damage Model
Buckling-Induced Retraction of Structured Spherical Shell under Pressure
Development of a Hypersonic Aircraft Design Optimization Tool