This study examines mixed convection heat transfer in a lid-driven triangular cavity containing three heated horizontal finned cylinders immersed in power-law fluids. The cavity features inclined sidewalls maintained at a cold temperature, while the top adiabatic lid moves at a uniform velocity. The objective is to analyze the fluid’s behavio...

By Youcef Lakahal, Houssem Laidoudi

Agitator shapes are of paramount importance in mixing processes, prompting researchers to explore new configurations to improve these operations. Our study focuses on the three-dimensional fluid dynamics in a flat-bottomed cylindrical tank equipped with different anchor shapes, ranging from the standard configuration to modified variants. Using bot...

By Abderrahim Sidi Mohammed Nekrouf, Sarra Youcefi, Mohamed Bouzit

This paper explores the dynamics and stability of measles infection within a specified population, utilizing the SEIRV+D model. The study commences by establishing the equilibrium points and determining the reproduction number. The stability of this equilibria is contingent on the calculated reproduction number. The research draws upon real data ob...

By Maja Kukusheva Paneva, Natasha Stojkovik, Vladimir Milićević

The need for effective CPU cooling has become increasingly important with the growing demand for computing performance. In this paper, we numerically investigate the problem of active CPU cooling using hybrid nanofluids. The studied heatsink consists of a parallelepiped-shaped block filled with a hybrid nanofluid, crossed by four tubes through whic...

By Melouka Benyamina, Abderrahim Mokhefi

The advancement of technology in the field of human health plays a significant and positive role, particularly in the realm of hearing. In this study, we propose a novel approach for middle ear prostheses. We constructed a finite element (FE) model of the ear with a pure titanium TORP prosthesis, which we validated using experimental results. Subse...

By Khatir Omar, Fekih Sidi Mohamed, Sahli Abderahmene, Boudjemaa Ismail, Benkhettou Abdelkader

Over the last few decades, cardiovascular stents have emerged as crucial biomedical devices. Stents undergo cyclic physiological loading, which can lead to progressive accumulation of structural damage over time eventually resulting in a stent fracture. Considering the critical role of stents, it is necessary to assess their fatigue endurance and p...

By Gordana Jovičić, Aleksandra Vulović, Arso Vukićević, Nenad Đorđević, Nenad Filipović

In this paper, an adaptive controller is applied to the piezoelectric actuators, PEA, in order to handle them. Our paper deals with the design of a new adaptive neuro-fast terminal sliding mode controller. The new adaptive control law using the terminal attractor concept is used in the finite time control procedure of the non-linear model. The PEA ...

By Ounissi Amor, Azeddine Kaddouri, Rachid Abdessemed

The previously formulated finite element for lung mechanics (MSCL) by the author is extended to include airflow and molecular transport by diffusion. The lung mechanics is analyzed in detail providing an insight into the deformation of the microstructural elements. Also, some refinements are introduced with respect to the previous model. Here, the ...

By Miloš Kojić

The biomechanical properties’ changes of the abdominal aortic aneurysms’ (AAA) walls are closely related to the pathological degeneration of the smooth muscle cells and the main fibrous components (collagen and elastin). In this study, the passive mechanical response of the aneurysmal aortic wall is computation...

By Bouteraa Samira, Bouaricha Amor, Zemouri Zahia, Berkani Mahièddine

This study presents a numerical and analytical prediction of delamination of a repaired joint due to a defect in the composite under tensile loading. The three-dimensional finite element method is used to predict the delamination of a repaired plate with the VCCT method. The effects of the position of the delamination, percentage of the delaminated...

By Sofiane Talbi, Mokadem Salem, Belaïd Mechab, Tewfik Ghomari, Ahmed Allem, Mohammed Khalil Salem, Belabbes Bachir Bouiadjra