1st Edition
Advances and Trends in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation
Advances and Trends in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation features over 300 papers classified into 21 sections, which were presented at the Fourth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2010, Cape Town, South Africa, 6-8 September 2010). The SEMC conferences have been held every 3 years in Cape Town, and since then brought together academics, researchers and practitioners active in structural mechanics, associated computation and structural engineering. The main purpose of the conferences was to review recent achievements in the advancement of knowledge and understanding in these areas, share the latest developments, and address the challenges that the present and the future pose.
All major aspects of structural mechanics, associated computation and structural engineering are addressed in the present volume, including: structural mechanics (dynamics, vibration, impact, buckling, seismic response, fluid-structure interaction, soil-structure interaction); mechanics of materials (plasticity, fracture, fatigue, creep, shrinkage, damage, deterioration); numerical/computational modelling (numerical methods, formulations, finite-element modelling, structural modelling, material modelling, simulations); structural engineering and construction in the various materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry, glass, steel-concrete composite, fibre-reinforced composite, laminated composite); design, construction and operational considerations (fire resistance, seismic resistance, loading, safety and reliability, codification, design optimisation, construction, assembly, monitoring, maintenance, repair, retrofitting). The structures dealt with include all sorts of buildings, sports facilities, bridges, viaducts, tunnels, underground structures, foundation structures, coastal structures, dams, industrial towers and masts, containment structures (silos, tanks and pressure vessels), ship and aircraft structures, motor-vehicle structures, mechanical components and biological structures.
Advances and Trends in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation is published as a book of extended abstracts, and an accompanying CD-ROM with the full papers, and will be much of interest to engineers, academics and researchers in civil, structural, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and to those concerned with the analysis, design, construction and maintenance of engineering structures.
1. Keynotes
Challenges and advances in the analysis of structures
K.J. Bathe
Recent developments in structural control research and applications in China
H.N. Li & L.S. Huo
South African Stadium Projects: Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town
K. Göppert
Life-cycle performance, reliability, redundancy and optimal management of infrastructure systems: Applications to bridges and naval ships
D.M. Frangopol & N.M. Okasha
The use of Eurocode 3 “Design of Steel Structures” in the design and verification of joints
F.S.K. Bijlaar
Design life of thin-walled concrete domes
E. Hamed, M.A. Bradford, R.I. Gilbert & Z.-T. Chang
2. Dynamic analysis, vibration analysis, vibration control
Structural dynamics research and applications (Invited Paper)
D. Thambiratnam
Dynamic response of large primary structures to wind loads: Experimental tests in wind tunnel (Invited Paper)
C. Borri, P. Biagini & C. Mannini
On space-time isogeometric analysis of panel flutter
H. Netuzhylov &A. Zilian
Computation method for the prediction of gust-induced vibrations for permeable membrane cladding elements
F. Kemper, M. Feldmann & J. Kuck
Aerodynamic force coefficients for rain-wind induced vibrations from full-scale measurements
M. Clobes, O. Steiln & U. Peil
Shape modifications of bridge cables for aerodynamic vibration control
K. Kleissl & C.T. Georgakis
Pedestrian induced vertical vibrations: Response to running using the Response Spectrum Method
G. Matteoni & C.T. Georgakis
Human induced vibrations of lightweight floor systems supported by cold-formed steel joists
W. Rack & J. Lange
A new method for evaluation and assessment of floor vibration
Ch. Heinemeyer, M. Feldmann & F. Galanti
Dynamic testing of bracing patterns of a demountable grandstand
S. Nhleko, A. Blakeborough, M.S.Williams & J. Whittle
Asymptotic results for highly anisotropic spinning disks
C.D. Coman
Modelling and verifying of an anthropomorphic passenger dummy model using multibody dynamics
F. Möller, A. Gessler & M. Feldmann
Transmissibility of whole-body vibration experienced by off-road vehicle operators based on ISO 2631-1 and ISO 2631-5
S.A. Aye & P.S. Heyns
Dynamic behaviour of soil-steel bridges
Z. Manko & D. Beben
The stick-slip joint effect on dynamics behaviour of nonlinear beam
S.A. Karim, A. Dafnis & H.-G. Reimerdes
Algorithms for time-domain transformations to treat wave propagation in soil
J. Bochert
Effect of variable geometric piezoelectric patches on vibration of FG plate under constant electric charge
S.M.R. Khalili, H. Zoohor, H. Pourrostami & N.S. Viliani
Effects of rotation and thermoelastic/pyroelectric couplings on the dispersion of acoustic surface waves in a piezothermoelastic half-space
M. Sanbi, E. Essoufi, L.A. Faik & M. Rahmoune
Thermoelastic and pyroelectric coupling effects on dynamics and active control of smart structures using finite element method with localized thermopiezoelectric elements
M. Sanbi, L.A. Faik & M. Rahmoune
3. Seismic response, seismic design
Towards earthquake resistant design of steel buildings for uniform ductility demands (Invited Paper)
M.T. Kyrkos & S.A. Anagnostopoulos
Early observations from the magnitude Mw 7.0 January 12, 2010 Haiti earthquake (Invited Paper)
A.S. Elnashai &A. Lewis
Vulnerability of buildings due to far-field effects of earthquakes (Invited Paper)
T. Balendra & Z.J. Li
Time delay effects of earthquake excitation on responses in high-rise buildings
D.S. Li, H.N. Li & L. Ren
The L’Aquila earthquake of April 6th 2009: Seismic response of the hospital facilities
C. Casarotti, S. Peloso &A. Pavese
Development of Performance Based Tsunami Engineering (PBTE)
I.N. Robertson
Seismic behaviour of prefabricated concrete sandwich panels
D.A. Bournas, A. Pavese & S. Peloso
Relationship between seismic index of structure and seismic response of retrofitted RC structure
T. Takatani & M. Mori
Definition of conservative design values of the residuals of seismic response parameters of RC frames
A. D’Ambrisi & M. Mezzi
Seismic analysis method of structure with passive energy dissipation devices
G. Li, H.N. Li &Y.G. Li
An experimental investigation of the seismic behaviour of semi-supported steel shear walls
A. Jahanpour, J. Jönsson & H. Moharrami
Stiffness and damping aspects of fiber reinforced elastomeric bearings
U. Gerhaher, A. Strauss & K. Bergmeister
The design, experiment and application of coupling beam dampers
J. Teng, B.-T. Ma,W.-H. Li, D.X. Cao, H. Zhang, B.Wu, Z.Wang & D.R. Zhou
Different seismic behaviour of RC frame structures modeled with and without masonry infills
T. Trombetti, L. Landi, S. Silvestri, G. Gasparini & I. Ricci
Nonlinear seismic response reduction of different types of structures using two types dampers
J.T. Qu & H.N. Li
Parametric study on structural behaviour of shear walled systems
F.G. Gülay, A.E. Toprak & F. Doˇgan
Seismic assessment of a gravity-load designed R/C frame with masonry infills
M. Valente
Response analysis of base isolated railway bridges
B. Del Principe, L. Di Sarno, L. Evangelista & E. Cosenza
A predictive FE model for a simple precast concrete panel wall subjected to moderate shaking
F.A. Malhas & H.H. Nassif
Maximum seismic rotational response of multi-storey structures
S. Silvestri, G. Gasparini &T. Trombetti
3D time history analysis of RC structures versus commercial methods with attention to the modeling of floor slabs and near versus far-fault earthquakes
A. Mortezaei & H.R. Ronagh
Modeling and design issues of non load-bearing permanent shuttering systems with concrete under seismic loads
S. Peloso, I. Lanese, A. Pavese &A. Zanardi
Effect of shear wall and steel bracing as lateral load resisting system on a ten storey building
S.V. Venkatesh, H. Sharada Bai & R. Rajeshwari
Distribution of peak inter-story drift for estimating non-structural elements vulnerability
I. Mahmoodzadeh-kani, A.D.R. Abadi &A. Taghaveekanee
Suppression of wind induced vibration using elevated service reservoir as tuned mass damper
N. Chetia & S. Talukdar
Evaluation of damping matrix for buildings
A. Hemmati & M. Gerami
4. Material modelling, numerical methods, numerical formulations, FEM modelling
Particle dynamic methods for microsystem applications (Invited Paper)
J.G. Korvink, D. Kauzlaric, D.Weiß, J. Lienemann, A. Greiner, O. Liba &Y. Hanein
Introduction of multi-scale modeling techniques for the analysis of long span FRP composite bridges (Invited Paper)
M.S. Cheung, B.Y.B. Chan & H.H. Almansour
High-performance finite element and coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian simulations of pile installation processes (Invited Paper)
J. Grabe & S. Henke
Identification of material properties for a unified visco-plasticity model and application to isothermal and anisothermal experimental data
C.J. Hyde,W. Sun, T.H. Hyde &Y.P. Gong
A nonlinear micropolar continuum theory for initial plasticity
I. Münch & P. Neff
A new material model for concrete within microplane framework. Part I: Constitutive formulation and computational algorithm
J. Li & N.V. Tue
A new material model for concrete within microplane framework. Part II: Numerical validation and application to structural analysis
J. Li & N.V. Tue
A micromorphic theory and its application to elastic size-scale effects
S. Braun, S. Skatulla, H.-D. Beushausen & C. Sansour
Nonlinear analysis of large concrete structures using a finite element shell model
J.Wasner &V. Sigrist
Compact RC structures with textile strengthening: Computational models and application
F. Steinigen,W. Graf & M. Kaliske
Isogeometrical analysis of functionally graded materials in plane elasticity problems
B. Hassani & N.Z. Moghaddam
Investigation and modeling of the glued steel-glass connection used in hybrid beam
M. Netusil & M. Eliasova
Coupled hygro-mechanical stress analysis on adhesive material under hot/wet environments
X. Jiang, H. Kolstein & F.S.K. Bijlaard
A Genetic Algorithm based procedure for the constitutive characterization of composite plates using dispersive guided waves data
A. Marzani, M. Mazzotti, E. Viola, L. De Marchi, N. Speciale & P. Rizzo
A viscoplastic constitutive equation for the modelling of tailings heaps consisting of rock salt
S.Wachter & R. Katzenbach
Advances in strongly-coupled fluid-structure interaction by space-time finite elements
A. Zilian & S. Reinstädler
Tools for modeling fluid-structure interaction via Lagrangian FEM
D. Krybus & B. Patzak
Simulation of permeation tests on articular cartilage under different testing conditions
G. Spatafora, F. Gervaso & F. Boschetti
A posterior error estimation in the isogeometrical analysis method
B. Hassani, A. Ganjali & M. Tavakkoli
Numerical design of geothermal projects
U. Arslan & H. Huber
Numerical modeling of the behaviour of multiple-cable-pylon cap joint in a cable roof structure
W.A. Salah Khalil, M.A. Gizejowski & S.Wierzbicki
A “simple beam” revisited
R.P. Prukl
Finite element analysis modelling of full scale 5-ton electric overhead travelling crane and the crane supporting structure
T.N. Haas, P.E. Dunaiski & P. Mainçon
Numerical models of lightweight roof structures
J. Re˛bielak
5. Damage mechanics, fracture, fatigue, blast, impact,damage modelling
A thermodynamic approach to nonlocal strain damage
F.M. de Sciarra
Fracture mechanical based assessment of partial penetration welds in T- and cross joints
B. Eichler & M. Feldmann
Fracture criterion for all concretes: Normal, lightweight, high- and ultra-high-performance concrete
K. Speck & M. Curbach
Fracture mechanics test specimen design for cementitious composites
J. Zatloukal, R. Sovják & P. Konvalinka
Perturbation problems for interfacial cracks
A. Piccolroaz, G. Mishuris &A.B. Movchan
Fatigue performance of pre-stressed and reinforced concrete
M. Foglar
High frequency hammer peening: Enhancement of lifetime of fatigue loaded steel structures
T. Ummenhofer & R. Puthli
Steel frame structures under blast loading
J. Mediavilla & F. Soetens
Performance of reinforced concrete columns under vehicular impacts
T. Gurbuz, D. Thambiratnam, N. Perera &A. Ilki
Spatial statistical analyses for time-dependent corroded surfaces of carbon steel plates in various corrosive environments
S. Kainuma, Y. Mukaigawa, Y. Itoh, Y. Jeong & I.T. Kim
Prediction of whole process of concrete cracking under combined steel corrosion and service load
S.-T. Yang, C.-Q. Li & O. Harireche
6. Loading on structures, structural analysis, testing, practical structural design
Probabilistic basis of present codes of practice (Invited Paper)
M. Holicky & J.V. Retief
Application of computational mechanics in design of tall buildings (Invited Paper)
K. Kayvani
Impact of engineering seismicity and cyclic load on a prefabricated planar structure of a multi-storey building (Invited Paper)
J.Witzany, T. Cˇejka & R. Zigler
A beam element for the analysis of framed structures with multiple discontinuities (Invited Paper)
S. Caddemi, I. Caliò, M. Marletta & D. Rapicavoli
Design of sport stadia:Wind action perspective
A.M. Goliger, M. Gizejowski, M. C´wik & J. Mahachi
Numerical method for live load distribution in road bridges
J. Hołowaty
The computational estimating of safety load factors and silo wall strength according to experimental and theoretical loads of pressure of bulk materials
M. Kaminski & M. Maj
Comparative study of wind loads on gable roof buildings with and without attached canopies
R. Goyal &A.K. Ahuja
An ACS algorithm for the formation of subminimal-suboptimal cycle bases
A. Kaveh & M. Jahanshahi
Excel for advanced structural analysis
R. Barker
Theory for large complicated space bar structures with algorithms and programs
J.B. Obre˛bski
Design assisted by testing: A tool for the design resistance determination
M. Karmazínová & J.J. Melcher
Design, construction and shake table testing of a full-scale seven-story apartment building
J.W. van de Lindt, S.E. Pryor & S. Pei
Gautrain Southern Viaducts designed to Eurocode
W.J. Martin
Buitengragt structural steel pedestrian bridge: A continuous asymmetrical box girder
J.R.B. Anderson
Study of the structural behaviour of low/medium/high rise reinforced concrete residential buildings in Kuwait
T.A. Awida
Design of the Nasrec Transportation Hub roof
N. Featherston & D. Middleton
On the calculation of Eurocode 3 buckling interaction factors for combined bending and axial compression
D. Green &A. Zingoni
7. Plates, shells, pipes, laminated composites, sandwich structures
Finite rotation finite element analysis of layered composite plates and shells (Invited Paper)
R. Schmidt, S. Tiranasavasdi &T.D. Vu
Hybrid active-passive laminated structures: Modeling, optimization and identification (Invited Paper)
A.L. Araújo, C.M. Mota Soares, C.A. Mota Soares & J. Herskovits
Stability of sandwich barrelled shell under pressure (Invited Paper)
K. Magnucki & P. Jasion
Power towers: On structural engineering problems of solar updraft chimneys (Invited Paper)
W.B. Kraetzig, R. Harte, U. Montag & M. Graffmann
Structural optimization of solar towers to minimize wind induced effects
C. Borri, F. Lupi & H.-J. Niemann
New direction of cooling towers monitoring and diagnostics
J. Bydzovsky, Z. Snirch &A. Dufka
Application of sandwich-structures in steel bridges
S. Möller, M. Feldmann & G. Sedlacek
Optimum design of a composite morphing leading edge for high lift wing
R. Morishima & S. Guo
Localized buckling in sandwich beam-columns
S. Yiatros & M.A.Wadee
Application of generalized differential quadrature method to bending analysis of laminated thick plates with mixed boundary conditions
S. Fazeli, M. Salehi, A. Zamani & F. Zamani
Stress wave propagation in shape memory alloy reinforced rectangular composite plates
M. Salehi & H. Akharatdoost
Residual capacities of uniaxially compressed composite panels under buckling driven delamination
C. Völlmecke & M.A.Wadee
Effect of distributed attached patches on fundamental natural frequency of thick cylindrical and spherical shells using higher-order shell theory
S.M.R. Khalili, S. Tafazoli & K. Malekzadeh
A new triangular buckling pattern of twisted inextensible sheets
A.P. Korte & G.H.M. van der Heijden
Initial curvature effects on the behaviour of cylindrical shell structures
E. Viola, N. Fantuzzi & L. Rossetti
Effect of varying thickness on the buckling and post-buckling behaviour of thin-walled cylindrical steel shells subjected to combined external pressure and
axial compression
H. Shahbazifard & K. Abedi
Cylindrical bending of thick isotropic plates using trigonometric shear deformation theory
Y.M. Ghugal & J.T. George
Free vibration of thick isotropic plates using trigonometric shear deformation theory
Y.M. Ghugal & J.T. George
Dynamic response of a circular plate resting on a tensionless Vlasov foundation
A. Tekin & ˙I. Co¸skun
Leakage evaluation in longitudinally cracked pressurized pipes
S. de Miranda, L. Molari, G. Scalet & F. Ubertini
8. Thin-walled sections, steel structures, steel connections, steel-concrete composite structures
The mechanics of post-local buckling and overall bending interaction in thin-walled I-section compression members (Invited Paper)
J. Loughlan & N. Yidris
Restrained distortional buckling and postbuckling behaviour of steel-concrete composite beams under hogging bending (Invited Paper)
M.A. Gizejowski &W.A. Salah Khalil
Reliability-based methodology for the design of support formwork systems by advanced structural analysis (Invited Paper)
T. Chandrangsu, K.J.R. Rasmussen & H. Zhang
Own theory for thin-walled straight bars: Development and investigations (Invited Paper)
J.B. Obre˛bski
Iterative inelastic buckling method for estimating collapse loads of steel cable-stayed bridges
D.H. Choi, H.S. Na, H. Yoo &A. Elvin
Local buckling of cold-formed thin-walled channel beams with drop flange
P. Paczos & K. Magnucki
Performance of K-braced cold-formed steel shear walls subjected to lateral cyclic loading
M.Z. Dastjerdi & H.R. Ronagh
The coupled post-local buckling and overall bending interaction mechanics of thin-walled plain channel columns
J. Loughlan & N. Yidris
Compressed steel members with combined cross-sections
P. Juhás & M. Al Ali
Behaviour of curved hybrid steel girders
K. Matongo &A. Masarira
Experimental investigation of lateral deflection of columns with intermediate slenderness submitted to axial compressive loads
S. Imiełowski &A. Ziółkowski
A genetic algorithm-based regression to predict resistance of plate girders subjected to patch loading
F. Shahabian, H. Rajabi Mashhadi & J. Farzaneh
Behaviour of non-prismatic steel members
D. Ochan &A. Masarira
Drilling hole effect on tensile properties of stainless steel 316L
M. Benachour, A. Hadjoui, N. Benachour, F.Z. Seriari & F. Hadjoui
Assessment of robustness in the design of steel structures
M. Jacobsohn, J.V. Retief & P.E. Dunaiski
M-N interaction in beam-to-column joints: Development of a design model
J.-F. Demonceau & J.-P. Jaspart
Stability design criteria for steel column splices in non-sway frames
A.M. Girão Coelho, F.S.K. Bijlaard & P.D. Simão
Modeling of HSS endplate connections: Achievements and perspectives
X. Qiang, F.S.K. Bijlaard, H. Kolstein & L. Twilt
Effect of bolt tension variation on the seismic response of cold-formed steel–special bolted moment frame
A. Sato & C.M. Uang
Residual stresses of high strength bolts with large diameters
F. Marten & P. Schaumann
Compactness requirements of RBS connections
A. Vasseghi & S.G. Shahidi
The problems of the action of high strength steel elements in structures
M. Šmak
Composite beams with innovative shear connection
S. Rauscher & J. Hegger
Modeling of composite slab failure in steel-concrete multistory buildings
L. Kwasniewski & M. Gizejowski
Finite element modelling of shear connection behaviour in a push test using profiled sheeting
J. Qureshi, D. Lam & J. Ye
9. Behaviour of structures in fire, design for fire resistance
Fire-induced collapses in structures: Basis of the analysis and design (Invited Paper)
F. Bontempi & F. Petrini
Fire – material – structure: A holistic approach towards analysis of underground infrastructure (Invited Paper)
M. Zeiml, A. Amouzandeh, A. Galek, H. Moser, T. Ring, S. Shrestha, H.A. Mang & R. Lackner
Calculation of restraint axial forces of concrete cylinders under transient temperature conditions (Invited Paper)
U. Schneider & M. Schneider
Different approaches of European regulations for fire design of steel structural elements
L. Giuliani & I. Budny
Performance based investigations of structural systems under fire
F. Gentili, C. Crosti & L. Giuliani
Numerical analyses for Performance-Based Fire Engineering (PBFE)
F. Petrini
Fire safety assessment of long tunnels
F. Gentili, C. Crosti & K. Gkoumas
Measures for tunnel fire safety
K. Gkoumas
When a bridge becomes a tunnel: Fire design of a steel-concrete composite bridge
Ch. Heinemeyer & M. Feldmann
Behaviour of masonry walls subjected to fire: Experimental tests and analytical model
M. Andreini & M. Sassu
Simplified analytical model for centrically and eccentrically loaded steel columns in fire
D. Somaini, M. Knobloch & M. Fontana
Experimental and analytical investigation of component column web in shear under bending and axial force at elevated temperature
M. Strejˇcek & F.Wald
Stub column tests on square and rectangular hollow steel sections at elevated temperatures
J. Pauli, M. Knobloch & M. Fontana
Interaction diagrams for heated concrete sections using the tangent stiffness matrix
A.H. Law & M. Gillie
Calculation of temperature development on concrete members during tunnel fires by CFD modelling
M. Schneider & U. Schneider
Estimation about the residual working life of concrete structural members after fire
Y.P. Song & H.L.Wang
10. Reinforced and prestressed concrete structures
Finite element design of concrete structures: Differences between theory and practice (Invited Paper)
G.A. Rombach & M. Kohl
Strength and ductility of two-way slabs containing welded wire fabric (Invited Paper)
R.I. Gilbert & Z.I. Sakka
Global resistance factors for reinforced concrete structures
M. Holicky & M. Sykora
Reliability analysis of concrete structures applied to strut-and-tie model
J.C. Pantoja, T.G. Pecin, L.E. Vaz & L.F. Martha
Strut-and-tie model for waffle slabs
M.K. Rahman, S.K.G. Pillai & M.H. Baluch
Experimental research on reinforced concrete beams under pure torsion and torsion with shear
M. Kaminski &W. Pawlak
Shear strength of reinforced concrete beams without web reinforcement
Y. Che, L. Yu &Y.P. Song
Shear reinforced beams in autoclaved aerated concrete
T. Cornelius
Influence of rebar straightening on bond properties between steel and concrete
C. Bosco, G. Mancini & F. Tondolo
Combined concrete-bond failure of a steel bonded anchor
J. Barnat & M. Bajer
Bond between corroded steel rebar and concrete: Experimental tests and finite element analyses
M. Valente
Behaviour of screw anchors in normal strength concrete at pullout failure
C. Kontzi
Prediction of ultimate stress in unbonded tendon for post-tensioned concrete beams
H.H. Nassif, O. Ozkul & F.A. Malhas
Long-term behaviour of GFRP tendon
J. Forn°usek, R. Sovják, P. Máca, P. Konvalinka & J.L. Vítek
Special charges for thin-walled structures demolition
T. Pokorny
Modelling of the surface of fair-face concrete structures
O. Steger & M. Popenkova
Computer application of yield line theory in the analysis of solid slabs
J.O. Akinyele
11. Fibre-reinforced concrete, high-strength concrete, high-performance concrete
Ultra high performance concrete structures: Recent developments in research and practice (Invited Paper)
E. Fehling, T. Leutbecher & S. Stuerwald
Nanotechnology: A new approach for high performance concretes and sustainable concrete structures (Invited Paper)
M. Schmidt & D. Stephan
Cracking behaviour of fibre reinforced concrete beams containing longitudinal reinforcement
L. Vandewalle & B. Parmentier
Numerical analysis of concrete beams reinforced with steel fibres
K. Holschemacher, V. Gribniak, G. Kaklauskas & D. Bacinskas
Efficiency of steel fibres regarding the shear carrying capacity of UHPC beams
G. Bertram & J. Hegger
Long-term investigation of concrete elements with FRP
R. Sovják, J. Forn°usek, P. Máca, P. Konvalinka & J.L. Vítek
Advantages of textile reinforced concrete applied to a pedestrian bridge
J. Hegger, C. Kulas & C. Goralski
Slender façade structure made of textile reinforced concrete
J. Hegger, C. Kulas & M. Horstmann
Modeling compressive strength of high-performance concrete with multiple regression
A. Kapelko, M. Kapelko & R. Kapelko
12. Durability, creep, shrinkage and transport processes in concrete
Effects of creep and shrinkage of concrete on composite structures
R. Šafáˇr, P. Bouška & M. Vokáˇc
Effect of shrinkage on the time-dependent deflection of reinforced concrete slabs
H.Q.Wu & R.I. Gilbert
Creep and shrinkage prediction models for concrete water retaining structures in South Africa
E.S.D. Mucambe & G.P.A.G. van Zijl
Investigation of plastic shrinkage cracking in concrete
R. Combrinck &W.P. Boshoff
Numerical time-dependent analysis of prestress losses affected by rheology phenomena and nonlinear structural performance
L. Vráblík, J. Loško &V. Kˇrístek
Performance characteristics of concrete wall panels under long-term loads
G. Sossou
Durability and long-term performance of concrete railway sleepers: Structural analysis and practice
K. Giannakos
The experimental research and analyses on usability of sulphur polymer composite for corrosion protection of reinforcing steel in concrete
M. Ksia˛˙zek
Modeling University of Cape Town Chloride Conduction Test for Concrete
M.A. Shazali, M.K. Rahman & M.H. Baluch
Conductivity of moisture in non stationary state
J. Skramlik, M. Novotny & O. Fuciman
13. Construction materials, construction methods, building performance
Appropriate constructions and materials for new lightweight building methods (Invited Paper)
B. Baier
Innovative concrete structures using fabric formwork
J.J. Orr, T.J. Ibell &A.P. Darby
A proposal of bamboo frameworks for low-cost constructions in seismic areas
M. Andreini, M. Sassu & I. Ngoma
Testing shotcrete in accordance with new European standards
A. Hubacek & R. Hela
Influence of selected hydrophobic agents on some properties of autoclaving cellular concrete used in building engineering
D. Beben & Z. Manko
Impact of indoor materials on indoor air quality
I. Senitková &T. Tomˇcík
Analysis of durability-based design performance of coarse aggregates used for RC structures in corrosive environments
S.A. Alghamdi, S. Ahmad & M.O. Yusuf
Comparison of the properties of Portland cement and Portland-limestone cement
A.L. Mrema
Influence of crushed rock powder and fly ash on strength characteristics of concrete
A. Sanjay Raj, Nagabhushana & H. Sharada Bai
14. Timber structures, masonry structures, glass structures
Analysis and modelling of the mechanical behaviour of structural steel and timber joints (Invited Paper)
A. Bouchaïr, B. Xu &A. Abidelah
Design of interconnected timber-concrete constructions
V. Franková, Š. Kovaˇríková, D. Sekanina & J. Daˇnková
Numerical simulation of the ductile failure behaviour of wood
S. Franke
Numerical modeling of the brittle failure behaviour of wood
B. Franke & P. Quenneville
Analysis and modelling of the thermo-mechanical behaviour of dowelled and bolted steel-to-timber joints
M. Audebert, A. Bouchaïr, M. Taazount & D. Dhima
Pull-out capacity of steel bars bonded parallel to grain of timber
D. Yeboah, R. Gilfillan, S. Gilbert, D. McPolin & S. Taylor
Reliability analysis of a cylindrical timber shell roof system
J.O. Afolayan & H.O. Raji
Numerical modelling of masonry towers: The case study of the “Rognosa” tower in San Gimignano
M. Girardi, C. Padovani, A. Pagni & G. Pasquinelli
The effect of horizontal and vertical reinforcement on shear capacity of masonry walls
A. Fódi & I. Bódi
Influence of sulphate attack on elasticity of fired clay brick masonry wall
M.H.Wan Ibrahim, B.H. Abu Bakar, M.A. Megat Johari, P.J. Ramadhansyah & P. Bingel
Confined masonry as a reliable structural system for low income housing in earthquake prone zones
B. Sarrafi & S. Eshghi
Derivation of buckling curves of pane-like mono section glass columns of heat strengthened and tempered glass
M. Feldmann & K. Langosch
The path to a bonded glass enclosure: Testing from small to large scale
B.Weller, F. Nicklisch, V. Prautzsch & I. Vogt
Self-supporting glass roof as transparent space grid structure
B.Weller, S. Reich & J. Ebert
Transparent mullions and transoms in facades
B.Weller, A. Meier &T.Weimar
Polymers transfer significant compression forces into glass edges
B.Weller, J. Ebert & S. Reich
15. Structural safety, structural reliability, risk assessment
An inverse reliability analysis based on stochastic simulation and artificial neural network
D. Novák & D. Lehký
Reliability differentiation in the Eurocodes
D. Diamantidis & M. Holický
Towards sound assessment and improvement of robustness of structures: Treatment of structural robustness in European standards
H. Narasimhan & M.H. Faber
Review of the ISO 2394 reliability basis of structural design
J.V. Retief & M. Holický
Structural reliability and the basis of design for concrete structures
K.K. Mensah, J.V. Retief & C. Barnardo
Risk analysis of construction projects: From risk identification to contingency timetable
O. Kapli´nski
A new approach for time dependent risk assessment of coastal structures
C.-Q. Li
Risk-based bridge inspection
F. Dier & K. Zilch
16. Structural optimization
Optimum design of structures: Design, fabrication and economy (Invited Paper)
K. Jármai
Ant colony algorithms for nonlinear analyses, simultaneous analysis-design, and optimal design of structures (Invited Paper)
A. Kaveh & M. Hassani
An improved lower bound limit state optimisation algorithm
C. Frier & L. Damkilde
Multicriterion approach to minimum compliance topology optimization of trusses with comparison to stress-constrained minimum weight design
K. Mela & J. Koski
Optimum design of tubular trusses for displacement constraint
J. Farkas & K. Jármai
Shakedown design of structures under dynamic loading
S. Benfratello, F. Giambanco & L. Palizzolo
Advanced high performance vehicle frame design by means of topology optimization
M. Cavazzuti, A. Merulla, E. Bertocchi, A. Strozzi & M. Pettazzoni
Sport car space-frame chassis design in view of weight reduction
E. Torricelli, D. Costi, A. Baldini, E. Bertocchi & P. Moruzzi
Optimum design of a rack and pinion gear pair using the Taguchi method
W.S. Chung, D.H. Jung, H.S. Song &Y.K. Seo
Optimization of stiffened plates for steel bridges based on Eurocode 3 Part 1-5 using genetic algorithms
J. Ndogmo & R. Parra
Optimum design of plate girders by genetic algorithm
F. Shahabian, H. Rajabi Mashhadi & J. Farzaneh
The virtual work optimization method applied to structures: An investigation into cellular beams versus trusses
R.S.Walls &A.A. Elvin
Ant colony system for the formation of sparse flexibility matrices: Tetrahedron elements
A. Kaveh & M. Daei
A search algorithm for optimizing the grouping of members
R.S.Walls &A.A. Elvin
“SampleRecycling”: An adaptive DOE for response surfaces
D. Schneider
Application of numerical optimization in geotechnics
J. Grabe & S. Kinzler
17. Structural health monitoring, damage detection
Use of optical fibre technology to measure structural performance (Invited Paper)
L.F. Boswell
Optical fiber grating sensors
H.N. Li, L. Ren, Z.G. Jia & D.S. Li
A multi-channel wireless transmission system for structural monitoring
S. Casciati, L. Faravelli & Z.C. Chen
Application of FBG sensors in monitoring curing process of carbon fiber composite
Z.G. Jia, L. Ren, D.S. Li, H.N. Li, M.F. Ren & Q.Z. Huang
Study on the effect of different construction materials on GPS carrier phase signals
T.H.Yi, H.N. Li & M. Gu
Laser measurements of deformations of structure components
M. Pałys, J.Z. Durlej, M. Antosz & D. Latos
LMI based fault tolerant control of building structures
L.S. Huo, C.X. Qu & H.N. Li
Urban disaster management system development focusing on predicting performance
M.Y. Zhang, J.T. Qu &W.L. Yang
Structural health monitoring (SHM): The state of the art
E. Safak & E. Cakti
Monitoring aspects in a rotating tower
S. Casciati, F. Casciati & L. Faravelli
Probabilistic monitoring aspects and optimisation of a jointless bridge
R.Wendner, A. Strauss & K. Bergmeister
Managing the structural health of concrete dams
E.A. Portela
Infrared thermography and ultrasound techniques for detecting FRP – concrete adhesion problems
G. Concu, B. De Nicolo, D. Meloni, N. Trulli & C. Piga
Compressive damage detection in concrete by a nonlinear ultrasonic testing procedure
P. Antonaci, P.G. Bocca, C.L.E. Bruno, A.S. Gliozzi & M. Scalerandi
18. Structural failures, damage assessment, repair, strengthening, retrofitting
Progressive debonding in RC beams shear-strengthened with FRP side strips (Invited Paper)
J.F. Chen, G.M. Chen & J.G. Teng
Structural failures and forensics (Invited Paper)
Y. Liu & J. Dawe
Computational aspects associated with the integrative lifetime assessment of engineering structures
A. Strauss, R.Wendner, T. Guggenberger & K. Bergmeister
Displacement-based seismic assessment procedure for multi-span reinforced concrete bridges
L. Petrini & O.B. ¸Sadan
Mean damage ratios for reinforced concrete and masonry buildings constructed in Turkey
M.S. Yucemen &A. Deniz
Causes of structural damage to low-rise buildings in Gauteng (South Africa)
J.T.Winczewski
Parametric study on seismic performance of an existing RC building
F.G. Gülay, T. Gökce & I.E. Bal
Structural behaviour of deteriorated mining steel structures
T.L. Bopape &A. Masarira
Coordinating and directing whole building collapse investigations
W. Bracken & B. Tuomy
Collapse of a multi-storey building at the final stages of construction
H.C. Uzoegbo & G.A. Harli
Investigation of partial collapse of a cylindrical roof
O. Caglayan, K. Ozakgul & O. Tezer
Shear strengthening of RC beams with PBO-FRCM composites
A. D’Ambrisi & F. Focacci
Rehabilitation or new structures: Potential of concrete-to-concrete bond
P. Lenz & K. Zilch
Local bond-slip relations of PBO-FRCM composites for strengthening RC members
A. D’Ambrisi & F. Focacci
Hybrid advisory system for the process of industrial flooring repairs
M. Gajzler
Experimental research on prestressed concrete main beams of road bridge strengthened by CFRP strips under static loads at different repair stages
Z.Z. Manko &A.G. Mordak
Analysis of post-tensioned concrete road bridge beams strengthened by CFRP strips using FEM and field tests under static load
A.G. Mordak & Z.Z. Manko
Torsional behaviour of concrete T-beams retrofitted with steel plates
B.R. Niranjan &T.V. Sudha
19. Sustainable construction, preservation, reconstruction
Hybrid or composite constructions: A way to economic and sustainable structures (Invited Paper)
J. Feix, D. Fleck & C. Cherubim
On modelling of projects with utility assessment (Invited Paper)
Cˇ . Jarský
Adaptive floor slab systems as a contribution to sustainability
T. Dressen, J. Hegger & S. Rauscher
Numerical modeling of behaviour of an insulation block from recycled polymers
J. Pˇenˇcík & L. Matˇejka
Sustainable building experience
S. Gampfer,W. Huss, J. von Grabe &A.Wolfrum
Societal considerations in the design of sustainable concrete structures
R.N. Muigai, M.G. Alexander & P. Moyo
Revitalizing health and safety in the concrete construction for oil and gas industry in Libya
G.E. Abulgasim, C. Kara-Zaitri & S.P. Bindra
Interface model for the nonlinear analysis of blocky structures of ancient Greek temples
S. Rizzo, G. Fileccia Scimemi & G. Giambanco
Brunelleschi’s dome in Florence: The masterpiece of a genius
C. Borri, M. Betti & G. Bartoli
Preservation of historical buildings in connection with underground constructions
I. Bódi, K. Koris &A. Molnár
Reconstruction of the “Berolinahaus” in Berlin: Use-dominated structural design for construction in existing buildings
O.-H. Pekoll & R. Glasenapp
Structural assessment and consolidation of an historical cupola
D. Meloni, G. Concu, B. De Nicolo & M. Valdès
20. Soil-structure interaction, tunnels, underground structures, foundations
Effect of soil structure interaction on internal forces in integral bridges
D. Peri´c, A. Esmaeily &V.K. Tadikamalla
Parametric study of influence of subbase height to the contact stress distribution in buried vaults
J. Pˇenˇcík & M. Štˇepánek
The influence of the installation method on soil plugging in open-ended piles
S. Henke
Comparative analysis of simulation and field monitoring on the metro pit constructing safety
J.H. Shi, L. He, C.L. Shi & M.H. Zhong
Bearing behaviour of embedded piles due to cyclic and dynamic lateral head loads
M. Pulsfort &T.Welskopf
1g model tests with foundations in sand
S. Krabbenhoft, L. Damkilde & J. Clausen
Free slip plane analysis of a strip footing using a genetic algorithm
R. van der Meij
Diverse design approaches to slope stabilization
A. Borowiec &A. Maj
Vibration of infinite medium which includes two cylindrical cavities when partially subjected to harmonic inner pressure
H.F. Kara & H. Engin
Dynamic response of an infinite medium with two materials including twin cavities
A. Özmutlu & H. Engin
On the displacement of pipelines due to adjacent trench excavations
M.F. Ahlinhan & M. Achmus
A review of basic soil-structure interaction models for geotechnical problems
R. Chauhan, S. Mittal & R. Goyal
21. Structural engineering education
Bologna Process: Friend or foe? Experience between change and tradition
U. Quapp & K. Holschemacher
SDC software for teaching Structural Mechanics
G. Faraggiana & F. Algostino
Biography
Zingoni, Alphose