1st Edition
Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Cape Town, South Africa, 5-7 September 2016
Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation comprises 360 papers that were presented at the Sixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2016, Cape Town, South Africa, 5-7 September 2016). The papers reflect the broad scope of the SEMC conferences, and cover a wide range of engineering structures (buildings, bridges, towers, roofs, foundations, offshore structures, tunnels, dams, vessels, vehicles and machinery) and engineering materials (steel, aluminium, concrete, masonry, timber, glass, polymers, composites, laminates, smart materials).
1. Keynote papers
The finite element method with “overlapping finite elements”
K.-J. Bathe
On the next generation of design specifications for steel structures
K.J.R. Rasmussen, H. Zhang & F. de Sena Cardoso
Hybrid analytical-experimental simulation in earthquake response assessment
A.S. Elnashai, O. Kwon, B. Gencturk, H. Mahmoud, B. Spencer, H. Elanwar & S. Kim
Challenges in the numerical simulation of debonding failures in FRP-strengthened RC structures
J.F. Chen, G.M. Chen & J.G. Teng
Advances and challenges in structural health monitoring
G. De Roeck, E. Reynders, D. Anastasopoulos & T. Jonckers
Computations, testing, uncertainty propagation and size effect in localized failure of massive composite structures
A. Ibrahimbegovic
2. Dynamic response, vibration analysis, vibration control
Novel results on decentralized H∞ controller design for structural vibration control of large buildings
F. Palacios-Quinonero, J. Rubio-Massegu, J.M. Rossell & H.R. Karimi
Eccentric-wing flutter stabilizer: Analysis and wind tunnel tests
U. Starossek, H. Ziems & T. Ferenczi
A response spectrum approach for structures with dampers modeled using fractional order derivatives
Z. Pawlak & R. Lewandowski
Railway induced vibrations in beam bridges including soil-structure interaction through coupled boundary element-finite element analyses
M.D. Martinez-Rodrigo, A. Domenech, A. Romero & P. Galvin
On the dynamic modeling and analysis of an asymmetric Stockbridge damper
N.K. Vaja, O.R. Barry & E.Y. Tanbour
The “bang-bang” control law for mitigation of a suspension bridge vibrations due to wind actions
L. Martinelli & M. Domaneschi
Dynamic analysis of rectangular plate structures with arbitrary edge supports subjected to harmonic point excitation force or enforced boundary displacement
D.S. Cho, J.H. Kim, T.M. Choi, B.H. Kim & N. Vladimir
Active vibration control of a smart sandwich plate
Y.T. Aksoy & M. Sahin
Dynamic response and vibration control of tensegrity systems under seismic excitation
X.D. Feng, M.S. Miah, Y.W. Ou & S.H. Guo
Vibration of structures with variable stiffness
E. Demirkan & N. Kadioglu
Analysis of the transition between tubular modular track and ballasted track
D. Visser, J.A.v.B. Strasheim & P.J. Grabe
Active vibration suppression of a smart beam via a controller designed by using linear quadratic regulator method
O. Akin & M. Sahin
Assessment of intelligence quotient of smart structures
R.L. Chen & M. Zhang
A simplified equation of motion for free rocking rigid blocks
C. Casapulla & A. Maione
On the accuracy of lumped mass models for free vibration of beams
A.W. Ruffels & A. Zingoni
Non-linear damping identification in tuned liquid column dampers
K. Dziedziech, W.J. Staszewski, T. Uhl, A. Ghosh & B. Basu
Bridge dynamics in the 21st century
R.N.T. Teixeira
Series multiple tuned mass dampers for vibration control of high-speed railway bridges
V. Kahya & O. Araz
Dynamic behaviour of plane linkages under random loadings using Monte Carlo technique
F. Masithulela
3. Vibration serviceability, human-induced vibrations
Uncoupled approaches for walking-induced vertical vibration of a lively footbridge
E. Lai & M.G. Mulas
Dynamic performance of a footbridge with tuned mass dampers exposed to pedestrian traffic
K. Van Nimmen, G. Lombaert, G. De Roeck & P. Van den Broeck
Modelling effect of supporting frame on vibration serviceability of floors
A.F. Hameed & A. Pavic
Structural dynamic assessment of a footbridge under human-induced loadings
J.G.S. da Silva, G.L. Debona & C.M.R. Gaspar
Evaluation of dynamic response of a footbridge to human movement and traffic-induced vibrations
J.M. Dulinska, I.J. Murzyn & K. Pluta
Reliability based design for vibration control of light steel floor structures
E. van der Klashorst, C. Viljoen & J.V. Retief
Experimental investigation of vibrations on sluices with large segment gates
E. Popovic
Improved footfall model for vibration of high-frequency floors
A.S. Mohammed, A. Pavic & V. Racic
Human-structure interaction: Standing people subjected to vertical structural vibration
R. Hashim, Q. Zhang, D. Zhou, P. Mandal & T. Ji
4. Non-linear dynamics, non-linear instabilities
Dynamic behavior and stability of a ball rolling inside a spherical surface under external excitation
J. Naprstek & C. Fischer
Analytical modelling of structural components and systems vulnerable to interactive buckling: Recent developments
M.A. Wadee, F. Madrazo-Aguirre, P. Li & J. Yu
Nonlinear road-vehicle systems under filtered and periodic noise excitations
W.V. Wedig
On the formation of bubbles in the frequency response curves of nonlinear oscillators
G. Gatti
Elastic postbuckling response of bilaterally constrained non-prismatic columns
S. Liu & R. Burgueno
A corotational finite element to model galloping vibrations of overhead electrical lines
F. Foti, L. Martinelli & F. Perotti
Some considerations on dynamic stability
A. Feriani & A. Carini
Nonlinear mechanics of prestressed stayed columns with multiple bays
J. Yu & M.A. Wadee
5. Seismic response, seismic analysis, earthquake-resistant design
Numerical investigation on the effects of non-structural components on the elastic fundamental period of buildings
R. Ditommaso, F.C. Ponzo, G. Auletta & C. Iacovino
Seismic performance of dual eccentrically braced steel frames equipped with fluid viscous dampers
H.A. Mociran
Vulnerability assessment of concrete buildings with different heights to near-source earthquakes using improved performance criteria
A.M. Mwafy, B. Almurad & A. Ashri
Effect of soil modeling on the seismic response of buildings
M. Tanganelli & S. Viti
Designing coastal structures for tsunami loads
I.N. Robertson
Ductility reduction factor of steel sheet shear wall used in steel framed house
K. Sakuragi & A. Sato
Nonlinear interaction of initial leaning of r/c slender tower with its seismic response
P. Bońkowski, Z. Zembaty & M.Y. Minch
Study on seismic behaviors of steel frames based on high strength steel
G. Li, G. Zhang & Z. Yang
Influence of properties of elastomeric bearings on dynamic behavior of an integral bridge under a seismic shock
D. Jasinska & J.M. Dulinska
Effects of near-fault ground motions on earthquake-induced pounding response of RC buildings with plan irregularity
M. Akkose & F. Sunca
Inelastic dynamic analysis of a prestressed reinforced concrete frame
J.A. Vasquez, J.C. de la Llera & M. Rendel
Effects of reinforced concrete mansard roofs on the seismic behavior of plan-symmetric reinforced concrete buildings
G. Alioğlu, H.S. Şengel & U. Albayrak
Influence of 2D versus 3D modeling on the seismic performance of dual eccentrically braced steel frames
H.A. Mociran & A.G. Popa
Evaluation of seismic performance of semi-rigid connected prefabricated structures
F. Sunca & M. Akkose
Alternative models of RC frames with partial-height infill panels
S. Germani, T. Rotunno, M. Tanganelli & S. Viti
Investigation on improvement of seismic performance of the mid-rise buildings with geosynthetics
A. Edincliler & M. Sekman
Earthquake analysis of a high-rise building in Dubai strengthened by FVD dampers
I.M. Ezz El-Arab
Effect of soil modeling on Site Response Analysis (SRA)
M. Tanganelli, S. Viti, D. Forcellini, V. D’Intisonante & M. Baglione
Damage-resistant segmental double-skin bridge column with replaceable energy dissipaters
A. Moustafa & M.A. ElGawady
6. Material modelling, multi-scale modelling, composite materials, porous media
Simulation technology applied to coupled problems in continuum mechanics
W. Ehlers & A. Wagner
Multiscale materials modelling: Procedures, examples and challenges
S. Schmauder, D. Rapp, P. Binkele & D. Molnar
A continuum mechanical multi-phase model for steel solidification
L. Moj & T. Ricken
Wave propagation in strongly heterogeneous fluid saturated porous medium: Asymptotic analysis and computational issues
E. Rohan, V.H. Nguyen & S. Naili
Macroscopic characterization of porous unit cells within the framework of the theory of porous media
S. Maike, J. Bluhm, J. Schroder, D. Brands & T. Ricken
Geometrically nonlinear and coupled thermopiezomechanical modeling and analysis of smart FGM plates and shells
R. Schmidt, M.N. Rao & K.-U. Schroder
Advances in WYPIWYG constitutive modelling of soft materials
M. Minano, J. Crespo, M. Latorre & F.J. Montans
Higher order refined computational models for the thermo-elastic analysis of FGM plates
K. Swaminathan & D.M. Sangeetha
Heat transfer in fibrous porous media
M. Mierzwiczak, K. Mrozek & P. Muszynski
Macroscopic yield curves based on statistically similar RVEs for 3D dual-phase steel microstructures
L. Scheunemann, J. Schroder & D. Brands
Multiscale homogenization of magneto-electric porous two-phase composites
M. Labusch, J. Schroder & D.C. Lupascu
On the mechanical behavior of Transparent Structural Silicone Adhesive (TSSA)
M. Drass & J. Schneider
Simulation of ionic Electroactive Polymers (EAPs) by considering a thermodynamical consistent model within the framework of the theory of porous media
S. Serdas, J. Bluhm & J. Schroder
Biomimetic composites derived from an impact resistant crustacean
D. Kisailus
Mechanical and thermal material characteristics of functionally graded materials
S.B. Singh, B. Ranjitha & H. Chawla
7. Numerical schemes, numerical simulations, FEM formulations
Real-time simulation of deformable structures by means of conventional hardware tools: Formalisms and applications
M.W. Zehn & D. Marinkovic
A comparative study of the consistency of Galerkin-type and least-squares finite element formulations for bifurcation problems
K. Steeger & J. Schroder
Simulation of hydraulic fracture propagation using unstructured triangular mesh elements
J.A.L. Napier & E. Detournay
Utilisation of PID controller in explicit solver
J. Vorel, M. Marcon, R. Wendner, D. Pelessone & G. Cusatis
An optimisation approach towards locking-free isotropic shell elements
Y. Liang & B.A. Izzuddin
Numerical simulation of the preloading procedure of bolted assemblies considering plastic material behaviour
C. Lorenz & N. Stranghoner
Probabilistic structural modelling in parallel systems
M. Krejsa, R. Cajka, P. Janas, J. Brozovsky & V. Krejsa
Generalization of Buckingham’s theorem for non-linear bodies with internal constraint
A. Baratta, I. Corbi & O. Corbi
NURBS-Augmented Finite Element Method (NAFEM) for bending of thin arbitrary plates
B.P. Mishra & M. Barik
Steel and composite structures modelling with experimental, numerical and computational intelligence techniques
P.C.G. da S. Vellasco, L.R.O. de Lima, S.A.L. de Andrade, M.M.B.R. Vellasco & L.A.P.S. da Silva
8. Damage mechanics, damage modelling, fracture, fatigue
Finite element modeling of damage and failure in fiber reinforced composites
A.D. Saez, A.P.C. Duarte & N. Silvestre
On embedded discontinuity finite elements for modelling fractures in 2d solids and frames
B. Brank
Derivation and validation of synthetic S/N curves for shear keys in grouted connections
S. Lochte-Holtgreven, P. Schaumann & J. Kulikowski
The role of loading path in ductile fracture
F. Šebek, J. Petruška & P. Kubik
Parametric study of an automotive crash absorber: From analytical to FE analysis
I. Lo Presti, M. Vezzali, F. Di Pietro & A. Baldini
Repaired crack in AA7075-T6 structures subjected to biaxial tensile stresses
M. Khodja, G. Govender, G. Corderley & H. Fekirini
Predicting the head-area slopes of round leaks in pipes subject to elastic deformations
R. Nsanzubuhoro, J.E. van Zyl & A. Zingoni
Influence of the multi-axis state of stresses on fatigue
S. Vejvoda
Fatigue strength of preloaded hot-dip galvanized bolt assemblies with very large diameters
P. Schaumann & R. Eichstadt
9. Fluid-structure interaction, biomechanics
Developing tools for assessing the fluid structure interaction of passive adaptive composite foils
L. Marimon Giovannetti, J. Banks, S.W. Boyd & S.R. Turnock
Reduced order modeling for the numerical optimization of fluid-structure interaction problems
M. Schafer & N. Aghajari
Reduction of computational cost in fluid-structure interaction modelling using piston theory
M.-C. Meijer
Development of a novel method for slip velocity of fluid structure interactions by employing effects of electrostatic attraction on the surface of nano-scale particles
M. Mahdavi, M. Sharifpur & J.P. Meyer
A micromorphic continuum formulation for cardiac tissue mechanics
M. von Hoegen, S. Skatulla & J. Schroder
Tensile tests of porcine pericardial tissue for aortic heart valve leaflets
A. Mężyk, P. Jureczko, T. Machoczek, A. Konopelska & M. Pawlak
Towards real-time modelling of the heart using the proper orthogonal decomposition with interpolation approach
R.R. Rama, S. Skatulla & C. Sansour
Indentation tests of porcine pericardial tissue for aortic heart valve leaflets
A. Mężyk, T. Machoczek, P. Jureczko, J. Gniłka & W. Klein
An initial biphasic model of the human heart aimed at computational investigation of rheumatic heart disease
G. Hopkins, S. Skatulla, L. Moj, T. Ricken, N. Ntusi & E. Meintjes
10. Wind loading, response of structures to wind
Random properties of wind actions
M. Holicky
Applications of the multiple timescale spectral analysis in wind engineering
V. Denoel
Application of Monte Carlo method for the reliability treatment of wind load variables using Bayesian hierarchical models
J. Botha, J.V. Retief & C. Viljoen
Effect on structural reliability of uncertain estimates of characteristic extreme wind loads
S.G. Reid & A. Naess
Wind on bridges in the time domain
C. Katz
Wind action and its adverse effects on operations of South African harbours
A.M. Goliger, T. van Wyk, R.A. Bradley, D. Bilse & M. Ruthenavelu
Stochastic rotational stability of tower cranes under gusty winds
H. Vanvinckenroye & V. Denoel
Partial factors for wind actions considering hidden safety due to time invariant components
M. Holicky, J.V. Retief & C. Viljoen
Structural analysis of wind turbine inner core based on local wind conditions
F. Masithulela
11. Stability of beams, bars and thin-walled sections
Local torsional restraints of I-beams and its effect on lateral torsional buckling
R. Stroetmann
Postbuckling strength of slender elliptical hollow sections in compression
F. McCann, C. Fang, L. Gardner & N. Silvestre
Generalized Ayrton-Perry approach for the evaluation of beam-column resistance
M.A. Gizejowski & Z. Stachura
Buckling of inhomogeneous Timoshenko beam using an enhanced exponential collocation method
E. Ruocco, D. Di Giacinto & V. Minutolo
Effective length factors for the lateral torsional buckling of cantilever beams
B.W.J. Van Rensburg & S.A. Skorpen
Imperfection sensitivity in I-section struts experiencing local and strong-axis global buckling mode interaction
E.L. Liu & M.A. Wadee
Elastic flexural-torsional buckling of beams and beam-columns as a basis for stability design of members with discrete rigid restraints
M.A. Gizejowski, Z. Stachura & J. Uziak
Analysis of straight bar behavior verified by numerical or experimental tests
J.B. Obrębski
Modal decomposition of buckled shapes: The method of the equivalent nodal forces
J. Becque & X. Li
Numerical study of buckling resistance of steel I-section members under two directional bending
M.A. Gizejowski, Z. Stachura, R.B. Szczerba & M.D. Gajewski
12. Shells, membranes, plates, sustainable lightweight structures
Buckling and post-buckling analysis of an untypical shells of revolution
P. Jasion & K. Magnucki
Controlled elastic instabilities in cylindrical shells for energy harvesting devices
N. Hu, S. Liu & R. Burgueno
Practical methodology of path-tracing analysis for buckling process in cylindrical shells
T. Kobayashi, Y. Mihara & F. Fujii
Tailoring and controlling the elastic postbuckling response of cylindrical shells
N. Hu & R. Burgueno
Elastic buckling and post-buckling behaviour of shells of revolution with special meridian
M. Grygorowicz, P. Jasion & K. Magnucki
On the feasibility of the parabolic ogival cross-section for liquid-filled toroidal vessels
N. Enoma & A. Zingoni
Stresses in multi-shell toroidal pressure vessels
N. Enoma & A. Zingoni
Recent large cooling towers with special emphasis on buckling safety
D. Jun, R. Harte, M. Andres, W.B. Kratzig & R. Wormann
Shells of cracked reinforced concrete chimneys, silos and cooling towers walls as a problem of durability exploitation
M. Maj
Stability behaviour of cooling towers subjected to wind loading
G.T. Kucherera & A. Zingoni
Bionics: Learning from nature for sustainable lightweight structures
B. Baier & E.F. Nunes
Biomimicry and locally responsive construction: Lessons from termite mounds for structural sustainability
N. Claggett, A. Surovek, B. Streeter, S. Nam, P. Bardunias & B. Cetin
Retractable structure for emergency buildings
E.F. Nunes
Structural experiments with ice composite shells
J. Belis, K. Martens, B. Van Lancker & A. Pronk
Design considerations for catenary earth shells
R.A. Bradley, M. Gohnert, Y. Mistry, A.M. Goliger & I. Bulovic
Free vibration of paraboloidal dome/shell with arbitrary parabola meridian
B. Sun
Free and forced vibration behaviour of cooling towers subjected to wind loading
G.T. Kucherera & A. Zingoni
Geometric and material nonlinear design of stiffened plates for APC equipment
T. Shabeeb, N. Swaminathan & R.K. Annabattula
Finite element buckling analysis of thin plates with complicated geometry
S. Panda & M. Barik
Anisotropic plastic plate bifurcation and the buckling paradox
S. Shrivastava
13. Laminated structures, composite structures, sandwich structures
Multiobjective optimization for vibration reduction in composite plate structures using constrained layer damping
J.F.A. Madeira, A.L. Araujo, C.M. Mota Soares & C.A. Mota Soares
Vibroacoustic behavior of a laminated plate with frequency dependent viscoelastic core: Finite element and experimental analysis
W. Larbi
A geometrically exact formulation for thin laminated composite shells
M. Pasquali & P. Gaudenzi
Vibration and buckling of laminated composite and sandwich beams with a shear-deformable layered finite element
V. Kahya
Diaphragm action of sandwich panels with regard to the bearing capacity of the longitudinal joints
C. Kunkel & J. Lange
Homogeneity of magnetic field influence on buckling of three layer polyethylene plate
M. Grygorowicz & P. Kędzia
Experimental assessment of the utilisation of corrugated cardboard as a core material for sandwich panels
A. von der Heyden & J. Lange
Buckling of three layer rectangular polyethylene plate with ferrofluid under magnetic field
M.J. Smyczyński, M. Grygorowicz & P. Kędzia
Prediction of in-situ strength of thermoplastic composite laminate by simulation of the automated tape laying process using PAMFORM
J. Haverkamp & S. Shroff
Delamination detection in composite laminates using auto-regressive models of vibration signals
D. Nardi, M. Pasquali, L. Lampani & P. Gaudenzi
14. Renewable energy structures, structural case studies, design considerations
Challenges for tower structures of multi-megawatt class wind turbines
M. Rauch & M. Knobloch
Reliability analysis of bottom-fixed offshore wind turbines considering soil-pile-interaction and scouring depth
J.-H. Yi, S.-B. Kim & G.-L. Yoon
Optimised design of wind turbine gravity foundations
P.B. Loubser & A.R. Jacobs
Incorporating wind-wave misalignment and load directionality into the design of offshore wind turbine foundations
L. Arany, J.H.G. Macdonald, S.J. Hogan & S. Bhattacharya
Structural design optimization of wind turbine tower for developing countries
P.S. Caixote, Y. Suzuki, M. Matsumura, K. Sugiura & R. Ogawa
Risk assessment of precast reinforced concrete buildings against blast loads: Case study
T.H. Almusallam, Y.A. Al-Salloum, H.M. Elsanadedy, R. Iqbal, H. Abbas & N.A. Siddiqui
Design of a four-span self-anchored arch-supported stress ribbon footbridge
J. Anderson & M. Wilson
Structural performance of hybrid tall buildings designed using ultra-lightweight floor slabs
M. Ajmal, D. Ahmed & A. Asiz
Civil and structural engineering philosophies used in African brewery projects
N.R. Featherston
Design philosophy of a restraining system for an underwater sheet pile retaining wall
Y. Essopjee, R.A. Forbes & J. Lombard
PwC Tower: Multi-disciplinary design solutions through parametric modelling
R.C. le Roux
EN1990 Eurocode: Partial factors for process loads in industrial equipment
T. Shabeeb, N. Swaminathan, R.K. Annabattula & J. Wistrom
15. Cold-formed steel structures, stainless steel structures, aluminium structures
GBT-based buckling analysis of circular hollow section steel members and structural systems
D. Camotim, C. Basaglia, N. Silvestre & L. Palermo Jr.
Mechanical properties of cold-formed high strength steel at elevated temperatures
H.-T. Li & B. Young
Experimental studies on the shear strength of light-gauge beams with stiffened large web openings
A. Sato, S. Mori, T. Ono & K. Fujihashi
Experimental investigations of thin-walled channel beams with bend web
M. Grenda & P. Paczos
On the Direct Strength Method (DSM) design of cold-formed steel beams experiencing local-distortional interaction
A.D. Martins, D. Camotim & P.B. Dinis
Review on recent research on rack structures in China
X.Z. Zhao, L.S. Dai & C. Ren
Lateral-torsional buckling resistance of cold-formed high strength steel rectangular hollow beams
A.T. Tran
Eaves connections of double-bay portal frames with staggered single channel cold-formed rafters
B. Tshuma & M. Dundu
Finite element modeling and parametric study of cold-formed steel portal frames
H.B. Blum & K.J.R. Rasmussen
Experimental investigation on steel storage rack beam-to-upright connections under cyclic loading
L.S. Dai & X.Z. Zhao
Countersunk bolted moment connections in cold-formed steel
J. Becque & I. Hajirasouliha
Direct strength method for web crippling design: ITF load conditions
P. Natario, D. Camotim & N. Silvestre
Gusseted rafter-to-column connections of double-bay single channel portal frames
B. Tshuma & M. Dundu
Web bearing design of aluminium alloy hollow sections
M.N. Su & B. Young
Austenitic laser welded I section submitted to torsion and combined torsion plus bending: Assessment of the design rules
K. Lauwens, Y. Liang, O. Zhao, M. Fortan & B. Rossi
Experimental study of ferritic stainless steel tubular section beam-columns subjected to moment gradients
O. Zhao, L. Gardner & B. Young
Lateral torsional buckling of welded duplex stainless steel I section beams
M. Fortan, O. Zhao & B. Rossi
Local buckling behaviour of stainless steel circular hollow sections under combined axial compressive load and bending moment
O. Zhao, L. Gardner & B. Young
An assessment of the tension capacity of ferritic and duplex stainless steel elements
R. Freire, A.T. da Silva, P. Vellasco, L. Lima, J. Santos & S. Andrade
16. Steel structures, steel-concrete composite construction
Lateral buckling of high-strength steel beams
M.A. Bradford & X. Liu
Residual stresses and imperfections in welded high-strength I-shape sections
H. Pasternak, B. Launert, T. Kannengieser & M. Rhode
Load bearing behaviour of simply supported runway beams
A. Walter, R. Ebel & M. Knobloch
Nonlinear inelastic analysis of steel frameworks with non-prismatic members and semi-rigid connections
I.V. Marchis & C.G. Chiorean
Development of an optimized set of welded steel I-sections
N. Tredoux & H. De Clercq
A study of the elastic lateral-torsional buckling behaviour of hot-rolled steel beams with flange upstands
K. Mudenda & A. Zingoni
On the characteristics of brace-frame interaction in diagonally and X-braced moment resisting frames
M. Lotfollahi, M.M. Alinia & E. Taciroglu
Design and analysis of structural steel tower assembly subject to high axial and transverse stresses using BS EN1993-1-1 and BS EN1993-1-5
M. Wilson & J. Anderson
Optimizing the design of steel bridges using the principle of virtual work
J.H. Strydom & A. Elvin
Predicting the failure load of steel columns weakened to facilitate demolition of a structure
W.J. van Jaarsveldt & R.S. Walls
Experimental investigation of concrete-filled high strength steel square hollow section members subjected to bending
Y.-Q. Deng & B. Young
Finite element modeling of short RuCFST
A.P.C. Duarte, N. Silvestre, B.A. Silva, J. de Brito, E. Julio & J.M. Castro
A computer method for nonlinear inelastic analysis of composite steel-concrete frameworks with partial shear connection
C.G. Chiorean & S.M. Buru
Comparison of theoretical to experimental load bearing resistance of composite slabs
C.P.C. Bruwer
Structural dynamic analysis of a steel-concrete composite building under nondeterministic wind loadings
J.G.S. da Silva & R.R. Barboza
17. Steel joints, steel connections
Ultra low cycle fatigue of welded steel joints under multiaxial loading
A. de Castro e Sousa & A. Nussbaumer
Elastic buckling characteristics of L-shaped beam-column connection panels for H-section members
Y. Utsuki & K. Ikarashi
Tilt bearing capacity of single-shear single-row bolted connections in cold-formed steel
M.E. Uz & L.H. Teh
Numerical investigation of innovative modular beam-to-fabricated column connections under monotonic loading
N. Sadeghi, A. Heidarpour, X.L. Zhao & R. Al-Mahaidi
Finite element modelling of thin sheet steel screw connections
E. Rautenbach & B.W.J. van Rensburg
Effect of span length on alternate path capacity of welded unreinforced flange-bolted web connections
F.H. Rezvani, H.R. Ronagh & A.E. Jeffers
Virtual work optimization of structures with semi-rigid connections: Computational examples
A. Elvin & J.H. Strydom
Study of mechanical performance of concrete-filled steel tubular joints
J. Chen, J. Chen & W.L. Jin
Design of concrete-filled steel tubular CHS connections in tension
J. Chen, F. Xu, Y. Ye & W.L. Jin
18. Reinforced concrete structures, prestressed concrete
Bond of reinforcement in lightweight concrete
K. Holschemacher, A. Ali & S. Iqbal
Experimental and numerical investigation of the bearing capacity of transversely prestressed concrete decks
S. Amir, C. van der Veen, J.C. Walraven & A. de Boer
Advanced numerical models in the analysis of RC slabs under small and large displacements: FEM and AEM
L.A. Bredean, M.D. Botez & A.M. Ioani
Precast reinforced concrete demountable system of multi-storey buildings
J. Witzany, R. Zigler & A. Polak
Experimental investigation of large-scale concrete members using symmetry conditions
L. Bocklenberg, P. Mark & M.A. Ahrens
Strain and deflection analysis in plain concrete beams and reinforced concrete beams by applying digital image correlation
C.A. Mejia & E.O.L. Lantsoght
Modeling of symmetrically and asymmetrically loaded reinforced concrete slabs
E.O.L. Lantsoght, A. de Boer & C. van der Veen
Numerical analysis of failure mechanism of eccentrically compressed reinforced concrete columns
A. Szcześniak & A. Stolarski
Effect of torsion on shear capacity of slabs
D.A. Valdivieso, T.A. Sanchez & E.O.L. Lantsoght
Punching shear strength of reinforced recycled concrete slabs
L. Francesconi & L. Pani
Investigation of the reliability of the Eurocode 2 model for early age cracking of liquid retaining structures in South Africa
E. Mwamba & C.H. McLeod
Quantification of model uncertainty of EN1992 crack width prediction model
C.H. McLeod, C. Viljoen & J.V. Retief
19. High strength concrete, high performance concrete
Structures made of ultra high performance concrete: Actual developments in research and practice
E. Fehling
Experimental and numerical investigations on I-shaped UHPC-beams with combined reinforcement under shear load
J. Thiemicke & E. Fehling
Experimental investigations on the direct-shear capacity of cracked UHPFRC
M. Ismail & E. Fehling
Multifunctional prefabricated walls made of UHPC and foam concrete
A. Wetzel, C. Umbach, E. Fehling & B. Middendorf
Achieving high strength/high performance concrete from coral-limestone aggregates using ordinary Portland cement, fly ash and superplasticizer
A.L. Mrema & S.H. Bungara
Substitution of steel components by UHPC
P. Hadl, G. Vojvodic, H. Kim & N.-V. Tue
Investigations on the scattering in the post cracking tensile behaviour of UHPFRC
P. Hadl, H. Kim & N.-V. Tue
Influence of slag aggregates on compressive strength of HPC
S. Meerwal, R. Chauhan & V.P. Singh
20. Structural use of FRP composites, fibre-reinforced concrete
Effect of distinct environmental actions on the durability of RC slabs strengthened with prestressed CFRP laminate strips
J. Sena-Cruz, L. Correia, G. Escusa, E. Pereira, J. Michels & P.M. Franca
Concrete containing coarse aggregate recycled from scrap FRP rebars
L.C. Bank & A. Yazdanbakhsh
Bond behaviour of CFRP-to-timber interfaces
X. Li, F. Zhang, Q. Xu, J.F. Chen & K. Harries
Pultruded FRP composites for modular structural assembly: Applications to space frame structures and built-up composite beam systems
Y. Bai, S. Satasivam, X. Yang & C. Caprani
Dynamic aspects of the debonding failure mechanism in FRP plated beams with redundancy
G. Mulian & O. Rabinovitch
Finite element analyses of EB-FRP to concrete joints
J.P. Lin & Y.F. Wu
Effects of loading rate on impact response of axially loaded reinforced concrete members and performance enhancement by AFRP
T. Gurbuz, A. Ilki, D.P. Thambiratnam & N. Perera
Experimental study of fatigue behaviour of BFRP-concrete bond interfaces
J.H. Xie, J.F. Chen, H. Zhang & K.H. Huang
Catenary action of GFRP sandwich panels with CFRP catcher system
A. Benko & P.J. Heffernan
A comparative study of flexural behavior of reinforced masonry walls strengthened with near-surface mounted FRP bars or externally bonded FRP sheets
Z.K. Aljaberi, J.J. Myers & M.E. ElGawady
Shear performance of rectangular section RC beams strengthened with near-surface-mounted GFRP bars
H. Zhang, C. Sun, J. Li & C. Li
Tests of new type of precast sandwich panel with FRP connectors
W.C. Xue, Y. Li, J.L. Yang, K. Fu & Z.J. Li
Topological optimization for the design of the reinforcement in no-tension beams
A. Baratta, I. Corbi & O. Corbi
Concrete DIF and its application in modelling the behaviour of FRP-concrete bond
X.Q. Li & J.F. Chen
FEM analysis of bonding defects in FRP external reinforcements of RC elements
D. Meloni & B. De Nicolo
Physical property and microstructural analysis of GFRP reinforcing bars embedded in concrete
W. Wang & J.J. Myers
Flexural and shear/punching strengthening of RC beams/slabs using hybrid NSM-ETS technique with innovative CFRP laminates
J. Barros, M. Rezazadeh, I. Costa, H. Baghi, M.R.M. Hosseini, M. Mastali & J. Laranjeira
Utilizing FRP composites to restore load rating of timber bridges
V. Gopu
Pull-out test of FRP anchors in clay bricks
Y. Tao, X.L. Zheng, Q.X. Shi & J.F. Chen
Use of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebars for building durable concrete infrastructure
B. Benmokrane & H.M. Mohamed
21. Mechanics of concrete, properties of concrete
Control of cracking caused by early-age deformation in edge-restrained concrete walls
R.I. Gilbert
Bond performance of deformed bars in concrete subjected to lateral pressure and reversed loading
Z.M. Wu & X.X. Li
Effects on concrete properties by ASR deterioration under different exposure conditions
S. Alaud & G.P.A.G. van Zijl
Some remarks on exothermic processes during forming of large-scale concrete foundations
M. Maj & A. Ubysz
Creep and shrinkage influence on pre-stressed concrete portal frames under service loads
G. Sossou
Effect of the MgO content in clinker on compatibility between cement and polycarboxylate superplasticizer
H. Ai, X. Liu, H. Lu, S. Zhu & J. Qu
Effect of Acacia Karroo Gum on carbonation and chloride penetration in concrete
R. Mbugua, R. Salim & J. Ndambuki
Fracture properties of fly ash concrete
P. Lv, X. Xi, Q. Jiang, H. Shibani & S. Yang
22. Construction materials, construction technology
Multi-performance optimisation framework for the selection of structural alternatives based on sustainable qualities
S. Eleftheriadis, D. Mumovic, P. Duffour & P. Greening
Advancements in high performance aerogel concrete
M. Schnellenbach-Held & T. Welsch
Innovative production technology of binding and building composite materials on the basis of glass wastes
A. Bulgakov, V. Erofeev, A. Bogatov, V. Smirnov & R. Schach
Characteristics of bituminous binders utilizing pulverized rubber and its use for bitumen modification
L. Soukupova, J. Valentin & K. Milačkova
Effect of rejuvenation on cold recycled and multiple cold recycled asphalt mixtures
J. Suda, J. Valentin & A. Kotoušova
Combined effect of new type of cellulose fibers and reclaimed asphalt on performance characteristics of stone mastic asphalt mix
P. Vackova, J. Valentin & P. Mondschein
The compressive strength of cement stabilized backfill: Polystyrene beads composites
F.N. Okonta
Strength properties of rice husk ash-lime mortars
A.L. Mrema & H.A. Mboya
The strength of compacted backfill: Polymer composite
F.N. Okonta
Analysis and measurement of the effect of shield advance in the close proximity and transverse to a tunnel
N. Horichi, Y. Oku, L.F. Boswell, C. Seunglk & A. Koizumi
The hybrid concrete construction method applied to the construction of a 15,000-ton precast coal bunker for Shondoni Mine
B. Vermeulen
Modular construction for the QUICKWAY system
J. Oppeneder, L. Sparowitz, P. Hadl, B. Freytag & N.-V. Tue
‘FlexiArch’: Rapid method of constructing arches
A. Gupta, D. Robb, A. Long, D. McPolin & S. Nanukuttan
23. Glass structures, masonry structures, timber structures
Modeling structural behaviour of a dry-assembled glass block bridge with soft PVC interlayer
A.H. Snijder, M. Aurik, F.A. Veer, C. Louter & R. Nijsse
Exploring multi-span reinforced glass beams: Experiments and numerical modeling
K. Martens, R. Caspeele & J. Belis
Load-bearing adhesive connections in spannglass beams: Experimental study on glass beams with post-tensioned reinforcement
M. Engelmann & B. Weller
Design and production of a structural cast glass element for a transparent dome
T. Bristogianni, R. Nijsse, F. Oikonomopoulou & F.A. Veer
Restoring and structurally reinforcing historic monuments by glass
F. Oikonomopoulou, F.A. Veer, T. Bristogianni, C. Groot, R. Nijsse & K. Karron
Torsion-bending moment interaction in the frictional contact of tuff blocks: Experimental and analytical results
C. Casapulla
Experimental research into the response of masonry segmental barrel vaults to static and dynamic loading
J. Witzany, R. Zigler, J. Kubat, K. Kroftova & M. Šmidtova
Modelling and analysis of 2D-solids with internal friction and sliding mode
A. Baratta, I. Corbi & O. Corbi
Compressive strength of masonry with soft layers in bed joint
N. Mojsilović, M. Petrović & R. Buchler
Analysis of stresses in curved multi-layered structures
A. Baratta, I. Corbi & O. Corbi
Energy efficient masonry units using sustainable techniques
A.A. Gheni, M.E. ElGawady & J.J. Myers
Mechanical characterization of European species: Picea-Alba mill and Douglas-fir
C.F. Pambou Nziengui, R. Moutou Pitti, G. Godi, E. Fournely & F. Dubois
Quasi-brittleness of glued laminated timber beams subjected to bending
L. Blank, R. Jockwer, A. Frangi & G. Fink
Numerical investigations on post-tensioned timber frames
J. Ogrizovic, F. Wanninger & A. Frangi
Sonic testing on cross laminated timber panels
G. Concu, B. De Nicolo, R. Riu, N. Trulli, M. Valdes & M. Fragiacomo
Flexural response of masonry beam strengthened with FRP rebars
S.B. Singh & P. Munjal
24. Performance of structures in fire, design for fire resistance
Levels of analyses for fire design: From material to structures
M. Knobloch & R. Ebel
Probabilistic measures of earthquake effects on fire performance of tall buildings
N. Elhami Khorasani, T. Gernay & M. Garlock
Load-bearing behavior of 10.9 bolts under combined tension and shear during and after fire
J. Lange & A.K. Kawohl
Relationships between fire proofing material amount and seismic structural resistant margins for steel buildings
F. Ozaki & K. Hamaguchi
Towards a structural fire loading code for buildings in South Africa
R.S. Walls & M. Botha
The influence of hot dip galvanization to the temperature development of unprotected steel members in fire
M. Mensinger & C. Gaigl
The effect of high strain rate on tensile properties of S355 steel at high temperature
D. Forni, B. Chiaia & E. Cadoni
Consolidated fire testing: Coupled thermo-mechanical modelling for analysis of the global structural fire behavior
P. Schulthess, M. Neuenschwander, M. Fontana & M. Knobloch
25. Manufacturing processes, assembly processes, optimization
On the design optimization of surgical plates
S.-M. Park, J. Park, S. Shin, D. Lee & G. Noh
Coordinate measurement-based volumetric error model and its application for selective assembly of machine tools
T. Bartkowiak & A. Gessner
On filtered “conservatism” in direct topology design
D. Munro & A.A. Groenwold
Simulation of the thermoforming process using the ANSYS Polyflow software
P. Poszwa & M. Szostak
Numerical-experimental correlation of thin wall hollow section aluminum castings for car body applications
L. Cavazzoni, F. Calacci, A. Merulla & G. Miscia
Simulation research on a new effective cooling system of injection mold
P. Muszyński, K. Mrozek & M. Mierzwiczak
Application of multi-scale areal curvature analysis to contact problem
T. Bartkowiak & R. Staniek
Simulations and verifications of selective induction heating of injection mold cavity insert
K. Mrozek & R. Staniek
Simulation of the injection molding process of bus seats using the Mold Flow programme
M. Szostak & P. Poszwa
26. Structural health monitoring, damage detection, system identification
Structural health monitoring from discrete binary data through pattern recognition
H. Salehi, R. Burgueno, S. Das, S. Biswas & S. Chakrabartty
Comparing case studies of a new structural identification framework based on model falsification reasoning
R. Pasquier & I.F.C. Smith
Resilience assessment of a fully automated modal-based SHM system by shaking table tests
C. Rainieri, D. Gargaro & G. Fabbrocino
Extracting bridge frequencies from dynamic responses of two passing vehicles
C.W. Kim, S. Inoue, K. Sugiura, P.J. McGetrick & M. Kawatani
Experimental determination of modal parameters for lightweight structures
T. Nestorović & M. Trajkov
Probabilistic reliability assessment using statistical analysis of structural monitoring
M. Krejsa & R. Cajka
Damage quantification in steel and reinforced concrete beams
Z.X. Tan, D.P. Thambiratnam, T.H.T. Chan & H. Abdul Razak
Evaluation of flexibility-based damage indices using different modal response data
A.P. Adewuyi, S.O. Franklin & Z.S. Wu
Damage assessment of concrete gravity dams using vibration characteristics
N.T. Le, D.P. Thambiratnam, T.H.T. Chan, A. Nguyen & B.K.T. Huynh
Historical reinforced concrete arch bridges: Dynamic identification and seismic vulnerability assessment
M. Acito, C. Chesi, C. Lazzarin & E. Richermo
Monitoring cultural heritage buildings: The Santa Maria del Carrobiolo bell-tower in Monza, Italy
A. Saisi, F. Busatta, C. Gentile & A. Ruccolo
Assessing damage intensity basing on a non-model damage feature on a long span suspension bridge model
L. Martinelli, M. Domaneschi & M.P. Limongelli
Damage detection by drive-by monitoring using the vertical displacements of a bridge
D. Martinez, E.J. OBrien & E. Sevillano
Structural assessment of an existing concrete bridge based on distributed strain measurement data
A.P. Adewuyi, S.O. Franklin & Z.S. Wu
Structural health monitoring of the Gaertnerplatz bridge over the Fulda river in Kassel considering environmental conditions
M. Link, M. Weiland & E. Fehling
Structural assessment of historical buildings by monitoring and numerical methods: The case of Castelvecchio (Verona)
F. Lorenzoni, M. Caldon, C. Modena & M.R. Valluzzi
Wave-structure dynamic interaction of the VEGA platform
M. Rizzo & O. Spadaccini
27. Structural assessment, failure analysis, repair, strengthening, retrofitting
Numerical identification of advanced progressive collapse resisting mechanisms for RC framed structures
L.A. Bredean, M.D. Botez & A.M. Ioani
Experimental investigation of Gothic revival vault structures
J. Piehler, M. Hansen & G. Kapphahn
Performance of retrofitted steel structures subjected to fatigue loading
O. Mirza, F. Mashiri & D. Schroot
Load tests of deteriorated steel pipe
B. Kunecki, L. Janusz & L. Korusiewicz
A semi-composite pipe structure in renovation design of ageing sewers
Z. Shi, M. Nakano & T. Kouchi
Structural retrofitting for altered service conditions: Case study of a bridge over the Vaal River in Warrenton, South Africa
T. Massingue
The assessment of concrete strength of existing Italian infrastructures
A.P. Fantilli, B. Frigo & B. Chiaia
Seismic assessment and rehabilitation of the XVth century Kucuk Mustafa Paşa Bath
C. Demir, M. Comert, A. Ilki & P. Ozilkiz Celik
Structural assessment of a berth in accommodating bigger vessels
M. Letsie, A. Qumba & P.I. Mazibuko
Experimental testing and FE model validation of a historic RC high-rise building in Milan
M. Acito, C. Chesi, V. Lavermicocca, V. Sumini & F. Cavagnera
Effect of externally bonded steel plates on the bearing capacity of composite slabs
C.P.C. Bruwer
Static behaviour of steel plate-strengthened reinforced concrete slabs in bending
A.M. Olajumoke & M. Dundu
Silo structural assessment: A detailed approach
N. Brahimi, S. Piot & M.O. Mmusi
Structural behaviour of newly designed rail vehicle including failure analysis: Finite element and strain gauges
F. Masithulela
Transmission line failures during tornadoes and downbursts
A. El Damatty, A. Elawady & M. Hamada
Lessons learned from the dynamic assessment of railway bridges for heavy haul transport in South Africa
F. Busatta & P. Moyo
28. Soil-structure interaction, foundations, geotechnical engineering
Dynamic soil-structure interaction of monopod and polypod foundations
L.V. Andersen
Optimised design of foundation systems for high-rise structures
R. Katzenbach & S. Leppla
Optimization of geotechnical structures for states of serviceability and ultimate loads
J. Grabe & K.-F. Seitz
Holding capacity analysis of suction anchors based on the coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian method
J.S. Park, J. Won, Y.S. Joo, K.M. Lee & M. Ryu
Efficient response recovery procedures for detailed design of jacket foundations
M.B. Nielsen, J.F. Jensen, D. Augustyn & R.R. Pedersen
Underground structures in urban areas
R. Katzenbach & S. Leppla
Effect of slope height and horizontal forces on the bearing capacity of strip footings near slopes in cohesionless soil
S. Krabbenhoft, L. Damkilde & K. Krabbenhoft
A macro model description of the non-linear anchor block foundation behavior
J. Tistel & G. Grimstad
Numerical modeling of the behavior of bucket foundations in sand under cyclic tensile loading
M. Achmus & P. Gutz
Finite element analysis of tubular track system
K.J.S. Verlinde & J.A.v.B. Strasheim
Literature review on cyclic lateral loading effects of mono-bucket foundations
L.R. Kapitanov, P. Duroska, C.A. Garcia, M.M. Puigvert, L.B. Ibsen & M.J. Vahdatirad
A load-displacement based approach to assess the bearing capacity and deformations of mono-bucket foundations
M.J. Vahdatirad, A. Troya Diaz, S. Nielsen, L.B. Ibsen, L.V. Andersen, S. Firouzianbandpey & D.V. Griffiths
Soil-structure interface studies for offshore piles
G. Baykal
New findings concerning the spreading of fresh concrete in bored piles
C. Fierenkothen & M. Pulsfort
Finite element modeling of confined concrete piles with FRP tubes in sandy soil under static loading
A.M. El-Nemr, O. Ashour & G.M. Hekal
Numerical simulations of ordinary buildings with soil-structure interaction
D. Forcellini, S. Gobbi & D. Mina
Critical velocity of a load moving on a beam supported by a foundation of finite depth
Z. Dimitrovova
Dynamic response of confined concrete piles with FRP tubes in sandy soil using finite element modeling
A.M. El-Nemr, O. Ashour & G.M. Hekal
Excavation of rock using blasting techniques: A review of blasting guidance
Z. Cabarkapa, S. Binzet, U. Ozer & A. Karadogan
Foundations model for transportation infrastructure in mining site areas
K. Kłosek
Cost assessment of an isolated bridge with soil-structure interaction
D. Forcellini
29. Structural engineering education
Burden or motivation: How new management at universities influences structural engineering education 771
U. Quapp & K. Holschemacher
Teaching structural analysis and design: Evaluation and student feedback on various techniques and interventions 773
R.S. Walls
A proposal on a new curriculum for the smart eco-efficient built environment
F. Pacheco Torgal
E-learning in the structural engineering education
A. Bulgakov, B. Hauptenbuchner & S. Emelianov
Biography
Alphose Zingoni is Professor of Structural Engineering and Mechanics in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London, and was a recipient of a fellowship of the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 from 1992 to 1994. He has held appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Zimbabwe from 1996 to 1999, and as Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Cape Town from 2008 to 2012. His research interests span shell structures, vibration analysis, studies of symmetry in structural mechanics, and group-theoretic formulations. He has written many articles and three books in these areas, and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals. He has been chair and editor of the SEMC (Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation) series of conferences since its inauguration in 2001. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers, the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering, and the South African Academy of Engineering.