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1	Opening Invited Lecture
1.1	MDO Tools in the Design and Deployment of Digital Twins: An Overview P. Hajela
2	Engineering Application of Metamaterials and their Design Methodologies, organized by: Prof. José M. Benítez, Prof. Luis Saucedo-Mora and Prof. Francisco J. Montáns
2.1	Computational Procedure for Finite Element Analysis of Functionally Graded Metamaterials V.H. Yanes Francisco and F.J. Montans Leal
2.2	Damage-Based Criteria for the Combination of Offset Probabilistic Temporal Loads in Topological Optimization Designs L. Irastorza-Valera, L. Saucedo-Mora, F. Chinesta and F.J. Montans Leal
2.3	The Influence of Unit Cell Design on the Mechanical Properties of Ti6Al4V Lattice Structures Fabricated via Laser Powder Bed Fusion M. Casata, D. Patil and D. Barba
2.4	Correlating Porosity and Photodiode Response in LPBF Manufactured Samples using Spatial Statistics T. Wilkinson, C. Churchman, D. Beer, B. Koe and D. Barba
3	New Trends in Structural Optimization and their Engineering Applications, organized by: Prof. Weisheng Zhang, Prof. Liang Meng, Prof. Tong Gao and Prof. Zhenyu Liu
3.1	Text-Guided Bio-Architectured Materials Library Building and Application to Structural Design Y. Wang, W. Zhang, X. Guo and S.-K. Youn
3.2	Topology Optimization Method for High-Aspect-Ratio Wing Considering Geometrical Nonlinearity with Directional Length Scale Control L. Song, Y. Li, Y. Huang, P. Fang, T. Gao and W. Zhang
3.3	Comparative Analysis of Multi-Objective and Single-Objective Optimization Approaches in Structural Engineering B. Miller and L. Ziemiański
3.4	Uniform Multiple Laminates Interpolation Method for Angle Optimization of Double-Double Composite Laminates Based on Multi-Material Topology Optimization Strategy P. Fang, T. Gao, Y. Huang, P. Duysinx, W. Zhang and L. Song
3.5	On the Design of Pressure-Resistant Torpedo Casing Based on the Buckling Mode Y. Wang, W. Zhu and L. Meng
3.6	Optimization Design of a Multifunctional Support Bracket for Nuclear Power Plants D. Huo and L. Meng
3.7	Topology Optimization of Lattice-Stiffener Hybrid Core for Composite Sandwich Panel Y. Huang, T. Gao, L. Song, Y. Li, P. Fang and W. Zhang
3.8	Interactive Design Under the Multi-Framework of Topology Optimization with Human Intervention X. Zhuang, W. Zhang, S.-K. Youn and X. Guo
3.9	UPM Based Topology Optimisation of Nonlinear Materials A. Alibakhshi, L. Saucedo-Mora, M.Á. Sanz Gomez, J.M. Benitez Baena and F.J. Montans Leal
4	Innovative Methods for Structural Design and Optimization, organized by: Prof. Giuseppe Carlo Marano, Prof. Gabriele Milani, Dr. Majid Movahedi Rad, Dr. Raffaele Cucuzza and Dr. Marco Domaneschi
4.1	Derivative-Free Trust-Region-Guided Explicit Level Set Topology Optimisation E.K. Bontoft, D. Jia, V. Toropov and Y. Zhang
4.2	A Combinatorial Analysis for the Assessment of the Optimal Tie Rods’ Configuration in Historical Masonry Buildings M. Buzzetti, R. Cucuzza, M. Domaneschi, M. Movahedi Rad, G.C. Marano and G. Milani
4.3	Topology Optimization of Strain Energy Constrained 2D Elasto-Plastic Truss H. Shi and F.J. Montans Leal
4.4	Reliability-Based Optimization of Steel Beam Designs for Elevated Temperature Applications M. Movahedi Rad, M. Habashneh, R. Cucuzza and M. Domaneschi
4.5	Seismic Performance-Based Optimisation of Reinforced Concrete Dual-Systems A. Kheradmand, S. Gholizadeh and T. Dehghanpour Afshar
4.6	Topology and Sizing Optimisation of Cowcatcher for Enhancing Post-Derailment Passive Safety Performance Z. Tang, Z. Peng, S. Liu, T. Chen and Z. Qu
4.7	Integration of Life Cycle Assessment in Structural Optimisation of Steel Structures R. Cucuzza, M. Domaneschi, R. Di Bari, M. Movahedi Rad, G. Milani and G.C. Marano
4.8	Fitness Criteria for the Optimization of Load-Bearing Structures in Comparison C. Müller and K. Deix
5	Form-Finding and Optimization of Lightweight and Cable-Supported Structures, organized by: Prof. Alberto Martins, Prof. Luis Simoes, Prof. Janos Lógó and Prof. Matteo Bruggi
5.1	Optimal Design of Lattice Domes by Means of a Constrained Force Density Method M. Bruggi, B. Tóth and J. Lógó
5.2	Topology Optimization of a 6-DOF Arm-Z Modular Robotic Manipulator P. Tauzowski, B. Blachowski, E. Zawidzka, Ł. Jankowski and M. Zawidzki
5.3	Seismic Design Optimization of Concrete Cable-Stayed Bridges with "H"-Shaped Towers A. Martins, L. Simões and J. Negrão
6	Dynamics and Stability of Thin Flexible Structures: Novel Computationl Approaches, organized by: Prof. Yury Vetyukov and Dr. Jakob Scheidl
6.1	A Stationary Streamline Integration Algorithm for Elastic-Plastic Bending of an Axially Moving Beam J. Scheidl
6.2	Non-Material Finite Element Modelling of the Bending of a Rod, partially inserted in a Flexible Sleeve with Intrinsic Curvature Y. Vetyukov
7	Advanced Analysis of Steel and Steel-Concrete Composite Structures, organized by: Prof. J.G. Santos da Silva and Prof. L.F. Costa Neves
7.1	A Strain-Driven Moment-Curvature Analysis of Composite Cross-Sections Exposed to Fire C.G. Chiorean, L. Imre and R.A.M. Silveira
7.2	Structural Response Analysis of Transmission Lines Steel Towers when Subjected to Nondeterministic Wind Loadings M. Souza Rechtman and J.G. Santos Da Silva
7.3	Objectivity and Consistency of the Cracking Response of RC Beams with Conventional Models L. Parente, D. Addessi, B.A. Izzuddin and E. Spacone
7.4	Experimental and Numerical Analysis for the Purpose of Inter-Module Connection Response Validation B. Sobczyk, M. Miśkiewicz, Ł. Pyrzowski, M. Rucka and B. Meronk
7.5	Numerical and Experimental Tests of Steel-Concrete Composite Beam with an Innovative Connector Made of Corrugated Metal Sheet and Shot Nails A. Derlatka, P. Lacki and P. Kania
8	Classical and Numerical Methods for Buckling, Free Vibration and Response of Structures, organized by: Dr. Jiri Naprstek and Prof. Ranjan Banerjee
8.1	A Numerical Model for Thermal Buckling Analysis of Functionally Graded Porous Thin-Walled Structures S. Kvaternik Simonetti, D. Lanc, G. Turkalj and D. Banić
8.2	Buckling Optimization of Variable-Stiffness Composite Plates with Two Circular Holes using Potential Flow and Conformal Mapping Z. Jing
8.3	Lévy’s Solution for Laminated Composite Plates using Higher-Order Shear and Normal Deformation Theory H. Sawhney, S. Yadav, Y. Desai and S. Pendhari
8.4	Combined Random and Deterministic Effects in a Simple Aeroelastic Model C. Fischer and J. Náprstek
8.5	The Accuracy and Reliability of the Finite Element Method in Free Vibration Analysis of Beams and Frameworks J.R. Banerjee
8.6	Modal Analyses by Eigenvector and Ritz Vector Methods T.Q. Li and W.J. Lewis
9	Advances in Safety Assessment through Numerical Analysis, organized by: Prof. Paolo Castaldo, Dr. Diego Gino, Dr. Elena Miceli, Dr. Qianhu Yu and Dr. Lenganji Simwanda
9.1	Automatic Remeshing Procedure for Limit Analysis with Unstructured Triangular Mesh Y. Hua and G. Milani
9.2	Development of Strain-Based Approach for Safety Assessment of RC Systems using Non-Linear Numerical Methods D. Gino, E. Miceli and P. Castaldo
9.3	Resistance Model Uncertainty in Non-Linear Numerical Analyses of Ultra-High-Performance Reinforced Concrete Beams in Flexure L. Simwanda and M. Sykora
10	3D Printed Samples and Structures, organized by: Prof. Jaroslav Kruis
10.1	Investigation of Beam Finite Element Models of Octet-Truss Unit Cell Using Homogenization S. Gholibeygi, H. Ergün and B. Ayhan
10.2	Implicit and explicit Newmark method for discrete element method - beam bound model R. Varga and M. Cermak
10.3	Solving the Elasto-Plastic Behaviour of Two Bodies in Contact Using the Mortar Method M. Cermak, T. Světlík, R. Varga and L. Pospíšil
10.4	Size Optimisation of 2D Frame Structures using Inexact Restoration T. Světlík, M. Mrovec, L. Pospíšil and M. Cermak
10.5	Quadratic Programming Algorithm for Dual Solution of Mortar-based Contact Problems in Linear Elasticity L. Pospíšil, T. Světlík, R. Varga and M. Cermak
10.6	Numerical Modeling of 3D-Printed Alloy Structures J. Vorel, A. Jíra and J. Kruis
10.7	Homogenization Based Computational Two-Scale Modelling of Self-Contact in Collapsible Fluid Saturated Micropores E. Rohan and J. Heczko
10.8	Fractional Calculus in Describing the Viscoelastic Response of PVB foil M. Šejnoha
11	Computational Structural Analysis
11.1	Finite Element Formulation for Buckling Analysis of Angle-Ply Beam-Type Structures Considering Shear Deformation Effects D. Banić, G. Turkalj, D. Lanc and S. Kvaternik Simonetti
11.2	Forming Processes of a Retaining Ring based on the Response Surface Method G. Shi
11.3	Single-Layer Modelling of Semi-Infinite 2D Domains Invoking Periodicity X. Chen and B.A. Izzuddin
12	Discrete Element Methods
12.1	Equilibrium Analysis of 2D Complex Discrete Assemblies Modelled using Cracking Blocks with Non-Dilatant Interfaces A. Iannuzzo, M. Herczeg, K. Bagi and E. Mousavian
13	Numerical Methods and Computational Techniques
13.1	Performance Evaluation of Iterative Solvers for Vectorized Quasi-Static Heat Conduction in Peridynamics S. Kim, S. Jin and J.-W. Hong
13.2	Stress and Free Vibration Analysis of Fibre-Reinforced Soft Structures by 2D High Order Finite Elements A. Pagani, P. Chiaia and E. Carrera
13.3	Addressing Material Softening and Strain Localization in Spatial Frame-Like Structures using Velocity-Based Beam Formulation S. Kusuma Chandrashekhara and D. Zupan
14	Reinforced Concrete Computational Modelling
14.1	Hardware Accelerated Python Based Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Member H. Chung and H.-G. Kwak
14.2	Recent Trends in Using Artificial Intelligence in Evaluating Functional Properties of Industrial Concrete Floors M. Moj, S. Czarnecki and Ł. Sadowski
14.3	Blast Responses of a Reinforced Concrete Slab Using the Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian Method T.H. Lee, D. Park, Y. Choi, Y. Lee and J.-W. Hong
15	Reinforced Concrete Modelling: Applications and Studies
15.1	Finite Element Analysis and Parametric Study of Fiber Reinforced Lightweight Hollow Core Slabs Under Flexure using ABAQUS R. Hawileh, S. Sahoo and J. Abdalla
15.2	Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams Retrofitted with Carbon-Efficient Retrofitting Method M.S. Kim, Y.S. Kim and Y.H. Lee
15.3	A Newly Developed Sandwich BRFP Composite Beam at Elevated Temperatures C. Loo Chin Moy and Z. Zhang
15.4	Models for Predicting Strength of Biaxially Loaded RC Columns Strengthened using NSM-CFRP Strips and Fabric R. Abokwiek, J.A. Abdalla and R. Hawileh
16	Timber Structures
16.1	Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Strengthening with Fibre Reinforced Polymers of Aged Timber Beams with Cracks and Knots A. Lengyel and K. Saad

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