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Preliminaries
I	COMPUTATIONAL ASPECTS FOR DAMAGE, ROBUSTNESS AND THE SERVICE-LIVES OF STRUCTURES SESSION ORGANISED BY C. KÖNKE, W.B. KRAETZIG AND Y.S. PETRYNA
1	Life Prediction of Aging Engineering Structures I. Mura
2	Damage Simulation and Health Assessment of a Road Bridge Y.S. Petryna, A. Ahrens and F. Stangenberg
3	Damage Tolerant Design C. Könke
4	A Finite Element Analysis of Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams Retrofitted with Fibrous Concrete W.B. Almajed and R.Y. Xiao
5	Stochastic Simulation of Damage Evolution Processes in a Reinforced Concrete Short-pier Shear Wall Specimen J. Li and Y. Cao
6	Inelastic Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with CFRP W.A. Thanoon, J. Noorzaei and M.S. Jaafar
7	Nonlinear Damage Analysis of a Reinforced Concrete Short-Pier Shear Wall Specimen J. Li and Y. Cao
8	Simulations of Fire Temporal Thermal Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Bridge Decks W.I. Alnahhal, M. Chiewanichakorn, S. Alampalli and A. Aref
9	Seismic Resistance of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings C. Butenweg and M. Mistler
10	Multi-Objective Optimisation (Weight and Cost Oriented) of Impact Damage Resistant Stiffened Composite Panels M. Corvino, L. Iuspa, A. Riccio and F. Scaramuzzino
11	Analysis of Debonding Failure Modes in FRP-Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Genetic Algorithms R. Perera and F.B. Varona
12	Ultimate Compressive Strength of Plate Elements with Randomly Distributed Corrosion Wastage M.R. Khedmati and A.R. Karimi
II	STEEL AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURES SESSION ORGANISED BY L.F. COSTA NEVES
13	Analysis of Plates Stiffened by Beams of Arbitrary Cross Section E.J. Sapountzakis and V.G. Mokos
14	Computing Hoop Strains in Out-of-Round Pipes under Internal Pressure Z.W. Guan
15	A Three-Dimensional Hybrid Finite Element for Singular Stress Analysis in Composite Structures D. Crépin, G. de Saxcé and M. Pyrz
16	Finite Element Analysis of the Fiber Offsetting Effects on the Creep Behaviour of MMC Composites M. Mondali, A. Abedian and M. Pahlavanpour
17	The Use of CFRP Bars as Reinforcing Material Part I: Experimental Study M.M. Rafi, A. Nadjai, F. Ali and D. Talamona
18	The Use of CFRP Bars as Reinforcing Material Part II: Analytical Modelling M.M. Rafi, A. Nadjai and F. Ali
19	Modelling Hooked Steel Fibre Pull-Out in Fibre-Reinforced High-Strength Concrete E. Mistakidis, K. Georgiadi-Stefanidi and D. Pantousa
20	Numerical Analysis of Innovative Steel Connections for a Composite Wood-Steel-Concrete Floor A. Marzo, A. Formisano, B. Faggiano and F.M. Mazzolani
21	Numerical Analysis of Steel Sheeting with Indentations or Embossments, Used for Composite Slabs E. Mistakidis and K. Dimitriadis
22	A Three-Dimensional Numerical Model of Circular Concrete Filled Columns C. Lacuesta, M.L. Romero, S. Ivorra and J.M. Portoles
23	Ultimate Load Capacity Analysis of a Long-Span Rigid-Frame with a Flexible Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Arch Bridge G.J. He, K.K. Peng, S.D. Luo and A.G. Yan
24	Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis on the Stability of a Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Arch Bridge H. Yang, S.M. Zhang, Y. Geng and C.Y. Liu
25	Approximate Load Path Prediction in Postbuckled Composite Structures O. Seresta, M.M. Abdalla and Z. Gürdal
26	Analysis of Dissipated Energy in Compression Failure by Microbuckling in CFRP: Application to Modelling Crash Absorbers J.M. Guimard, O. Allix, N. Pechnik and P. Thevenet
27	Stacking Sequence Optimization for Laminated Cylindrical Panels Using the Globalized Nelder-Mead Method M.M. Aghdam, M. Shakeri, A. Alibeiglu and E. Ameri
28	Free Vibration of a Composite Timoshenko Beam Using the Dynamic Stiffness Method J.R. Banerjee
29	Dynamic Analysis of Three-Dimensional Composite Beam Elements Including Warping and Shear Deformation Effects E.J. Sapountzakis and V.G. Mokos
30	Dynamical Modelling of Steel Deck Composite Slabs with Geometric Orthotrophy A.V. de Mello, J.G.S. da Silva, S.A.L. de Andrade, P.C.G. Vellasco, L.R.O. de Lima and L.F. Costa Neves
III	PROBABILISTIC APPROACHES TO STRUCTURAL MECHANICS SESSION ORGANISED BY M. KARAMA AND A. EL-HAMI
31	The Domino Effect and Integrated Probabilistic Approaches for Risk Analysis Q.B. Nguyen, A. Mébarki, F. Mercier, R. Ami Saada and M. Reimeringer
32	Probabilistic Study of Dynamic Contact Inside a Piezoelectric Engine A. Mohsine, B. Radib and A. El-Hami
33	Efficient Reliability-Based Design Optimization of Structural-Acoustic Problems A. Mohsine and A. El-Hami
34	Parameter Uncertainty Effects on the Stability of Cantilever Earth Retaining Structures B. Zeghlache, A. Mébarki, B. Tiliouine and S. Belkacemi
35	Masonry Structures: Vulnerability and Risk Assessment for Floods N. Valencia, A. Mebarki and J.L. Salagnac
36	Numerical Modelling of the Effects of a Reliability Indicator for Damaged Elasto-Dissipative Composites S. Carbillet and M.L. Boubakar
37	Robust Prediction Tools for Variability and Optimization in Structural Mechanics M. Guedri, S. Ghanmi, R. Majed and N. Bouhaddi
38	A Complete Probabilistic Framework in Fatigue Design: Application to Exhaust Manifolds F. Perrin, M. Pendola, T. Moro, G. Morin and J.-M. Cardona
39	Sensitivity Analysis for Optimisation Problems with Random Fatigue Life Constraints S. Lambert, L. Khalij, E. Pagnacco and A. El-Hami
40	Reliability Design of Power Modules Using Probabilistic Approaches A. Micol, M. Karama, O. Dalverny, C. Martin and M. Mermet-Guyennet
41	Integration of a Multi-Physics Model in a Reliability-Based Design Framework: Application to Power Converters Z. Guédé, O. Pantalé and S. Caperaa
42	Probabilistic Assessment of Fatigue Life Using a Stress-Based Fatigue Criterion C. Schwob, L. Chambon, F. Ronde-Oustau and J.P. Bernadou
43	Probabilistic Serviceability Assessment of Structures J. Valihrach and P. Marek
44	Application of Robust Design Concepts to Multilayer Structures F. Rabier, C. Martin, N. Martin, M. Karama, M. Mermet-Guyennet and M. Piton
45	Bayesian Experimental Design for Parametric Identification of Dynamical Structures E. Pillet, N. Bouhaddi and S. Cogan
46	Reliability of Fibre-Reinforced Composite Cables H. Dehmous, H. Welemane, M. Karama and K. Aît Tahar
47	The Random Eigenvalue Problem for Stochastic Systems S. Kadry and A. Chateauneuf
48	Reliability and Optimization of a Fully Composite Stiffened Cylinder M. Olivier-Mailhé, S. Ben Chaabane, F. Léné, G. Duvaut and S. Grihon
49	Validation of Stochastic Structural Dynamics Models B. Faverjon, P. Ladevèze and F. Louf
IV	TALL BUILDINGS: ANALYSIS AND DESIGN SESSION ORGANISED BY J.W. BULL
50	Non-Planar Pierced Shear Walls with Plastic Beam-Wall Connections R. Resatoglu, E. Emsen and O. Aksogan
51	Static Analysis of Laterally Arbitrarily Loaded Non-Planar Non-Symmetrical Coupled Shear Walls O. Aksogan, R. Resatoglu and E. Emsen
V	TRAFFIC VIBRATIONS: ISOLATION AND PROPAGATION SESSION ORGANISED BY D. LE HOUÉDEC
52	Propagation in Soil of Vibrations due to a Tramway M. Maldonado and D. Le Houédec
53	High-Speed Train Induced Vibrations: A Comprehensive BE Model P. Galvín and J. Domínguez
54	Numerical Investigation of the Performance of Multi-Track High-Speed Railway Bridges under Resonant Conditions Retrofitted with Fluid Viscous Dampers M.D. Martínez-Rodrigo and P. Museros
VI	ROBUSTNESS OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AGAINST UNCERTAINTIES SESSION ORGANISED BY I. DOLTSINIS
55	Adaptive Uncertainty Quantification H.G. Matthies and A. Keese
56	Finite Element Model Updating and Validation in Structural Dynamics: From Deterministic Optimisation Procedures to a Stochastic Approach A. Calvi
57	Robust Optimization for Earthquake-Resistant Design J.E. Hurtado and N. Aguirre
58	Fuzzy Arithmetical Robustness Analysis of Mechanical Structures with Uncertainties M. Hanss, U. Gauger and S. Turrin
VII	CONSTITUTIVE AND MATERIAL MODELLING SESSION ORGANISED BY M.H.B.M. SHARIFF
59	Lattice Modelling of Cellular Structures M. Borovinsek and Z. Ren
60	Modification of the Chen Plasticity Model for Hardening Concrete M. Frantová
61	Compressible Strain Induced Anisotropic Rubberlike Materials M.H.B.M. Shariff
62	Different Ways of Identifying Microplane Model Parameters Using Soft Computing Methods A. Kucerová, M. Lepš and J. Zeman
63	Numerical Analysis of Foundation Slabs T. Krejcí, T. Koudelka, J. Šejnoha and P. Kuklík
64	Non-Linear Analysis of Time-Dependent Response of Civil Engineering Structures J. Lopatic and F. Saje
65	Deformation and Permeability of Fractured Rocks J.F. Thovert, I. Bogdanov, V. Mourzenko and P.M. Adler
66	Analysis of Hardening Effects of Open-Celled Model Foams by Numerical Homogenization S. Demiray, W. Becker and J. Hohe
67	Strain Hardening Modelling of Rock Salt Behaviour M. Hamami and N. Chelghoum
68	Bipotential Versus Return Mapping Algorithms: Implementation of Non-Associated Flow Rules V. Magnier, E. Charkaluk, C. Bouby and G. de Saxcé
69	Mechanical Nose Responses Predicted by Associated and Non-Associated Elasto-Plastic Models S. Tsutsumi, M. Toyosada and K. Hashiguchi
70	Micromechanical Multiscale Simulation of Elastic Properties of Hydrating Concrete V. Šmilauer and Z. Bittnar
71	Plasticity-Based Computational Model for Masonry J. Brozovský, A. Materna and L. Lausová
VIII	DYNAMICS OF VISCOELASTICALLY DAMPED STRUCTURES SESSION ORGANISED BY G. MUSCOLINO AND S. ADHIKARI
72	A Method for the Dynamic Analysis of Suspended Cables Carrying Moving Masses G. Muscolino and A. Sofi
73	Identification of Damping Using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition M. Khalil, S. Adhikari and A. Sarkar
74	Forced Non-Linear Vibration of Damped Sandwich Beams by the Harmonic Balance - Finite Element Method N. Jacques, E.M. Daya and M. Potier-Ferry
75	On the Dynamics of a Duffing Oscillator with an Exponential Non-Viscous Damping Model D.J. Wagg and S. Adhikari
76	Multi-objective Optimization of Viscoelastically Damped Systems Combining Robust Condensation and Metamodels A.M.G. de Lima, B. Ait Brik, N. Bouhaddi and D.A. Rade
77	Eigenmotions of a One Degree of Freedom Viscoelastically Damped System P. Muller
IX	MASONRY STRUCTURES SESSION ORGANISED BY J.W. BULL
78	Stress Distribution and Failure Mode of Masonry Walls L. Abdou, R. Ami Saada, F. Meftah and A. Mébarki
79	Dynamic Analysis of Age-Old Masonry Constructions S. Degl'Innocenti, C. Padovani, A. Pagni and G. Pasquinelli
80	A Simplified Model of Shear-Capacity in Confined Masonry Walls S. Sanchez and A. Mébarki
81	Model Updating of a Real Multi-Span Masonry Bridge T. Aoki, D. Sabia and D. Rivella
82	An Induced Tension Model for Masonry Structures A. Mébarki, Q.H. Bui, R. Ami Saada, P. Delmotte and L. Abdou
83	Thermal Stress Evaluation and Safety Aspects Associated with Massive Concrete Constructions Joined to Existing Structures: The Case of a Masonry Gravity Dam S. Manenti and U. Ravaglioli
84	Structural Characterization of an Industrial Masonry Chimney F.J. Pallarés, S. Ivorra and A. Agüero
85	Seismic Evaluation of Old Masonry Buildings: Performance and Strengthening H. Varum, R. Vicente, H. Rodrigues and J.A.R. Mendes da Silva
86	The Application of a Digital Image Correlation Method for Crack Observation M.H. Shih, S.H. Tung, J.C. Kuo and W.P. Sung
87	Prediction of the Effective Fracture Energy in Quarry Masonry M. Šejnoha, J. Šejnoha, E. Novotná, J. Vorel and J. Sýkora
88	An Improved Material Model for Quarry Masonry J. Šejnoha, M. Šejnoha, J. Sýkora and J. Vorel
X	FABRIC, CABLE AND MEMBRANE STRUCTURES SESSION ORGANISED BY B.H.V. TOPPING AND P. IVÁNYI
89	The Use of the Medial-Axis Construction in the Design of Cable-Membrane Structures P. Iványi
90	Finite Element Simulation of Yarn Breakage During Knife Penetration of Woven Fabrics L.J. Wang, S. Zhang, W.M. Gao and X.G. Wang
91	Thermoforming Process Analysis of Woven Fabric Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites M.T. Abadi
92	Pre-Stressed Roof Networks with Different Contour Structures J. Idnurm and V. Kulbach
93	A Nonlinear Model of a Curved Beam for the Analysis of Galloping of Suspended Cables A. Luongo, D. Zulli and G. Piccardo
94	Time-Dependent Non-Linear Closed-Form Solution of Cable Trusses S. Kmet and Z. Kokorudova
95	Deployment of Membranous Tubes by Air Inflation at Low Pressure S. Buytet, R. Bouzidi and Ch. Dupuy
96	An Algorithm Based on the Finite Element Method and the Catenary Equation to Compute the Initial Equilibrium of Railway Overhead A. Carnicero, O. Lopez-Garcia, V. Torres and J.R. Jiménez-Octavio
97	On the Dynamic Response of Multi Cable-Beam Systems for Façade Tension Structures R. Gori and A. Mastropasqua
XI	COMPOSITE AND ADAPTIVE STRUCTURES: MODELLING AND SIMULATION SESSION ORGANISED BY C.M. MOTA SOARES AND A. BENJEDDOU
98	Semi-active Vibration Isolator Based on Elastomer Material Controlled by an SMA actuator J. Heinonen, T. Kärnä, I. Vessonen, P. Klinge and T. Lindroos
99	Modelling Frequency Adjustment Effects Using Shape Memory Alloy Oscillators L.X. Wang and R.V.N. Melnik
100	The First Use of the Shear Actuation Mechanism for Valve-Less Piezoelectric Micro-Pump Design A. Benjeddou, C. Poizat and M. Gall
101	Damage Quantification in Smart Beams Using Modal Curvatures: Direct and Inverse Approaches A. Benjeddou, S. Vijayakumar and I.H. Tawfiq
102	The Effects of Thermal Residual Stresses on the Fatigue Life of Aluminum Panels Repaired with Various Bonded Composite Materials H. Hosseini-Toudeshky, B. Mohammadi and M. Musivand-Arzanfudi
103	A State Space Method for Free-Vibration Analysis of a Radially Polarized Laminated Piezoelectric Cylinder Filled with Fluid J.F. Deü and W. Larbi
104	A Finite Element Formulation for Modal Analysis of Piezoelectric Composite Conical Shells Filled with a Compressible Fluid W. Larbi and J.F. Deü
105	A Three Dimensional Semi-Analytical Finite Element Model for the Analysis of Piezoelectric Shells of Revolution H. Santos, C.M. Mota Soares, C.A. Mota Soares and J.N. Reddy
106	A Mixed Finite Element Model based on Least-Squares Formulation for the Static Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates F. Moleiro, C.M. Mota Soares, C.A. Mota Soares and J.N. Reddy
107	Finite Element Modelling of Effective Moduli of Porous and Polycrystalline Composite Piezoceramics S.V. Bobrov, A.V. Nasedkin and A.N. Rybjanets
XII	STEEL STRUCTURES: MODELLING, ANALYSIS AND DESIGN SESSION ORGANISED BY M. IVÁNYI
108	Plastic Design of Frames Using Heuristic Algorithms A. Kaveh and M. Jahanshahi
109	The Influence of Rotational Restraint on the Behaviour of Cold-Formed Steel Continuous Purlins Attached to Roof Sheeting K.B. Katnam, M. De Strycker, R. Van Impe and G. Lagae
110	Geometric Imperfections and Their Influence on the Ultimate Load of Thin-Walled, Cold-Formed Steel Purlins M. De Strycker, K.B. Katnam, W. Vanlaere, G. Lagae and R. Van Impe
111	Realization of a Platform for Multidisciplinary Optimization Applied to Steel Constructions A. Benanane, S. Caperaa, D. Kerdal and L. Geneste
112	A Finite Element Model for Beam-To-Column Bolted End Plate Connections A. Moreno, A. Foces and J.A. Garrido
113	Numerical Simulation of the Stressed Skin Diaphragms Y. Liu and Q.L. Zhang
114	Rehabilitation of Composite Steel Bridges Using Pultruded GFRP Plates M.M. Abushagur, E.M. Galuta and A.F. Saud
115	An Improved Saddle-Like Connection for Steel Structures M.A. Barkhordari and M. Foroughi
116	Numerical and Experimental Analysis of a New Type of Orthotropic Plates M. Iványi Jr., R. Bancila and M. Iványi
117	Numerical Modelling of PTED Connections for Steel Moment Resisting Frames M. Esposto, B. Faggiano and F.M. Mazzolani
118	Simplified Finite Element Modelling of Beam-Column Bolted Connections with Shell Elements S. Taufik and R.Y. Xiao
119	Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modelling of Flush End Plate Connections with High Strength Steel S. Taufik and R.Y. Xiao
120	Minimum Cost Design with Advanced Analysis for Elastic Planar Steel Frames G. Sánchez and P. Martí
121	Dynamic Collapse of Steel Rack Structures A.L.Y. Ng, R. Beale and M. Godley
122	Torsional Analysis of Wide Flange Beams Including Shear Deformation Effects M. Mohareb, F. Nowzartash and R.E. Erkmen
123	Probabilistic Evaluation of the Test Results of Steel I-beams with Web Openings G. Bayramoglu and A. Ozgen
XIII	REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES: MODELLING AND ANALYSIS
124	Effect of Bond Deterioration on Behaviour of Concrete Beams Y.G. Du and J. Cairns
125	Smeared Crack Models for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers under Cyclic Loading V.B. Nguyen and A.H.C. Chan
126	Numerical Analyses of the Biaxial Shear Capacity of Transverse Reinforced Concrete Members V. Birtel and P. Mark
127	Comparison between Modelling of Ribbed Decking Composite Slabs With and Without Slip in Finite Element Analysis S. Baharom and R.Y. Xiao
128	Post Cracking Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Structures J. Razzaghi and I.M. May
129	Limit Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Plates with Free Edges I. Mura
130	Application of the Circumferential Notch Method to Fibre Reinforced Concrete P.P. Procházka and A.E. Yiakoumi
131	Three-Dimensional Non-Linear Modelling Aspects of a Full-Scale Reinforced Concrete Banded-Joist Floor A.B. Shuraim
132	Shear Bearing Capacities of RC Beams with Circular Sections: Computational Modelling and Design M. Bender and P. Mark
133	Modelling of Interaction between Reinforcement and Matrix Using the FETI Method J. Kruis and P. Štemberk
134	Finite Element Modelling of the Bond Between Concrete and FRP Rebars H.M.H. Ibrahim
XIV	ALUMINIUM STRUCTURES: MODELLING, ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
135	Redesigning Monorail Steel Trusses to Satisfy Aluminium Design Requirements R.I. Jackson and J.W. Bull
136	Increasing Fatigue Life and Reducing Deflections in Aluminium Bridge Structures D. Hill, M. Colledge and J.W. Bull
137	Numerical Analysis of Welded Aluminium T-Stub Joints under Monotonic Loading M. Brescia, G. De Matteis, A. Formisano and F.M. Mazzolani
XV	BRIDGE ENGINEERING
138	A Pultruded GFRP Bridge Deck-to-Girder Connection System K.T. Park, Y.K. Hwang, Y.H. Lee and J. Jeong
139	Statistical Computation for Extreme Bridge Traffic Load Effects C.C. Caprani and E.J. OBrien
140	The Behaviour of Bridges with Jointless Decks Subjected to Time-Dependent Effects A. El-Safty
141	Static Behaviour of a Five-Span Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Arch Bridge Y.Y. Wang, S.M. Zhang, X.L. Wang and T. Zhang
142	Moving Force Identification for Two-Span Continuous Bridges Using an Eigenvalue Reduction Technique C.W. Rowley, E.J. OBrien and A. González
143	Evaluation of the Damping Matrix and Its Effect on the Dynamic Response of Suspension Bridges S. Esteki and S. Pourzeynali
XVI	TIMBER STRUCTURES
144	Numerical Modelling of Charring in Timber Beams Exposed to Fire S. Schnabl and G. Turk
XVII	OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
145	Nonlinear Finite Element Modelling of Flexible Risers Using a Pipe Elbow Element S.A. Hosseini Kordkheili and H. Bahai
146	Risk Modelling of Fires and Explosions on Offshore Platforms J.L. Lewthwaite and J.D. Andrews
147	The Development of a Novel Non-Linear Spectral Model for Analysing Offshore Structures, Part I: Development of Drag Force Terms and System Receptances M. Hartnett
148	The Development of a Novel Non-Linear Spectral Model for Analysing Offshore Structures, Part II: Development of Response Spectra and Model Application M. Hartnett
XVIII	POROUS MEDIA
149	Surface Vibration of Porous Media: Wave Number and Spatial Results G. Lefeuve-Mesgouez, A. Mesgouez, H. Bolvin and A. Chambarel
XIX	STRUCTURAL JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS
150	Calculation and Design of Integrated High Performance Composite Pin-Joints M. Ruzicka, T. Mareš, K. Blahouš, V. Kulíšek and M. Sirový
151	Finite Element Simulation of Semi-Sontinuous Connections and Appraisal of Results R.Y. Xiao and J.D. Parameshwar
152	A Study of the Modified Advanced First Order Second Moment Method for Beam-to-Column Connections S.M. Shin, D.K. Lee and S.S. Park
XX	PLATES
153	Improvement of the Performance of the Wave Based Method for the Steady-State Dynamic Prediction of Structural Bending Problems C. Vanmaele, W. Desmet and D. Vandepitte
154	Dual Analysis for Finite Element Solutions of Plate Bending J.F. Debongnie, N.X. Hung and N.H. Cung
155	Deflection and Strength of Porous Flat Heads of Cylindrical Vessels M. Malinowski and E. Magnucka-Blandzi
156	Estimation of Critical Speed of an Orthotropic Rectangular Plate in Supersonic Flow I. Takahashi
157	Finite Strip Analysis of Functionally Graded Plates Under Pressure Loads S.A.M. GhannadPour, H.R. Ovesy and M. Kharazi
158	Comparison of Bicubic Rectangular and Full Cubic Triangular Mindlin Plate Finite Elements H. Werner, K. Fresl, D. Lazarevic
159	Bending Analysis of Curve-Sided Quadrilateral Thin Plates Using the Extended Kantorovich Method M.M. Aghdam and M.H. Babaei
XXI	SHELLS
160	Application of the Finite Volume Method for Shell Analysis: A Membrane Study F. Hatami, N. Fallah and S. Pourzeynali
161	Different Enhanced Assumed Strain Formulations for Large Rotation Analysis of Shells B. Brank
162	Geometrical Non-linear Analysis of Shells: A New Positional Finite Element Method H.B. Coda and R.P. Paccola
163	Parametric Instability Analysis of Stringer Stiffened Circular Cylindrical Shells under Axial Compression and External Hydrostatic Pressure M.R. Khedmati, M.J. Mazaheri and A.R. Karimi
XXII	FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
164	Discrete Green's Functions for Time-Harmonic Wave Problems on Unbounded Domains with Periodic Variation of Material Properties B. Boroomand and F. Mossaiby
165	A General Form of Dirichlet Boundary Conditions Used in Finite Element Analysis L. Jendele and V. Cervenka
XXIII	DISCRETE ELEMENT METHODS
166	Numerical Modelling of Mechanical Tests Using the Discrete Element Method M. Guessasma, J. Fortin and E. Bellenger
167	Discrete-Continuum Coupling for Impacted Structures E. Frangin, P. Marin and L. Daudeville
XXIV	BOUNDARY ELEMENT METHODS
168	Plate Analysis under Harmonic Loads Using the Reissner Model with the Boundary Element Method L. Palermo Jr.
169	An Iterative Radial Simplex Method for Elastostatic and Elastodynamic Boundary Elements K. Davey and M.T. Alonso Rasgado
170	Flanking and Direct Sound Transmission Modelled Using a Boundary Element Method Approach P. Santos
171	A New Boundary Element Method Formulation in Three-Dimensional Exterior Elastodynamics C.G. Provatidis and N.K. Zafiropoulos
172	Different Approaches to the Corner Problem in the Boundary Element Method with Application to Tunnel Excavation U. Eberwien, C. Duenser and G. Beer
173	A Boundary Element Method Based Meshless Method for Buckling Analysis of Elastic Plates B. Chinnaboon, S. Chucheepsakul and J.T. Katsikadelis
XXV	ITERATIVE SOLUTION METHODS
174	A High Performance Algorithm to solve the Static Stiffness Problem of a Catenary A. Alberto, E. Arias, D. Cebrian, T. Rojo, F. Cuartero and J. Benet
175	Reordering for the Iterative Solution of Hybrid Elastic Structures A. Comerlati, G. Gambolati and C. Janna
176	A Conjugate Gradient Quasi-Newton Method for Structural Optimisation K. Davey
XXVI	MESHLESS METHODS
177	An Equilibrium Model in the Element Free Galerkin Method B.Q. Tinh and H. Nguyen-Dang
178	Extension of the Fixed Grid Finite Element Method to Three-Dimensional Analysis F.S. Maan, O.M. Querin and D.C. Barton
179	Investigation of the Use of the Radial Basis Functions Method for Solving Elastostatic Problems N.A. Libre, A. Emdadi, M. Rahimian and M. Shekarchi
180	Improvements in the Parametric Meshless Galerkin Method H. Hosseini-Toudeshky and M. Musivand-Arzanfudi
XXVII	MULTISCALE METHODS
181	Multiscale Finite Element Simulation for Heterogeneous Materials with Reference to the Effective Tangent Modulus Computation A.J. Carneiro Molina, E.A. de Souza Neto and D. Peric
XXVIII	PROBABILISTIC AND RELIABILITY BASED METHODS
182	Toward the Stochastic Modelling of Disc Brake Dynamics D. Clair, D. Daucher, M. Fogli and Y. Berthier
183	Simulation of the Load-Bearing Capacity of Structures Using Fuzzy Random Processes B. Möller, W. Graf, A. Hoffmann and J.-U. Sickert
184	A One-Dimensional Transformation Method for Reliability Analysis S. Kadry, A. Chateauneuf and K. El-Tawil
185	Evaluation of Wave Damage in Urbanized Lagoons S. Manenti and G. Cecconi
186	A Suitable Representation of the Stiffness for the Analysis of Linear Uncertain Structures G. Falsone and N. Impollonia
187	Probabilistic Reliability Assessment of Structural Systems in the Computer Era V. Krivý, L. Václavek, P. Marek and J. Valihrach
XXIX	ADAPTIVITY AND ERRORS
188	Strict Bounds for Computed Stress Intensity Factors J. Panetier, P. Ladevèze and F. Louf
XXX	BUCKLING AND POST-BUCKLING BEHAVIOUR
189	Analytical Evaluation for Local and Overall Buckling Behaviour of H-Section Truss Members T. Ohtsuka and S. Motoyui
190	Estimation of the Dynamic Buckling Strength of a Spacer Grid Assembly for PWRs Using a Finite Element Model K.N. Song and S.H. Lee
191	Generalised Beam Theory Formulation to Analyse the Post-Buckling Behaviour of FRP Composite Thin-Walled Members N.F. Silva, N. Silvestre and D. Camotim
192	Extension of the Finite Volume Method for Instability Analysis of Columns with Shear Effects N. Fallah and F. Hatami
193	Shakedown Boundary of Limited Ductility Structures Accounting for Buckling L. Palizzolo, A. Caffarelli and M. Zito
194	Nonlinear Buckling and Postbuckling Analyses of Elastically Supported Arches Y.L. Pi, M.A. Bradford and F. Tin-Loi
XXXI	STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
195	Beam Element for Creep Analysis for a Large Displacement Regime D. Lanc, G. Turkalj and J. Brnic
196	Non-Orthogonal Solutions for Thin-Walled Members: Generalized Expressions for Stresses R.E. Erkmen and M. Mohareb
197	Transient Elastodynamic Analysis of Plane Structures Using Coons-Patch Macroelements and Modal Superposition C.G. Provatidis
XXXII	RE-ANALYSIS
198	A Method for the Dynamic Re-Analysis of Nonlinear Systems P. Cacciola, F. Giacobbe and G. Muscolino
XXXIII	OPTIMIZATION
199	A New Hybrid Meta-Heuristic Method for Optimal Design of Space Trusses with Elastic-Plastic Collapse Constraints A. Csébfalvi and G. Csébfalvi
200	Robust Design of Frames under Uncertain Loads by Multiobjective Genetic Algorithms D. Greiner, J.M. Emperador, B. Galván and G. Winter
201	The Use of Morphological Indicators and Genetic Algorithms in Structural Optimisation Considering Stiffness Constraints T. Vandenbergh, B. Verbeeck, W.P. De Wilde and P. Latteur
202	Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization of a Shape Memory Alloy Gripper M. Langelaar and F. van Keulen
203	Optimal Design of the Active Twist for Helicopter Rotor Blades E. Barkanov, S. Gluhih and A. Kovalov
204	Bias-Specified Robust Design Optimization: An Alternative Approach G. Steenackers and P. Guillaume
205	Morphological Indicators and Scale B. Verbeeck, P. De Wilde, T. Vandenbergh and W. Ponsaert
206	The Effect of Non-linearity on the Design Optimization of Truss Structures T. Talaslioglu
207	Optimisation of Anisotropic Cylinders Accounting for Manufacturing Tolerances P.Y. Tabakov and M. Walker
208	Heuristic Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Road Bridge Frames C. Perea, V. Yepes, J. Alcala, A. Hospitaler and F. Gonzalez
XXXIV	TOPOLOGY AND SHAPE OPTIMIZATION
209	New Exact Analytical Solutions as Benchmarks for Numerical Topology Optimization G.I.N. Rozvany, T. Lewinski, J. Lógó and V. Pomezanski
210	Topology Optimization Using Probabilistic Compliance Constraints J. Lógó, S. Kaliszky and M. Ghaemi
211	Numerical Methods to Avoid Topological Singularities V. Pomezanski
212	A New Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Topology Optimisation in Structural Mechanics Using a Level-Set Method H. Andrä, S. Amstutz, I. Matei and E. Teichmann
213	Mixed Finite-Element Approaches for Topology Optimization C. Cinquini, M. Bruggi and P. Venini
214	Optimality Criterion Methods and Sequential Approximate Optimization in the Classical Topology Layout Problem A.A. Groenwold and L.F.P. Etman
215	Topology Optimization in the Case of Uncertain Loading Conditions J. Lógó, M. Ghaemi and A. Vásárhelyi
216	Shape Optimization of Thin-walled Structures Based on a New Shell Element and Uniform Strain Energy Density Criterion P. Khosravi, R. Sedaghati and R. Ganesan
217	Representative Optimal Solutions for Shape Optimisation S.I. Valdez, S. Botello and A. Hernández
XXXV	SIMULATION
218	Model Reduction Applied to Real Time Simulation of Mechanical Behaviour for Flexible Parts F. Druesne, J.L. Dulong and P. Villon
219	Real-Time Simulation Analysis of a Floating Dock Based on a Finite Element Model Y.D. Liu, Ch.M. Sun and G. Bian
XXXVI	DESIGN METHODS AND STUDIES
220	Building on IFC: E-Interaction for Computer Aided Structural Design M. Hassanien Serror, J. Inoue, Y. Adachi and Y. Fujino
221	A Structural Engineering Perspective on Progressive Collapse: Examination of Analysis and Modelling Methods O.A. Mohamed
222	Analysis and Optimization of a Safety Line under Dynamic Loads C. Gomez, L. Sgambi and F. Bontempi
223	Influence of Shear Deformation on the Optimal Design of a Column under Compression A. Samartin, J.C. Mosquera and C. Castro
224	Reinforcement Design in Concrete Plates and Shells Using Optimization Techniques A. Tomás and P. Martí
225	Optimal Design of an Auto-Leg System for Washing Machines H.S. Seo, M.H. Hong, T.H. Lee, J.W. Chang and S.M. Jeon
XXXVII	FINITE ELEMENT STUDIES
226	A Finite Element Model of Orthogonal Cutting W. Mieszczak and J. Kosmol
227	A Study on the Strain Rate Effect of Vehicle Guard Fences Using Numerical Collision Analysis T. Hirai, Y. Itoh and B. Liu
228	Finite Element Analysis of Header Dies for Taper Upsetting M. Ceran, M.I. Gökler, H. Darendeliler
XXXVIII	CONTACT
229	Simulation of Orthotropic Frictional Contact with Non-Associated Sliding Rule G. de Saxcé, Z.Q. Feng, M. Hjiaj and Z. Mróz
XXXIX	MULTIBODY DYNAMICS
230	Evolutionary Optimization of Strategies for the Demolition of Buildings with Explosive Charges Using Multibody Dynamics M. Baitsch, M. Breidt, M. Ilikkan and D. Hartmann
XL	DYNAMICS
231	Some Remarks on Displacement Based Dynamic Measurements I. Kozar
232	Frequency-Domain Identification of Riser Dynamics Using Complex Singular Value Decomposition for Reduced-Order Spatiotemporal Modelling and Structural Control N.I. Xiros and I.K. Chatjigeorgiou
233	An Identification Strategy for Highly Corrupted Measurements in Non-Linear Transient Dynamics H.M. Nguyen, O. Allix and P. Feissel
234	New Schemes for the Finite Element Dynamic Analysis of Elastic Solids with Voids G. Iovane and A.V. Nasedkin
235	A Frequency Domain Approach for Transient Dynamic Analysis over the Low and Medium Frequency Ranges: Application to Structures with Heterogeneities L. Blanc and M. Chevreuil
236	Analysis of the Wind Dynamic Response of Towers and Metallic Masts R.F. Almeida and R.C. Barros
237	On the Dynamic Behaviour of a Singular Geometry Concrete Belfry S. Ivorra, F.J. Pallarés and M.L. Romero
XLI	VIBRATION PROBLEMS
238	Derivation of Diffusion Equations for High-Frequency Vibrations of Randomly Heterogeneous Structures É. Savin
239	Axisymmetric Vibration of Transversely Isotropic Annular Plates V.K. Agarwal, S. Chakraverty and R. Jindal
XLII	RAILWAY ENGINEERING
240	Physical and Finite Element Shear Load Response Modelling of Viscoelasticity Materials R. Cajka and P. Manásek
241	Microtremors from Railway Traffic J. Bencat
XLIII	EARTHQUAKE AND SEISMIC ENGINEERING
242	Generation of Ground Motion Records from the Zarand (Iran) Earthquake Based on a Stochastic Model A. Nicknam, S. Yaghmaei and A. Yazdani
243	Lp Deconvolution of Seismic Data Using the Iterative Re-Weighted Least Squares Method A.A. Chanerley and N.A. Alexander
244	Real Earthquake Accelograms as Input for Seismic Analysis D. Cizmar, J. Radic, D. Mestrovic and A. Nizic
245	Stochastic Simulation Based on Finite-Fault Modelling from the 22 February 2005 (M 6.4) Zarand Earthquake in Iran A. Nicknam, A. Yazdani and S. Yaghmaei
246	Considering Ground Motion Uncertainties in Stochastic Seismic Analysis of Structures N. Impollonia, G. Ricciardi and M.P. Santisi d'Avila
247	Post-Seismic Structural Damage Evaluation: An Integrated Probabilistic Proposal A. Mébarki
248	Debonding, Slipping and Crushing Effects on the Seismic Response of a Roller Compacted Concrete Dam H.A. Thanoon, M.S. Jaafar, W.A. Thanoon, T.A. Mohammed and J. Noorzaei
249	Structural Optimisation for Earthquake Loading Using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms E. Salajegheh, J. Salajegheh and S. Gholizadeh
250	Seismic Design of Pre-Cast Reinforced Concrete Structures Using Additional Viscous Dampers C. Ceccoli, T. Trombetti, S. Silvestri and G. Gasparini
251	Seismic Performance of Slab-on-Girder Bridges Using New Ductile End-Diaphragm Retrofitting Systems M. Lotfollahi and M. Mofid
252	Seismic Behaviour of an Asymmetric Three-Dimensional Steel Frame with Base Isolation Devices R.C. Barros and M.B. César
253	Reinforced Concrete Wide-Beams vs. Deep-Beams: A Comparison of their Behaviour under Seismic Loads, Employing Pushover Analysis J. Lavado, M. Moll and R. Lopez
254	Seismic Behaviour of Irregular Structures T. Branci, B. Tiliouine and A. Mébarki
255	Energy Dissipation and Behaviour of Building Façade Systems under Seismic Loads R. Hareer, D. Thambiratnam and N. Perera
256	Seismic Response of Structures with Uncertain Parameters P. Štemberk and J. Kruis
257	Robust Design of Passive Mass-Uncertain Tuned Mass Dampers on Building Structures A. De Stefano and E. Matta
258	A Case Study for Seismic Dampers Placed Between Non-Moment-Resisting Steel Frame Structures and Lateral Resisting Concrete Cores G. Gasparini, T. Trombetti, S. Silvestri and C. Ceccoli
259	The Use of a Toggle Brace System for the Amplification of Seismic Damper Motion in Building Structures T. Trombetti, S. Silvestri, G. Gasparini and M. Bottazzi
XLIV	COMPOSITE MATERIALS: MODELLING, ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
260	Problems with the Cutting of Fibre Reinforced Composites Using Abrasive Waterjet Machining T. Wala and J. Kosmol
261	The Simplified Unit Cell Method for Micromechanical Studies of Viscoelastic Properties of Unidirectional Fibre-Reinforced Composites M. Salehi, M.M. Aghdam and S.R. Falahatgar
262	A Modified Three-Dimensional Analytical Model for Stress Prediction in Short Fibre Composites M. Pahlavanpour, A. Abedian and M. Mondali
263	A Modified High-Order Theory for Sandwich Beams under Contact Loading F. Mortazavi and M. Sadighi
264	A Two-Layer Beam Element with Interlayer Slip and Shear S. Schnabl, I. Planinc, M. Saje and G. Turk
265	Solution of an Elastostatic Problem with Imperfect Bonding Using a Two Scale Finite Element Method G. Mejak
266	Metis Element Model for Interlaminar Stresses in Composite Laminates N.T. Duong and H. Nguyen Dang
267	Micromodel Based Computations for Laminated Composites D. Violeau, P. Ladevèze and G. Lubineau
268	Comparison of Beam Theories with Finite Element Analysis in Three-Point Bending of Thick Composites F. Duchaine, E.M. Baten, H. Champliaud and H.E.N. Bersee
269	Predicting the Macroscopic Behaviour of Metal-Matrix Composites Embedding an Interphase A. Taliercio
270	The Buckling of Laminates Including Bending-Twisting Coupling Effects with Multiple Delaminations Using Spring Simulation M. Kharazi, H.R. Ovesy and S.A.M. GhannadPour
271	Triangulation of Three-Dimensional Aggregate Particles D. Rypl
272	A New Shell Element for Hybrid Vibration Control of Sandwich Structures H. Boudaoud, E.M. Daya, S. Belouettar and M. Potier-Ferry
273	Stacking Sequence Optimization of Laminated Cylindrical Panels Using a Genetic Algorithm and Neural Networks M. Shakeri, A. Alibiglou and M. Abouhamze
XLV	PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIALS: MODELLING AND ANALYSIS
274	Modelling and Analysis of PVDF Copolymer-Ceramic Composite Thin Films D.R. Mahapatra and R.V.N. Melnik
275	Analysis of the Free-Edge Effect in Piezoelectric Laminated Plates by the Scaled Boundary Finite-Element Method J. Artel and W. Becker
276	Stress Analysis and Failure Theory in Piezoelectric Materials Z.B. Kuang and Z.D. Zhou
277	Deflection Control of Smart Functionally Graded Beams M.R. Eslami, A.A. Bidokhti, M. Sadighi and A. Gharib
278	Calculation of Eigenvalues of a Piezoelastic Beam with the Pseudospectral Method M. Kekana
279	Structural Modal Parameter Estimation with Collocated Piezoelectric Patch Actuators and Sensors J. Dennerlein, U. Gabbert, H. Köppe, S. Nunninger and M. Bechtold
280	An Electro-Mechanical Impedance Approach for Vibration Control Using Multiple Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors C.P. Providakis, D.P.N. Kontoni and M.E. Voutetaki
281	Sensitivity Analysis of Laminated Beams Integrated with Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators Using Layerwise Theory A. Zabihollah, R. Ganesan and R. Sedaghati
282	Elasticity Solution of Laminated Cylindrical Shells with Piezoelectric Actuator and Sensor Layers M. Shakeri, M.R. Saviz and M.H. Yas
XLVI	ELASTO-PLASTICITY, PLASTICITY AND VISCO-ELASTICITY
283	Three-Dimensional Numerical Modelling of Mechanical Joining Processes: From Joining down to Structural Analysis P.O. Bouchard, S. Fayolle and K. Mocellin
284	Force-Deflection Analysis of Indented Pipes with Spring Type Supports T.H. Hyde, R. Luo and A.A. Becker
285	A Damage Plasticity Bounded Rate Model for the Consistent Prediction of Ductile Failure G. Court, O. Allix and M. Mahé
286	Viscoelastic Analysis of a Bernoulli-Navier Beam Resting on an Elastic Medium C. Floris and F.P. Lamacchia
XLVII	HOMOGENISATION
287	Flexural Response of Heterogeneous Structures Using Computational Homogenisation B. Mercatoris and T.J. Massart
XLVIII	GRAPH THEORY
288	Improved Group-Theoretical Method for Eigenvalue Problems of Special Symmetric Structures Using Graph Theory A. Kaveh and M. Nikbakht
XLIX	DAMAGE, IDENTIFICATION AND DETECTION
289	Symptomatic and Time-Frequency Techniques for Non-Linear Structural Identification A. De Stefano, G.V. Demarie and R. Ceravolo
290	Multiobjective Fault Identification Using Genetic Algorithms R. Perera, A. Ruiz and C. Manzano
291	An Approximate Damage Model for Concrete under Finite Deformation S. Khajehpour, G.D. Morandin and R.G. Sauvé
292	Material Parameter Identification for Damage Models with Cracks A. Kucerová, D. Brancherie and A. Ibrahimbegovic
293	Damage Identification of Simply-Supported Beams Using Dynamic Analysis: Experimental and Theoretical Aspects F. Garcés, P. Garciia, C. Genatios, A. Mébarki and M. Lafuente
294	An Improved Structural Damage Detection Method Based on Modal Strain Energy G.J. He, M. Yuan and L. Elfgren
L	EDUCATION
295	MYSPEC: Educational Software for Structural Dynamics and Hysteretic Systems A.E. Charalampakis and V.K. Koumousis

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