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MODELLING, ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR A. KOHOUTKOVA
1	Finite Element Modelling of a Prestressed Concrete Containment with a Steel Liner P. Bily, J. Fladr and A. Kohoutkova
2	Model Uncertainties of Advanced Numerical Simulations of Slabs subjected to Punching L. Kadlec and V. Cervenka
3	Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Finite-Element Modelling of the Flexural Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Beams A. Earij and G. Alfano
4	Coupled Heat and Moisture Transport in Partially Damaged Concrete J. Kruis and T. Koudelka
5	Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Concrete Beams subject to Dynamic Impact Loading J. Novák and A. Kohoutková
6	Fibre Reinforced Concrete Folded Plate for Railway Lines J. Novák, J. Vodicka, P. Fidranský and M. Tipka
7	Finite Element Analyses of Soil-Foundation Interaction and Comparison with Experimental Measurements R. Cajka and J. Labudkova
8	A Feasibility Study on the Structural Use of Fibre Reinforced Concrete with Recycled Aggregate I. Broukalová, K. Šeps, J. Vodicka and J. Novák
9	Application of an Inhomogeneous Halfspace for the Solution of Foundation-Subsoil Interaction based on the Finite Element Method J. Labudkova and R. Cajka
10	A Comparative Study of Models for Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams J. Liu and B. Mihaylov
11	Experimental Modeling and Verification of Data Models for Foundation Elements K. Burkovic and L. Duris
12	Factors influencing Crack Patterns of Concrete Specimens subjected to Impact Loading A. Horska, P. Jiricek and M. Foglar
13	An Experimental Investigation of the Impact of Fiber Material on Fracture Energy of Fibre Reinforced Concrete A. Podstawka, J. Fladr and M. Foglar
14	A Comparison of Crack Width Calculations M. Vinkler and J. Procházka
15	Blast Performance of Reduced Scale Reinforced Concrete Specimens J. Stohr, R. Hajek and M. Foglar
16	Numerical Evaluation of Residual Fire-Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Structures After-Cooling J.-Y. Hwang and H.-G. Kwak
17	Estimating the Degree of Restraint in a Restrained Elliptical Ring Test W. Dong, X.M. Zhou and Z.M. Wu
18	Multilevel Durability Analysis of Concrete Bridge Deck Exposed to Chlorides P. Konecný, P. Lehner, J. Brozovský and M. Krejsa
19	Effects of the Support Rigidity on the Performance of Integral Bridges J. Bednár and R. Šafár
20	Reinforced Concrete Column Confinement interpreted as a Structural Stability Effect of Concrete P.G. Papadopoulos and D. Plasatis
21	A Concrete Carbonation Model Factoring in the Effect of Tensile Loading C. Jiang, X.L. Gu and W.P. Zhang
22	Coupling Cracking and Permeability to Assess the Leakage Rate of Concrete Structures F. Dufour, M.E. El Dandachy, M. Briffaut and S. dal Pont
23	Numerical Model for Concrete Crack Width caused by Reinforcement Corrosion and Applied Load S.T. Yang, K.F. Li and C.Q. Li
24	Identification of Material Parameters for Nonlocal Model of Concrete Fracture J. Kveton and J. Eliáš
25	The Influence of Correlation Length on the Strength of Stochastic Discrete Models J. Kaderová, J. Eliáš and M. Vorechovský
26	Enhanced Nonlinear Analysis of Three-Dimensional Concrete Structures using Damage Plasticity Modelling A. Barrero Bilbao, B.A. Izzuddin and R.L. Vollum
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF STEEL AND STEEL-CONCRETE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR J.G. SANTOS DA SILVA AND PROFESSOR L.F. COSTA NEVES
27	Nonlinear Analysis of Partially Encased Composite Columns M.F. Pereira and A.L.H.C. El Debs
28	Modelling Considerations for Seismic Design of Extended End-Plate Moment Connections O.A. Mohamed and M. Khalifa
29	Alternate Path Method for Progressive Collapse Resistant Design of Steel Framed Structures O.A. Mohamed and M.G. Tarmoom
30	Numerical Analysis of Wind Turbine Tower Welded Joints N. Stavridou, E. Efthymiou and C.C. Baniotopoulos
31	Dynamic Assessment for Welding and Wind-Induced Stresses at Welded Joints of Steel Guyed Masts W.-L. Qu, Y.-L. Pi and M.A. Bradford
32	A Parametric Study on the Evaluation of Lateral Torsional Buckling of European IPE and IPN Beams N. Kirac and T. Yilmaz
33	Computation of Stresses and Strains in Heat-Curved Steel Girders using the Duhamel Analogy A.N. Gergess and R. Sen
34	Experimental Verification of a Steel Fillet Welded Joint Model M. Krejsa, J. Brozovsky, D. Mikolasek, P. Parenica and R. Halama
35	L-D-G Interaction in CFS Lipped Channel Columns Part I: Experimental Investigation B. Young, P.B. Dinis and D. Camotim
36	L-D-G Interaction in CFS Lipped Channel Columns Part II: Numerical Simulations and Design Considerations P.B. Dinis, D. Camotim and B. Young
37	Numerical Modeling of a Thin-Walled Profile with respect to the Redistribution of Bending Moments J. Flodr, M. Krejsa, D. Mikolasek, J. Brozovsky and P. Parenica
38	The Elastic-Plastic Calculation of Structural Details in Rolled Beams J. Vasek, O. Sucharda and J. Kubosek
39	An Exact Finite Element for the Analysis of Three-Layered Steel-Concrete Composite Beams with Interlayer Slip J.B.M. Sousa Jr.
40	Numerical Analysis of Ultra-Lightweight Concrete Encased Cold-Formed Steel Elements P. Hegyi, L. Dunai and B. Kövesdi
41	Vibration Serviceability Assessment of Footbridges under Pedestrian Induced Excitation Based on Biodynamic Loading Models G.L. Debona and J.G. Santos da Silva
42	Human Comfort Assessment of a Steel-Concrete Composite Multi-Storey Building subjected to Aerobics F.F. Campista, C.M.R. Gaspar, J.G. Santos da Silva and L.F. Costa Neves
43	An Investigation of Stress Factors for a Circular Hole in a Cylindrical Shell R. Kamalarajah, W. Stoffberg, J.W. Bull and M. Chizari
44	Base Connections for Single Cold-Formed Steel Columns I.I. Ishac, M.K. Swailem, M.M. Metwally and I.T. Abd El-Badie
45	Structural Behaviour of Base Connections of Cold-Formed Steel Portal Frames I.I. Ishac, M.K. Swailem, M.M. Metwally and I.T. Abd El-Badie
46	Embedded Column Bases: Tensile Strength and Modes of Failure M. Heristchian and P. Pourakbar
47	Analysis of the Characteristics for Diagnosing Axial Forces of High-Strength Bolts Y. Tsuji and M. Hirokane
48	Development and Prediction of Corrosion Processes on Weathering Steel Structures V. Urban, V. Krivy and K. Kreislova
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF HISTORIC MASONRY CONSTRUCTIONS: FROM SIMPLIFIED APPROACHES TO ADVANCED NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR J. ŠEJNOHA, PROFESSOR M. ŠEJNOHA AND ASS. PROFESSOR G. MILANI
49	Discrete Element Modeling of a Post-Tensioned Masonry Arch A. Mehrotra, A. Arede and M.J. DeJong
50	An Enriched Kinematic Formulation for Masonry Walls with a Damage-Plastic Model D. Addessi and E. Sacco
51	Characterization of the Dynamic Behavior of Masonry Structural Elements with Damage D. Addessi, C. Gatta and F. Vestroni
52	Modal Analysis of Frari Historical Bell Tower in Venice:A Comparison Between Detailed and Simplified Models M. Pavlovic, D. Baraldi, E. Reccia and A. Tralli
53	Seismic Assessment of a Historical Masonry Building in Switzerland A. Garofano and P. Lestuzzi
54	Finite Element Modelling of Tuff Block Masonry Panels subject to Compressive Loading A. Garofano and A. Ielardi
55	Performance of Repair Mortars used in Bed Joints of Masonry Piers V. Nezerka, J. Antoš, P. Tesárek and J. Zeman
56	Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of the Casamari Gothic Church G. de Felice, A. Genoese, A. Genoese and M. Malena
57	Effect of Tension Rings on the Stability of Axisymmetric Masonry Domes M.N. Varma and S. Ghosh
58	A Non-Linear Finite Element Approach to predict the Structural Damage of the Narthex of the Bethlehem Nativity Church G. Milani, A. Del Grosso, C. Alessandri and M. Valente
59	Research of Functionality used in Historical Buildings N. Kirac and K. Armagan
60	A Finite Element Non-Linear Heterogeneous Approach for the Analysis of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Masonry Arches E. Bertolesi, G. Milani and R. Fedele
61	Advanced Numerical Strategies for the Analysis of Masonry Vaults in the Non-Linear Range: Two Cases of Damage induced by the 2012 Emilia Romagna Earthquake G. Milani and A. Tralli
62	A Method of Cells-Type Approach to predict the Macroscopic Strength of Masonry Walls in Two-Way Bending G. Milani and A. Taliercio
63	Seismic Capacity Prediction for Irregular Masonry Walls with Opening Offsets F. Parisi, G. Sabella and N. Augenti
64	Numerical Modelling and Seismic Assessment of the Vasari's House Museum in Arezzo A. Ciavattone, M. Betti, A. Borghini, S. Boschi, E. Del Monte, S. Giordano, B. Ortolani and A. Vignoli
65	Numerical Modelling and Seismic Assessment of the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo S. Boschi, M. Betti, A. Borghini, A. Ciavattone, E. Del Monte, S. Giordano, B. Ortolani and A. Vignoli
66	Equilibrium of Masonry-Like Vaults treated as Unilateral Membranes: Where Mathematics meets History M. Angelillo, E. Babilio, A. Fortunato, M. Lippiello and A. Montanino
ANALYSIS MODELLING AND DESIGN OF MASONRY STRUCTURES SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR B.A. IZZUDDIN AND DR L. MACORINI
67	Finite Element Analysis of Masonry Vaults using a Three-dimensional No-Tension Approach M. Bruggi and A. Taliercio
68	The Impact of the Masonry Temperature during Restoration to the Thermal Stress of Historic Masonry P. Beran
69	The Effect of Openings on the In-Plane Behavior and Strength of Masonry Infills X. Chen and Y. Liu
70	Mesoscale Modelling of Masonry Structures using Mesh Tying E. Minga, L. Macorini and B.A. Izzuddin
71	Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Masonry based on Anisotropy Measurement J. Brozovsky and M. Maluchova
72	An Experimental-Numerical Procedure for the Identification of Mesoscale Material Properties for Brick-Masonry C. Chisari, L. Macorini, C. Amadio and B.A. Izzuddin
73	Response of Masonry Cavity Cladding subject to Blast Loading J. Gu, L. Macorini and B.A. Izzuddin
74	Refined Seismic Assessment of Stone Masonry Walls G. de Felice, Al. Genoese, An. Genoese and B. Lipo
75	An Automation Strategy for Mesoscale Partitioned Analysis of Complex Masonry Structures A. Rodriguez-Villares, E. Minga, L. Macorini and B.A. Izzuddin
76	Masonry Constitutive Model Selection based on Best-Fit Moment-Curvature Diagrams F. Parisi, G. Sabella and N. Augenti
77	A Macroelement for the Cyclic Analysis of Masonry Structures G. Rinaldin and C. Amadio
78	Numerical Simulation of the Out-of-Plane Performance of Masonry Walls Strengthened with a GFRP Reinforced Mortar N. Gattesco and I. Boem
79	Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Capacity of Fill in Masonry Arched Bridges A. Baratta, I. Corbi and O. Corbi
80	Three-Dimensional Hybrid Parallel Homogenization of Transport Processes in Masonry T. Krejcí, J. Kruis, M. Šejnoha and T. Koudelka
81	Numerical Macro-Modeling of Unreinforced Masonry Structures: A Critical Appraisal B. Pantò, E. Raka, F. Cannizzaro, G. Camata, S. Caddemi, E. Spacone and I. Caliò
82	A Parsimonious Discrete Model for the Seismic Assessment of Monumental Structures S. Caddemi, I. Caliò, F. Cannizzaro, G. Occhipinti and B. Pantò
83	Non-Linear Finite Element Simulation of Combined and Confined Masonry Walls R. Illampas, A. Tena-Colunga, D.C. Charmpis and G. Juárez-Luna
84	Strain Analysis of Masonry with Mortared Joints A.J. Morais and S. Sazedj
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO QUANTIFY AND MITIGATE THE RISK TO STRUCTURES EXPOSED TO NATURAL AND HUMAN-MADE HAZARDS SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR I. HAJIRASOULIHA, DR T. KARAVASILIS AND DR A. PALMERI
85	Collapse Risk of Self-Centering Moment Resisting Frames with Viscous Dampers in Near-Fault Regions G.S. Kamaris, A.S. Tzimas, T.L. Karavasilis and C. Galasso
86	Analysis of Nonlinear Soil-Structure Interaction Effects on the response of Three-Dimensional Frame Structures using a One-Direction Three-Component Wave Propagation Model M.P. Santisi d'Avila and F. Lopez Caballero
87	Influence of Masonry Infill Modelling on the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Frames L. Liberatore and F. Mollaioli
88	Floor Acceleration Spectra Estimation in Reinforced Concrete Frames A. Lucchini, P. Franchin and F. Mollaioli
89	Probabilistic Seismic Demand Analysis of Buildings equipped with Nonlinear Viscous Dampers A. Dall'Asta, L. Ragni and E. Tubaldi
90	Seismic Response of Combined Primary-Secondary Structures with the Component-Mode Synthesis Method S. Kasinos, A. Palmeri and M. Lombardo
91	A Macroseismic Approach for the Evaluation of Seismic Risk F. Braga, F. Morelli and W. Salvatore
92	External Mitigating Technique for Progressive Collapse of Framed Structures B. El-Ariss and S.A. Elkholy
93	Identification of Semi-Rigid Connections from Stationary Statistical Moments I. Failla, N. Impollonia and G. Ricciardi
94	Passive Control of Building Structures Using Double-Skin Facades as Vibration Absorbers A. Palmeri, G. Barone and A. Khetawat
95	Monitoring and Forecasting Systems for Risk Assessment of Structures and Infrastructure Exposed to Wind M.P. Repetto, M. Burlando, G. Solari, P. De Gaetano, M. Pizzo and M. Tizzi
96	Numerical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Internal Gas Deflagration M. Mynarz, A. Tulach and M. Kozubkova
97	Support for Safe and Secure use of Augmented Reality for Disaster Prevention K. Monobe
98	Principal Component Analysis of the Vulnerability Index for the Natural Hazards of Water Storage Tanks N. Miloudi, H. Hammoum, K. Bouzelha, B. Metna and A. Pantet
NUMERICAL AND NON-LINEAR DYNAMICS SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR J. NÁPRSTEK AND PROFESSOR J.R. BANERJEE
99	Tram Vibration Assessment in Urban Areas J. Bencat and D. Papan
100	Quasi-Static and Dynamic Inelastic Buckling and Failure of Plate Structures using the Finite Strip Method D.D. Milašinovic, D. Majstorovic and M. Došenovic
101	Internal Character of the Quasi-Periodic Response near the Resonance of a Single Non-Linear System J. Náprstek and C. Fischer
102	Non-Linear Dynamics of Reinforced Laminated Plates and Shells considering a Consistent Mass Matrix for Fibers M.S.M. Sampaio, R.R. Paccola and H.B. Coda
103	Advances in Dynamic Instability of Beams subjected to Tensile Loading S. Caddemi, I. Caliò and F. Cannizzaro
104	Towards Optimal Finite Element Modeling for the Analysis of Liquid Storage Tanks S.A. Elkholy, A.A. Elsayed, B. El-Ariss and S.A. Sadek
105	Derivation of the Dynamic Stiffness Matrix of a Functionally Graded Beam using Higher Order Shear Deformation Theory H. Su and J.R. Banerjee
106	Development of a Dynamic Stiffness Element for Free Vibration Analysis of a Moving Functionally Graded Beam J.R. Banerjee and W.D. Gunawardana
107	On the Free Vibration Analysis of Prestressed Fiber-Metal Laminated Beam Elements M.T. Kashani and S.M. Hashemi
108	Free Vibration of Axially Loaded Composite Beams using a Quasi-3D Theory T.P. Vo and J.R. Banerjee
109	A Contribution to One-step Multiple-Value Methods for Computational Analysis of Problems in Non-Linear Dynamics M.A.E. Kaunda
110	Transonic Speed Flutter Analysis of a Rectangular Wing using the OpenFOAM Computational Fluid Dynamics Code and the Dynamic Stiffness Method H.I. Kassem and J.R. Banerjee
111	The Spectral-Dynamic Stiffness Method: A Novel Approach for Exact Free Vibration Analysis of Plate-Like Structures X. Liu and J.R. Banerjee
SEISMIC RETROFITTING AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS USING SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR A. FORMISANO AND DR G.P. LIGNOLA
112	Bond Behaviour and Sustainability of Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Matrix Composites applied to Masonry Elements J.H. Gonzalez, F. Faleschini, T. D'Antino and C. Pellegrino
113	An Investigation of PBO FRCM-Concrete Joint Behavior using a Three-Dimensional Numerical Approach C. Carloni, T. D'Antino, L.H. Sneed and C. Pellegrino
114	Performance of Confinement on Masonry G.P. Lignola, A. Prota and G. Manfredi
115	Full Scale Clay Brick Un-Reinforced Masonry Vault: A Shaking Table Test V. Giamundo, G.P. Lignola, G. Maddaloni, I. Iovinella, A. Balsamo, A. Prota and G. Manfredi
116	Comparison of Seven Artificial Intelligence Methods for Damage Detection of Structures R. Ghiasi, M.R. Ghasemi and M. Noori
117	A Design Procedure in State-Space Representation for Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings with Viscous Dampers D. Losanno, S. Zinno, G. Serino and J. Londono
118	Sustainability of Inorganic Matrix-Grid Composites for Strengthening of Masonry Structures A. Bilotta, F. Ceroni, I. Iovinella, A. Balsamo, E. Nigro and M. Pecce
119	Perforated Shear Panels for Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings A. Formisano and L. Lombardi
120	Vertical Seismic Load Effects on the Response of Structures with Toggle Brace Dampers H. Al-Rifaie, A. Glema and M. Malendowski
121	Cyclic Testing of a Shape Memory Alloy Ring Device for Seismic Building Retrofit N. Gao, J.-S. Jeon, R. DesRoches and D.E. Hodgson
122	A Study of Thin Reinforced Concrete Shallow Shells and their Strengthening M.A. Danieli and Y.J. Varon
123	Simplified Nonlinear Analysis: Application to Damper-Braced Structures I. Nuzzo, D. Losanno, G. Serino and L.M. Bozzo
COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR J. POMBO AND DR V. MARKINE
124	A Train-Track Dynamic Interaction Model J.A. Romero, M.A. Alvarado Morales, G.M. Arroyo Contreras and E. Betanzo-Quezada
125	Coupled Numerical Modelling of Railway Track Substructure with Vehicle-Track Interaction R.E. Shaltout, C. Ulianov and H.-M. Chen
126	Nonlinear Phenomena of Contact Friction Pads with Discs during the Braking of Rail Vehicles W. Sawczuk
127	Experimental Validation of a Numerical Model for Three-Dimensional High-Speed Railway Bridge Analysis by Comparison with a Small-Scale Model J. Sneideris, P. Bucinskas, L. Agapii and L.V. Andersen
128	Backrest Table Design for Railway Coach Interior Occupant Protection M. Carvalho and J. Milho
129	A Computational Fluid Dynamics Comparison of the Underflow of Different Commercial High-Speed Trains C. Gil, C. Paz, E. Suárez and M. Conde
130	Railway Crashworthiness Optimization with Multibody Systems and Analytical Sensitivities J. Milho, J. Ambrósio and M. Pereira
131	Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Pressure Signature for different High-Speed Trains C. Somaschini, D. Rocchi, P. Schito and G. Tomasini
132	A Computational Method for Acceleration Analysis of a Railway Track with a Stiffness Discontinuity D. Bryja, I. Gisterek and A. Popiolek
133	Development of a Methodology for the Geometric Parameterization of Three-Dimensional Tracks B. Sequeira, J. Pombo, P. Antunes, J. Ambrósio and P. Woodward
134	A Computational Fluid Dynamics Study on the Relative Motion Effects for High Speed Train Crosswind Assessment A. Premoli, D. Rocchi, P. Schito, C. Somaschini and G. Tomasini
MONITORING FOR DAMAGE DETECTION, VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT, FORECAST AND PROTECTION OF STRUCTURES AND CONTINUA SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR H. VARUM, DR D. FOTI AND PROFESSOR O. CORBI
135	Mapping Multiscale Damage in Concrete using an Extended Digital Image Correlation Technique H. Mamand and J. Chen
136	A New Tool for Monitoring and Assessing the Structural Health of Ancient Masonry Construction P. Barsocchi, P. Cassará, E. Ferro, M. Girardi, F. Mavilia, C. Padovani and D. Pellegrini
137	A Deterioration Diagnostic Model for External Wall Tiles of Aged Buildings in Taiwan S.-J. Guo and L.-W. Chiang
138	Seismic Analysis of Earthen Churches: The Triumphal Arch at Andahuaylillas, Peru C. Briceño, Y. Wang, Z. Qiao, Y. Dong, R. Perucchio and R. Aguilar
139	Monitoring a Torsion Beam Test using Photogrammetric Techniques L. Pallarés, V. Bayarri-Cayón, F.J. Pallarés, I. Corbi and O. Corbi
140	Finite Element Model Updating of a Highway Bridge based on Operational Modal Analysis D. Losanno, M. Iuliano, B. Briseghella and G. Serino
141	Formulation of a Control Algorithm for Dynamic Structural Systems O. Corbi
142	Behavior of Secondary Masonry Structural Elements using a Finite Element No Tension Analysis A. Baratta and I. Corbi
143	Dynamic Modeling of Tall Masonry Structures and Treatment of Rocking Motion O. Corbi, F.J. Pallarés and L. Pallarés
144	A Combined Damage Index for Seismic Assessment of Non-Ductile Reinforced Concrete Structures P.E. Mergos and A.J. Kappos
MULTI-SCALE MODELLING OF MATERIALS WITH HETEROGENEOUS MICROSTRUCTURE SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR J. NEMECEK AND PROFESSOR O. JIROUSEK
145	Multi-scale Modelling of Ni/Al Hybrid Metal Foams from Atomic to Microscale A. Jung, Z. Chen, H. Seibert and S. Diebels
146	A Multiscale Model for Compressive Strength Evolution of Blended Cement Pastes V. Šmilauer, M. Hlobil and G. Chanvillard
147	Model of the Relationship between Local and Global Mechanical Properties of Individual Microstructure Components in Steel Sheets Based on Depth Sensing Indentation Measurement P. Burik and L. Pešek
148	Modelling Flows in Multi-Porous Media using Homogenization with application to Liver Lobe Perfusion E. Rohan, J. Turjanicová and V. Lukeš
149	The Quasicontinuum Method Extended to Disordered Materials K. Mikeš and M. Jirásek
150	Modelling Fresh Concrete Flow through Reinforcing Bars with Computational Homogenization F. Kolarík, B. Patzák and J. Zeman
151	Simulation of Chloride Extraction Tests on Concrete Specimens J. Nemecek and Y. Xi
152	Electromechanical Coupling Factor Characteristics of Homogenized Piezoelectric Material Composites M. Al-Ajmi
153	Finite Element Based Structural Optimization of Auxetic Structures T. Doktor, P. Koudelka, T. Fila and O. Jirousek
COMPUTATIONAL EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR A. SEXTOS
154	Seismic Response of Hardfill Dams during Extreme Events J.M. Mayoral, M.P. Romo, D. Vital, N. Sarmiento, E. Castañon, H. Marengo and A. Díaz Barriga
155	Nonlinear Analysis of an Apartment Building surmounted with a Reinforced Concrete Water Tank L. Ait L'Hadj, H. Hammoum and K. Bouzelha
156	The Effects of Foundation Rotational Excitation on a Cable Stayed Bridge subject to Seismic Loading M. Domaneschi, L. Martinelli, F. Perotti and M. Tomasin
157	One-Dimensional Seismic Soil Response at the Nuclear Power Plant of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa during the 2007 Niigata-Chuetsu-Oki Earthquake F. Gatti, F. Lopez-Caballero and D. Clouteau
158	Seismic Response Assessment of Base-Isolated Bridges accounting for the Stress-Softening Behaviour of High Damping Natural Rubber Bearings E. Tubaldi, H. Ahmadi, A. Muhr, L. Ragni and A. Dall'Asta
159	Automated Model Construction for Integrated Earthquake Simulation M. Hori, H. Ohtani, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe, M.L.L. Wijerathne, T. Ichimura and K. Fujita
160	Performance Based Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Base Isolated Buildings D. Cancellara and F. De Angelis
161	The Influence of the Soil-Foundation Frequency-Dependent Behavior on the Seismic Performance of Bridges N. Lesgidis, A. Sextos and O.S. Kwon
162	A Computer Method for Advanced Pushover Analysis of Reinforced-Concrete Frameworks S. Varga and C.G. Chiorean
TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION WITH CONSTRAINTS AGAINST STRUCTURAL FAILURE SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR G.H. YOON AND DR M. BRUGGI
163	Efficient Truly-Mixed Finite Elements for the Optimal Design of Structures M. Bruggi and C. Cinquini
164	Stress-Based Topology Optimization with Fatigue Failure Constraints M. Collet, M. Bruggi, S. Bauduin and P. Duysinx
165	A Strut-and-Tie Topology Optimization Model for the Pushover Analysis of In-Plane Loaded Masonry Walls G. Milani and M. Bruggi
166	Optimization of a Sound Absorptive Perforated Plate with a Porous Partition K.H. Kim, J.S. Choi and G.H. Yoon
167	Structural Optimization of Reinforcement considering the Fatigue Life in a Dynamic System J.W. Lee, G.H. Yoon and S.H. Jeong
168	Topology Optimization Considering Multiple Loading J. Lógó, B. Balogh and E. Pintér
169	Optimal Schemes for Tall Guyed Telecommunication Masts R. Belevicius, D. Jatulis, D. Rusakevicius and D. Šešok
SEISMIC DESIGN OF BUILDINGS INCLUDING SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERACTION EFFECTS SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR S. MOHASSEB
170	Uncertainty Quantification of the Park-Ang Damage Model applied to Performance Based Design H.S. Tang and D.W. Li
171	Shakedown Analysis of Three-Dimensional Frames subjected to Complex Static and Seismic Loads G. Garcea, L. Leonetti and R. Casciaro
172	Improving the Seismic Performance of Buildings by Increasing Structural Damping H. Al-Rifaie and S. Wilkinson
173	Assessment of the Out-of-Plane Resistance of Masonry Infill Walls L. Liberatore and M. Pasca
174	Natural Period and Epicentral Distance Randomness Effect on the Base Shear Force S. Dorbani, M. Badaoui and D. Benouar
175	Earthquake Analyses and Design of a Tall Building in Zurich, Switzerland S. Mohasseb, J. Grob, M. Schläfli and S. Daviran
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING APPLICATIONS SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR M. PHIRI
176	A Three-Dimensional As-Built Data Based Comparison of the Temporary Urban Fixtures during Special Occasions N.-J. Shih
177	Computer-Vision-Aided Automatic Generation of Building Information Models P. Mavrovounioti, G. Hadjidemetriou, P.A. Vela and S. Christodoulou
178	Evaluating and Integrating Active and Passive Sustainable Design Technologies during the Preconstruction BIM Process M. Basu and M. Phiri
179	Shade-Z: An Extension for Static Solar Shading in Building Information Modeling M. Zawidzki and B. Tuncer
180	The Reality of BIM Implementation in European Design Practice G. Lacanna and M. Phiri
181	Integration of Environmental Information within BIM to achieve a Sustainable Design L. Alvarez-Anton and J. Díaz
CONTROL OF VIBRATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING USING PASSIVE SEMI-ACTIVE AND ACTIVE DAMPERS SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR R.M.M. CARNEIRO DE BARROS AND PROFRESSOR A. BARATTA
182	Effects of Foundation Rotational Motion on the Non-Linear Response of a Base-Isolated Nuclear Power Plant subject to Earthquake Loading M. Domaneschi, C. Guerini, L. Martinelli, F. Perotti and M. Tomasin
183	A Seismic Analysis for Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Base Isolation Systems D. Cancellara and F. De Angelis
184	A Study of Pounding to Simulate Impact and Determine the Impact Damping Ratio H. Naderpour, R.C. Barros and S.M. Khatami
185	Improving Seismic Vulnerability Assessment using Field Testing Data M. Morga
186	Optimization of Tuned Mass Dampers subject to Non-Stationary Random Excitation M. Morga, G.C. Marano and R. Greco
ROBUST OPTIMIZATION MODELLING SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR A. CSEBFALVI AND PROFESSOR J. LOGO
187	Optimal Feedback Control in case of Stochastic Uncertainty and Tracking Error Constraints K. Marti
188	Robust Shape Optimization of a Frame Structure with Unknown Loadings M. Shimoda and T. Nagano
189	Critical Examination of Volume-Constrained Topology Optimization for Uncertain Load Magnitude and Direction A. Csébfalvi and J. Lógó
190	Monte Carlo Rollout Method for Optimization under Uncertainty D. Holfeld and A. Simroth
191	Multi Objective Optimization of a Composite Drive Shaft using a Particle Swarm Algorithm E. Ok and H.S. Turkmen
MODELING, ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES REINFORCED OR STRENGTHENED WITH FRP COMPOSITE MATERIALS SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR R. HAWILEH
192	Modelling and Simulation of a TB11 Crash Test of a N2-W4-A Category Safety Barrier on a Road Bend M. Klasztorny and D. Nycz
193	Finite Element Modeling of the Shear Strength of Concrete Beams Reinforced with CFRP Bars subject to Unsymmetrical Loading R. Hawileh and J. Abdalla
194	A Numerical Study on Multiple Bolted Connections through Glass Pultruded Members N. Gattesco and I. Boem
195	Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Plates for Shear Reinforcement of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams E. Jo, M.S. Kim, Y.H. Lee and H. Kim
196	A Finite Element Model for Simulation of the Structural Behaviour of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Ground Slabs M.B. Mehrabani, X. Zhou, H.-P. Chen and Z. Xiao
RAILROADS AND RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE DYNAMICS: MODELLING, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGIES SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR P. KOZIOL AND DR C. MARES
197	A Holistic Design Approach using Advanced Computing Tools for Railway Track Modelling H.-M. Chen, C. Ulianov and R.E. Shaltout
198	Analysis of the Wheelset and Turnout Crossing Interaction by Multibody and Finite Element Simulation L. Xin, C. Wan, V.L. Markine and I.Y. Shevtsov
199	Vibrations of Railway Tracks Modelled as a Two Layer Structure P. Koziol
200	A Comparison of the Vibration Effects caused by City Transportation Systems on the Occupants of Buildings K. Koziol
201	Drag Optimization of the High-Speed Train Head using the Response Surface Method S.S. Ding, J. Du and J.L. Liu
HYPERELASTICITY AND LARGE STRAIN CONSTITUTIVE MODELLING SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR F. MONTANS
202	Visco-Hyperelasticity for Incompressible Anisotropic Materials M. Latorre and F.J. Montáns
203	A Formulation for Hyperelastic Damaged Materials M. Miñano and F.J. Montáns
204	Hyperelasticity and the Failure of Averages D. Robertson and D. Cook
205	Stability and Post-Bifurcation Behavior of a Mooney-Rivlin Elastic Body in Multiaxial Stress States P. Foti, A. Fraddosio, S. Marzano and M.D. Piccioni
206	Geometric and Material Non-Linear Formulation for Three-Dimensional Solids with the Positional Finite Element Method D.N. Maciel
ENHANCED CONTINUUM THEORIES FOR MULTISCALE MODELLING OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR M. LOMBARDO AND PROFESSOR H. ASKES
207	Discrete and Continuous Models for Out-of-Plane Loaded Masonry Like Structures: A Multiscale Comparative Study D. Baraldi, A. Cecchi and A. Tralli
208	An Experimental Study of Wave Propagation in Heterogeneous Materials M. Donà, M. Lombardo and G. Barone
209	A Local/Nonlocal Elasticity Model for the Euler-Bernoulli Beam I. Failla, N. Impollonia and G. Ricciardi
DYNAMIC STABILITY OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR C. MAJORANA
210	Warping Free Vibration of Thin Walled Beams: Experimental Verification and Modelling J. Murín, V. Goga, M. Aminbaghai, J. Hrabovský, T. Sedlár, V. Kutiš and J. Paulech
211	The Influence of Vibration Propagation from Trams on Building Vibration caused by Ground Shaking K. Koziol
212	Non-Uniform Corrosion-Induced Reinforced Concrete Cracking: An Analytical Approach S.T. Yang, K.F. Li and C.Q. Li
PAVEMENT ENGINEERING SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR C. PLATI AND PROFESSOR M. LOSA
213	A Heavy Truck-Infrastructure Interaction Model J.A. Romero, A.A. Lozano Guzmán, S.A. Obregón-Biosca and E. Betanzo-Quezada
214	Two-Dimensional Software for Analysing Mechanical Fields in Elastic Cracked Pavements H. Nasser and A. Chabot
215	Road Tanker Pavement Damage Potentials J.A. Romero, A.A. Lozano Guzmán, G.M. Arroyo Contreras and E. Betanzo-Quezada
OPTIMIZATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR C.A. ANTONIO AND PROFESSOR C.F. CASTRO
216	Multiobjective Optimization for Sustainable Design of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures C.A. Conceição António
217	A Multidimensional Analysis to Manage the Relation Between Energy and Landscape E. Ginelli and L. Daglio
HPC IN ENGINEERING: FROM WORKSTATIONS AND SERVERS TO THE CLOUD SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: PROFESSOR W. GENTZSCH
218	Running High Resolution Coastal Forecasts: Moving from Grid to Cloud Resources J. Rogeiro, A. Azevedo, M. Rodrigues and A. Oliveira
219	Large-scale Finite Element analysis using a Web-Based Cloud Computer Aided Engineering Platform Y. Ihara, G. Hashimoto and H. Okuda
MULTI-SCALE MODELING OF WOOD AND TIMBER STRUCTURES SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISED BY: DR J. VOREL, DR K. DE PROFT, PROFESSOR M. ŠEJNOHA AND PROFESSOR J. ŠEJNOHA
220	Combining Homogenization, Nanoindentation and Bayesian Updating in Search for Micro-Fibril Angle M. Šejnoha, L. Kucíková, V. Králík and J. Šejnoha
221	From CT Scans of Wood to Finite Element Meshes J. Vorel, J. Sýkora, S. Urbanová and M. Šejnoha
HPC IN ENGINEERING
222	Comparison of GPU-Based Parallel Assembly and Assembly-Free Sparse Matrix Vector Multiplication for Finite Element Analysis of Three-Dimensional Structures A. Akbariyeh, B.H. Dennis, B.P. Wang and K.L. Lawrence
223	Design of a Multiscale Modelling Platform B. Patzák, V. Šmilauer and G. Pacquaut
224	A Distributed Multi-Level Simulation Tool for Tunnel Risk Assessment and Cost Optimization G. Pipelidis, C. Forster and B. Kohl
MESH AND MODEL GENERATION AND DESIGN
225	Mesh Topology Based Data Mapping between Simplex Finite Element Meshes D. Rypl
226	Automatic Mesh Generation and Analysis for Structural Dynamics C. Birk, C. Song, X. Chen and D. Wijesekara
227	Classification of Parametric Design Techniques R. Sárközi, P. Iványi and A.B. Széll
FINITE ELEMENT STUDIES
228	Collapse of Thick-Walled Cylinders under External Hydrostatic Pressure C.T.F. Ross, M.S. Al-Suliaiti, S.B. Ghebrehiwet, Z.A. Bin-Ahmad, Z. Adonay and A.P.F. Little
229	Numerical Analysis of a Hybrid-Type Rotary Steerable System S.E. Oh and J.-W. Hong
230	Multi-Physics Thermal Analysis of Permanent Magnets Motors with Exterior Rotor A. Lotfi
231	Exterior Erosion Effects on the Buckling of Pipes under External Pressure A.P.F. Little, B. Hassanati and C.T.F. Ross
BOUNDARY ELEMENT METHODS
232	Analysis of Rotating Beams using the Boundary Element Method A.K. Argyridi and E.J. Sapountzakis
233	The Scaled-Boundary Finite Element Solution Method for Inverse Heat Conduction Problems F. Kowsari, T. Sokhansefat, M. Moradi and S. Mohasseb
BUCKLING AND POST BUCKLING STUDIES
234	The Buckling, under External Lateral and Axial Pressure, of Ten Conical Steel Shells C.T.F. Ross, J. Blachut, T. Gilbert and T. Lawson
235	Three-Dimensional Shear Post-Buckling of Functionally Graded Material Annular Sector Plates K. Asemi and M. Salehi
236	Effects of Modified Slenderness on Nonlinear In-Plane Responses of Pin-Ended Circular Arch under a Central Concentrated Load Y.-L. Pi, M.A. Bradford, Y.-L. Guo and C. Dou
237	The Buckling of Externally Pressurised Pipes Degraded by Interior Corrosion A.P.F. Little, B. Hassanati and C.T.F. Ross
SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
238	Energy Harvesting using Piezoelectric Materials on Smart Composite Structures G.K. Tairidis, G.A. Foutsitzi, P. Koutsianitis and G.E. Stavroulakis
239	Semi-Passive Noise and Vibration Control using Intelligent Piezoelectric Systems W. Larbi, L.P. da Silva and J.F. Deü
NANO TUBES
240	On the Continuum Modelling of Carbon Nano Tubes H. Aminpour and N. Rizzi
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING
241	A 'Reliability based Maintenance' Model for Industrial Gas Turbines in Natural Gas Transmission Process with Life Extension Prospects M. Salehi and A. Azari Barzandigh
RISK ASSESSMENT
242	Risk Assessment of Fall Prevention Based on an Accident Database in Japan K. Ohdo, T. Hojo and M. Hirokane
243	Risk Assessment of Foundation Settlement for Uncertain Conditions S. Drakos and G.N. Pande
DYNAMICS AND VIBRATION
244	The Ritz Method for Beam Vibration Analysis Revisited B.P. Wang, S. Nomura, B.H. Dennis and K.L. Lawrence
CABLE MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
245	Form Finding of Cable-Membrane Structures: Dynamic Relaxation with Kinetic Damping M. Hüttner, J. Máca and P. Fajman
246	Finite Element Modeling and Prediction of the Creep in Spiral Strands V. Ivanco, S. Kmet and G. Fedorko
BIO-MECHANICS
247	Concerning the Center of Resistance of a Tooth J.A.G. Sanchez and H.B. Coda
248	The Influence of the Distribution of Fibers in the Mechanical Behavior of Muscles C.Q. Ramírez, R.R. Paccola and H.B. Coda
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
249	A Geometrical Exact Three-Dimensional Beam Model including the Effects of Section Distortions D. Magisano, L. Leonetti, A. Bilotta and G. Garcea
250	Residual Displacement Analysis of Structures at Shakedown L. Liepa and A. Gervyte
251	On the Selection of the Loads in a Multistep Time Integration Method G. Noh, S.-H. Yun, S.Y. Jang and D. Lee
GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
252	Numerical Analysis for a Model Encased Sand Column Embedded in Soft Clay Y.S. Hong, C.S. Wu and C.M. Kou
253	Lining Performance in Conventional Excavating Tunnels J.M. Mayoral, D. Vital, N. Sarmiento and D. de la Rosa
254	Computation of the Equivalent Mohr-Coulomb Parameters for Hoek-Brown Rock S.K. Sharan
255	Efficient Design of Natural Gas Pipelines Subjected to Large Kinematic Distress D. Chatzidakis, Y. Tsompanakis and P.N. Psarropoulos
256	The Effect of the Diameter of Bored Piles in Sand on Friction Resistance A.M. Eid and H. El Badry
257	Investigation of the Causes of Failure of Embeded Walls A.A. Hemada
ANALYSIS, MODELLING AND DESIGN OF TIMBER STRUCTURES
258	Simulation of Timber Fracture by the Extended Finite Element Method C. Gebhardt and M. Kaliske
259	The Effect of Weak Shear Webs on the Deformations of Timber Box Type Beams S.R. Atashipour, U.A. Girhammar and N. Challamel
260	A Low Cost Non-Contact and Non-Destructive Method for Evaluating the Variation of the Shear Modulus for Glued Laminated Timber Beams using a Photogrammetric Approach A. Mohamed, H. Zhang, I. Smith and Z. Xiao
261	A Comparison of Exact and Approximate Analyses of Partially Interacting Composite Beam-Columns S. Grundberg and U.A. Girhammar
262	Changes in Beam Stiffness with Scarf Joints P. Fajman and J. Máca
263	Numerical Grading of Timber Boards by means of the Finite Element Method C. Jenkel and M. Kaliske
MODELLING AEROELASTIC INSTABILITIES OF STRUCTURES
264	Proper Orthogonal Decomposition and Dynamic Mode Decomposition of Flow near the Leading Edge of a Two-Dimensional Flat Rectangular Prism H. Shirato, Y. Kawata, Y. Taniguchi and I. Tsukamae
265	Wind-Induced Vibrations of Solar Wings Y. Tamura, Y.C. Kim, A. Yoshida and T. Itoh
FLUID FLOW ENGINEERING
266	On the Effects of the Frequency and Amplitude of Sinusoidal External Cross-Flow Excitation Forces on the Vortex-Induced-Vibrations of an Oscillating Cylinder A. Kaboudian, R.C. Mysa, B.C. Khoo and R.K. Jaiman
267	Numerical Modelling of the Aerodynamic Roughness of Trapezoidal and Corrugated Sheets V. Michalcova and L. Lausova
268	Navier Stokes Model of Flow over a Ripple Bed using an Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian Approach with a Mapping Technique A. Lohrasbi, M.D. Pirooz and A. Lavaei
HYDRODYNAMIC PROBLEMS
269	A Pressure-Based Lattice Boltzmann Method for Sedimentation and Fluidization Problems S.-Y. Lin and Y.-H. Tai
270	Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Unconfined Gas Mixing of Wastewater Sludge in a Full Scale Anaerobic Digester D. Dapelo and J. Bridgeman
271	Hydrodynamic Wave Effects on the River Delta: An Efficient 2HD Numerical Model M. Petti, S. Bosa, S. Pascolo and F. Lubrano
272	A Comparison of Different Sediment Transport Numerical Models useful to Applications in Lagoons S. Bosa, M. Petti, F. Lubrano and S. Pascolo
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
273	Detecting Concepts in Construction Project Documents using Statistical Measures for Semantic Similarity D. Nedeljkovic and M. Kovacevic
274	A Supplier Selection Model for Oil and Gas Projects S.M. El-Sayegh and B. Lozon
275	Time-Cost-Float Optimization in Construction Projects S.M. El-Sayegh and R. El Haj
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
276	Application Software for Processing Weigh-in-Motion Traffic Data N. Ciont, R.D. Cadar and M. Iliescu
277	A GIS-Based Integrated Platform for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Cargo through Seaports and Roadways S.E. Christodoulou, A. Gagatsis, S. Kranioti, C. Kyriakou, E. Toxqui, A. Agathokleous and V. Gania
278	Traffic Network Design for Harbor Piers using Genetic Algorithms E. Kita and A. Hara
279	Reliability-Centered Maintenance of Road Junction Transport Assets E.O. Ekpiwhre and K.F. Tee
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
280	Modelling of the Influence of Drained Areas on the Environment A. Vassiljev
281	Ensemble Contaminant Transport Modelling and Bayesian Decision-Making of Groundwater Monitoring E.K. Paleologos, M.T. Al Nahyan, S. Farouk and K. Papapetridis
DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
282	Periodic Audze-Eglajs Criterion for Orthogonal and Regular Triangular Grids M. Šmídová, V. Sadílek, J. Eliáš and M. Vorechovský
SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINES
283	Patch Defects in Images using Support Vector Machines G. Hadjidemetriou, M.M. Serrano, P.A. Vela and S. Christodoulou
NEURAL NETWORKS IN ENGINEERING
284	Integrating Ultrasound Images using Modular Artificial Neural Networks C.F. Castro, C.A. Conceição António and L.C. Sousa
285	Analysis of the Possibility of Non-Destructive Identification of the Interlayer Bond of Variably Thick Concrete Layers using Artificial Neural Networks S. Czarnecki, J. Hola and L. Sadowski
286	Prediction of Scour Depth in front of a Seawall using Neural Networks C.-P. Tsai, T.-J. Chang and C. Lin
SEISMIC ISOLATION
287	The Effect of a Grouted Isolating Barrier on the Seismic Performance of a Reinforced Concrete Structure V. Nappa, U. Vitiello, D. Asprone, E. Bilotta and A. Flora

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