The Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) method is based on the behavior reflected in flocks of birds, bees and fish that adjust their physical movements to avoid predators [...]

Brittle materials are complex composite materials and a model is necessitated to realistically predict their load carrying capacity under any stress-state. During the las [...]

The dynamic equation of motion of a SDOF system with a nonlinear elastic hardening spring, a SDOF system with a nonlinear elastic softening spring and a SDOF system with [...]

Structural damage identification has drawn increasing academic interest, as witnessed by the number of relevant journal and conference papers, during the recent years. Th [...]

Tuned mass dampers (TMDs) have been extensively used to reduce undesirable vibrations in civil engineering structures. In this paper, the optimum parameters of TMD are to [...]

This work aims to reveal critical features of the papers published during the last twenty six years, on the topic of masonry structures under earthquake loading. In parti [...]

Masonry is a material that exhibits distinct directional properties because the mortar joints act as planes of weakness. To define failure under biaxial stress, a threedi [...]

In the imminent future the design of concrete structures in Europe will be governed by the application of Eurocode 2 (EC2). In particular, EC2 – Part 1-1 [1] deals with [...]

The ultrasonic residual stresses evaluation is based on the acoustoelastic effect that refers to the velocity change of the elastic waves when propagating in a stressed m [...]

Retaining walls are used in many geotechnical engineering applications, e.g. supporting deep excavations, bridge abutments, harbor-quay walls, anchored retaining walls, e [...]