In engineering problems, randomness and uncertainties are inherent. Robust design procedures, formulated in the framework of multi-objective optimization, have been propo [...]

Modeling of reinforced concrete structures through the use of 3D detailed models derives significant numerical issues especially when dealing with large-scale meshes that [...]

Due to high regularity across mesh elements of isogeometric analysis, this new method achieves higher accuracy per degree of freedom and improved spectrum properties, amo [...]

Meshless methods have a number of virtues in problems concerning crack growth and propagation, large displacements, strain localization and complex geometries, among othe [...]

In this paper a general formulation is proposed for the dynamic analysis of stochastic structures with uncertain material properties. A straightforward generalization of [...]

Almost every real world problem involves simultaneous optimization of several incommensurable and often competing objectives which constitutes a multi-objective optimizat [...]

Due to the eccentric setback nature of structures, torsional moments will be induced by a set of lateral loads on buildings. Although the effect on the response of reinfo [...]

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

The design of economic structures, strong enough to withstand without catastrophic failures all possible loads during their service life and to absorb the induced seismic [...]

In this study a numerical calibration of the most widely accepted damage indices, for quantifying the extent of damage in reinforced concrete structures, is performed. In [...]