Journal Articles

2025

Journal Articles

Quantifying the reserve capacity of deformed steel members: predictions from deep learning models utilizing point clouds

I. Katircioglu; T. Gu; G. Obozinski; N. Bijelić; D. G. Lignos 

Computers and Structures. 2025. Vol. 319, p. 108010. DOI : 10.1016/j.compstruc.2025.108010.

Aerodynamic Performance of Buildings with Balconies and HAWT Mounted on the Roof

M. A. A. López; F. H. Zahuantitla; P. Martinez-Vazquez; C. Baniotopoulos; O. D. Hernández 

Buildings. 2025. Vol. 15, num. 23. DOI : 10.3390/buildings15234325.

A torsional fiber element and a multiaxial softening model to simulate cyclic interactive buckling in wide-flanged steel members

A. Maity; A. Kanvinde; D. I. Heredia Rosa; A. de Castro e Sousa; D. G. Lignos 

Computers and Structures. 2025. Vol. 318, p. 107970. DOI : 10.1016/j.compstruc.2025.107970.

Deciphering tensile fatigue behavior of UHPFRC using magnetoscopy, DIC and acoustic emission

J. Zhan; I. Bayane; E. Brühwiler; A. Nussbaumer 

Cement and Concrete Research. 2025. Vol. 196, p. 107924. DOI : 10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.107924.

A Force‐Based Beam‐Column Element With Selective Gradient‐Inelasticity for Softening Materials in 3‐Dimensional Nonlinear Analysis

D. I. H. Rosa; A. d. C. e. Sousa; D. G. Lignos; A. Maity; A. Kanvinde 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2025. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.70065.

Hysteretic Behavior of Circular Hollow Section Panel Zones in Beam-to-Column Subassemblies with Large Panel Aspect Ratio

Y. Ashida; Y. Koetaka; T. NAKANO; I. Chan; D. G. Lignos 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2025. Vol. 151, num. 9. DOI : 10.1061/jsendh.steng-14538.

Simulating Interactive Buckling in Steel Members Using a Torsional Fiber Element Integrated with a Multiaxial Local Buckling Constitutive Model

A. Maity; A. Kanvinde; D. I. H. Rosa; A. de Castro e Sousa; D. G. Lignos 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2025. Vol. 151, num. 9. DOI : 10.1061/jsendh.steng-14023.

Special Issue: Large‐Scale Testing of Earthquake‐Resistant Structures: Accomplishments and Future Challenges

D. G. Lignos; L. A. Fahnestock 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2025. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.70043.

A Multiaxial Plasticity Model with Softening for Simulating Inelastic Cyclic Local Buckling in Steel Beam Columns Using Fiber Elements

D. I. Heredia Rosa; A. De Castro e Sousa; D. G. Lignos; A. Maity; A. Kanvinde 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2025. Vol. 151, num. 7. DOI : 10.1061/jsendh.steng-14262.

STEEL-3dPointClouds: dataset supporting quantification of residual life and reusability of steel beam-columns

T. Gu; N. Bijelić; I. Katircioglu; G. Obozinski; D. G. Lignos 

Scientific Data. 2025. Vol. 12, num. 1. DOI : 10.1038/s41597-025-05408-8.

Proposed Stiffener Spacing Requirements for Intermediate Length Links in Eccentrically Braced Frames

N. G. Skretas; T. L. Karavasilis; D. G. Lignos 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2025. Vol. 151, num. 7. DOI : 10.1061/jsendh.steng-14041.

Shake table tests on nonlinear steel fuses for the acceleration-control of nonstructural components

A. Elkady; A. K. Kazantzi; M. Dietz; L. Dihoru; R. De Risi et al. 

Earthquake Spectra. 2025. DOI : 10.1177/87552930251348159.

High cycle tensile fatigue behavior of steel rebar reinforced – UHPFRC at high R-ratio

J. Zhan; A. Nussbaumer; E. Brühwiler 

International Journal of Fatigue. 2025. Vol. 193, p. 108749. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2024.108749.

Models and methods for probabilistic safety assessment of steel structures subject to fatigue

J. Maljaars; J. Leander; A. Nussbaumer; J. D. Sørensen; D. Straub 

Structural Safety. 2025. Vol. 113, p. 102446. DOI : 10.1016/j.strusafe.2024.102446.

A Multiaxial Plasticity Model with Softening for Simulating Inelastic Local Buckling in Steel Beam Columns under Monotonic Loading through Fiber Elements

D. I. Heredia Rosa; A. De Castro E Sousa; D. G. Lignos; A. Maity; A. Kanvinde 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2025. Vol. 151, num. 1, p. 04024196. DOI : 10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-13136.

Evaluation of overstrength-based interaction checks for columns in steel moment frames

T. Falborski; G. Murtas; A. Elkady; D. Lignos; A. Kanvinde 

Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 2025. Vol. 224, p. 109123. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2024.109123.

2024

Journal Articles

Full-Scale Tests to Characterize the Effect of Framing Action and Slab Continuity on the Collapse Capacity of Composite Frames Under Cyclic Loading

H. El Jisr; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. 2024. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.4296.

Uniaxial material model with softening for simulating the cyclic behavior of steel tubes in concrete-filled steel tube beam-columns

S. Wang; W. Wang; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. 2024. Vol. 53, num. 13, p. 4032 – 4053. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.4204.

Strain-based analysis on the influence of local undercut geometry on fatigue crack initiation life

A. Niraula; H. Remes; A. Nussbaumer 

International Journal of Fatigue. 2024. Vol. 186, p. 108392. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2024.108392.

Cyclic pushover analysis for seismic response evaluation of a full-scale 10-story steel building tested on the E-Defense shake-table

J. Jin; T. Nagae; T. Asai; T. Okazaki; J. Li et al. 

Journal of Building Engineering. 2024. Vol. 96, p. 110552. DOI : 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110552.

Sharing data and code facilitates reproducible and impactful research

J. W. Baker; H. Crowley; D. Wald; E. Rathje; S. K. Au et al. 

Earthquake Spectra. 2024. Vol. 40, num. 3, p. 2210 – 2218. DOI : 10.1177/87552930241259397.

Parametric study on the decarbonization potential of structural system and concrete mix design choices for mid-rise concrete buildings

H. Hafez; P. Bajic; S. Aidarov; X. Malja; M. Drewniok et al. 

Materials And Structures. 2024. Vol. 57, num. 4, p. 85. DOI : 10.1617/s11527-024-02367-1.

Model uncertainties in action effects and load bearing capacity calculation in statically indeterminate reinforced concrete structures

X. Malja; A. Nussbaumer; A. Muttoni 

Structural Concrete. 2024. DOI : 10.1002/suco.202400087.

Embodied Carbon Premium for Cantilevers

J. Helal; D. Trabucco; D. M. V. Ruggiero; G. Perrucci; P. Miglietta 

Buildings. 2024. Vol. 14, num. 4, p. 871. DOI : 10.3390/buildings14040871.

Influence of fiber orientation on the high cycle tensile fatigue resistance of Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cementitious

J. Zhan; A. Nussbaumer; E. Bruhwiler 

International Journal Of Fatigue. 2024. Vol. 180, p. 108103. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.108103.

A WIM-Based Assessment of Multiple Vehicle Presence Effects on Fatigue Damage of Highway Bridges

M. Sjaarda; A. Nussbaumer; S. Walbridge 

Journal of Bridge Engineering. 2024. Vol. 29, num. 8, p. 04024050. DOI : 10.1061/JBENF2.BEENG-6658.

Local relaxation of residual stress in high-strength steel welded joints treated by HFMI

Y. Ono; H. Remes; K. Kinoshita; H. C. Yıldırım; A. Nussbaumer 

Welding in the World. 2024. DOI : 10.1007/s40194-024-01789-3.

2023

Journal Articles

Fatigue behavior of transverse attachments under constant and variable amplitude loading from a Swiss motorway bridge

D. Leonetti; K. Kinoshita; Y. Takai; A. Nussbaumer 

International Journal Of Fatigue. 2023. Vol. 178, p. 108003. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.108003.

Backbone curve variations on steel building seismic response

B. Maison; M. S. Speicher; D. Lignos 

Earthquake Spectra. 2023. Vol. 39, num. 3, p. 1945 – 1962. DOI : 10.1177/87552930231172529.

Experiments and proposed model for residual stresses in hot-rolled wide flange shapes

A. Skiadopoulos; A. d. C. Sousa; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Constructional Steel Research. 2023. Vol. 210, p. 108069. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2023.108069.

Proposed Stiffener Spacing Requirements for the Seismic Design of Short Links in Eccentrically Braced Steel Frames

N. G. Skretas; T. L. Karavasilis; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2023. Vol. 149, num. 6, p. 04023058. DOI : 10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-11756.

A Displacement-Based Fiber Element to Simulate Interactive Lateral Torsional and Local Buckling in Steel Members

A. Maity; A. Kanvinde; D. I. I. Heredia Rosa; A. d. C. E. Sousa; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2023. Vol. 149, num. 5, p. 04023045. DOI : 10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-11889.

Uniaxial Cyclic and Tensile Tests on Structural Metallic Materials

A. R. Hartloper; S. Ozden; A. d. C. e. Sousa; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2023. Vol. 149, num. 5, p. 04723001. DOI : 10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-12037.

Influence of gravity connections and damper activation forces on the seismic behavior of steel CBF buildings with dissipative floor connectors

M. Paronesso; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2023. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.3874.

Exploring the potential of the critical shear crack theory for reinforced and post-tensioned glass beams: Initial analysis and experiments

J. Cupac; C. Louter; A. Nussbaumer 

Engineering Structures. 2023. Vol. 279, p. 115554. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.115554.

The automated collapse data constructor technique and the data-driven methodology for seismic collapse risk assessment

N. Bijelic; D. G. Lignos; A. Alahi 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2023. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.3865.

Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Pre-Northridge High Rise Steel Moment Resisting Frame Buildings with Bilinear Oil Dampers

S. Akcelyan; D. G. Lignos 

Buildings. 2023. Vol. 13, num. 1, p. 139. DOI : 10.3390/buildings13010139.

Full-Scale Experiments of Cyclically Loaded Welded Moment Connections with Highly Dissipative Panel Zones and Simplified Weld Details

A. Skiadopoulos; D. G. Lignos; M. Arita; S. Hiroshima 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2023. Vol. 149, num. 12, p. 04023167. DOI : 10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-12128.

2022

Journal Articles

Experimental Investigation of the Inelastic Cyclic Behavior of Concrete-Filled Double-Skin Tubular Beam-Columns with Corrugated Inner Skins and Ultrahigh-Strength Corner Tubes

M. Farahi; A. Heidarpour; D. G. Lignos; X-L. Zhao; R. S. Al-Mahaidi 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2022. Vol. 148, num. 12, p. 04022190. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003493.

Influence of sustained loading on resistance and deformation capacity of reinforced concrete members in compression

X. Malja; H. R. E. Motlagh; M. F. Ruiz; A. Muttoni 

Structural Concrete. 2022. DOI : 10.1002/suco.202200571.

Effect of thermomechanical treatment and microstructure on pseudo-elastic behavior of Fe-Mn-Si-Cr-Ni-(V, C) shape memory alloy

M. Mohri; I. Ferretto; C. Leinenbach; D. Kim; D. G. Lignos et al. 

Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing. 2022. Vol. 855, p. 143917. DOI : 10.1016/j.msea.2022.143917.

Best-fit constraint equations for coupling mixed-dimension simulation models with wide flange cross sections

A. R. Hartloper; A. d. C. e. Sousa; D. G. Lignos 

Finite Elements In Analysis And Design. 2022. Vol. 208, p. 103782. DOI : 10.1016/j.finel.2022.103782.

Seismic design and performance of steel concentrically braced frame buildings with dissipative floor connectors

M. Paronesso; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2022. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.3733.

Proposed Backing Bar Detail in Welded Beam-to-Column Connections for Seismic Applications

A. Skiadopoulos; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2022. Vol. 148, num. 8, p. 04022102. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003374.

Closure to “Experimental Evaluation of Steel Columns under Seismic Hazard-Consistent Collapse Loading Protocols” by Yusuke Suzuki and Dimitrios G. Lignos

Y. Suzuki; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2022. Vol. 148, num. 7, p. 07022002. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003362.

Low-damage steel structures for enhanced life-cycle seismic performance

D. G. Lignos; M. Paronesso 

Stahlbau. 2022. Vol. 91, num. 5, p. 315 – 325. DOI : 10.1002/stab.202200023.

Seismic demands of steel moment resisting frames with inelastic beam-to-column web panel zones

A. Skiadopoulos; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2022. Vol. 51, num. 7, p. 1591 – 1609. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.3629.

Development and Experimental Validation of Dissipative Embedded Column Base Connections for Enhanced Seismic Performance of Steel Moment-Resisting Frames

H. Inamasu; A. d. C. e. Sousa; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2022. Vol. 148, num. 3, p. 04021280. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003259.

Proposed nonlinear macro-model for seismic risk assessment of composite-steel moment resisting frames

H. El Jisr; M. Kohrangi; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2022. Vol. 51, num. 5, p. 1180 – 1200. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.3610.

Finite element modeling and behavior of dissipative embedded column base connections under cyclic loading

H. Inamasu; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Constructional Steel Research. 2022. Vol. 189. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.107063.

Seismic performance of steel columns interacting with embedded column bases while exhibiting inelastic deformations

H. Inamasu; D. G. Lignos 

Engineering Structures. 2022. Vol. 251, p. 113381. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113381.

Damage-Based Assessment of the Fatigue Crack Initiation Site in High-Strength Steel Welded Joints Treated by HFMI

Y. Ono; H. C. Yildirim; K. Kinoshita; A. Nussbaumer 

Metals. 2022. Vol. 12, num. 1, p. 145. DOI : 10.3390/met12010145.

Warping-Inclusive Kinematic Coupling in Mixed-Dimension Macro Models for Steel Wide Flange Beam Columns

A. R. Hartloper; A. A. Sousa; D. Lignos 

ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. 2022. Vol. 148, num. 2, p. 04021253. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003211.

2021

Journal Articles

Experimental study of sliding friction damper with composite materials for earthquake resistant structures

M. Paronesso; D. G. Lignos 

Engineering Structures. 2021. Vol. 248, p. 113063. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113063.

Multiaxial fatigue criteria for prestressed strengthening of steel connections

H. Heydarinouri; A. Nussbaumer; M. Motavalli; E. Ghafoori 

International Journal Of Fatigue. 2021. Vol. 153, p. 106470. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2021.106470.

FE analysis and experimental validation of mechanical wedge-barrel anchors for CFRP rods

H. Heydarinouri; A. Vidovic; A. Nussbaumer; E. Ghafoori 

Composite Structures. 2021. Vol. 275, p. 114509. DOI : 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114509.

High Order Finite Volume Schemes for Solving the Non-Conservative Convection Equations on the Unstructured Grids

Q-M. Huang; Y-X. Ren; Q. Wang 

Journal Of Scientific Computing. 2021. Vol. 88, num. 2, p. 37. DOI : 10.1007/s10915-021-01538-4.

A reanalysis of fatigue test data for longitudinal welded gusset joints in as-welded and high frequency mechanical impact (HFMI)-treated state

Y. Ono; C. Baptista; K. Kinoshita; H. C. Yildirim; A. Nussbaumer 

International Journal Of Fatigue. 2021. Vol. 149, p. 106167. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2021.106167.

Full-scale testing of naturally buckling steel braces and evaluation of partially rib-strengthened sections to cumulative damage

K. Hayashi; K. A. Skalomenos; S. Jamshiyas; H. Inamasu 

Soil Dynamics And Earthquake Engineering. 2021. Vol. 147, p. 106611. DOI : 10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106611.

Cyclic metal plasticity model parameters with limited information: a constrained optimization approach

A. A. Sousa; A. R. Hartloper; D. Lignos 

Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 2021. Vol. 147, num. 7, p. 04021035. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001922.

Structural response of fire-exposed laminated glass beams under sustained loads; exploratory experiments and FE-Simulations

C. Louter; C. Bedon; M. Kozlowski; A. Nussbaumer 

Fire Safety Journal. 2021. Vol. 123, p. 103353. DOI : 10.1016/j.firesaf.2021.103353.

Strengthening of Steel Connections in a 92-Year-Old Railway Bridge Using Prestressed CFRP Rods: Multiaxial Fatigue Design Criterion

H. Heydarinouri; A. Nussbaumer; M. Motavalli; E. Ghafoori 

Journal Of Bridge Engineering. 2021. Vol. 26, num. 6, p. 04021023. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0001714.

Development of a Mechanical Wedge-Barrel Anchor for CFRP Rods: Static and Fatigue Behaviors

H. Heydarinouri; M. Motavalli; A. Nussbaumer; E. Ghafoori 

Journal Of Composites For Construction. 2021. Vol. 25, num. 3, p. 04021015. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0001124.

Reliability analysis of welded stud shear connectors on simply-supported bridge girders

M. Sjaarda; J. S. West; S. Walbridge 

Canadian Journal Of Civil Engineering. 2021. Vol. 48, num. 6, p. 604 – 615. DOI : 10.1139/cjce-2019-0145.

Fragility Assessment of Beam-Slab Connections for Informing Earthquake-Induced Repairs in Composite-Steel Moment Resisting Frames

H. El Jisr; D. Lignos 

Frontiers in Built Environment. 2021. Vol. 7. DOI : 10.3389/fbuil.2021.691553.

Constitutive Modeling of Structural Steels: Nonlinear Isotropic/Kinematic Hardening Material Model and Its Calibration

A. R. Hartloper; A. de Castro e Sousa; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2021. Vol. 147, num. 4, p. 04021031. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002964.

Proposed Panel Zone Model for Seismic Design of Steel Moment-Resisting Frames

A. Skiadopoulos; A. Elkady; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2021. Vol. 147, num. 4, p. 04021006. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002935.

Development of Inelastic Panel Zone Database

A. Skiadopoulos; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2021. Vol. 147, num. 4, p. 04721001. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002957.

Experimental Evaluation of Steel Columns under Seismic Hazard-Consistent Collapse Loading Protocols

Y. Suzuki; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2021. Vol. 147, num. 4, p. 04021020. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002963.

Post-tensioning of glass beams: Analytical determination of the allowable pre-load

J. Cupac; C. Louter; A. Nussbaumer 

Glass Structures & Engineering. 2021. Vol. 6, p. 233 – 248. DOI : 10.1007/s40940-021-00150-0.

Rate-dependent model for simulating the hysteretic behavior of low-yield stress buckling-restrained braces under dynamic excitations

S. Akcelyan; D. G. Lignos 

Engineering Structures. 2021. Vol. 230, p. 111659. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111659.

Development of Mechanical Strengthening System for Bridge Connections Using Prestressed CFRP Rods

H. Heydarinouri; M. Motavalli; A. Nussbaumer; E. Ghafoori 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2021. Vol. 147, num. 3, p. 04020351. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002923.

Seismic design of non-dissipative embedded column base connections

H. Inamasu; A. Kanvinde; D. Lignos 

Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 2021. Vol. 177, p. 106417. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106417.

Closure to “Proposed Updates to the ASCE 41 Nonlinear Modeling Parameters for Wide-Flange Steel Columns in Support of Performance-Based Seismic Engineering” by Dimitrios G. Lignos, Alexander R. Hartloper, Ahmed Elkady, Gregory G. Deierlein, and Ronald Hamburger

D. G. Lignos; A. R. Hartloper; A. Elkady; G. G. Deierlein; R. Hamburger 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2021. Vol. 147, num. 2, p. 07020018. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002896.

Uplift mechanics of unanchored liquid storage tanks subjected to lateral earthquake loading

K. Bakalis; S. A. Karamanos 

Thin-Walled Structures. 2021. Vol. 158, p. 107145. DOI : 10.1016/j.tws.2020.107145.

Anchor-yield exposed column bases for minimizing residual deformations in seismic-resistant steel moment frames

H. Inamasu; A. d. C. e. Sousa; G. Gueell; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2021. Vol. 50, num. 4, p. 1083 – 1100. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.3392.

Experimental behavior of iron-based shape memory alloys under cyclic loading histories

D. I. H. Rosa; A. Hartloper; A. de Castro e Sousa; D. G. Lignos; M. Motavalli et al. 

Construction and Building Materials. 2021. Vol. 272, p. 121712. DOI : 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121712.

Flexural behaviour of post-tensioned glass beams: Experimental and analytical study of three beam typologies

J. Cupać; C. Louter; A. Nussbaumer 

Composite Structures. 2021. Vol. 255, p. 112971. DOI : 10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112971.

2020

Journal Articles

Irreversible cyclic cohesive zone model for prediction of mode I fatigue crack growth in CFRP-strengthened steel plates

M. Mohajer; M. Bocciarelli; P. Colombi; A. Hosseini; A. Nussbaumer et al. 

Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics. 2020. Vol. 110, p. 102804. DOI : 10.1016/j.tafmec.2020.102804.

EaRL—Software for Earthquake Risk, Loss and Lifecycle Analysis

A. M. A. Elkady; D. Lignos 

SoftwareX. 2020. Vol. 12, p. 100607. DOI : 10.1016/j.softx.2020.100607.

Fatigue properties of as-welded and post-weld-treated high-strength steel joints: The influence of constant and variable amplitude loads

H. C. Yildirim; H. Remes; A. Nussbaumer 

International Journal Of Fatigue. 2020. Vol. 138, p. 105687. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105687.

Hysteretic Behavior of Moment-Resisting Frames Considering Slab Restraint and Framing Action

H. El Jisr; A. Elkady; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2020. Vol. 146, num. 8, p. 04020145. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002696.

Fiber-based hysteretic model for simulating strength and stiffness deterioration of steel hollow structural section columns under cyclic loading

Y. Suzuki; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2020. Vol. 49, num. 15, p. 1702 – 1720. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.3324.

Consistency in Solving the Inverse Problem of the Voce-Chaboche Constitutive Model for Plastic Straining

A. A. Sousa; Y. Suzuki; D. Lignos 

ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 2020. Vol. 146, num. 9, p. 04020097. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001839.

A systematic approach to estimating traffic load effects on bridges using weigh-in-motion data

M. Sjaarda; T. Meystre; A. Nussbaumer; M. A. Hirt 

Stahlbau. 2020. Vol. 89, num. 7, p. 585 – 598. DOI : 10.1002/stab.202000048.

Proposed methodology for building-specific earthquake loss assessment including column residual axial shortening

A. Elkady; G. Guell; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics (EESD). 2020. Vol. 49, num. 4, p. 339 – 355. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.3242.

Simulating Cyclic Local Buckling–Induced Softening in Steel Beam-Columns Using a Nonlocal Material Model in Displacement-Based Fiber Elements

S. Kolwankar; A. Kanvinde; M. Kenawy; D. Lignos; S. Kunnath 

ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. 2020. Vol. 146, num. 1, p. 04019174. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002457.

Experimental Evaluation and Numerical Modeling of Wide-Flange Steel Columns Subjected to Constant and Variable Axial Load Coupled with Lateral Drift Demands

J. Cravero; A. Elkady; D. G. Lignos 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2020. Vol. 146, num. 3, p. 04019222. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002499.

Development of collapse-consistent loading protocols for experimental testing of steel columns

Y. Suzuki; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics (EESD). 2020. Vol. 49, num. 2, p. 114 – 131. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.3225.

Performance of Embedded Bolt Shear Connectors

M. Sjaarda; J. S. West; S. Walbridge 

Structural Engineering International. 2020. Vol. 30, num. 3, p. 421 – 429. DOI : 10.1080/10168664.2019.1706435.

Steel column stability and implications in the seismic assessment of steel structures according to Eurocode 8 Part 3

D. G. Lignos; A. R. Hartloper 

Stahlbau. 2020. Vol. 89, num. 1, p. 16 – 27. DOI : 10.1002/stab.201900108.

Zagreb earthquake of 22 March 2020-preliminary report on seismologic aspects and damage to buildings

M. S. Novak; M. Uros; J. Atalic; M. Herak; M. Demsic et al. 

Gradevinar. 2020. Vol. 72, num. 10, p. 843 – 867. DOI : 10.14256/JCE.2966.2020.

2019

Journal Articles

Influence of the optical measurement technique and evaluation approach on the determination of local weld geometry parameters for different weld types

J. Schubnell; M. Jung; C. H. Le; M. Farajian; M. Braun et al. 

Welding in the World. 2019. Vol. 2, num. 64, p. 301 – 316. DOI : 10.1007/s40194-019-00830-0.

Seismic Stability of Wide-Flange Steel Columns Interacting with Embedded Column Base Connections

H. Inamasu; A. M. Kanvinde; D. G. Lignos 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2019. Vol. 145, num. 12, p. 04019151. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002410.

Mixed mode I/II fatigue crack arrest in steel members using prestressed CFRP reinforcement

A. Hosseini; A. Nussbaumer; M. Motavalli; X-L. Zhao; E. Ghafoori 

International Journal of Fatigue. 2019. Vol. 127, p. 345 – 361. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2019.06.020.

Proposed Updates to the ASCE 41 Nonlinear Modeling Parameters for Wide-Flange Steel Columns in Support of Performance-Based Seismic Engineering

D. Lignos; A. R. Hartloper; A. M. A. Elkady; G. G. Deierlein; R. Hamburger 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2019. Vol. 145, num. 9, p. 04019083. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002353.

Composite steel beam database for seismic design and performance assessment of composite-steel moment-resisting frame systems

H. El Jisr; A. M. A. Elkady; D. Lignos 

Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering. 2019. Vol. 17, num. 6, p. 3015 – 3039. DOI : 10.1007/s10518-019-00564-w.

Thermally activated iron-based shape memory alloy for strengthening metallic girders

M. Izadi; A. Hosseini; J. Michels; M. Motavalli; E. Ghafoori 

Thin-Walled Structures. 2019. Vol. 141, p. 389 – 401. DOI : 10.1016/j.tws.2019.04.036.

Full-scale testing of stiffened extended shear tab connections under combined axial and shear forces

M. Motallebi; D. Lignos; C. Rogers 

Engineering Structures. 2019. Vol. 185, p. 90 – 105. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.01.125.

Analysis of deposited layers with deuterium and impurity elements on samples from the divertor of JET with ITER-like wall

P. Strom; P. Petersson; M. Rubel; E. Fortuna-Zalesna; A. Widdowson et al. 

Journal Of Nuclear Materials. 2019. Vol. 516, p. 202 – 213. DOI : 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2018.11.027.

Recommendations for Improved Welding Procedures for Thick Steel Plates Through Thermo-Mechanical Analysis

O. Ibrahim; D. Lignos; C. Rogers 

International Journal of Steel Structures. 2019. Vol. 19, num. 1, p. 193 – 212. DOI : 10.1007/s13296-018-0110-2.

A generic non-linear bond-slip model for CFRP composites bonded to concrete substrate using EBR and EBROG techniques

M. Heydari Mofrad; D. Mostofinejad; A. Hosseini 

Composite Structures. 2019. Vol. 220, p. 31 – 44. DOI : 10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.03.063.

Strengthening of a 19th-century roadway metallic bridge using nonprestressed bonded and prestressed unbonded CFRP plates

A. Hosseini; E. Ghafoori; R. Al-Mahaidi; X-L. Zhao; M. Motavalli 

Construction and Building Materials. 2019. Vol. 209, p. 240 – 259. DOI : 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.095.

Population modelling of the He II energy levels in tokamak plasmas: I. Collisional excitation model

K. D. Lawson; K. M. Aggarwal; I. H. Coffey; F. P. Keenan; M. G. O’Mullane et al. 

Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. 2019. Vol. 52, num. 4, p. 045001. DOI : 10.1088/1361-6455/aaf703.

Multiaxial ultra low cycle fatigue in welded high strength steel structural components

A. de Castro e Sousa; A. Nussbaumer 

Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 2019. Vol. 153, p. 473 – 482. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.10.028.

Experimental investigation of steel building gravity framing systems under strong earthquake shaking

M. Del Carpio R.; G. Mosqueda; D. G. Lignos 

Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. 2019. Vol. 116, p. 230 – 241. DOI : 10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.10.017.

Development of prestressed unbonded and bonded CFRP strengthening solutions for tensile metallic members

A. Hosseini; E. Ghafoori; M. Motavalli; A. Nussbaumer; X-L. Zhao et al. 

Engineering Structures. 2019. Vol. 181, p. 550 – 561. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.12.020.

Determination of midspan deflection by means of crack opening in steel fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (SFRCC) beams

İ. Şanal; A. Hosseini 

Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures. 2019. Vol. 26, num. 19, p. 1636 – 1643. DOI : 10.1080/15376494.2018.1444230.

Tritium distributions on W-coated divertor tiles used in the third JET ITER-like wall campaign

Y. Hatano; S. E. Lee; J. Likonen; S. Koivuranta; M. Hara et al. 

Nuclear Materials and Energy. 2019. Vol. 18, p. 258 – 261. DOI : 10.1016/j.nme.2019.01.001.

Behavior of prestressed CFRP plates bonded to steel substrate: Numerical modeling and experimental validation

E. Martinelli; A. Hosseini; E. Ghafoori; M. Motavalli 

Composite Structures. 2019. Vol. 207, p. 974 – 984. DOI : 10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.09.023.

2018

Journal Articles

Short-term bond behavior and debonding capacity of prestressed CFRP composites to steel substrate

A. Hosseini; E. Ghafoori; M. Wellauer; A. Sadeghi Marzaleh; M. Motavalli 

Engineering Structures. 2018. Vol. 176, p. 935 – 947. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.09.025.

Prestressed CFRP-strengthening and long-term wireless monitoring of an old roadway metallic bridge

E. Ghafoori; A. Hosseini; R. Al-Mahaidi; X-L. Zhao; M. Motavalli 

Engineering Structures. 2018. Vol. 176, p. 585 – 605. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.09.042.

Investigating the effects of concrete compressive strength, CFRP thickness and groove depth on CFRP-concrete bond strength of EBROG joints

D. Mostofinejad; M. Heydari Mofrad; A. Hosseini; H. Heydari Mofrad 

Construction and Building Materials. 2018. Vol. 189, p. 323 – 337. DOI : 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.08.203.

Simulating Local Buckling-Induced Softening in Steel Members Using an Equivalent Nonlocal Material Model in Displacement-Based Fiber Elements

S. Kolwankar; A. Kanvinde; M. Kenawy; D. Lignos; S. Kunnath 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2018. Vol. 144, num. 10, p. 04018192. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002189.

Improved Seismic Design and Nonlinear Modeling Recommendations for Wide-Flange Steel Columns

A. Elkady; D. G. Lignos 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2018. Vol. 144, num. 9, p. 04018162. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002166.

Adaptive numerical method algorithms for nonlinear viscous and bilinear oil damper models subjected to dynamic loading

S. Akcelyan; D. G. Lignos; T. Hikino; S. Akcelyan; D. G. Lignos et al. 

Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. 2018. Vol. 113, p. 488 – 502. DOI : 10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.06.021.

Behaviour of stiffened extended shear tab connections under gravity induced shear force

M. Motallebi; D. G. Lignos; C. A. Rogers 

Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 2018. Vol. 148, p. 336 – 350. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.06.011.

Fragility Curves for Wide-Flange Steel Columns and Implications on Building-Specific Earthquake-Induced Loss Assessment

A. M. A. Elkady; S. Ghimire; D. Lignos 

Earthquake Spectra. 2018. Vol. 34, num. 3, p. 405 – 1429. DOI : 10.1193/122017EQS260M.

Neutron spectroscopy measurements of 14 MeV neutrons at unprecedented energy resolution and implications for deuterium-tritium fusion plasma diagnostics

D. Rigamonti; L. Giacomelli; G. Gorini; M. Nocente; M. Rebai et al. 

Measurement Science and Technology. 2018. Vol. 29, num. 4, p. 045502. DOI : 10.1088/1361-6501/aaa675.

Vitamin B12 deficiency and impaired expression of amnionless during aging

A. Pannerec; E. Migliavacca; A. De Castro; J. Michaud; S. Karaz et al. 

Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle. 2018. Vol. 9, num. 1, p. 41 – 52. DOI : 10.1002/jcsm.12260.

14 MeV calibration of JET neutron detectors-phase 1: calibration and characterization of the neutron source

P. Batistoni; S. Popovichev; A. Cufar; Z. Ghani; L. Giacomelli et al. 

Nuclear Fusion. 2018. Vol. 58, num. 2, p. 026012. DOI : 10.1088/1741-4326/aa98f6.

Flat prestressed unbonded retrofit system for strengthening of existing metallic I-Girders

A. Hosseini; E. Ghafoori; M. Motavalli; A. Nussbaumer; X-L. Zhao et al. 

Composites Part B: Engineering. 2018. Vol. 155, p. 156 – 172. DOI : 10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.08.026.

Full-Scale Testing of Deep Wide-Flange Steel Columns under Multiaxis Cyclic Loading: Loading Sequence, Boundary Effects, and Lateral Stability Bracing Force Demands

A. M. A. Elkady; D. Lignos 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2018. Vol. 144, num. 2, p. 04017189. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001937.

A novel triaxial failure model for adhesive connections in structural glass applications

M. Santarsiero; C. Louter; A. Nussbaumer 

Engineering Structures. 2018. Vol. 166, p. 195 – 211. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.03.058.

Assessment of structural damage detection methods for steel structures using full-scale experimental data and nonlinear analysis

S-H. Hwang; D. G. Lignos 

Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering. 2018. Vol. 16, num. 7, p. 2971 – 2999. DOI : 10.1007/s10518-017-0288-2.

Prestressed unbonded reinforcement system with multiple CFRP plates for fatigue strengthening of steel members

A. Hosseini; E. Ghafoori; M. Motavalli; A. Nussbaumer; X-L. Zhao et al. 

Polymers. 2018. Vol. 10, num. 3, p. 264. DOI : 10.3390/polym10030264.

Fatigue Strength Upgrading of Cover Plate Ends by Welded Extensions in Existing Steel Bridge Girders

V. Grigoriou; A. Nussbaumer; D. Lignos 

Journal of Bridge Engineering. 2018. Vol. 23, num. 7, p. 04018037. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0001228.

Comparing methodologies for structural identification and fatigue life prediction of a highway bridge

S. G. S. Pai; A. Nussbaumer; I. F. C. Smith 

Frontiers in Built Environment. 2018. Vol. 3, p. 73. DOI : 10.3389/fbuil.2017.00073.

Self-Centering Rocking Composite Frame Using Double-Skin Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Columns and Energy-Dissipating Fuses in Multiple Locations

K. Hayashi; K. Skalomenos; H. Inamasu; Y. Luo 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2018. Vol. 144, num. 9, p. 04018146. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002157.

Seismic Performance Characterization of Wood-Sheathed and Cold-Formed Steel Framed Floor and Roof Diaphragm Structures

V. Nikolaidou; P. Latreille; D. G. Lignos; C. A. Rogers 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2018. Vol. 144, num. 2, p. 04017215. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001962.

Experimental and numerical analysis of thick embedded laminated glass connections

M. Santarsiero; C. Bedon; C. Louter 

Composite Structures. 2018. Vol. 188, p. 242 – 256. DOI : 10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.01.002.

Nonmodel-based framework for rapid seismic risk and loss assessment of instrumented steel buildings

S-H. Hwang; D. G. Lignos 

Engineering Structures. 2018. Vol. 156, p. 417 – 432. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.11.045.

2017

Journal Articles

Laminated connections for structural glass components: a full-scale experimental study

M. Santarsiero; C. Louter; A. Nussbaumer 

Glass Structures & Engineering. 2017. Vol. 2, num. 1, p. 79 – 101. DOI : 10.1007/s40940-016-0033-2.

Estimation of fatigue S-N curves of welded joints using advanced probabilistic approach

L. D’Angelo; A. Nussbaumer 

International Journal of Fatigue. 2017. Vol. 97, p. 98 – 113. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2016.12.032.

Mode I fatigue crack arrest in tensile steel members using prestressed CFRP plates

A. Hosseini; E. Ghafoori; M. Motavalli; A. Nussbaumer; X-L. Zhao 

Composite Structures. 2017. Vol. 178, p. 119 – 134. DOI : 10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.06.056.

A probabilistic approach for assessing discontinuities in structural steel components based on Charpy-V-notch tests

O. Ibrahim; D. Lignos; C. Rogers 

Engineering Structures. 2017. Vol. 147, p. 1 – 11. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.05.016.

New framework for calibration of partial safety factors for fatigue design

L. D’Angelo; A. Nussbaumer 

Journal Of Constructional Steel Research. 2017. Vol. 139, p. 466 – 472. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2017.10.006.

Bond Behavior of CFRP Sheets Attached to Concrete through EBR and EBROG Joints Subject to Mixed-Mode I/II Loading

M. Ghorbani; D. Mostofinejad; A. Hosseini 

Journal of Composites for Construction. 2017. Vol. 21, num. 5, p. 04017034. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000816.

Probabilistic S-N curves for constant and variable amplitude

C. Baptista; A. Reis; A. Nussbaumer 

International Journal Of Fatigue. 2017. Vol. 101, p. 312 – 327. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2017.01.022.

Fatigue behaviour of CHS tubular bracings in steel bridges

C. Baptista; S. Kannuna; J. O. Pedro; A. Nussbaumer 

International Journal of Fatigue. 2017. Vol. 96, num. 3, p. 127 – 141. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2016.11.007.

Experimental investigation into bond behavior of FRP-to-concrete under mixed-mode I/II loading

M. Ghorbani; D. Mostofinejad; A. Hosseini 

Construction and Building Materials. 2017. Vol. 132, p. 303 – 312. DOI : 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.11.057.

Gusset Plate Connections for Naturally Buckling Braces

H. Inamasu; K. A. Skalomenos; P-C. Hsiao; K. Hayashi; M. Kurata et al. 

Journal Of Structural Engineering. 2017. Vol. 143, num. 8, p. 04017065. DOI : 10.1061/(Asce)St.1943-541X.0001794.

Effect of Modeling Assumptions on the Earthquake-Induced Losses and Collapse Risk of Steel-Frame Buildings with Special Concentrically Braced Frames

S-H. Hwang; D. Lignos 

ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. 2017. Vol. 143, num. 9, p. 04017116 – 1. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001851.

Earthquake-induced loss assessment of steel frame buildings with special moment frames designed in highly seismic regions

S-H. Hwang; D. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2017. Vol. 46, num. 13, p. 2141 – 2162. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.2898.

Experimental investigation of multi-span post-tensioned glass beams

J. Cupac; K. Martens; A. Nussbaumer; J. Belis; C. Louter 

Glass Structures and Engineering. 2017. Vol. 2, num. 1, p. 3 – 15. DOI : 10.1007/s40940-017-0038-5.

2016

Journal Articles

Evaluation of Simplified and State-of-the-Art Analysis Procedures for Steel Frame Buildings Equipped with Supplemental Damping Devices Based on E-Defense Full-Scale Shake Table Tests

S. Akcelyan; D. Lignos; T. Hikino; M. Nakashima 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2016.  p. 04016024. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001474.

Laminated connections for structural glass applications under shear loading at different temperatures and strain rates

M. Santarsiero; C. Louter; A. Nussbaumer 

Construction and Building Materials. 2016. Vol. 128, p. 214 – 237. DOI : 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.10.045.

Measurement, Data Interpretation, and Uncertainty Propagation for Fatigue Assessments of Structures

R. Pasquier; L. D’Angelo; J-A. Goulet; C. Acevedo; A. Nussbaumer et al. 

Journal of Bridge Engineering. 2016.  p. 04015087. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0000861.

Proposed modeling approach of welding procedures for heavy steel plates

O. Ibrahim; D. Lignos; C. Rogers 

Engineering Structures. 2016. Vol. 127, p. 18 – 30. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.08.022.

Seismic performance of a steel moment frame subassembly tested from the onset of damage through collapse

M. Del Carpio R.; G. Mosqueda; D. G. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2016. Vol. 45, num. 10, p. 1563 – 1580. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.2743.

Very high cycle fatigue tests with quenched and self-tempered reinforcement steel bars

M. Rocha; S. Michel; E. Brühwiler; A. Nussbaumer 

Materials and Structures. 2016. Vol. 49, num. 5, p. 1723 – 1732. DOI : 10.1617/s11527-015-0607-5.

Assessment of Numerical and Experimental Errors in Hybrid Simulation of Framed Structural Systems through Collapse

M. J. Hashemi; G. Mosqueda; D. G. Lignos; R. A. Medina; E. Miranda 

Journal of Earthquake Engineering. 2016. Vol. 20, num. 6, p. 885 – 909. DOI : 10.1080/13632469.2015.1110066.

Spectral shape metrics and structural collapse potential

L. Eads; E. Miranda; D. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2016. Vol. 45, num. 10, p. 1643 – 1659. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.2739.

Characterization of hardened state behavior of self compacting fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (SC-FRCC’s) with different beam sizes and fiber types

İ. Şanal; N. Özyurt; A. Hosseini 

Composites Part B. 2016. Vol. 105, p. 30 – 45. DOI : 10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.06.075.

The mechanical behaviour of SentryGlas® ionomer and TSSA silicon bulk materials at different temperatures and strain rates under uniaxial tensile stress state

M. Santarsiero; C. Louter; A. Nussbaumer 

Glass Structures & Engineering. 2016. Vol. 1, p. 395 – 415. DOI : 10.1007/s40940-016-0018-1.

Experimental Behavior of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Columns Using Ultrahigh-Strength Steel

K. A. Skalomenos; K. Hayashi; R. Nishi; H. Inamasu; M. Nakashima 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2016. Vol. 142, num. 9, p. 04016057. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001513.

Geometrical and material characterisation of quenched and self-tempered steel reinforcement bars

M. Rocha; E. Brühwiler; A. Nussbaumer 

ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 2016. Vol. 28, num. 6, p. 04016012. DOI : 10.1061/(Asce)Mt.1943-5533.0001355.

2015

Journal Articles

Fatigue design criteria for strengthening metallic beams with bonded CFRP plates

E. Ghafoori; M. Motavalli; X-L. Zhao; A. Nussbaumer; M. Fontana 

Engineering Structures. 2015. Vol. 101, p. 542 – 557. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.07.048.

Effect of gravity framing on the overstrength and collapse capacity of steel frame buildings with perimeter special moment frames

A. Elkady; D. Lignos 

EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS. 2015. Vol. 44, num. 8, p. 1289 – 1307. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.2519.

Fatigue behaviour prediction of steel reinforcement bars using an adapted Navarro and De Los Rios model

M. Rocha; E. Bruehwiler; A. Nussbaumer 

International Journal Of Fatigue. 2015. Vol. 75, p. 198 – 204. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2015.01.015.

Reliability based fatigue assessment of existing motorway bridge

L. D’Angelo; A. Nussbaumer 

Structural Safety. 2015. num. 57, p. 35 – 42. DOI : 10.1016/j.strusafe.2015.07.001.

Analytical investigation of the cyclic behavior and plastic hinge formation in deep wide-flange steel beam-columns

A. Elkady; D. Lignos 

BULLETIN OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING. 2015. Vol. 13, num. 4, p. 1097 – 1118. DOI : 10.1007/s10518-014-9640-y.

Average spectral acceleration as an intensity measure for collapse risk assessment

L. Eads; E. Miranda; D. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2015. Vol. 44, num. 12, p. 2057 – 2073. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.2575.

Application of Simplified Analysis Procedures For Performance-Based Earthquake Evaluation of Steel Special Moment Frames

D. Lignos; C. Putman; H. Krawinkler 

EARTHQUAKE SPECTRA. 2015. Vol. 31, num. 4, p. 1949 – 1968. DOI : 10.1193/081413EQS230M.

The effectiveness of resin-based repairs on the inert strength recovery of glass

M. Overend; C. Louter 

Construction and Building Materials. 2015. Vol. 85, p. 165 – 174. DOI : 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.03.072.

Design criterion for fatigue strengthening of riveted beams in a 120-year-old railway metallic bridge using pre-stressed CFRP plates

E. Ghafoori; M. Motavalli; A. Nussbaumer; A. Herwig; G. S. Prinz et al. 

Composites Part B. 2015. Vol. 68, p. 1 – 13. DOI : 10.1016/j.compositesb.2014.08.026.

Microstructural influence on the scatter in the fatigue life of steel reinforcement bars

M. Rocha; E. Bruehwiler; A. Nussbaumer 

International Journal Of Fatigue. 2015. Vol. 75, p. 205 – 212. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2015.01.016.

Determination of minimum CFRP pre-stress levels for fatigue crack prevention in retrofitted metallic beams

E. Ghafoori; M. Motavalli; A. Nussbaumer; A. Herwig; G. Prinz et al. 

Engineering Structures. 2015. Vol. 84, p. 29 – 41. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.11.017.

2014

Journal Articles

Analytical approach for improving damage equivalence factors

N. Maddah; A. Nussbaumer 

Engineering Structures. 2014. Vol. 59, p. 838 – 847. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.09.039.

Strength of glass determined by the relation of the critical flaw to the fracture mirror

M. Lindqvist; J-P. Lebet 

Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 2014. Vol. 119, p. 43 – 52. DOI : 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2014.02.007.

Investigation of a new steel-concrete connection for composite bridges

D. Papastergiou; J-P. Lebet 

Steel & Composite Structures. 2014. Vol. 17, num. 5, p. 573 – 599. DOI : 10.12989/scs.2014.17.5.573.

Edge strength model for glass based on the mirror zone depth

M. Vandebroek; C. Louter; R. Caspeele; F. Ensslen; J. Belis 

Structures and Buildings. 2014. Vol. 168, num. 7, p. 457 – 468. DOI : 10.1680/stbu.13.00098.

Seismic Retrofit of Steel Moment-Resisting Frames with High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Infill Panels: Large-Scale Hybrid Simulation Experiments

D. Lignos; D. M. Moreno; S. L. Billington 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2014. Vol. 140, num. 3, p. 04013072. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000877.

Experimental and numerical characterisation of heat flow during flame cutting of thick steel plates

R. Thiébaud; J-M. Drezet; J-P. Lebet 

Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 2014. Vol. 214, num. 2, p. 304 – 310. DOI : 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2013.09.016.

Size effect model for the edge strength of glass with cut and ground edge finishing

M. Vandebroek; C. Louter; R. Caspeele; F. Ensslen; J. Belis 

Engineering Structures. 2014. Vol. 79, p. 96 – 105. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.08.004.

Experimental testing and simulation of bolted beam-column connections having thick extended endplates and multiple bolts per row

G. S. Prinz; A. Nussbaumer; L. Borges; S. Khadka 

Engineering Structures. 2014. Vol. 59, num. 2, p. 434 – 447. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.10.042.

Exploratory numerical analysis of SG-laminated reinforced glass beam experiments

C. Bedon; C. Louter 

Engineering Structures. 2014. Vol. 75, p. 457 – 468. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.06.022.

Finite Element Analysis for Fatigue Damage Reduction in Metallic Riveted Bridges Using Pre-Stressed CFRP Plates

E. Ghafoori; G. S. Prinz; A. Nussbaumer; M. Motavalli; A. Herwig et al. 

Polymers. 2014. Vol. 6, p. 1096 – 1118. DOI : 10.3390/polym6041096.

Computational Approach for Collapse Assessment of Concentrically Braced Frames in Seismic Regions

E. Karamanci; D. Lignos 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2014. Vol. 140, num. 8, p. A4014019. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001011.

Experimental study on glass edge machining flaw characterization

M. Lindqvist; C. Louter 

Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 2014. Vol. 127, p. 56 – 70. DOI : 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2014.05.008.

Experimental investigation and modelling of the structural behaviour of confined grouted interfaces for a new steel–concrete connection

D. Papastergiou; J-P. Lebet 

Engineering Structures. 2014. Vol. 74, p. 180 – 192. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.05.031.

A preliminary study of the nonlinearity of adhesive point-fixings in structural glass facades

J. Dispersyn; M. Santarsiero; J. Belis; C. Louter 

Journal of Facade Design and Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2, num. 1-2, p. 85 – 107. DOI : 10.3233/FDE-140015.

Experimental and numerical investigation of ductile top-flange beam splices for improved buckling-restrained braced frame behavior

G. S. Prinz; B. Coy; P. Richards 

ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. 2014. Vol. 140, num. 9, p. 04014052. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000930.

Effect of radial base-plate welds on ULCF capacity of unanchored tank connections

G. S. Prinz; A. Nussbaumer 

Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 2014. Vol. 103, p. 131 – 139. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2014.08.004.

Seismic performance of a steel moment-resisting frame subject to strength and ductility uncertainty

A. Kazantzi; D. Vamvatsikos; D. Lignos 

Engineering Structures. 2014. Vol. 78, p. 69 – 77. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.06.044.

Equivalent-Design Crack Model for Structural Glass Elements

M. Santarsiero; M. Froli; C. Louter 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2014. Vol. 140, num. 6, p. 04014016. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001026.

Exploratory experimental investigations on post-tensioned structural glass beams

C. Louter; J. Cupac; J-P. Lebet 

Journal of Facade Design and Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2, num. 1-2, p. 3 – 18. DOI : 10.3233/FDE-130012.

Design and experimental verification of an innovative steel–concrete composite beam

D. Papastergiou; J-P. Lebet 

Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 2014. Vol. 93, num. February, p. 9 – 19. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2013.10.017.

Modeling of the composite action in fully restrained beam-to-column connections: implications in the seismic design and collapse capacity of steel special moment frames

A. Elkady; D. Lignos 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2014. Vol. 43, num. 13, p. 1935 – 1954. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.2430.

2013

Journal Articles

Damage to Steel Buildings Observed after the 2011 Tohoku-Oki Earthquake

T. Okazaki; D. Lignos; M. Midorikawa; J. M. Ricles; J. Love 

EARTHQUAKE SPECTRA. 2013. Vol. 29, p. S219 – S243. DOI : 10.1193/1.4000124.

Estimation of base motion in instrumented steel buildings using output-only system identification

D. Lignos; E. Miranda 

Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 2013. Vol. 43, num. 4, p. 547 – 563. DOI : 10.1002/eqe.2359.

Drift-based and dual-parameter fragility curves for concentrically braced frames in seismic regions

D. Lignos; E. Karamanci 

JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH. 2013. Vol. 90, p. 209 – 220. DOI : 10.1016/j.jcsr.2013.07.034.

Experimental and analytical assessment of lateral torsional buckling of laminated glass beams

J. Belis; C. Bedon; C. Louter; C. Amadio; R. Van Impe 

Engineering Structures. 2013. Vol. 51, p. 295 – 305. DOI : 10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.02.002.

Dynamic Response of a Chevron Concentrically Braced Frame

T. Okazaki; D. Lignos; T. Hikino; K. Kajiwara 

JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 2013. Vol. 139, num. 4, p. 515 – 525. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000679.

Stress-corrosion failure mechanisms in soda-lime silica glass

C. Ronchetti; M. Lindqvist; C. Louter; G. Salerno 

Engineering Failure Analysis. 2013. Vol. 35, p. 427 – 438. DOI : 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2013.03.028.

Development and Utilization of Structural Component Databases for Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering

D. Lignos; H. Krawinkler 

Journal of Structural Engineering. 2013. Vol. 139, num. 8, p. 1382 – 1394. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000646.

Numerical modelling and experimental investigation on welding residual stresses in large-scale tubular K-joints

C. Acevedo; J-M. Drezet; A. Nussbaumer 

Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures. 2013. Vol. 36, num. 2, p. 177 – 185. DOI : 10.1111/j.1460-2695.2012.01712.x.

Influence of the load history on the edge strength of glass with arrised and ground edge finishing

M. Vandebroek; J. Belis; C. Louter; R. Caspeele 

Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 2013. Vol. 104, p. 29 – 40. DOI : 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2013.03.016.

Collapse Assessment of Steel Moment Frames Based on E-Defense Full-Scale Shake Table Collapse Tests

D. Lignos; T. Hikino; Y. Matsuoka; M. Nakashima 

JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING-ASCE. 2013. Vol. 139, num. 1, p. 120 – 132. DOI : 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000608.

Simultaneous Vehicle Crossing Effects on Fatigue Damage Equivalence Factors for North American Roadway Bridges

S. Walbridge; V. Fischer; N. Maddah; A. Nussbaumer 

Journal of Bridge Engineering. 2013. Vol. 18, num. 12, p. 1309 – 1318. DOI : 10.1061/(Asce)Be.1943-5592.0000482.