Advances in Structural Engineering Mechanics and Design

1. Invited Papers

Investigations on buckling resistance of welded HSS box columns

R. Stroetmann, G. Penner, and J. Hildebrand

On analytical solutions regarding the elastic buckling of thin-walled beams and beam-columns of open sections

M.A. Gizejowski, A.M. Barszcz, and I. Wojcik-Grzaba

Time-dependent behaviour of composite structural systems

G. Ranzi

Structural response of through truss bridge subjected to solar radiation and proposal of its structural integrity assessment

K. Sugiura and R. Sun

Roller bearing damage and stress distribution of bearing components in a curved box girder bridge

S. Hirahara, M. Matsumura, K. Kawakami, and S. Watanabe

Accurate prediction of rail ratcheting under cyclic train loading

F. Ren, Z. Yang, and Z. Li

Acoustic black hole structures using 3D printed polymer concrete

S. Al Shanti, M. Reda Taha, D. Heras Murcia, and B. Treweek

Determination of spring stiffness and of subgrade reaction modulus for sufficient design of foundation and superstructures

M. Seip, S. Fischer, and S. Leppla

A study on the accuracy of updating structural property values using seismic response of existing piers by Bayesian estimation

Y. Kajita, T. Kitahara, and M. Kitahara

A new innovative approach for fatigue investigations enabled by Concept Chemnitz

M. Golder

2.         Mechanics

Optimal design of uniform-thickness hollow columns against global buckling

H.J. Sun and S.D. Guest

A fracture-mechanics-based model for axially restrained RC beams under progressive collapse conditions

A. Rubino, F. Kiakojouri, V. De Biagi, and B. Chiaia

Blast-based incremental dynamic analysis for progressive collapse assessment of RC frames

F. Kiakojouri, A. Rubino, B. Chiaia, and V. De Biagi

Influence of diameter and lay angle of wires on load distribution of 1×7 steel strand rope

H. Moriyama, K. Terao, and M. Matsumura

Estimating the dynamic coefficients for gas-lubricated journal bearings using a physics-informed neural network surrogate

G. Cabaj, T. Návrat, J. Pokorný, O. Pavlík, and L. Houfek

Design and commissioning of a direct-drive test stand for spiral-groove thrust bearings in high-speed rotor systems

O. Pavlik, J. Pokorny, T. Navrat, G. Cabaj, and M. Vajdak

Distributed acoustic sensing for integrity testing of deep foundation systems

U. Morf, D. Hauswirth, and A.M. Puzrin

Assessment of mutual interaction of steel anchors in a concrete substrate

L. Malíková and P. Miarka

Funicular domes under self-weight: Part I. Mathematical formulations and comparative analysis

R.A. Bradley

Closed-form solutions for polynomial shells of revolution

P.O. Mwaka and A. Zingoni

Funicular domes under self-weight: Part II. Form-finding and comparative analysis

R.A. Bradley

Parametric stress analysis of polynomial shells of revolution

P.O. Mwaka and A. Zingoni

Analytical post-buckling response of plates under shear load

M. Bohlooly Fotovat

A concise review of moment gradient factors used for monosymmetric steel sections in flexure

K. Mudenda

Finite element analysis of seismic response in eccentrically braced frames

L.H. Mapengo and D.M. Madyira

3D-printed mechanically interlocked viscoelastic dampers for efficient energy dissipation

M. Jaradat, E. Soliman, and M. Reda Taha

Development and validation of a finite element bench-mark model for friction pendulum system (FPS) mechanics

M.S. Pourbehi and K.I. Matar

A computational model for analysis of the dynamic response of a quarter-vehicle suspension system

P.L. Sikhakhane, E. Joni, L. Mokgotho, and D. Modungwa

Dynamic blasting verification of process infrastructure in open-pit mining

M. van Staden, C. Croeser, and D. van Tonder

Dynamic verification and mitigation of vibrations on mill floor structure

G. Hulme, M. van Staden, C. Croeser, and D. van Tonder

A review of digital-image-correlation-enabled validation of dynamic finite element models for wind turbine blades

W. Barros, H.M. Ngwangwa, and T. Pandelani

Modelling of the fluid-structure interaction of the horizontal axis bio-inspired wind turbine blade and effect on annual energy production

Netshivhulana, H. Ngwangwa, T. Pandelani, F. Nemavhola, and D. Modungwa

Process-induced defects, composition and compressive fracture behavior of bio-inspired 3D-printed Al₂O₃ dental implants

E. Munenge, W. Mtetwa, H.M. Ngwangwa, T. Pandelani, and L. Lebea

Investigating material properties of bio adhesive extracted from candelabra tree

Madiba, H.M. Ngwangwa, D.M. Madyira, and R.T. Tebeta

Calibration and validation of finite element models for wood plastic composite panels using experimental data

Abdelshahid, P. Youssef, K. Nassar, M. Darwish, and E.Y. Sayed-Ahmed

Effect of coarse aggregate type on the mechanical response of ultra-high performance concrete

S. Rybczyński, T. van der Horst, J. Lohmann, M. Ritter, and F. Schmidt-Döhl

Workability and compressive strength of solar waste glass mortar

T.R.P. Pasipamire, P. Naidoo, R. Combrinck, and A.J. Babafemi

Development of a sustainable slag-modified limestone calcined clay (LC²) based one-part 3D-printed geopolymer concrete

M.O. Adeshokan, A.C. Sonde, H. Fataar, and A.J. Babafemi

Electrochemical corrosion behavior of zirconia at 25°C and 65°C in Ringer’s solution and 3.5 wt% NaCl

W. Mtetwa, E. Munenge, L. Lebea, H.M. Ngwangwa, and T. Pandelani

3.         Design

A hierarchical structural documentation framework for modular timber structures using substructuring

L. Mangliár and L.V. Andersen

Bond–slip properties of screwed-in threaded rods in glulam

M. Elzeadani and R.M. Foster

Stress-driven timber floor slabs with segmented ribs from reclaimed engineered wood off-cuts

J.K. Li and L.V. Andersen

Push-out performance demountable pultruded FRP-timber interfaces for next-generation sustainable hybrid floors

A.K. Gand and R.M. Foster

Determining high temperature properties of low carbon concrete for designing structures for fire performance

B. Ihekwaba, G. Candussi, I. Fowai, and M.F. Green

Optimization methods for load-bearing structures

K. Deix and C. Müller

Compressive behavior and energy absorption of 3D-printed dual-material auxetic structures

M. Tjondrorahardja and Z. Kazanci

Double control laws for active mass dampers under multi-hazard loads via damage-index optimization

S. Kleingesinds

Seismic design and mitigation of elevated steel water storage tanks using friction pendulum isolation systems

M.S. Pourbehi and K.I. Matar

Enhancing seismic performance of structures through structural foamed concrete

D. Falliano, D. Gonçalves Dias, L. Restuccia, G.A. Ferro, M. Corrado, and P. Shi

Shear bond performance of a novel deep trapezoidal profiled sheeting in steel-concrete composite floors

J. Qureshi

Experimental investigation of adhesive thickness on steel-plate-concrete composite action

S.D. Ngidi and S. Dyantyi

Numerical Investigation of the buckling behaviour of square reinforced concrete-filled steel tube columns

E.C. Mingambengele and D.M. Madyira

A comparative investigation into the flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with externally bonded CFRP and FRCM systems

S.D. Ngidi and N.I. Moabelo

Axial load performance of thermoplastic-stabilized compressed earth block walls

B. Arab, H. Abdeltawab, M. Haggag, and E.Y. Sayed-Ahmed

Assessing the curing, hydration and mechanical performance of lime mortars in heritage structures

N. Mdutywa, M. Loke, and P. Kumar

The return of the uni-girder modular system to South Africa

N. Featherston, O. Botha, and K. Jackson

Radial door design for an ore-pass chute

N. Featherston and A.L. Godden

Blackburrow Network Arch Bridge, N3 Market Road Upgrade, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa)

J. Strydom, J. Da Silva, and A. Moropane

Structural analysis, CAD and design optimization for the Oosterweelknoop Tunnel Connection, Antwerp

M. Strydom, J. Da Silva, and T. Judeel

Review of the Epworth Underpass on the N3 Corridor, Pietermaritzburg

J. Strydom, J. Da Silva, and K. Mampuru

Biography

Alphose Zingoni is Professor of Structural Engineering and Mechanics in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. After completing a PhD on shells at Imperial College London in 1992, he won a Research Fellowship of the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, and remained at Imperial College for a further two years, during which period his interest in symmetry began. His research has focused on two main areas, namely the development of analytical methods for shell structures, and the use of group theory in studying problems involving symmetry in structural mechanics.