Conference Agenda

Risk from using marginal design code equations and unphysical strength probability distributions in structural safety software – a wake-up call

H. Xu, Y. Zhao, J.-L. Le, A. T. Nguyen, G. Deodatis, Z. P. Bažant

Model uncertainty of numerical crack width in reinforced concrete

V. Cervenka, J. Cervenka, A. Rimkus, V. Gribniak

DEM-based numerical analysis of fiber-reinforced concrete

M. Nitka

Explicit consideration of the fiber orientation state in the design of fiber reinforced concrete structures with nonlinear FE-analysis

G. E. Neu, V. Gudžulić, K. Daadouch, G. Meschke, Z. Yang

Numerical simulation of rust growth and corrosion-induced cracking in reinforced concrete samples

G. G. Noxpanco, I. Marzec, J. Bobiński

Comprehensive validation of a 2.5D layered model for crack growth in concrete

B. Kondys, J. Bobiński

Reducing input uncertainties in damage-based finite element models of nuclear containment structures through Bayesian inference

H. Al Elani, L. Jason, D. Bouhjiti, B. Richard

Numerical simulation of experimentally determined shear capacity of a prestressed beam without transverse reinforcement

S. Coppens, R. Caspeele, R. Wan-Wendner

Computational confinement analysis of hollow circular concrete columns using a finite layer constitutive framework

A. M. Abd El Fattah

Analytical prediction model for the mechanical response of concrete cover spalling supported by numerical simulations

A. DeKeyser, W. Botte, R. Caspeele, R. Wan-Wendner, E. Verstrynge

Modeling PPFRC beams: assessment of constitutive and bond models

K. Subramanian, T. Molkens, R. Vrijdaghs, A. De La Fuente

Time-dependent load-bearing capacity of corroded post-tensioned bridge beams with dapped-ends

B. Belletti, B. Calcavecchia, S. Ravasini

A generalized and parametrized finite-element model for flat slab punching

U. Häussler-Combe, S. Faustmann, O. Fischer

A new model for anchorage length design in concrete elements considering support effects and ductility

T. Molkens, T. Jespers, S. Geukens, P. Van Itterbeeck

Lattice discrete modeling of fatigue propagation in concrete validated using prestressed beam tests

M. Aguilar, M. Vořechovský, R. Chudoba

A platform for validation and verification of models for concrete and concrete structures

J. F. Unger, A. Robens-Radermacher, S. M. Rosenbusch, D. Tyagi, D. Iglezakis, M. Jafarkhani

FE modelling of concrete biological shield exposed to neutron radiation

J. Kovar, J. Cervenka, Y. Khmurovska, P. Stemberk

Composite behavior of concrete columns with one-directional section enlargements

T. Jespers, J. Smits, T. Molkens, R. Vrijdaghs, E. Reynders

Structural vulnerability and catenary effects in concrete frames under high-energy events

V. De Biagi, F. Kiakojouri, B. Chiaia

Reliability assessment of concrete walls as systems for low impacted energies in steep mountainous areas

M. Marchelli, V. De Biagi

FEM analysis of punching shear in reinforced concrete slabs: role of concrete-steel interface

F. Suárez, J. C. Gálvez

Fiber’s key characteristics in aligned pullout: insights from computations

S. Mehrpay, R. Wan-Wendner, L. Wang, T. Ueda, D. Pelessone, J. Vorel, M. Adel

Modelling crack propagation in concrete structures using a cohesive fracture phase-field framework

E. Lorentz, S. Michel-Ponnelle, F. Hamon, M. Gantier

CT-image-based simulation of cracking of fiber-reinforced concrete beams

V. Gudžulić, K. Daadouch, G. Meschke, Z. Yang

On vertex instability of pressure-sensitive non-associated plasticity with hyperbolic plastic potential functions

P. Hofer, G. Hofstetter, M. Neuner

Revisiting equivalent strain concepts with reference to localizing gradient damage

A. Wosatko, J. Bobiński, M. German

Mesoscale discrete modeling of monotonic, cyclic and fatigue loading of concrete

M. Vořechovský, V. Sadílek, J. Eliáš, J. Květoň, J. Mašek

A phase-field damage-plasticity approach for analyzing bonded anchors with supplementing reinforcements

M. Neuner, L. Mitrovic, K. Basche, P. Hofer, A. Dummer, I. Boumakis, N. Vita

An iterative-incremental energy-based micromechanical model for quasi-brittle materials with crack closure and friction

P. H. R. Silveira, R. Esposito

A scalable hybridized mixed finite element formulation for 3D crack propagation under large strain and contact

C. Runcie, A. Bijaya, K. Lewandowski, A. G. Shvarts, L. Kaczmarczyk, C. J. Pearce

A finite volume-based cyclic constitutive model for reinforced concrete

T. Jochyms, S. Grange

Size-effect law in gap test recreated with damaged-plasticity model

M. Szczecina, A. Winnicki

A frictional cohesive zone model for simulating quasi-brittle fracture: time-dependent vs time-independent regularizations of the frictional term

G. Cera, J. G. Rots, F. Messali, A. T. Slobbe

A novel meso-scale numerical implementation of the carbonation kinetics of cementitious materials

M. Tang, J. Billiet, R. Wan-Wendner, Q. T. Phung, S. C. Seetharam, J. Shao, E. Coppens

Multi-scale numerical investigation of freeze–thaw effects on fatigue behavior of RC slabs and development of strain energy-based damage factor

Y. Qin, X. Ji, Y. Takahashi

Multiscale thermo-elastic modeling of hydrating binders for waste confinement

N. Zeaiter, B. Bary, J. Yvonnet, G. La Valle

Multiscale strength modeling of low-carbon cement pastes: the roles of the stiffness of binder constituents and surrogate modeling

S. J. Schmid, M. Königsberger, B. Pichler, A. Ouzia

Influence of wall effect on drying shrinkage of self-compacting concrete

P. Havlasek, V. Smilauer, P. Reiterman, L. Dohnalova, W.-C. Liao

Multiscale modelling of carbonation in concrete made with RCA

E. Thommes, A. Fanara, L. Courard, F. Collin

Establishing trust in nonlinear failure analysis of concrete structures through facilitating nuanced quantification of uncertainties

M. Hendriks

Effects of fluid and aggregate fragmentation on dynamic concrete behavior using a novel DEM-based hydro-mechanical model

M. Krzaczek, M. Nitka, J. Tejchman

Modeling the contact problem for creep analysis in C-S-H nanoindentation

J. Němeček, J. Němečková, J. Němeček

Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of surrogate-assisted micromechanical models for recycled aggregate concrete with ITZ considerations

A. O. Shittu, L. Göbel

2D framework for mesoscopic concrete simulations enriched with 3D topology information

J. Bobiński, B. Kondys

Microstructural characterization and numerical evaluation of interfacial transition zones in cement-based composites with biomineralized-coated aggregates

S.-Y. Chung, S.-E. Oh, J.-S. Kim

Multiscale modeling of the mechanical properties of mortars containing mineral additions and recycled sand

A. Adessina, J.-F. Barthélémy, A. Ben Fraj

Predictive modeling of concrete carbonation in urban tunnels using experimental data

L. López-de Abajo, J. C. Galvez, M. G. Alberti, A. Moragues

Do we need environmental boundary conditions for the time-dependent material behaviour of concrete?

W. Bachofner, P. Huber

Thermo-hydro-mechanical study of creep in concrete at 150°C and 90% RH: experimental characterization and modeling calibration

S. Cheng, S. Poyet, T. Honorio, B. Bary, F. Hild

Modelling of the wall effect with the two-phase Lattice Discrete Particle Model

J. Billiet, J. Wang, W. Botte, R. Wan-Wendner, J. Vorel

Computational evaluation of strains measured in tubbings of a segmental tunnel lining

M. Sorgner, F. Stadlbauer, A. Razgordanisharahi, C. Hellmich, B. Pichler, T. Pilgerstorfer, B. Moritz

Numerical study on matrix deterioration at the anodic region of impressed current cathodic protection system

Y. Ji, Z. Wang, T. Ishida

DCNN based on X-ray CT images for detection of cracking damage of in-service concrete structure

K. Ikeda, K. Shibano, M. Mukai, T. Suzuki

Study of the impact of coatings on the ageing assessment of double wall concrete containment building without metallic liner

A. Rima, G. El Tabbal, J.-L. Adia

Analysis with FEM and shear-lag theory for predicting stress distribution along interface of post-installed short-length epoxy anchor

A. Satoh

Seismic capacity assessment of existing corroded RC viaduct piers in marine environment

A. Safabakhsh, E. Michelini, S. Ravasini, B. Belletti

Exploring the potential of new reinforcements for the structural strengthening using advanced numerical simulations

R. Talebkhah, J. Barros

Data-driven damage mechanics: an outlook to failure

G. Pijaudier-Cabot, J. Khoury

Refining crack width predictions in RC beams using FEM and neural network-based surrogate models for crack band size correction

J. Kovar, J. Cervenka, V. Cervenka, D. Lehky, D. Novak

Strut and tie ML AI models for reinforced concrete analysis

O. Rashti, R. Eid, S. Greenberg, E. Gal

Predicting fatigue lifetime of high-strength concrete with physics-based machine learning

A. Baktheer, E. S. Elasyed, F. Aldakheel

Scene classification-assisted deep learning for crack detection of asphalt pavements in RC bridge

T. Suzuki

Computational thermal analysis for health monitoring of concrete dam structures using shadow modeling and deep learning

K. Shibano, M. Kimura, K. Ohno, N. Alver, T. Suzuki

Advancing impact simulation through physics-informed neural networks: application to multi-layer composites

S. Pattajoshi, S. Ray

Numerical study on effects of stud bolt and tiebar on impact resistance of SC panels under impact loads

J. Ye, H. Ahn, Y. Park, J.-Y. Cho

Prediction of post-fire performance of scaled cylindrical RC walls of RPV pedestal of nuclear power plant

K. Iwama, K. Maekawa

Key parameters for simulating Delayed Ettringite Formation in concrete structures

J.-M. Sleiman, T. Jochyms, L. Boutillon

Design-oriented finite element method for solid reinforced concrete structures using convex optimisation

J. Larsen, J. M. Schulz, P. N. Poulsen, L. C. Hoang, M. E. M. Andersen

A comparative study of state-of-the-art constitutive models for concrete failure under shear-dominated stress states

K. Basche, A. Dummer, P. Hofer, G. Hofstetter, M. Neuner

Numerical study on prestressed concrete beams made continuous: blind predictions, post-dictions, and sensitivity studies

N. W. Kostense, Y. Yang, M. A. Hendriks, J. G. Rots

Numerical modeling of concrete under large deformations

M. Vazana, M. Jabareen

A position-based framework for modeling reinforced concrete beams and externally FRP-strengthened RC beams

D. S. Bomfim, F. Gatuingt, H. B. Coda, R. R. Paccola

Non-proportional sequentially-linear analysis for masonry structures: capturing combined foundation settlement and push-over loads

Z. Dai, P. A. Korswagen, J. G. Rots

Microstructural characterization and bonding performance evaluation of 3D-printed concrete-mortar composites

J.-S. Kim, C. Yoo, Y. Yang

Towards lattice modelling of additively manufactured cement-based composites with tailored Poisson's ratio-reinforcement

R. J. M. Bol, E. Schlangen, B. Šavija

Assessing structural failure in extrusion-based 3D concrete printing using a plasticity model with non-linear hardening

.-. Saif-Ur-Rehman, A. Robens-Radermacher, J. F. Unger, R. Wolfs

Multiphysics simulation of time-dependent early-age behaviour in 3D printed concrete

Y. Hammad, K. Van Tittelboom, R. Wan-Wendner, J. Vorel

Optimization of mixing time for printcrete using a non-contact monitoring system

R. Sheng, Y. Yuan, J.-Y. Zhang, J.-L. Zhang

Gradient-enhanced damage-plasticity approaches for modeling failure of concrete: phase-field fracture vs. localizing gradient damage

A. Dummer, K. Basche, P. Hofer, G. Hofstetter, T. Mader, M. Neuner

Numerical modelling of interlayer adhesion in 3D-printed concrete with LDPM

Y. Alzoubi, G. Muciaccia, L. Ferrara, A. Cibelli, R. Wan-Wendner

Nonlinear force-based 3D beam model with bond-slip and time-staged prestressing for RC and PC structures

L. Parente, D. Addessi, C.-L. Lee, E. Spacone

J-integral in random elastic medium

J. Eliáš, J. Martinásek, J.-L. Le

On mapping algorithms for material random fields in stochastic FE analysis of quasibrittle structures

J.-L. Le, J. Vievering

Boundary condition strategies for strain localization in discrete periodic unit cell

J. Raisinger, J. Eliáš

Effect of mesostructure heterogeneity on the moisture and heat diffusion in concrete through a multi-phase discrete modelling approach

A. Cibelli, J. Billiet, R. Wan-Wendner, J. Vorel, G. Di Luzio

A novel DEM-based coupled 3D thermo-hydro-mechanical mesoscopic model with phase changes for modelling concrete behavior

M. Krzaczek, J. Tejchman

Building a bio-chemo-mechanical simulation tool for microbial induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) in concrete: coarse graining nano to micro

A. Alex, E. Masoero, I. D. Ofiteru

Hybrid computational framework for nonlinear soil-structure interaction under seismic excitation using subdomain decomposition

F. Osman, S. Li, W. Larbi, N. Ayoub, J. Pais, R. Assaf

Shear and transverse bending in the webs of thin-walled bridge girders

F. Untermarzoner, J. Kollegger

Benchmark on the modelling of RC structures affected by Delayed Ettringite Formation

D. Bouhjiti, R. Zhao

Fracture-based modelling and ductility quantification for structural health monitoring of reinforced concrete

T. Fayyad

Coarse-grained chemo-mechanical simulations: a cornerstone for long-term predictions of concrete degradation

E. Masoero

Three-dimensional analysis of box girders considering nonlinear creep, shrinkage, and cracking effects

G. Di Luzio, G. Odescalchi, F. Puppo, S. Wu

Lessons learned from simulations of the gap test

M. Jirásek, C. Li

Personal reflections on 40 years of research in computational modeling of the load-bearing behavior of concrete structures

G. Hofstetter, A. Dummer, P. Gamnitzer, P. Hofer, M. Schreter, M. Neuner, T. Mader, S. Smaniotto, B. Valentini, B. Winkler