Life-Cycle FEM
There are numerous examples in the literature of the benefits of advanced numerical modeling (e.g. FE analysis) towards a better and more robust structural assessment of Civil Engineering structures. Nevertheless, this type of modeling involves substantial investments in terms of time, as well as qualified experts to conduct the required work. In such context, the Life-Cycle FEM analysis group aims to better understand the implications of such investments, as well as their relevance, in the context of the Life-Cycle analysis of engineering structures. This would be an important step forward towards a holistic approach to asset management of engineering structures, which is perfectly in line with the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations 2015).
The Team
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Paolo Bocchini, PhD Associate Professor Department of Civil Environmental Engineering Lehigh University Website: www.paolobocchini.com |
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Helder Sousa, PhD Owner HS Consulting Ltd., Portugal Website: www.hs-consulting.com |
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Alfred Strauss, PhD Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Hazards University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria Website: BOKU personal page |
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Wazeer Ali Civil Engineer Beston Consulting Ltd Trinidad, West Indies |
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Emanuele Canestro Civil engineer Department of Civil Engineering University of Surrey |
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Daniel Lichtenberger University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria |
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Xingjian Wang PhD Student Department of Civil Environmental Engineering Lehigh University |
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Publications
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Alfred Strauss, Michael Hauser, Agnetha Jörg Probabilistic, Multilevel Robustness Analysis of Suspended Ceiling Structures. In Proceedings of the Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2021 and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference 2021 (EMI 2021/PMC 2021), Columbia University (virtual), New York City, May 25-28, 2021. |
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Emanuel Canestro, Alfred Strauss, Helder Sousa The Relevance on the Selection of Finite Elements on Long-term Performance of Prestressed T-Girders in the Context of Life-Cycle Analysis. In Proceedings of the Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2021 and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference 2021 (EMI 2021/PMC 2021), Columbia University (virtual), New York City, May 25-28, 2021. |
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Xingjian Wang, Alfred Strauss, Paolo Bocchini Practical Applications of Probabilistic Non-linear FE Modeling with Stratified Sampling Techniques. In Proceedings of the Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2021 and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference 2021 (EMI 2021/PMC 2021), Columbia University (virtual), New York City, May 25-28, 2021. |
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Emanuele Canestro, Alfred Strauss, Helder Sousa Multiscale modelling of the long-term performance of prestressed concrete structures - case studies on T-Girder beams. Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 231, pp. 1117612 1-11, 2021. |
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Xingjian Wang Comparative analysis of non-linear models of concrete beams. Master Thesis, Lehigh University, May 2019. |
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Ali Wazeer, Helder Sousa, Paolo Bocchini FE modelling approaches for soil-bridge systems towards better emergency response planning. In Proceedings of the 12th International DIANA Users Meeting, Porto, Portugal, October 11-12, 2018. |
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Emanuele Canestro, Alfred Strauss, Helder Sousa Long-Term performance of a T-shaped girder bridges by using 1D, 2D and 3D FE modelling – a comparative analysis. In Proceedings of the 12th International DIANA Users Meeting, Porto, Portugal, October 11-12, 2018. |
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Emanuele Canestro Long-Term performance of a T-shaped girder bridges by using 1D, 2D and 3D FE modelling – a comparative analysis. Master Thesis, University of Surrey, August 2018. |
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Wazeer Ali Soil-structure interaction modelling on the seismic performance of a continuous span bridge – a cost-benefit analysis. Master Thesis, University of Surrey, August 2018. |
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