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Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 1,326 Downloads: 1,433 Vol. 17, No. 63 (2023) December 21, 2022 pp. 206-233

Numerical nonlinear analysis of RC beans with un-strengthened and CFRP-strengthened opening drilled under service loads within shear zones

Magdy Khalaf, L. Aboul-Nour, M. Khater, M. Ibrahim

Current research paper deals with reinforced concrete (R.C.) beams numerical modeling and suggested strengthening procedure if it is required to create an opening within their shear zones. Strengthening is assumed to be achieved during…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.63.17

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 1,210 Downloads: 473 Vol. 18, No. 69 (2024) April 25, 2024 pp. 89-105

Methodology to minimize the dynamic response of tall buildings under wind load controlled through semi-active magneto-rheological dampers

Francisco da Silva Brandão, Alex Koch de Almeida, Letícia Fleck Fadel Miguel

This paper proposes a methodology to evaluate and optimize the dynamic response of tall buildings under wind loading, controlled through semi-active Magneto-Rheological dampers (MR dampers). For this, a tall building, modeled as a 2D…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.69.07

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Miscellanea Views: 1,638 Downloads: 507 Vol. 11, No. 41 (2017) June 28, 2017 pp. Pages 66-70

Joined application of a multiaxial critical plane criterion and a strain energy density criterion in low-cycle fatigue

Andrea Carpinteri, Giovanni Fortese, Camilla Ronchei, Daniela Scorza, Sabrina Vantadori, Filippo Berto

In the present paper, the multiaxial fatigue life assessment of notched structural components is performed by employing a strain-based multiaxial fatigue criterion. Such a criterion, depending on the critical plane concept, is extended by…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.41.10

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Miscellanea Views: 1,085 Downloads: 416 Vol. 8, No. 30 (2014) September 11, 2014 pp. pages 263-272

Electrical resistivity and ultrasonic measurements during sequential fracture test of cementitious composite

V. Veselý, P. Kone?ný, P. Lehner, D. Pieszka, L. Žídek

Cracks in cover of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete structures significantly influence the ingress of deleterious species causing decrease in durability of these structures. The paper is focused on the effect of fracture process on two…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.30.33

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Miscellanea Views: 742 Downloads: 419 Vol. 2, No. 6 (2008) pp. pages 20-29

A new method for the experimental study of fatigue behaviour of thermoplastic materials

M. Basso, A. Crevatin, M. Celotto, M. Sanità

Nowadays most industrial realities undergo a strong push to improve cost-effectiveness, productivity and quality of manufactured products. In particular we focussed our attention in the area of design of plastic structural components…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.06.03

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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 1,079 Downloads: 600 Vol. 14, No. 51 (2020) November 28, 2019 pp. 267-274

The multilayered soil-structure seismic interaction and structure vibration mechanism

Abdoullah Namdar

The morphology of subsoil influences to soil-structure interaction and it makes complex to predict seismic structural stability. The structural elements seismic response associate to soil-structure interaction is required expansive…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.51.21

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 416 Downloads: 294 Vol. 15, No. 58 (2021) September 25, 2021 pp. 114-127

Structural model updating based on metamodel using modal frequencies

Jutao Wang, Zhenzhong Liu, Liju Xue

Modal frequencies are often used in structural model updating based on the finite element model, and metamodel technique is often applied to the corresponding optimization process. In this work, the Kriging model is used as the metamodel.…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.58.09

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 841 Downloads: 467 Vol. 14, No. 54 (2020) September 23, 2020 pp. 66-87

Vibration control in buildings under seismic excitation using optimized tuned mass dampers

Francisco da Silva Brandão, Letícia Fleck Fadel Miguel

Earthquakes can cause vibration problems in many types of structures, generating large displacements. The interstory drift is a design criterion very used in seismic analysis and the structural control is an alternative to reduce these…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.54.05

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Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 625 Downloads: 839 Vol. 16, No. 59 (2022) December 22, 2021 pp. 62-77

Finite element modeling of flexural behavior of reinforced concrete beams externally strengthened with CFRP sheets

Mahmoud Madqour

In this research, the finite element method is used to develop a numerical model to analyse the effect of the external strengthening of reinforced concrete beams by using carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) sheets. A finite element…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.59.05

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 400 Downloads: 310 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) August 16, 2025 pp. 115-128

An experimental study on the rehabilitation performance of CFRP-strengthened bubble deck slabs: effects of void size and preloading levels

Abdulkhalik Abdulridha, Muntadher Bader

This study examines the rehabilitation performance of reinforced concrete bubble deck slabs (with 50 mm and 60 mm voids) strengthened with externally bonded CFRP sheets. Nine specimens were tested: eight bubble slabs (grouped by void size…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.74.08

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 890 Downloads: 339 Vol. 19, No. 72 (2025) January 9, 2025 pp. 34-45

Improved flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beam strengthened using stainless steel wire mesh

Shail Shah, Parth Raithatha, Sunil Raiyani

The paper presents an experimental investigation of the flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) beam elements strengthened externally with stainless steel wire mesh (SSWM). SSWM has the potential to be an alternative composite…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.72.04

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Miscellanea Views: 1,369 Downloads: 505 Vol. 2, No. 3 (2008) pp. pages 11-17

Densità di energia di deformazione locale e resistenza a fatica di giunti saldati di geometria complessa

M. Zappalorto, F. Berto, P. Lazzarin

A recent criterion based on the local strain energy density (SED) averaged over a given control volume is applied to well-documented experimental data taken from the literature, all related to steel welded joints of complex geometry. This…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.03.02

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Miscellanea Views: 1,008 Downloads: 588 Vol. 11, No. 41 (2017) June 28, 2017 pp. Pages 412-423

An experimental study on mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced concrete of energy piles

Songying Zhao, Lei Chen, Yan Fu

The technology of energy piles for heat storage involves turning the concrete piles buried beneath the ground into a part of the ground-source heat pump system and burying the heat-transfer tubes in the foundation piles, which are regarded…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.41.52

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Miscellanea Views: 1,074 Downloads: 516 Vol. 3, No. 9 (2009) pp. pages 13-26

Comportamento a fatica dei giunti saldati in funzione della densità di energia di deformazione locale: influenza dei campi di tensione singolari e non singolari

Paolo Lazzarin

In the Strain Energy Density (SED) approach for fatigue strength assessments of welded joints a well-defined control volume is considered. This volume surrounds the weld root or weld toe, both modelled like sharp (zero radius) V-notches…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.09.02

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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 685 Downloads: 659 Vol. 18, No. 67 (2024) December 17, 2023 pp. 137-152

Optimization of damage repair with piezoelectric actuators using the Taguchi method

Abdul Aabid Shaikh

Over the last two decades, piezoelectric actuators have emerged as a promising solution for structural repair. In this work, initially the stress intensity factor (SIF) estimation using the finite element (FE) approach at crack tips in…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.67.10

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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 632 Downloads: 385 Vol. 14, No. 52 (2020) March 22, 2020 pp. 269-280

Multiple Crack Detection using Wavelet Transforms and Energy Signal Techniques

Jalal Akbari, Majid Ahmadifarid, Abbas Kazemi Amiri

Wavelet transforms are efficient tools for structural health monitoring (SHM) and damage detection. However, these methods are encountered with some limitations in practice. Thus, signal energy analysis is used as an alternative technique…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.52.21

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Miscellanea Views: 657 Downloads: 962 Vol. 16, No. 60 (2022) March 25, 2022 pp. 43-61

Web post-buckling strength of thin-webbed cellular beams using carbon PFRP profiles

Hamda Guedaoura, Yazid Hadidane

Currently, cellular steel beams are widely used by structural engineers and major companies due to their useful structural applications and serviceable performance. However, these types of steel beams are susceptible to different states of…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.04

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SI: Modeling in Structural Integrity Views: 430 Downloads: 245 Vol. 20, No. 75 (2026) November 15, 2025 pp. 339-350

Diagnostics and experimental analysis of 3D printed concrete structural elements

Kristyna Hrabova, Matěj Velát, Pavel Schmid, Petr Daněk, Richard Dvořák

This study investigates the structural behaviour of elements produced by extrusion-based 3D concrete printing (3DCP). Six full-scale columns with intentional imperfections were tested in three-point bending and subsequently analysed…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,048 Downloads: 561 Vol. 12, No. 45 (2018) June 16, 2018 pp. 43-66

Fatigue life prediction of 5083 and 5A06 aluminum alloy T-welded joints based on the fatigue characteristics domain

li zou, Xinhua Yang, Jianrong Tan, Hongji Xu, Yibo Sun

Three-point bending fatigue test of 5083 and 5A06 aluminum alloy T-welded joints is carried out, and the fatigue life of the specimens with different influencing factors are obtained. Finite element model of the T-welded joint is…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.45.05

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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 665 Downloads: 486 Vol. 15, No. 57 (2021) June 22, 2021 pp. 82-92

Evaluation of the behaviour of reinforced concrete beams repaired with glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) using a damage variable

Rafael Cunha, Kevin Oliveira, Antônio Brito, Camila Vieira, David Amorim

The use of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) for increasing the strength of RC structures became a usual method. FRP presents easy application and demands low space and provide significant strength increase. Usually, the decision for FRP use…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.57.08

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SI: Research activities of the Greek Society of Experimental Mechanics of Materi Views: 708 Downloads: 723 Vol. 13, No. 50 (2019) September 2, 2019 pp. 497-504

Metal foaming by powder metallurgy process: investigation of different parameters on the foaming efficiency

Ioannis Papantoniou, Helena Kyriakopoulou, Dimitrios Pantelis, Dimitrios Manolakos

Aluminium foams, produced by powder metallurgy process, have significant potential applications for uses in weight-sensitive structural parts. Problems in the production of metal foams arise from the lack of knowledge in the control of…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.50.41

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Miscellanea Views: 2,173 Downloads: 740 Vol. 12, No. 43 (2018) December 28, 2017 pp. Pages 1-32

Frontiers of fracture and fatigue: Some recent applications of the local strain energy density

F. Berto, S.M.J. Razavi, J. Torgersen

The phenomenon of brittle fracture occurs too often in various branches of engineering being the reason of unexpected termination of anticipated service lives of an engineering objects. This leads to unfortunate catastrophic structural…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.43.01

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 537 Downloads: 195 Vol. 20, No. 75 (2026) December 11, 2025 pp. 399-434

Reduction of Cracks in Concrete Slabs by Incorporating Synthetic Polypropylene Fiber

Max Ramos, Edwin Parillo

In Peru, research on cracking in concrete slabs has been limited, partly due to the perception that cracks do not pose an immediate problem. However, their cumulative effect over the long term can compromise structural durability…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.75.29

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SI: Structural Integrity and Safety: Experimental and Numerical Perspectives Views: 888 Downloads: 523 Vol. 14, No. 53 (2020) July 19, 2020 pp. 92-105

Numerical Investigation of the Seismic Behavior of Unanchored Steel Tanks with an emphasis on the Uplift Phenomenon

Jalal Akbari, Omid Salami, Mohsen Isari

Ground steel storage tanks are widely used in different industries. Regarding the significance of these structures, ensuring the proper performance of such structures in earthquakes needs evaluating their seismic performance. The present…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.53.08

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Miscellanea Views: 804 Downloads: 780 Vol. 12, No. 45 (2018) June 21, 2018 pp. 135-146

Influence of limestone dust and natural pozzolan on engineering properties of self-compacting repair mortars

Mohamed Ghrici, Said Choucha, Mohamed Ghrici, Ahmed Omran

The main goal of this work is the formulation of a self-compacting repair mortars (SCRMs) containing limestone dust (LD) and natural pozzolan (NP). For this purpose, a control mortar (SCRM-0) and two different mortars types, one with 10%…

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Fatigue Views: 1,328 Downloads: 748 Vol. 14, No. 53 (2020) July 19, 2020 pp. 177-186

Evaluating Properties of Asphalt Mixtures Containing polymers of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) against Failures Caused by Rutting, Moisture and Fatigue

Mahmoud Ameri, Reza Mohammadi, Milad Mousavinezhad, Amirhossein Ameri, Hamid Shaker, Arash Fasihpour

Properties of asphalt mixture play a vital role in structural integrity and performance of flexible pavements structure. In flexible pavements asphalt concrete surface layer consists of asphalt binder, aggregates and in some cased…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.53.15

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SI: Russian mechanics contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 64 Downloads: 22 Vol. 20, No. 77 (2026) May 21, 2026 pp. 281-297

Effect of ultrasonic welding conditions and energy director thickness on structure and properties of lap-joints of PEEK-based composites reinforced with short carbon fibers

Sergey Panin, Vladislav Alexenko, Alexey Zelenkov, Dmitry Buslovich, Lyudmila Kornienko, Shaowei Lu

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of thickness of energy director (EDs) and ultrasonic welding (USW) process parameters on structure formation and interlaminar shear strength (LSS) values of lap-joints of composite…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.77.17

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 489 Downloads: 317 Vol. 19, No. 72 (2025) March 12, 2025 pp. 193-210

Structural behavior of GFRP-concrete composite beams

Ata El-kareim Shoeib, Mohammed Abdel-Rahman M. Khalil, Alaa Gamal Sheriff, Mohammed Salem

Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) I-sections offer a promising alternative to traditional steel reinforcement due to their reduced weight and maintenance requirements. This study aims to optimize the design of GFRP-reinforced composite…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.72.14

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Damage mechanics Views: 574 Downloads: 273 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) July 8, 2025 pp. 31-41

Optimizing different damaged reinforced concrete corbel characteristics utilizing CFRP sheets

Salah Aborgheef, Abdulkhalik Jabbar Abdulridha

Concrete corbels are short cantilever constructions that may lose their strength over time because of loads that happen over and over again. As an external bonding method for reinforcement, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips are…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.74.03

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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 1,243 Downloads: 654 Vol. 16, No. 61 (2022) June 19, 2022 pp. 1-19

THM-coupled numerical analysis of temperature and groundwater level in-situ measurements in artificial ground freezing

Anastasiia Kostina, Maxim Zhelnin, Oleg Plekhov, Kirill Agutin

Belarusian Potash salt deposits are bedded under aquifers and unstable soil stratums. Therefore, to develop the deposits a vertical mine shaft sinking is performed using the artificial ground freezing technology. Nowadays, real time…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.61.01

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Numerical nonlinear analysis of RC beans with un-strengthened and CFRP-strengthened opening drilled under service loads within shear zones

Methodology to minimize the dynamic response of tall buildings under wind load controlled through semi-active magneto-rheological dampers

Joined application of a multiaxial critical plane criterion and a strain energy density criterion in low-cycle fatigue

Electrical resistivity and ultrasonic measurements during sequential fracture test of cementitious composite

A new method for the experimental study of fatigue behaviour of thermoplastic materials

The multilayered soil-structure seismic interaction and structure vibration mechanism

Structural model updating based on metamodel using modal frequencies

Vibration control in buildings under seismic excitation using optimized tuned mass dampers

Finite element modeling of flexural behavior of reinforced concrete beams externally strengthened with CFRP sheets

An experimental study on the rehabilitation performance of CFRP-strengthened bubble deck slabs: effects of void size and preloading levels

Improved flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beam strengthened using stainless steel wire mesh

Densità di energia di deformazione locale e resistenza a fatica di giunti saldati di geometria complessa

An experimental study on mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced concrete of energy piles

Comportamento a fatica dei giunti saldati in funzione della densità di energia di deformazione locale: influenza dei campi di tensione singolari e non singolari

Optimization of damage repair with piezoelectric actuators using the Taguchi method

Multiple Crack Detection using Wavelet Transforms and Energy Signal Techniques

Web post-buckling strength of thin-webbed cellular beams using carbon PFRP profiles

Diagnostics and experimental analysis of 3D printed concrete structural elements

Fatigue life prediction of 5083 and 5A06 aluminum alloy T-welded joints based on the fatigue characteristics domain

Evaluation of the behaviour of reinforced concrete beams repaired with glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) using a damage variable

Metal foaming by powder metallurgy process: investigation of different parameters on the foaming efficiency

Frontiers of fracture and fatigue: Some recent applications of the local strain energy density

Reduction of Cracks in Concrete Slabs by Incorporating Synthetic Polypropylene Fiber

Numerical Investigation of the Seismic Behavior of Unanchored Steel Tanks with an emphasis on the Uplift Phenomenon

Influence of limestone dust and natural pozzolan on engineering properties of self-compacting repair mortars

Evaluating Properties of Asphalt Mixtures Containing polymers of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) against Failures Caused by Rutting, Moisture and Fatigue

Effect of ultrasonic welding conditions and energy director thickness on structure and properties of lap-joints of PEEK-based composites reinforced with short carbon fibers

Structural behavior of GFRP-concrete composite beams

Optimizing different damaged reinforced concrete corbel characteristics utilizing CFRP sheets

THM-coupled numerical analysis of temperature and groundwater level in-situ measurements in artificial ground freezing