Publications
2025
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Machine learning in earthquake engineering: A review on recent progress and future trends in seismic performance evaluation and design
Hu, S., Guo, T., Alam, M. S., Koetaka, Y., Ghafoori, E. & Karavasilis, T. L., 1 Oct 2025, In: Engineering structures. 340, 120721.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer review
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Advancing the non-local damage approach for reinforced concrete structures: The Extended Gradient Damage Model
Xue, L., Feng, Y., Hai, L., Ren, X. & Li, J., 1 Jun 2025, In: Engineering structures. 332, 19 p., 119970.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Assessing seismic vulnerability of modular buildings under earthquake ground motions
Elias, S., Beer, M. & Chen, J., 15 May 2025, In: Engineering structures. 331, 15 p., 120002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Experimental and theoretical study of thin-covered composite dowels considering multiple load conditions
Xiong, Z., Li, J., Mou, X., Wang, T., Baktheer, A. & Feldmann, M., 15 May 2025, In: Engineering structures. 331, 18 p., 119979.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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A stochastic multi-objective optimisation approach for damage localisation via model updating with uncertain input parameters
Ragnitz, J., Hofmeister, B., Jonscher, C., Hübler, C. & Rolfes, R., 1 May 2025, In: Engineering structures. 330, 119860.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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A coupled finite element–boundary element method for transient elastic dynamic analysis of electronic packaging structures
Gong, Y., He, Y., Hu, H., Zhuang, X., Qin, F., Xu, H. & Rabczuk, T., 1 Mar 2025, In: Engineering structures. 326, 15 p., 119500.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Mixed-mode failure of adhesively bonded CFRP and iron-based shape memory alloy joints: Experiments and modeling
Pichler, N., Wang, W., Li, L., Ghafoori, E. & Motavalli, M., 1 Mar 2025, In: Engineering structures. 326, 26 p., 119486.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Investigation on the effects of activation strategies and service temperature on the pre-stress levels of Fe-SMA-to-glass adhesively bonded joints
Deng, Z., Li, L., Silvestru, V. A., Ghafoori, E. & Taras, A., 1 Feb 2025, In: Engineering structures. 324, 15 p., 119290.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Strengthening, lifetime extension, and monitoring of a deficient steel–concrete composite roadway bridge using iron-based shape memory alloys
Vůjtěch, J., Ryjáček, P., Moshayedi, H., Matos, J. C. & Ghafoori, E., 15 Jan 2025, In: Engineering structures. 323, 15 p., 119286.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Multi-tuned mass damper inerter (MTMDI) system for earthquake-induced vibration control of buildings
Djerouni, S., Elias, S., Abdeddaim, M. & Rupakhety, R., 1 Jan 2025, In: Engineering structures. 322, 19 p., 119139.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2024
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Performance of differently arranged double-tuned mass dampers for structural seismic response control including soil-structure interaction
Araz, O. & Elias, S., 15 Nov 2024, In: Engineering structures. 319, 26 p., 118841.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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A sub-convex similarity-based model updating method considering multivariate uncertainties
Zhao, Y., Sun, B., Bi, S., Beer, M. & Moens, D., 1 Nov 2024, In: Engineering structures. 318, 18 p., 118752.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Survival probability surfaces of hysteretic fractional order structures exposed to non-stationary code-compliant stochastic seismic excitation
Mitseas, I. P., Ni, P., Fragkoulis, V. C. & Beer, M., 1 Nov 2024, In: Engineering structures. 318, 118755.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Computational modeling of near-fault earthquake-induced landslides considering stochastic ground motions and spatially varying soil
Wang, R., Chen, G., Liu, Y. & Beer, M., 1 Oct 2024, In: Engineering structures. 316, 16 p., 118580.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Vibration control and energy harvesting of offshore wind turbines installed with TMDI under dynamical loading
Elias, S. & Beer, M., 15 Sept 2024, In: Engineering structures. 315, 19 p., 118459.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Seismic topology optimization considering first-passage probability by incorporating probability density evolution method and bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization
Yang, J. S., Chen, J. B. & Beer, M., 1 Sept 2024, In: Engineering structures. 314, 16 p., 118382.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Efficient reliability analysis of stochastic dynamic first-passage problems by probability density evolution analysis with subset supported point selection
Bittner, M., Broggi, M. & Beer, M., 1 Aug 2024, In: Engineering structures. 312, 118210.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Extended constant life diagrams for low cycle fatigue and creep-fatigue assessments of high-temperature structures
Ma, Z., Fu, Z., Chen, H., Wang, X. & Barbera, D., 1 Jun 2024, In: Engineering structures. 308, 19 p., 118005.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Structural behaviour of asymptotic geodesic hybrid timber gridshells
Wan, Z., D'Acunto, P. & Schling, E., 1 Jun 2024, In: Engineering structures. 308, 16 p., 117918.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Investigations on the fatigue loading of thin-walled and resource-efficient UHPFRC segmental bridges
Wilkening, M., Joachim, L. & Oettel, V., 1 May 2024, In: Engineering structures. 306, 14 p., 117858.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Reliability-based optimization of supported pendulum TMDs’ nonlinear track shape using Padé approximants
Fadel Miguel, L. F., Elias, S. & Beck, A. T., 1 May 2024, In: Engineering structures. 306, 13 p., 117861.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Heteroscedastic Gaussian processes for data normalisation in probabilistic novelty detection of a wind turbine
Jonscher, C., Möller, S., Liesecke, L., Hofmeister, B., Grießmann, T. & Rolfes, R., 15 Apr 2024, In: Engineering structures. 305, 117786.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Effects of topographic irregularity on seismic site amplification considering input signal frequency: A case study
Chen, Z. X., Chen, G. & Liu, Y., 1 Apr 2024, In: Engineering structures. 304, 13 p., 117667.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Analysis and design recommendations for structures strengthened by prestressed bonded Fe-SMA
Li, L., Wang, S., Chatzi, E., Motavalli, M. & Ghafoori, E., 15 Mar 2024, In: Engineering structures. 303, 16 p., 117513.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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On using autoencoders with non-standardized time series data for damage localization
Römgens, N., Abbassi, A., Jonscher, C., Grießmann, T. & Rolfes, R., 15 Mar 2024, In: Engineering structures. 303, 117570.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Innovative test concept for evaluating fatigue degradation process of submerged grouted connections
Borgelt, J. M., Possekel, J., Schaumann, P., Dreger, D. & Ghafoori, E., 1 Mar 2024, In: Engineering Structures. 302, p. 1-15 15 p., 117335.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Shell buckling of suction buckets for offshore wind turbines considering imperfection and soil parameter sensitivity
Böhm, M., Schaumann, P. & Ghafoori, E., 1 Mar 2024, In: Engineering structures. 302, 12 p., 117310.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Design optimisation for hybrid metal additive manufacturing for sustainable construction
Baqershahi, M. H., Ayas, C. & Ghafoori, E., 15 Feb 2024, In: Engineering structures. 301, 12 p., 117355.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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An efficient and accurate DSRFG method via nonuniform energy spectra discretization
Wang, X., Cai, C. S., Yuan, P., Xu, G. & Sun, C., 1 Jan 2024, In: Engineering structures. 298, 16 p., 117014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2023
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Effects of response spectrum of pulse-like ground motion on stochastic seismic response of tunnel
Chen, G., Liu, Y. & Beer, M., 15 Aug 2023, In: Engineering structures. 289, 116274.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Fatigue strengthening of damaged steel members using wire arc additive manufacturing
Ghafoori, E., Dahaghin, H., Diao, C., Pichler, N., Li, L., Mohri, M., Ding, J., Ganguly, S. & Williams, S., 1 Jun 2023, In: Engineering structures. 284, 115911.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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An explicit integration method with third-order accuracy for linear and nonlinear dynamic systems
Liu, W., Ye, T., Yuan, P., Beer, M. & Tong, X., 1 Jan 2023, In: Engineering structures. 274, 115013.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2022
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Shape memory alloys for structural engineering: An editorial overview of research and future potentials
Ghafoori, E., Wang, B. & Andrawes, B., 15 Dec 2022, In: Engineering structures. 273, 115138.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial in journal › Research › peer review
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Data-driven reliability assessment of dynamic structures based on power spectrum classification
Behrendt, M., Kitahara, M., Kitahara, T., Comerford, L. & Beer, M., 1 Oct 2022, In: Engineering structures. 268, 114648.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Estimation of the mechanical behavior of CFRP-to-steel bonded joints with quantification of uncertainty
Li, L., Pichler, N., Chatzi, E. & Ghafoori, E., Sept 2022, In: Engineering structures. 266, 114573.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2021
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Iron-Based shape memory alloy for strengthening of 113-Year bridge
Vůjtěch, J., Ryjáček, P., Campos Matos, J. & Ghafoori, E., 1 Dec 2021, In: Engineering structures. 248, 113231.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Efficient and user-friendly α-level optimisation for application-orientated fuzzy structural analyses
Hübler, C. & Hofmeister, B., 15 Nov 2021, In: Engineering structures. 247, 113172.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Thermally-activated shape memory alloys for retrofitting bridge double-angle connections
Izadi, M., Motavalli, M. & Ghafoori, E., 15 Oct 2021, In: Engineering structures. 245, 112827.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Stress recovery behavior of an Fe-Mn-Si shape memory alloy
Gu, X. L., Chen, Z. Y., Yu, Q. Q. & Ghafoori, E., 15 Sept 2021, In: Engineering structures. 243, 112710.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Torsional load-bearing capacity of half-shell segments for prestressed concrete towers
Klein, F. & Marx, S., 15 Sept 2021, In: Engineering Structures. 243, 112589.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2020
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Experimental investigation on rail fatigue resistance of track/bridge interaction
Kang, C., Schneider, S., Wenner, M. & Marx, S., 1 Aug 2020, In: Engineering structures. 216, 110747.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Characterization of debris throw from masonry wall sections subjected to blast
Schneider, J. M., von Ramin, M., Stottmeister, A. & Stolz, A., 15 Jan 2020, In: Engineering structures. 203, 109729.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2019
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Experimental and numerical investigations of rail behaviour under compressive force on ballastless track systems
Kang, C., Bode, M., Wenner, M. & Marx, S., 15 Oct 2019, In: Engineering Structures. 197, 109413.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Finite element model updating using deterministic optimisation: A global pattern search approach
Hofmeister, B., Bruns, M. & Rolfes, R., 15 Sept 2019, In: Engineering structures. 195, p. 373-381 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Editorial for special issue on Sustainable Metallic Structures
Ghafoori, E., 15 Mar 2019, In: Engineering structures. 183, p. 83 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial in journal › Research › peer review
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Development of prestressed unbonded and bonded CFRP strengthening solutions for tensile metallic members
Hosseini, A., Ghafoori, E., Motavalli, M., Nussbaumer, A., Zhao, X. L., Al-Mahaidi, R. & Terrasi, G., 15 Feb 2019, In: Engineering structures. 181, p. 550-561 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2018
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Analytical solution for stiffness prediction of bonded CFRP-to-steel double strap joints
Li, W., Ghafoori, E., Lu, Y., Li, S. & Motavalli, M., 15 Dec 2018, In: Engineering structures. 177, p. 190-197 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Iron-based shape memory alloy for the fatigue strengthening of cracked steel plates: Effects of re-activations and loading frequencies
Izadi, M. R., Ghafoori, E., Motavalli, M. & Maalek, S., 1 Dec 2018, In: Engineering structures. 176, p. 953-967 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Prestressed CFRP-strengthening and long-term wireless monitoring of an old roadway metallic bridge
Ghafoori, E., Hosseini, A., Al-Mahaidi, R., Zhao, X. L. & Motavalli, M., 1 Dec 2018, In: Engineering structures. 176, p. 585-605 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Short-term bond behavior and debonding capacity of prestressed CFRP composites to steel substrate
Hosseini, A., Ghafoori, E., Wellauer, M., Sadeghi Marzaleh, A. & Motavalli, M., 1 Dec 2018, In: Engineering structures. 176, p. 935-947 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Design of railway bridges for dynamic loads due to high-speed traffic
Schneider, S. & Marx, S., 1 Nov 2018, In: Engineering Structures. 174, p. 396-406 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Development of an iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) strengthening system for steel plates
Izadi, M. R., Ghafoori, E., Shahverdi, M., Motavalli, M. & Maalek, S., 1 Nov 2018, In: Engineering structures. 174, p. 433-446 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Experimental investigation on the CFRP strengthening efficiency of steel plates with inclined cracks under fatigue loading
Aljabar, N. J., Zhao, X. L., Al-Mahaidi, R., Ghafoori, E., Motavalli, M. & Koay, Y. C., 1 Oct 2018, In: Engineering structures. 172, p. 877-890 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Torsional strengthening of steel circular hollow sections (CHS) using CFRP composites
Wu, C., He, L., Ghafoori, E. & Zhao, X. L., 15 Sept 2018, In: Engineering structures. 171, p. 806-816 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Development of design and construction of high-speed railway bridges in Germany
Kang, C., Schneider, S., Wenner, M. & Marx, S., 15 May 2018, In: Engineering Structures. 163, p. 184-196 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2017
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Characterizing post-construction settlement of the Masjed-Soleyman embankment dam, Southwest Iran, using TerraSAR-X SpotLight radar imagery
Emadali, L., Motagh, M. & Haghshenas Haghighi, M., 15 Jul 2017, In: Engineering Structures. 143, p. 261-273 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2016
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Effectiveness of distributed tuned mass dampers for multi-mode control of chimney under earthquakes
Elias, S., Matsagar, V. & Datta, T. K., 1 Oct 2016, In: Engineering structures. 124, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2015
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Fatigue design criteria for strengthening metallic beams with bonded CFRP plates
Ghafoori, E., Motavalli, M., Zhao, X. L., Nussbaumer, A. & Fontana, M., 15 Oct 2015, In: Engineering structures. 101, p. 542-557 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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A nonlinear model of failure function for reliability analysis of RC frame columns with tension failure
Jiang, Y., Sun, G., He, Y., Beer, M. & Zhang, J., 1 Sept 2015, In: Engineering Structures. 98, p. 74-80 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
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Determination of minimum CFRP pre-stress levels for fatigue crack prevention in retrofitted metallic beams
Ghafoori, E., Motavalli, M., Nussbaumer, A., Herwig, A., Prinz, G. S. & Fontana, M., 1 Feb 2015, In: Engineering structures. 84, p. 29-41 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2013
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Interfacial stresses in beams strengthened with bonded prestressed plates
Ghafoori, E., Jan 2013, In: Engineering structures. 46, p. 508-510 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2012
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Fatigue behavior of notched steel beams reinforced with bonded CFRP plates: Determination of prestressing level for crack arrest
Ghafoori, E., Schumacher, A. & Motavalli, M., Dec 2012, In: Engineering structures. 45, p. 270-283 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2011
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Efficient Modeling of Imperfections for Buckling Analysis of Composite Cylindrical Shells
Broggi, M. & Schuëller, G. I., May 2011, In: Engineering structures.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review
2010
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Structural dynamic optimal design based on dynamic reliability
Ma, J., Gao, W., Wriggers, P., Chen, J. & Sahraee, S., 4 Dec 2010, In: Engineering structures. 33, 2, p. 468-476 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer review