-> 25 Sept.

Summary   Room A   Room B   Room C   Room D   Room E

9:20 - 10:50

Session 8: "Issues in Computational Mechanics of Structures"

Chairmen: Pandolfi, Sepe

Nonuniform torsion of bars of variable thickness
E.J. Sapountzakis & V.G. Mokos

Efficient eigensolution method of large structural systems with proportional and non-proportional dampers
H.-J. Jung, J.-S. Jo, I.-W. Lee & M.-G. Ko

Modified modal methods for calculating eigenpair sensitivity of asymmetric systems
Y.J. Moon, I.W. Lee & J.H. Lee

From load path method to classical models of structural analysis
F. Palmisano, A. Vitone & C. Vitone

On static limit analysis using the p-version FEM
F. Tin-Loi & N.S. Ngo

A strain based solid element for plate bending
L. Belounar, S. Benmebarek, M. Guenfoud & A. Charif


11:20 - 12:50

Session 9: "Advanced Modelling and Non Linear Analysis of Concrete Structures"

Chairmen: Mancini, Catallo

Non-linear analysis of reinforced concrete slabs
B. Belletti, P. Bernardi, R. Cerioni & I. Iori

Effect of cracking and material non-linearities on the dynamic behavior of reinforced concrete beams
K.S. Numayr & S.K. Jubeer

Approximate methods for analysis of viscoelastic behavior of concrete structures
D.Veglianti & L. Sgambi

Development of a continuum-mechanics-based tool for 3D finite element analysis of reinforced concrete structures
H. Hartl

Crack width control in two dimensional reinforced concrete elements
G. Bertagnoli, V.I. Carbone, L. Giordano & G. Mancini

Continuous/discontinuous failure analysis in a rate-dependent elastoplastic damage model
A. Simone & L.J. Sluys


14:30 - 16:00

Session 37: "Special Session on “Fastening technologies for structural connections”"

Chairmen: Paolini, Loreti

Anchoring Mechanisms
M. Paolini

Rebar connection with bonded reinforcement bars. Design concepts and experimental results
J. Kunz

Shear transfer in concrete-concrete and timber-concrete composite constructions
P. Bianchi

Structural retrofitting of historical buidings
G. Novembri

Application examples of use of chemical anchors for retrofitting concrete and masonry structures
D. Moreschi

Design concept of nailed shear connections in composite tube columns
P. Bianchi


16:30 - 18:00

Geotechnical Engineering

Life-cycle maintenance management of traffic tunnels – Strategy assessment to develop new calcification reduction methods in tunnel drainage system
T. Gamisch & G. Girmscheid

To an estimation of dynamic stresses around of the immersed body with a rectangular form
L.V. Nuzhdin, A.O. Kolesnikov & V.N. Popov

Design of a railway junction in Palermo. Underground structures and building damage risks
D. Pelonero, A. Pigorini, E. Scattolini & E.M. Pizzarotti

Foundation design formulation: a process approach
J.F. van den Adel, S.H. Al-Jibouri, U.F.A. Karim & M. Mawdesley

Relationships between soil conditions and construction costs
J.F. van den Adel, S.H. Al-Jibouri, U.F.A. Karim & M. Mawdesley