A model for the nonlinear, time-dependent and strengthening analysis of shear critical frame concrete structures 

    Ferreira, Denise Carina Santos (Date of defense: 2013-03-22)

    Nonlinear fibre beam models, due to its intrinsic simplicity and computational efficiency, are often an adequate alternative to the complex nonlinear plane and solid FE models for the assessment of entire frame structures. ...

    Tracking localized cracks in the computational analysis of masonry structures 

    Saloustros, Savvas (Date of defense: 2017-11-29)

    Numerical methods aid significantly the engineering efforts towards the conservation of existing masonry structures and the design of new ones. Among them, macro-mechanical finite element methods based on the smeared crack ...

    Web crippling and local buckling response of stainless steel sections 

    Bock Montero, Marina (Date of defense: 2015-02-06)

    This thesis examines the response of stainless steel members when subjected to transverse and normal forces triggering the instability phenomena called web crippling and local buckling, respectively. Currently, the part ...