Structural analysis of non-prismatic beams: Critical issues, accurate stress recovery, and analytical definition of the Finite Element (FE) stiffness matrix

V Mercuri, G Balduzzi, D Asprone, F Auricchio - Engineering Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
Non-prismatic beams are widely employed in strategic structures like bridges and sport
arenas, requiring accurate analyses for a reliable and effective design. Unfortunately …

[HTML][HTML] Non-prismatic Timoshenko-like beam model: Numerical solution via isogeometric collocation

G Balduzzi, S Morganti, F Auricchio, A Reali - Computers & Mathematics …, 2017 - Elsevier
The present paper combines an effective beam theory with a simple and accurate numerical
technique opening the door to the prediction of the structural behavior of planar beams …

[HTML][HTML] Serviceability analysis of non-prismatic timber beams: derivation and validation of new and effective straightforward formulas

G Balduzzi, G Hochreiner, J Füssl… - Open Journal of Civil …, 2017 - scirp.org
This paper provides innovative and effective instruments for the simplified analysis of
serviceability limit states for pitched, kinked, and tapered GLT beams. Specifically, formulas …

[PDF][PDF] Form and structural optimization: From beam modeling to 3d printing reinforced concrete members

V Mercuri - 2018 - iris.unipv.it
Nowadays, in the fields of civil engineering and architecture there is a growing demand for
designing and building complex shapes using innovative materials and technologies. To …