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PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTATIONAL STRUCTURES TECHNOLOGY
Edited by: P. Iványi, J. Kruis and B.H.V. Topping

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1Invited Keynote Paper  
1.1 Challenges in topology optimization with  applications
J. Lógó, M. Tantawi and B. Tóth
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2Advances in Finite, Boundary and Discrete Element Methods, Session organised by: Professor J. Kruis, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic  
2.1 Deflated Krylov Method in Nonlinear Problems of Mechanics and Stochastic Analysis
M. Béreš and S. Sysala
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2.2 FE Numerical Errors in Lattice Metastructure Dynamics: Insights from Two Distinct Cases
I. Martínez-Terés, K.V. Bhat, P. Pflueger Tejero, J. Garcia-Martinez and F.J. Montáns
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2.3 Investigating Heavy-Ball Method as a Synchronization-Free Alternative to Conjugate Gradients
D. Hrbáč, D. Horák and J. Kružík
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2.4 An Impact of the FETI Gluing Conditions on Dual Operator Conditioning and Convergence Rate
A. Růžička, D. Horák and J. Kružík
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3Developments in the Design Optimisation of Engineering Structures, Session organised by Professor A. Martins, University of Coimbra, Portugal, Professor L. Simões, University of Coimbra, Portugal, Professor J. Lógó, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary and Professor M. Bruggi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy  
3.1 Predicting Earthquake-Induced Building Damage Grades Using Machine Learning and Explainable AI
E.K. Nyarko, S. Czarnecki, A.D.R. Troncoso Garcia, M. Hadzima-Nyarko, F. Martinez Alvarez, B. Bulajić, E. Isik and D. Radu
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3.2 Virtual Element Method for Topology Optimization of Contact Problems
A. Myśliński
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3.3 Cost Optimisation of Steel Structures Exposed to Fire
T. Světlík and M. Čermák
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3.4 Optimisation of Asymmetric Single-Tower Cable-Stayed Concrete Bridges
A. Martins, S. Monteiro and L. Simões
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4Computational Analysis of Structures, Organised by: Professor J.G. Santos da Silva, Rio de Janeiro State University, UERJ, Brazil, Professor L.F. Costa Neves, University of Coimbra, UC, Portugal  
4.1 Vibration Analysis of Steel-Concrete Composite Floors when Subjected to Rhythmic Human Dynamic Loadings
M.G. de Carvalho Junior and J.G. Santos da Silva
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4.2 Serviceability Limit States of CLT–Concrete Composite Slabs: Vibrations and Long-Term Deflections
M. Tantawi, D.B. Merczel and J. Lógó
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4.3 Preliminary Predictions of Progressive Damage in Single-Bolted Pultruded FRP Connections and Comparison with Experiments
A. Rahman, I. Boem and N. Gattesco
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4.4 Creep Buckling of Al–SiC Beam
D. Lanc, R.I. Gasljevic and G. Turkalj
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4.5 Post-Fire Strength Capacity Assessment of SRC Columns Under Asymmetry Conditions
C.-G. Chiorean
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5Computational Methods for Biomechanics, Organised by: Dr H. Geisler, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany  
5.1 Surrogate Modeling for a Multi-Species Biofilm Model
H. Geisler, F. Klempt, M. Soleimani and P. Junker
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6Topology Optimization  
6.1 Topology Optimisation of Lattice Structures for Strain-Tunable Wave Filtering
F. Gomez Silva, R. Ortigosa and J. Martinez-Frutos
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6.2 An Efficient Multiscale Topology Optimization Framework Using HiCon-FEM
V. Yanes, N.-H. Kim, M.A. Sanz and F. Montáns
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6.3 Topology Optimization Design of Multimaterial Heterogeneous Interfaces for Additive Manufacturing
Z. Cai, L. Meng, D. Huo, J. Zhang, Y. Wang, J. Zhu and W. Zhang
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7Domes and Form-Finding  
7.1 Buckling of Domes From Functionally Graded Auxetics
J. Blachut, M.D. White and D. Sala
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7.2 Evolutionary Form-Finding of Lattice Domes via a Constrained Force Density Method in Rhino-Grasshopper
B. Tóth, M. Bruggi and J. Lógó
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8Digital Twins in Engineering  
8.1 Toward a Digital Twin Framework: Finite Element Modeling and Optimal Sensor Placement for Calatrava’s Città Dello Sport in Rome
V. Ferdinandi, M. Torzoni and R. Ardito
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8.2 The Automation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Methodology in Structural Design of Concrete Walls
M. Cangussu Da Silva
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9Machine Learning in Engineering  
9.1 Bayesian Active Learning of Conditional Failure Probability Distributions for Precast Prestressed Concrete Beams
J. Whiteley and J. Becque
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10Numerical Methods in Engineering  
10.1 Optimized Set-Up of Internal Controlled Electrical Cartridges for Efficient Heating in Pultrusion Processes
E. Barkanov and P. Akishin
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10.2 A Hierarchical Hermite Finite Cell Framework for Strain Gradient Kirchhoff Plate Theory
C.A. Yan, N. Fantuzzi, R. Vescovini and R. Luciano
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10.3 Local Analysis of Nonlinear Elastomers Steadily Sliding over Rough Surfaces
P. Le Tallec
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11Materials Modelling  
11.1 Programmable Multifunctional Hyperbolic Metamaterials: Design and Optimization
M. Yang, L. Meng, X. Zhu, W. Zhu, Z. Cai, J. Zhu and W. Zhang
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11.2 Coupled Thermo-Mechanical Analysis in Excavation Damage Zone
J. Kruis, T. Krejci and T. Koudelka
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12Laminates  
12.1 Simultaneous Optimization of Ply Angles and Thickness for Double-Double Laminates
P. Fang, T. Gao and W. Zhang
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12.2 Data-Driven Stacking Sequence Optimization of Composite Laminates via Deep Learning Surrogate Models
S. Gao, P. Fang, T. Gao and W. Zhang
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13Vibration Modelling and Analysis  
13.1 Application of Optimized Seismic Meta-Blocks to Reduce Ground Vibration
M.N.A. Nguyen, M.P. Truong, V.H. Nguyen and J.H. Lee
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13.2 A Finite Element Formulation for Vibration Analysis of Laminated Composite Thin-Walled Beam Type Structures Under Initial Load
D. Banić, G. Štimac Rončević and G. Turkalj
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14Masonry Structures  
14.1 Limit Analysis for Pagoda of Zhen-Guo Temple: Comparison of Different Modeling Approaches
P. Wang, Y. Hua and G. Milani
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14.2 Reduced Mesoscale Modelling for Masonry Arch Bridges
M.S. El Ashri, S. Grosman, L. Macorini and B.A. Izzuddin
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15Finite Element Technology  
15.1 A Variationally Consistent Force-Based Finite Element Formulation for the Dynamic Analysis of Cracked Beams Under Moving Loads
H.A.F.A. Santos
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15.2 Improved DKMT18 and DKMQ24 Shell Elements With Pseudo-Curvatures
R.S. Katili, I. Katili, S. Natarajan and S.P.A. Bordas
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15.3 Application of Hierarchical Rotational Shell Finite Elements
I. Páczelt, B. Szabó and A. Baksa
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