The stochastic finite element method: past, present and future
G Stefanou - Computer methods in applied mechanics and …, 2009 - Elsevier
A powerful tool in computational stochastic mechanics is the stochastic finite element
method (SFEM). SFEM is an extension of the classical deterministic FE approach to the …
method (SFEM). SFEM is an extension of the classical deterministic FE approach to the …
Probabilistic resolution of the twentieth century conundrum in elastic stability
I Elishakoff - Thin-Walled Structures, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper overviews the efforts that led to resolution of the 20th century conundrum in
elastic stability of shells. In particular, the dramatic disagreement between theoretical and …
elastic stability of shells. In particular, the dramatic disagreement between theoretical and …
Hybrid framework for reliability-based design optimization of imperfect stiffened shells
Variations of manufacturing process parameters, environment aspects, and imperfections
may significantly affect the quality and performance of stiffened shells. The reliability-based …
may significantly affect the quality and performance of stiffened shells. The reliability-based …
[HTML][HTML] Probabilistic failure analysis of quasi-isotropic CFRP structures utilizing the stochastic finite element and the Karhunen–Loève expansion methods
C Nastos, D Zarouchas - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The accuracy of structural analysis in composite structures depends on the proper
estimation of the uncertainties mainly related to the mechanical properties of the constituent …
estimation of the uncertainties mainly related to the mechanical properties of the constituent …
Stochastic finite element with material uncertainties: Implementation in a general purpose simulation program
This paper presents a stochastic finite element (SFE) within a general purpose finite element
analysis program ABAQUS to simulate the probabilistic structural response of stochastic …
analysis program ABAQUS to simulate the probabilistic structural response of stochastic …
Shape optimization for non-linear buckling load of aluminum alloy reticulated shells with gusset joints
Non-linear stability plays an essential role in the design of reticulated shell structures. In
order to improve the buckling strength of aluminum alloy spherical shells with gusset joints …
order to improve the buckling strength of aluminum alloy spherical shells with gusset joints …
[HTML][HTML] Buckling analysis of imperfect shells with stochastic non-Gaussian material and thickness properties
V Papadopoulos, G Stefanou… - International Journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
In this paper, the effect of material and thickness spatial variation on the buckling load of
isotropic shells with random initial geometric imperfections is investigated. To this purpose, a …
isotropic shells with random initial geometric imperfections is investigated. To this purpose, a …
NVH robust optimization of gear macro and microgeometries using an efficient tooth contact model
This paper presents a methodology for the multi-objective optimization of both gear macro
and microgeometry parameters in order to minimize the Static Transmission Error (STE) and …
and microgeometry parameters in order to minimize the Static Transmission Error (STE) and …
Design, construction and monitoring of an ice composite shell structure
Y Wu, X Liu, B Chen, Q Li, P Luo, A Pronk - Automation in Construction, 2019 - Elsevier
Ice structures are widely constructed in cold regions as landscapes or shelters. However,
owing to the poor mechanical properties of the material and the masonry construction …
owing to the poor mechanical properties of the material and the masonry construction …
Reliability‐based optimum seismic design of RC frames by a metamodel and metaheuristics
S Gholizadeh, V Aligholizadeh - The Structural Design of Tall …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The present study is devoted to reliability‐based optimum seismic design (RBOSD) of
reinforced concrete (RC) moment frames within the context of performance‐based design. A …
reinforced concrete (RC) moment frames within the context of performance‐based design. A …