Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF POROSITY DISTRIBUTION AND GRADING PARAMETER ON THE FREE VIBRATION OF FUNCTIONALLY GRADED BEAMS
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference Paper)This study focuses on investigating the free vibration of porous functionally graded (FG) beams and the impact of porosity distribution on the properties and performance of materials. To achieve this, the study assumes ... -
SYNTHETIC DATA GENERATION FOR THE CREATION OF BRIDGE DIGITAL TWINS WHAT-IF SCENARIOS
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference Paper)The Digital Twin (DT) concept, as understood nowadays, appeared in the early 2000s as an attempt to create virtual replicas of physical assets, such as bridges, that can be used to examine, monitor and manage their ... -
UNCERTAINTIES IN THE SYNTHETIC DATA GENERATION FOR THE CREATION OF BRIDGE DIGITAL TWINS
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference Paper)Digital twins (DTs) are virtual replicas of physical assets that can be used to monitor and manage their performance. To date, the DT concept has been effectively implemented in various industries, including aeronautics, ... -
USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES FOR THE ACCURATE ESTIMATION OF THE ULTIMATE PURE BENDING OF STEEL CIRCULAR TUBES
( Scipedia S.L. , 2022 , Conference Paper)In this paper, the potential of building more accurate and robust models for the prediction of the ultimate pure bending capacity of steel circular tubes using artificial intelligence techniques is investigated. Therefore, ... -
OpenSeismoMatlab: New Features, Verification and Charting Future Endeavors
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)To facilitate the precise design of earthquake-resistant structures, it is imperative to accurately evaluate the impact of seismic events on these constructions and predict their responses. OpenSeismoMatlab, a robust, free ... -
A Collection of 30 Multidimensional Functions for Global Optimization Benchmarking
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)A collection of thirty mathematical functions that can be used for optimization purposes is presented and investigated in detail. The functions are defined in multiple dimensions, for any number of dimensions, and can be ... -
Chatbots Put to the Test in Math and Logic Problems: A Comparison and Assessment of ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Google Bard
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of education and problem solving, our study unveils the secrets behind three digital wizards, ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Google Bard, as they engage in a ... -
Predicting Crack Width in CFRP-Strengthened RC One-Way Slabs Using Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer Neural Network Model
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)This study deploys a hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer Neural Network Model for predicting the crack width in reinforced concrete slabs strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP). Reinforced concrete (RC) one-way ... -
Multi-Directional Functionally Graded Sandwich Plates: Buckling and Free Vibration Analysis with Refined Plate Models under Various Boundary Conditions
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)This study conducts buckling and free vibration analyses of multi-directional functionally graded sandwich plates subjected to various boundary conditions. Two scenarios are considered: a functionally graded (FG) skin with ... -
DNN-MLVEM: A Data-Driven Macromodel for RC Shear Walls Based on Deep Neural Networks
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)This study proposes the DNN-MVLEM, a novel macromodel for the non-linear analysis of RC shear walls based on deep neural networks (DNN); while most RC shear wall macromodeling techniques follow a deterministic approach to ... -
Bibliometric Literature Review of Adaptive Learning Systems
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)In this review paper, we computationally analyze a vast volume of published articles in the field of Adaptive Learning, as obtained by the Scopus Database. Particularly, we use a query with search terms targeting the area ... -
Response Spectrum Analysis of Multi-Story Shear Buildings Using Machine Learning Techniques
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The dynamic analysis of structures is a computationally intensive procedure that must be considered, in order to make accurate seismic performance assessments in civil and structural engineering applications. To avoid these ... -
CLASSIFICATION OF WALL DEFECTS FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES USING IMAGE PROCESSING
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference Paper)Stakeholders are increasingly interested in finding efficient methods for regularly surveying and reporting on the state of their building assets, focusing on accuracy, consistency, and ease of use. High-rise buildings can ... -
Kahramanmaraş-Gaziantep, Türkiye Mw 7.8 Earthquake on 6 February 2023: Strong Ground Motion and Building Response Estimations
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The effects on structures of the earthquake with the magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale (moment magnitude scale) that took place in Pazarcık, Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye at 04:17 a.m. local time (01:17 UTC) on 6 February ... -
Advanced Concrete and Construction Materials for Sustainable Structures
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Innovation in structural engineering has sparked remarkable advancements in the building materials sector and the construction industry in general [1,2]. Within this dynamic landscape, the traditional perception of concrete ... -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applied in Civil Engineering
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn significant attention with respect to its applications in several scientific fields, varying from big data handling to medical diagnosis. The use of AI is already ... -
Blockchain in Civil Engineering, Architecture and Construction Industry: State of the Art, Evolution, Challenges and Opportunities
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article Review)Blockchain is a technology that allows the recording of information in a way that it is difficult or practically impossible to alter, hack, or cheat. It is a new, promising technology, considered by many as a general-purpose ... -
Performance-based seismic assessment of a historical masonry arch bridge: Effect of pulse-like excitations
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Seismic analysis of historical masonry bridges is important for authorities in all countries hosting such cultural heritage assets. The masonry arch bridge investigated in this study was built during the Roman period and ... -
An Open-Source Framework for Modeling RC Shear Walls Using Deep Neural Networks
( Hindawi Limited , 2023 , Article)Reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls macroscopic models are simplified strategies able to simulate the complex nonlinear behavior of RC shear walls to some extent, but their efficacy and robustness are limited. In contrast, ... -
Development of Hybrid Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Inference System-Based Evolutionary Algorithms for Flexural Capacity Prediction in Corroded Steel Reinforced Concrete Beam
( Springer , 2023 , Article)The damages in reinforced concrete (RC) beams due to reinforcement corrosion is a major problem in the RC industry. Accurate prediction of the residual bearing capacity of RC beams can effectively prevent structural failures ...
