Bernhard Pichler - Böcker

Computational Modelling of Concrete and Concrete Structures contains the contributions to the EURO-C 2022 conference (Vienna, Austria, 23-26 May 2022). The papers review and discuss research advancements and assess the applicability and robustness of methods and models for the analysis and design of concrete, fibre-reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, as well as masonry structures. Recent developments include methods of machine learning, novel discretisation methods, probabilistic models, and consideration of a growing number of micro-structural aspects in multi-scale and multi-physics settings. In addition, trends towards the material scale with new fibres and 3D printable concretes, and life-cycle oriented models for ageing and durability of existing and new concrete infrastructure are clearly visible. Overall computational robustness of numerical predictions and mathematical rigour have further increased, accompanied by careful model validation based on respective experimental programmes. The book will serve as an important reference for both academics and professionals, stimulating new research directions in the field of computational modelling of concrete and its application to the analysis of concrete structures.EURO-C 2022 is the eighth edition of the EURO-C conference series after Innsbruck 1994, Bad Gastein 1998, St. Johann im Pongau 2003, Mayrhofen 2006, Schladming 2010, St. Anton am Arlberg 2014, and Bad Hofgastein 2018. The overarching focus of the conferences is on computational methods and numerical models for the analysis of concrete and concrete structures.

Computational Modelling of Concrete and Concrete Structures contains the contributions to the EURO-C 2026 conference (March 9-12, 2026, Seefeld in Tirol, Austria).The papers review and discuss research advancements and assess the applicability and robustness of methods and models for the analysis and design of concrete, fibre-reinforced, and prestressed concrete structures, as well as masonry structures. Recent developments encompass data-driven approaches, artificial intelligence, and machine learning methods, as well as novel discretization techniques, probabilistic models, and an increasing focus on microstructural aspects in a multi-scale and multi-physics context. Additionally, there is a noticeable trend towards material-scale innovations, including the use of more eco-efficient binders, new fibres, and 3D-printable concretes, along with life-cycle-oriented models that address the aging and durability of both new and existing concrete infrastructure.Overall computational robustness, mathematical and mechanical rigour, and the quality of predictions have further increased, accompanied by careful model validation based on respective experimental programmes. The book will serve as an important reference for both academics and professionals, stimulating new research directions in the field of computational modelling of concrete and its application to the analysis of concrete structures.EURO-C 2026 is the ninth edition of the EURO-C conference series after Innsbruck 1994, Bad Gastein 1998, St. Johann im Pongau 2003, Mayrhofen 2006, Schladming 2010, St. Anton am Arlberg 2014, Bad Hofgastein 2018, and Vienna 2022. The overarching focus of the conferences is on computational methods and numerical models for the analysis of concrete and concrete structures.

The EURO-C conference series (Split 1984, Zell am See 1990, Innsbruck 1994, Badgastein 1998, St. Johann im Pongau 2003, Mayrhofen 2006, Schladming 2010, St. Anton am Arlberg 2014, and Bad Hofgastein 2018) brings together researchers and practising engineers concerned with theoretical, algorithmic and validation aspects associated with computational simulations of concrete and concrete structures. Computational Modelling of Concrete Structures reviews and discusses research advancements and the applicability and robustness of methods and models for reliable analysis of complex concrete, reinforced concrete and pre-stressed concrete structures in engineering practice.The contributions cover both computational mechanics and computational modelling aspects of the analysis and design of concrete and concrete structures: Multi-scale cement and concrete research: experiments and modellingAging concrete: from very early ages to decades-long durabilityAdvances in material modelling of plain concreteAnalysis of reinforced concrete structuresSteel-concrete interaction, fibre-reinforced concrete, and masonryDynamic behaviour: from seismic retrofit to impact simulationComputational Modelling of Concrete Structures is of special interest to academics and researchers in computational concrete mechanics, as well as industry experts in complex nonlinear simulations of concrete structures.

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