Konstantinos Tsavdaridis

Full Professor of Structural Engineering, Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer

London

About

civil engineering, steel structures, composite structures, structural engineering, design optimisation, modular buildings, nonlinear analysis

Education

City University London

PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering, Department of Engineering and Mathematics / May, 2010

London

Imperial College London

MSc (DIC) in General Structural Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering / September, 2006

London

Experience

City University of London

Professor of Structural Engineering / October, 2021Present

University of Leeds

Associate Professor of Structural Engineering / January, 2016Present

Assistant Professor in Structural Engneering / September, 2012December, 2015

City University

Lecturer in Civil Engineering / September, 2010August, 2012

Publications

Buckling and ultimate load prediction models for perforated steel beams using machine learning algorithms

Journal of Building Engineering / Jul 01, 2022

Degtyarev, V. V., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2022). Buckling and ultimate load prediction models for perforated steel beams using machine learning algorithms. Journal of Building Engineering, 51, 104316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104316

A comprehensive review and classification of inter-module connections for hot-rolled steel modular building systems

Journal of Building Engineering / Jun 01, 2022

Corfar, D.-A., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2022). A comprehensive review and classification of inter-module connections for hot-rolled steel modular building systems. Journal of Building Engineering, 50, 104006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104006

EC3 design of web-post buckling resistance for perforated steel beams with elliptically-based web openings

Thin-Walled Structures / Jun 01, 2022

Ferreira, F. P. V., Shamass, R., Santos, L. F. P., Limbachiya, V., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2022). EC3 design of web-post buckling resistance for perforated steel beams with elliptically-based web openings. Thin-Walled Structures, 175, 109196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2022.109196

Novel Morphologies of Aluminium Cross-Sections through Structural Topology Optimization Techniques

Apr 06, 2022

GREKAVICIUS, L., HUGHES, J. A., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & EFTHYMIOU, E. (2022). Novel Morphologies of Aluminium Cross-Sections through Structural Topology Optimization Techniques. https://doi.org/10.31224/2262

A NOVEL HYBRID SEMI-ACTIVE TUNED MASS DAMPER FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

Apr 05, 2022

Tsavdaridis, K. D., Demetriou, D., & Nikitas, N. (2022). A NOVEL HYBRID SEMI-ACTIVE TUNED MASS DAMPER FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS. https://doi.org/10.31224/2260

APPLICATIONS OF TOPOLOGY OPTIMISATION IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Apr 05, 2022

Kingman, J. J., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Toropov, V. V. (2022). APPLICATIONS OF TOPOLOGY OPTIMISATION IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. https://doi.org/10.31224/2256

ASSESSMENT OF BEAM-COLUMN CONNECTIONS USING PERFORATED BEAMS WITH MULTIPLE CLOSELY SPACED WEB OPENINGS

Apr 05, 2022

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Papadopoulos, T. (2022). ASSESSMENT OF BEAM-COLUMN CONNECTIONS USING PERFORATED BEAMS WITH MULTIPLE CLOSELY SPACED WEB OPENINGS. https://doi.org/10.31224/2258

DERIVATION OF DYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF STEEL ASYMETRIC TM PERFORATED ULTRA SHALLOW FLOOR BEAMS (USFB ) VIA FINITE ELEMENT MODAL ANALYSIS AND EXPERIMENTAL VERIFICATION

Apr 05, 2022

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Giaralis, A. (2022). DERIVATION OF DYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF STEEL ASYMETRIC TM PERFORATED ULTRA SHALLOW FLOOR BEAMS (USFB ) VIA FINITE ELEMENT MODAL ANALYSIS AND EXPERIMENTAL VERIFICATION. https://doi.org/10.31224/2255

Experimental Study of Ultra Shallow Floor Beams with Perforated Steel Sections

Apr 05, 2022

Tsavdaridis, K. D., D’Mello, C., & Hawes, M. (2022). Experimental Study of Ultra Shallow Floor Beams with Perforated Steel Sections. https://doi.org/10.31224/2253

FE MODELLING OF STEEL CONNECTIONS WITH WEB OPENINGS

Apr 05, 2022

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Pilbin, C. (2022). FE MODELLING OF STEEL CONNECTIONS WITH WEB OPENINGS. https://doi.org/10.31224/2257

FE MODELLING TECHNIQUES FOR WEB-POST BUCKLING RESPONSE

Apr 05, 2022

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & D’Mello, C. (2022). FE MODELLING TECHNIQUES FOR WEB-POST BUCKLING RESPONSE. https://doi.org/10.31224/2254

The Application of Free-Form Grid Shells as Protective Shelters in Archeological Sites

Apr 05, 2022

Iuorio, O., HOMMA, E. E., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2022). The Application of Free-Form Grid Shells as Protective Shelters in Archeological Sites. https://doi.org/10.31224/2263

VIBRATION RESPONSE OF USFB COMPOSITE FLOORS

Apr 05, 2022

Kansinally, R., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2022). VIBRATION RESPONSE OF USFB COMPOSITE FLOORS. https://doi.org/10.31224/2261

Shear performance of SupaCee sections with openings: Numerical studies

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Mar 01, 2022

Thirunavukkarasu, K., Kanthasamy, E., Poologanathan, K., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Gatheeshgar, P., Hareindirasarma, S., & McIntosh, A. (2022). Shear performance of SupaCee sections with openings: Numerical studies. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 190, 107142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2022.107142

Computational Study Modelling the Experimental Work Conducted on the Shear Capacity of Perforated Concrete- Steel Ultra Shallow Floor Beams (USFB)

Feb 12, 2022

Tsavdaridis, K. D., D’Mello, C., & Huo, B. Y. (2022). Computational Study Modelling the Experimental Work Conducted on the Shear Capacity of Perforated Concrete- Steel Ultra Shallow Floor Beams (USFB). https://doi.org/10.31224/2149

Shear connection of prefabricated ultra-lightweight concrete slab systems (PUSSTM)

Structures / Feb 01, 2022

Ahmed, I. M., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2022). Shear connection of prefabricated ultra-lightweight concrete slab systems (PUSSTM). Structures, 36, 65–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.11.017

Finite Element Modelling to Predict the Fire Performance of Bio-Inspired 3D-Printed Concrete Wall Panels Exposed to Realistic Fire

Buildings / Jan 24, 2022

Suntharalingam, T., Upasiri, I., Nagaratnam, B., Poologanathan, K., Gatheeshgar, P., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Nuwanthika, D. (2022). Finite Element Modelling to Predict the Fire Performance of Bio-Inspired 3D-Printed Concrete Wall Panels Exposed to Realistic Fire. Buildings, 12(2), 111. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12020111

A Novel Optimised Inter-Locking Connection For Steel Modular Building Systems To Enable Re-Use

Jan 06, 2022

Corfar, D.-A., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2022). A Novel Optimised Inter-Locking Connection For Steel Modular Building Systems To Enable Re-Use. https://doi.org/10.31224/osf.io/gzuvd

Lateral–torsional buckling resistance prediction model for steel cellular beams generated by Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)

Thin-Walled Structures / Jan 01, 2022

Ferreira, F. P. V., Shamass, R., Limbachiya, V., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Martins, C. H. (2022). Lateral–torsional buckling resistance prediction model for steel cellular beams generated by Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). Thin-Walled Structures, 170, 108592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2021.108592

Optimality criteria-based minimum-weight design method for modular building systems subjected to generalised stiffness constraints: A comparative study

Engineering Structures / Jan 01, 2022

Wang, Z., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2022). Optimality criteria-based minimum-weight design method for modular building systems subjected to generalised stiffness constraints: A comparative study. Engineering Structures, 251, 113472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113472

The Effect of Degree of Composite Action on RWS Connections Subject to Cyclic Loading

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering / Jan 01, 2022

Almutairi, F. F., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2022). The Effect of Degree of Composite Action on RWS Connections Subject to Cyclic Loading. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, 261–268. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-03811-2_24

Informed Finite Element Modelling for Wire and Arc Additively Manufactured Metallics—A Case Study on Modular Building Connections

Buildings / Dec 22, 2021

Dissanayake, M., Suntharalingam, T., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Poologanathan, K., & Perampalam, G. (2021). Informed Finite Element Modelling for Wire and Arc Additively Manufactured Metallics—A Case Study on Modular Building Connections. Buildings, 12(1), 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12010005

Buckling and ultimate load prediction models for perforated steel beams using machine learning algorithms

Dec 03, 2021

Degtyarev, V., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2021). Buckling and ultimate load prediction models for perforated steel beams using machine learning algorithms. https://doi.org/10.31224/osf.io/mezar

Evaluation of the ultimate eccentric load of rectangular CFSTs using advanced neural network modeling

Engineering Structures / Dec 01, 2021

Asteris, P. G., Lemonis, M. E., Le, T.-T., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2021). Evaluation of the ultimate eccentric load of rectangular CFSTs using advanced neural network modeling. Engineering Structures, 248, 113297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113297

A practical design formulation for perforated beams with openings strengthened with ring type stiffeners subject to Vierendeel actions

Journal of Building Engineering / Nov 01, 2021

Zeytinci, B. M., Şahin, M., Güler, M. A., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2021). A practical design formulation for perforated beams with openings strengthened with ring type stiffeners subject to Vierendeel actions. Journal of Building Engineering, 43, 102915. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102915

Composite action on web-post buckling shear resistance of composite cellular beams with PCHCS and PCHCSCT

Engineering Structures / Nov 01, 2021

Ferreira, F. P. V., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Martins, C. H., & De Nardin, S. (2021). Composite action on web-post buckling shear resistance of composite cellular beams with PCHCS and PCHCSCT. Engineering Structures, 246, 113065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113065

Digitally enabled modular construction for promoting modular components reuse: A UK view

Journal of Building Engineering / Oct 01, 2021

Iacovidou, E., Purnell, P., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Poologanathan, K. (2021). Digitally enabled modular construction for promoting modular components reuse: A UK view. Journal of Building Engineering, 42, 102820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102820

Experimental behaviour of non-seismical RWS connections with perforated beams under cyclic actions

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Aug 01, 2021

Tsavdaridis, K. D., Lau, C. K., & Alonso-Rodríguez, A. (2021). Experimental behaviour of non-seismical RWS connections with perforated beams under cyclic actions. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 183, 106756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106756

Form finding of assembled lattice structure considering the effect of joint stiffness

Structures / Jun 01, 2021

Liu, F., Feng, R., & Daniel Tsavdaridis, K. (2021). Form finding of assembled lattice structure considering the effect of joint stiffness. Structures, 31, 1096–1105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.02.026

Performance of Ultra Shallow Floor Beams (USFB) exposed to standard and natural fires

Journal of Building Engineering / Jun 01, 2021

Alam, N., Maraveas, C., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Nadjai, A. (2021). Performance of Ultra Shallow Floor Beams (USFB) exposed to standard and natural fires. Journal of Building Engineering, 38, 102192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102192

Ultimate strength prediction of steel–concrete composite cellular beams with PCHCS

Engineering Structures / Jun 01, 2021

Ferreira, F. P. V., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Martins, C. H., & De Nardin, S. (2021). Ultimate strength prediction of steel–concrete composite cellular beams with PCHCS. Engineering Structures, 236, 112082. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112082

A simplified design approach for predicting the flexural behavior of TRM-strengthened RC beams under cyclic loads

Construction and Building Materials / May 01, 2021

Cai, G., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Si Larbi, A., & Purnell, P. (2021). A simplified design approach for predicting the flexural behavior of TRM-strengthened RC beams under cyclic loads. Construction and Building Materials, 285, 122799. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122799

Steel-Concrete Composite Beams with Precast Hollow-Core Slabs: A Sustainable Solution

Sustainability / Apr 10, 2021

Ferreira, F. P. V., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Martins, C. H., & De Nardin, S. (2021). Steel-Concrete Composite Beams with Precast Hollow-Core Slabs: A Sustainable Solution. Sustainability, 13(8), 4230. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13084230

Bending-shear interaction of cold-formed stainless steel lipped channel sections

Structures / Apr 01, 2021

Dissanayake, D. M. M. P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Wanniarachchi, K. S., & Nagaratnam, B. (2021). Bending-shear interaction of cold-formed stainless steel lipped channel sections. Structures, 30, 1042–1055. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.12.071

Buckling and post-buckling analyses of composite cellular beams

Composite Structures / Apr 01, 2021

Ferreira, F. P. V., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Martins, C. H., & De Nardin, S. (2021). Buckling and post-buckling analyses of composite cellular beams. Composite Structures, 262, 113616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113616

A wavelet‐based approach for describing the mechanical behaviour of cellular beams

Steel Construction / Dec 07, 2020

Rajana, K., Alonso‐Rodríguez, A., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2020). A wavelet‐based approach for describing the mechanical behaviour of cellular beams. Steel Construction, 14(1), 47–54. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/stco.202000043

A novel progressive grid generation method for free-form grid structure design and case studies

Journal of Building Engineering / Feb 01, 2021

Liu, F., Feng, R., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2021). A novel progressive grid generation method for free-form grid structure design and case studies. Journal of Building Engineering, 34, 101866. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101866

Numerical investigation of cold-formed stainless steel lipped channels with longitudinal stiffeners subjected to shear

Thin-Walled Structures / Jan 01, 2021

Dissanayake, D. M. M. P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Wanniarachchi, K. S., & Nagaratnam, B. (2021). Numerical investigation of cold-formed stainless steel lipped channels with longitudinal stiffeners subjected to shear. Thin-Walled Structures, 158, 107179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2020.107179

Numerical simulation and design of stainless steel hollow flange beams under shear

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Jan 01, 2021

Dissanayake, D. M. M. P., Zhou, C., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Guss, J. (2021). Numerical simulation and design of stainless steel hollow flange beams under shear. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 176, 106414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106414

A Review of Optimised Additively Manufactured Steel Connections for Modular Building Systems

Industrializing Additive Manufacturing / Sep 01, 2020

Li, Z., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Gardner, L. (2020). A Review of Optimised Additively Manufactured Steel Connections for Modular Building Systems. Industrializing Additive Manufacturing, 357–373. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54334-1_25

Application of Topology Optimisation to Steel Node-Connections and Additive Manufacturing

Industrializing Additive Manufacturing / Sep 01, 2020

Abdelwahab, M. M., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2020). Application of Topology Optimisation to Steel Node-Connections and Additive Manufacturing. Industrializing Additive Manufacturing, 374–390. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54334-1_26

Effect of Corner Strength Enhancement on Shear Behaviour of Stainless Steel Lipped Channel Sections

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering / Sep 19, 2020

Dissanayake, D. M. M. P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Degtyareva, N. (2020). Effect of Corner Strength Enhancement on Shear Behaviour of Stainless Steel Lipped Channel Sections. ICSECM 2019, 219–230. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7222-7_19

Shear Behaviour of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Lipped Channels with Reduced Support Restraints

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering / Sep 19, 2020

Dissanayake, D. M. M. P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Wanniarachchi, K. S. (2020). Shear Behaviour of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Lipped Channels with Reduced Support Restraints. ICSECM 2019, 231–242. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7222-7_20

Optimal design of cold-formed steel lipped channel beams: Combined bending, shear, and web crippling

Structures / Dec 01, 2020

Gatheeshgar, P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Shyha, I., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Corradi, M. (2020). Optimal design of cold-formed steel lipped channel beams: Combined bending, shear, and web crippling. Structures, 28, 825–836. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.09.027

Elastic and inelastic buckling of steel cellular beams under strong-axis bending

Thin-Walled Structures / Nov 01, 2020

Rajana, K., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Koltsakis, E. (2020). Elastic and inelastic buckling of steel cellular beams under strong-axis bending. Thin-Walled Structures, 156, 106955. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2020.106955

Optimised cold-formed steel beams in modular building applications

Journal of Building Engineering / Nov 01, 2020

Gatheeshgar, P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Nagaratnam, B., & Iacovidou, E. (2020). Optimised cold-formed steel beams in modular building applications. Journal of Building Engineering, 32, 101607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101607

Structural behaviour of optimized cold‐formed steel beams

Steel Construction / Feb 25, 2020

Gatheeshgar, P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Nagaratnam, B., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Ye, J. (2020). Structural behaviour of optimized cold‐formed steel beams. Steel Construction, 13(4), 294–304. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/stco.201900024

Topology optimisation of lattice telecommunication tower and performance-based design considering wind and ice loads

Structures / Oct 01, 2020

Tsavdaridis, K. D., Nicolaou, A., Mistry, A. D., & Efthymiou, E. (2020). Topology optimisation of lattice telecommunication tower and performance-based design considering wind and ice loads. Structures, 27, 2379–2399. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.08.010

Monotonic axial compressive behaviour and confinement mechanism of square CFRP-steel tube confined concrete

Engineering Structures / Aug 01, 2020

Wang, Y., Cai, G., Si Larbi, A., Waldmann, D., Daniel Tsavdaridis, K., & Ran, J. (2020). Monotonic axial compressive behaviour and confinement mechanism of square CFRP-steel tube confined concrete. Engineering Structures, 217, 110802. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110802

Shear connection of prefabricated slabs with LWC - Part1: Experimental and analytical studies

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Jun 01, 2020

Ahmed, I. M., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2020). Shear connection of prefabricated slabs with LWC - Part1: Experimental and analytical studies. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 169, 106016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106016

New distortional buckling design rules for slotted perforated cold-formed steel beams

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / May 01, 2020

Degtyareva, N., Gatheeshgar, P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Napper, S. (2020). New distortional buckling design rules for slotted perforated cold-formed steel beams. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 168, 106006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106006

Numerical modelling and shear design rules of stainless steel lipped channel sections

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / May 01, 2020

Dissanayake, D. M. M. P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Nagaratnam, B., & Wanniarachchi, K. S. (2020). Numerical modelling and shear design rules of stainless steel lipped channel sections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 168, 105873. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.105873

Genetic Algorithm for Embodied Energy Optimisation of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams

Sustainability / Apr 13, 2020

Whitworth, A. H., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2020). Genetic Algorithm for Embodied Energy Optimisation of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams. Sustainability, 12(8), 3102. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12083102

Designing efficient grid structures considering structural imperfection sensitivity

Engineering Structures / Feb 01, 2020

Liu, F., Feng, R., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Yan, G. (2020). Designing efficient grid structures considering structural imperfection sensitivity. Engineering Structures, 204, 109910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109910

Numerical investigation of web crippling in fastened aluminium lipped channel sections under two-flange loading conditions

Structures / Feb 01, 2020

Alsanat, H., Gunalan, S., Poologanathan, K., Guan, H., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2020). Numerical investigation of web crippling in fastened aluminium lipped channel sections under two-flange loading conditions. Structures, 23, 351–365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2019.10.012

Strengthening Techniques for Greenhouses

AgriEngineering / Jan 06, 2020

Maraveas, C., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2020). Strengthening Techniques for Greenhouses. AgriEngineering, 2(1), 37–54. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2010003

Embodied Energy Optimization of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams using a Genetic Algorithm

Procedia Manufacturing / Jan 01, 2020

Whitworth, A. H., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2020). Embodied Energy Optimization of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams using a Genetic Algorithm. Procedia Manufacturing, 44, 417–424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2020.02.275

Shape Optimization of Assembled Single-Layer Grid Structure with Semi-Rigid Joints

Procedia Manufacturing / Jan 01, 2020

Tsavdaridis, K. D., Feng, R., & Liu, F. (2020). Shape Optimization of Assembled Single-Layer Grid Structure with Semi-Rigid Joints. Procedia Manufacturing, 44, 12–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2020.02.199

Web crippling behaviour and design of aluminium lipped channel sections under two flange loading conditions

Thin-Walled Structures / Nov 01, 2019

Alsanat, H., Gunalan, S., Keerthan, P., Guan, H., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2019). Web crippling behaviour and design of aluminium lipped channel sections under two flange loading conditions. Thin-Walled Structures, 144, 106265. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.106265

Seismic behaviour of RWS moment connections to deep columns with European sections

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Oct 01, 2019

Boushehri, K., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Cai, G. (2019). Seismic behaviour of RWS moment connections to deep columns with European sections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 161, 416–435. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.07.009

Behavior of Circular Fiber-Reinforced Polymer–Steel-Confined Concrete Columns Subjected to Reversed Cyclic Loads: Experimental Studies and Finite-Element Analysis

Journal of Structural Engineering / Sep 01, 2019

Wang, Y., Cai, G., Li, Y., Waldmann, D., Si Larbi, A., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2019). Behavior of Circular Fiber-Reinforced Polymer–Steel-Confined Concrete Columns Subjected to Reversed Cyclic Loads: Experimental Studies and Finite-Element Analysis. Journal of Structural Engineering, 145(9). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002373

Effect of air-gap on response of fabricated slim floor beams in fire

Journal of Structural Fire Engineering / Jun 10, 2019

Alam, N., Nadjai, A., Maraveas, C., Tsarvdaridis, K., & Kahanji, C. (2019). Effect of air-gap on response of fabricated slim floor beams in fire. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, 10(2), 155–174. https://doi.org/10.1108/jsfe-04-2018-0011

Beam-to-beam eccentric end plate connections - Experimental comparison to fin plate and partial-depth end plate connections

Structures / Jun 01, 2019

Hawxwell, D. A., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2019). Beam-to-beam eccentric end plate connections - Experimental comparison to fin plate and partial-depth end plate connections. Structures, 19, 411–423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2019.02.012

The evolution of composite flooring systems: applications, testing, modelling and eurocode design approaches

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Apr 01, 2019

Ahmed, I. M., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2019). The evolution of composite flooring systems: applications, testing, modelling and eurocode design approaches. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 155, 286–300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.01.007

An evaluation of modelling approaches and column removal time on progressive collapse of building

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Feb 01, 2019

Stephen, D., Lam, D., Forth, J., Ye, J., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2019). An evaluation of modelling approaches and column removal time on progressive collapse of building. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 153, 243–253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.07.019

Optimised 3D-Printed Metallic Node-Connections for Reticulated Structures

Jan 24, 2019

Abdelwahab, M., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2019). Optimised 3D-Printed Metallic Node-Connections for Reticulated Structures. https://doi.org/10.31224/osf.io/jkexd

Application of structural topology optimisation in aluminium cross-sectional design

Thin-Walled Structures / Jun 01, 2019

Tsavdaridis, K. D., Efthymiou, E., Adugu, A., Hughes, J. A., & Grekavicius, L. (2019). Application of structural topology optimisation in aluminium cross-sectional design. Thin-Walled Structures, 139, 372–388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.02.038

Assessment and retrofitting of an existing steel structure subjected to wind-induced failure analysis

Journal of Building Engineering / May 01, 2019

Maraveas, C., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2019). Assessment and retrofitting of an existing steel structure subjected to wind-induced failure analysis. Journal of Building Engineering, 23, 53–67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.01.005

EFFECT OF AIR-GAP ON PERFORMANCE OF FABRICATED SLIM FLOOR BEAMS IN FIRE

Dec 05, 2018

Alam, N., Nadjai, A., Maraveas, C., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Ali, F. (2018). EFFECT OF AIR-GAP ON PERFORMANCE OF FABRICATED SLIM FLOOR BEAMS IN FIRE. https://doi.org/10.18057/icass2018.p.043

Neural Network-Based Formula for the Buckling Load Prediction of I-Section Cellular Steel Beams

Computers / Dec 26, 2018

Abambres, M., Rajana, K., Tsavdaridis, K., & Ribeiro, T. (2018). Neural Network-Based Formula for the Buckling Load Prediction of I-Section Cellular Steel Beams. Computers, 8(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/computers8010002

Comprehensive FE Study of the Hysteretic Behavior of Steel–Concrete Composite and Noncomposite RWS Beam-to-Column Connections

Journal of Structural Engineering / Sep 01, 2018

Shaheen, M. A., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Yamada, S. (2018). Comprehensive FE Study of the Hysteretic Behavior of Steel–Concrete Composite and Noncomposite RWS Beam-to-Column Connections. Journal of Structural Engineering, 144(9). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002124

Behaviors of axially restrained tubular members under fire—part 1: A novel test set-up

Applications of Fire Engineering / Sep 06, 2017

Cheng, F., Du, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2017). Behaviors of axially restrained tubular members under fire—part 1: A novel test set-up. Applications of Fire Engineering, 91–99. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315107202-11

Form Finding and Dimensioning of Reinfornced Concrete Shell Roof for Akrotiri (Santorini)

Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures / Dec 01, 2018

Hawdon-Earl, S., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2018). Form Finding and Dimensioning of Reinfornced Concrete Shell Roof for Akrotiri (Santorini). Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, 59(4), 276–285. https://doi.org/10.20898/j.iass.2018.198.014

Life cycle assessment (LCA) and cost (LCC) studies of lightweight composite flooring systems

Journal of Building Engineering / Nov 01, 2018

Ahmed, I. M., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2018). Life cycle assessment (LCA) and cost (LCC) studies of lightweight composite flooring systems. Journal of Building Engineering, 20, 624–633. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2018.09.013

Response of Asymmetric Slim Floor Beams in Parametric-Fires

Journal of Physics: Conference Series / Nov 01, 2018

Alam, N., Nadjai, A., Maraveas, C., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Ali, F. (2018). Response of Asymmetric Slim Floor Beams in Parametric-Fires. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1107, 032009. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1107/3/032009

Simplified Density Indexes of Walls and Tie-Columns for Confined Masonry Buildings in Seismic Zones

Journal of Earthquake Engineering / Apr 18, 2018

Cai, G., Su, Q., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Degée, H. (2018). Simplified Density Indexes of Walls and Tie-Columns for Confined Masonry Buildings in Seismic Zones. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 24(3), 447–469. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2018.1453396

Effect of grout properties on shear strength of column base connections: FEA and analytical approach

Engineering Structures / Dec 01, 2017

Shaheen, M. A., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Salem, E. (2017). Effect of grout properties on shear strength of column base connections: FEA and analytical approach. Engineering Structures, 152, 307–319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.08.065

Mechanical properties of High and Very High Steel at elevated temperatures and after cooling down

Fire Science Reviews / Jul 27, 2017

Maraveas, C., Fasoulakis, Z. C., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2017). Mechanical properties of High and Very High Steel at elevated temperatures and after cooling down. Fire Science Reviews, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40038-017-0017-6

Deterioration of Basic Properties of the Materials in FRP-Strengthening RC Structures under Ultraviolet Exposure

Polymers / Aug 30, 2017

Zhao, J., Cai, G., Cui, L., Si Larbi, A., & Daniel Tsavdaridis, K. (2017). Deterioration of Basic Properties of the Materials in FRP-Strengthening RC Structures under Ultraviolet Exposure. Polymers, 9(12), 402. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9090402

FE parametric study of RWS/WUF-B moment connections with elliptically-based beam web openings under monotonic and cyclic loading

International Journal of Steel Structures / Jun 01, 2017

Tsavdaridis, K. D., Pilbin, C., & Lau, C. K. (2017). FE parametric study of RWS/WUF-B moment connections with elliptically-based beam web openings under monotonic and cyclic loading. International Journal of Steel Structures, 17(2), 677–694. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13296-017-6023-7

Fire Resistance of Unprotected Ultra Shallow Floor Beams (USFB): A Numerical Investigation

Fire Technology / Mar 23, 2016

Maraveas, C., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Nadjai, A. (2016). Fire Resistance of Unprotected Ultra Shallow Floor Beams (USFB): A Numerical Investigation. Fire Technology, 53(2), 609–627. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-016-0583-5

Post-fire assessment and reinstatement of steel structures

Journal of Structural Fire Engineering / Jun 12, 2017

Maraveas, C., Fasoulakis, Z., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2017). Post-fire assessment and reinstatement of steel structures. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, 8(2), 181–201. https://doi.org/10.1108/jsfe-03-2017-0028

Pushover Analysis of Steel Seismic Resistant Frames with Reduced Web Section and Reduced Beam Section Connections

Frontiers in Built Environment / Oct 06, 2017

Naughton, D. T., Tsavdaridis, K. D., Maraveas, C., & Nicolaou, A. (2017). Pushover Analysis of Steel Seismic Resistant Frames with Reduced Web Section and Reduced Beam Section Connections. Frontiers in Built Environment, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2017.00059

A FE parametric study of RWS beam-to-column bolted connections with cellular beams

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Jan 01, 2016

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Papadopoulos, T. (2016). A FE parametric study of RWS beam-to-column bolted connections with cellular beams. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 116, 92–113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2015.08.046

Analytical approach of anchor rod stiffness and steel base plate calculation under tension

Structures / Feb 01, 2016

Tsavdaridis, K. D., Shaheen, M. A., Baniotopoulos, C., & Salem, E. (2016). Analytical approach of anchor rod stiffness and steel base plate calculation under tension. Structures, 5, 207–218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2015.11.001

Effect of Nano-Alumina on Pore Structure and Durability of Class F Fly Ash Self-Compacting Mortar

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences / Feb 01, 2016

Mohseni, E., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2016). Effect of Nano-Alumina on Pore Structure and Durability of Class F Fly Ash Self-Compacting Mortar. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 9(2), 323–333. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2016.323.333

Novel Morphologies of Aluminium Cross-Sections through Structural Topology Optimization Techniques

Key Engineering Materials / Sep 01, 2016

Grekavicius, L., Hughes, J. A., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Efthymiou, E. (2016). Novel Morphologies of Aluminium Cross-Sections through Structural Topology Optimization Techniques. Key Engineering Materials, 710, 321–326. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.710.321

Performance of fixed-parameter control algorithms on high-rise structures equipped with semi-active tuned mass dampers

The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings / Nov 20, 2015

Demetriou, D., Nikitas, N., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2015). Performance of fixed-parameter control algorithms on high-rise structures equipped with semi-active tuned mass dampers. The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, 25(7), 340–354. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/tal.1261

Assessment of cellular beams with transverse stiffeners and closely spaced web openings

Thin-Walled Structures / Sep 01, 2015

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Galiatsatos, G. (2015). Assessment of cellular beams with transverse stiffeners and closely spaced web openings. Thin-Walled Structures, 94, 636–650. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2015.05.005

Applications of Topology Optimization in Structural Engineering : High - Rise Buildings and Steel Components

Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering / Jul 01, 2015

Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2015). Applications of Topology Optimization in Structural Engineering : High - Rise Buildings and Steel Components. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, 9(3), 335–357. https://doi.org/10.14525/jjce.9.3.3076

A Review of Human Induced Vibrations on Footbridges

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences / Apr 01, 2015

Maraveas, C., Fasoulakis, Z. C., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2015). A Review of Human Induced Vibrations on Footbridges. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 8(4), 422–433. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2015.422.433

Application of structural topology optimisation to perforated steel beams

Computers & Structures / Oct 01, 2015

Tsavdaridis, K. D., Kingman, J. J., & Toropov, V. V. (2015). Application of structural topology optimisation to perforated steel beams. Computers & Structures, 158, 108–123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2015.05.004

Discussion: Shear behaviour of prestressed steel fibre concrete box-beams

Magazine of Concrete Research / Feb 01, 2015

Tadepalli, P. R., Dhonde, H. B., Mo, Y. L., Hsu, T. T. C., & Martí-Vargas, J. R. (2015). Discussion: Shear behaviour of prestressed steel fibre concrete box-beams. Magazine of Concrete Research, 67(4), 215–216. https://doi.org/10.1680/macr.14.00257

Numerical evaluation on shell buckling of empty thin-walled steel tanks under wind load according to current American and European design codes

Thin-Walled Structures / Oct 01, 2015

Maraveas, C., Balokas, G. A., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2015). Numerical evaluation on shell buckling of empty thin-walled steel tanks under wind load according to current American and European design codes. Thin-Walled Structures, 95, 152–160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2015.07.007

Durability Properties of High-Performance Concrete Incorporating Nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> and Fly Ash

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences / Apr 01, 2015

Mohseni, E., Ranjbar, M. M., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2015). Durability Properties of High-Performance Concrete Incorporating Nano-TiO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; and Fly Ash. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 8(4), 519–526. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2015.519.526

Semi Active Tuned Mass Dampers of Buildings: A Simple Control Option

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences / Apr 01, 2015

Demetriou, D., Nikitas, N., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2015). Semi Active Tuned Mass Dampers of Buildings: A Simple Control Option. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 8(4), 620–632. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2015.620.632

Modal Analysis

Encyclopedia of Earthquake Engineering / Jan 01, 2014

Nikitas, N., Macdonald, J. H. G., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2014). Modal Analysis. Encyclopedia of Earthquake Engineering, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36197-5_132-1

Strengthening Techniques: Code-Deficient Steel Buildings

Encyclopedia of Earthquake Engineering / Jan 01, 2014

Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2014). Strengthening Techniques: Code-Deficient Steel Buildings. Encyclopedia of Earthquake Engineering, 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36197-5_207-1

Investigation into the mechanical properties of structural lightweight concrete reinforced with waste steel wires

Magazine of Concrete Research / Feb 01, 2015

Aghaee, K., Yazdi, M. A., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2015). Investigation into the mechanical properties of structural lightweight concrete reinforced with waste steel wires. Magazine of Concrete Research, 67(4), 197–205. https://doi.org/10.1680/macr.14.00232

Assessment of Perforated Steel Beam-to-Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Loading

Journal of Earthquake Engineering / Jun 25, 2014

Tsavdaridis, K. D., Faghih, F., & Nikitas, N. (2014). Assessment of Perforated Steel Beam-to-Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Loading. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 18(8), 1302–1325. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2014.935834

Seismic Analysis of Steel–Concrete Composite Buildings: Numerical Modeling

Encyclopedia of Earthquake Engineering / Jan 01, 2014

Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2014). Seismic Analysis of Steel–Concrete Composite Buildings: Numerical Modeling. Encyclopedia of Earthquake Engineering, 1–36. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36197-5_125-1

Discrete Element Modelling of Masonry Infilled Steel Frames with Multiple Window Openings Subjected to Lateral Load Variations

The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal / Jul 11, 2014

Sarhosis, V., Tsavdaridis, K. D., & Giannopoulos, I. (2014). Discrete Element Modelling of Masonry Infilled Steel Frames with Multiple Window Openings Subjected to Lateral Load Variations. The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 8(1), 93–103. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874836801408010093

Experimental and Analytical Study of Push-out Shear Tests in Ultra Shallow Floor Beams

IABSE Symposium, Venice 2010: Large Structures and Infrastructures for Environmentally Constrained and Urbanised Areas / Jan 01, 2010

Huo, B. Y., D’Mello, C., & Tsavdaridis, K.-D. (2010). Experimental and Analytical Study of Push-out Shear Tests in Ultra Shallow Floor Beams. IABSE Reports. https://doi.org/10.2749/222137810796024051

Experimental and computational study of the vertical shear behaviour of partially encased perforated steel beams

Engineering Structures / Nov 01, 2013

Tsavdaridis, K. D., D’Mello, C., & Huo, B. Y. (2013). Experimental and computational study of the vertical shear behaviour of partially encased perforated steel beams. Engineering Structures, 56, 805–822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.04.025

Detailed Study of Perforated Beams with Closely Spaced Novel Web Openings

IABSE Congress Reports / Jan 01, 2012

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & D’Mello, C. (2012). Detailed Study of Perforated Beams with Closely Spaced Novel Web Openings. IABSE Congress, Seoul 2012: Innovative Infrastructures – Towards Human Urbanism. https://doi.org/10.2749/222137912805111456

Optimisation of novel elliptically-based web opening shapes of perforated steel beams

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Sep 01, 2012

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & D’Mello, C. (2012). Optimisation of novel elliptically-based web opening shapes of perforated steel beams. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 76, 39–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2012.03.026

Vierendeel Bending Study of Perforated Steel Beams with Various Novel Web Opening Shapes through Nonlinear Finite-Element Analyses

Journal of Structural Engineering / Oct 01, 2012

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & D’Mello, C. (2012). Vierendeel Bending Study of Perforated Steel Beams with Various Novel Web Opening Shapes through Nonlinear Finite-Element Analyses. Journal of Structural Engineering, 138(10), 1214–1230. https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0000562

Web buckling study of the behaviour and strength of perforated steel beams with different novel web opening shapes

Journal of Constructional Steel Research / Oct 01, 2011

Tsavdaridis, K. D., & D’Mello, C. (2011). Web buckling study of the behaviour and strength of perforated steel beams with different novel web opening shapes. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 67(10), 1605–1620. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2011.04.004

Effect of rotational inertia on building response to earthquakes via a closed-form solution

Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines / Feb 05, 2021

Alonso-Rodríguez, A., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2021). Effect of rotational inertia on building response to earthquakes via a closed-form solution. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/15397734.2021.1880329

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