Publications

Research Group of Structural Engineering

(Tecnica delle Costruzioni/ICAR09)

Selected Publications

2022

Leporace-Guimil, B., Mudadu, A., Conforti, A., Plizzari, G.A. (2022), Influence of fiber orientation and structural-integrity reinforcement on the flexural behavior of elevated slabs, Engineering Structures, Vol. 252, Article number 113583, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113583

2021

Facconi, L., Minelli, F., Ceresa, P., Plizzari, G. (2021) Steel fibers for replacing minimum reinforcement in beams under torsion. Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, 54 (1), art. no. 34. DOI: 10.1617/s11527-021-01615-y.

Jafari, A., Preti, M., Beheshti, M., Dugnani, R. (2021), Self-centering walls strengthening by high-performance concrete: a feasibility study, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, Vol.54, Issue 3, May 2021, article number 117, http://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-021-01710-0.

Leporace-Guimil, B., Conforti, A., Zerbino, R., Plizzari, G.A. (2021), Chloride-induced corrosion in reinforced concrete and fiber reinforced concrete elements under tensile service loads, Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 124, Article number 104245, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2021.104245

Lucchini, S.S., Facconi, L., Minelli, F., Plizzari, G (2021). Cyclic Test on a Full-Scale Unreinforced Masonry Building Repaired with Steel Fiber-Reinforced Mortar Coating. Journal of Structural Engineering (United States), 147 (6), art. no. 04021059. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003020

Metelli, G., Cairns, J., Conforti, A., Plizzari, G.A. (2021), Local bond behavior of bundled bars: Experimental investigation, Structural Concrete, 22 (4), pp. 2322-2337, DOI: 10.1002/suco.202000576

Moccia, F., Fernández Ruiz, M., Metelli, G., Muttoni, A., Plizzari, G. (2021), Casting position effects on bond performance of reinforcement bars, Structural Concrete, 22 (3), pp. 1612-1632, DOI: 10.1002/suco.202000572

Oña Vera, M.Y., Metelli, G., Barros, J.A.O., Plizzari, G.A. (2021), Effectiveness of a steel ring-frame for the seismic strengthening of masonry walls with new openings, Engineering Structures, 226, DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111341

Paderno, A., Pelucco, S., Metelli, G., Preti, M. (2021), Analytical and numerical modelling of existing RC frames with smooth rebars, Engineering Structures, 249, DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113160

Piemonti, A., Conforti, A., Cominoli, L., Sorlini, S., Luciano, A., Plizzari, G.A. (2021), Use of iron and steel slags in concrete: State of the art and future perspectives, Sustainability, Vol. 13(2), pp. 1-27, https://doi.org/10.3390/su13020556

Conforti, A., Cuenca, E., Zerbino, R., Plizzari, G.A. (2021), Influence of fiber orientation on the behavior of fiber reinforced concrete slabs, Structural Concrete, Vol. 22(3), pp. 1831-1844, https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202000612

Trabucchi, I., Tiberti, G., Plizzari, G.A. (2021), A parametric numerical study on the behavior of large precast tunnel segments during TBM thrust phase, Engineering Structures, Vol. 241, August 2021, art. no. 112253, ISSN:0141-0296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112253.

2020

Conforti, A., Ortiz-Navas, F., Piemonti, A., Plizzari, G.A. (2020), Enhancing the shear strength of hollow-core slabs by using polypropylene fibres, Engineering Structures, Vol.207, Article number 110172, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110172

Di Trapani, F., Bolis, V., Basone, F., Preti. M. (2020), Seismic reliability and loss assessment of RC frame structures with traditional and innovative masonry infills, Engineering Structures, Vol. 208, April 2020, ISSN: 0141-0296, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110306.

Facconi, L., Minelli, F. (2020). Retrofitting RC infills by a glass fiber mesh reinforced overlay and steel dowels: experimental and numerical study. Construction and Building Materials, 231, art. no. 117133. DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117133

Watts, M.J., Amin, A., Gilbert, R.I., Kaufmann, W., Minelli, F. (2020). Simplified prediction of the time dependent deflection of SFRC flexural members. Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, 53 (3), art. no. 48. DOI: 10.1617/s11527-020-01479-8

2019

Facconi, L., Plizzari, G., Minelli, F. (2019). Elevated slabs made of hybrid reinforced concrete: Proposal of a new design approach in flexure. Structural Concrete, 20 (1), pp. 52-67. DOI: 10.1002/suco.201700278

Fortino, S., Hradil, P., Metelli, G. (2019), Moisture-induced stresses in large glulam beams. Case study: Vihantasalmi Bridge, Wood Material Science and Engineering, 14 (5), pp. 366-380, DOI: 10.1080/17480272.2019.1638828

Marini, A., Passoni, C., Belleri, A., Feroldi, F., Preti, M., Metelli, G., Riva, P., Giuriani, E., Plizzari, G. (in press), Combining seismic retrofit with energy refurbishment for the sustainable renovation of RC buildings: a proof of concept, European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, pp. 1-21. Article in Press. DOI: 10.1080/19648189.2017.1363665

Messali, F., Metelli, G., Plizzari, G. (2017), Experimental results on the retrofitting of hollow brick masonry walls with reinforced high performance mortar coatings, Construction and Building Materials, 141, pp. 619-630. DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.03.112

Metelli, G., Marchina, E., Plizzari, G.A. (2017), Experimental study on staggered lapped bars in fiber reinforced concrete beams, Composite Structures, 179, DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.07.069

Preti, M., Bolis, V., Stavridis, A., (2019), Seismic infill–frame interaction of masonry walls partitioned with horizontal sliding joints: analysis and simplified modeling, Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 23, Issue 10, October 2019, ISSN:13632469, pp. 1651-1677, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2017.1387195.

Tiberti, G., Trabucchi, I., AlHamaydeh, M., Minelli F., Plizzari, G.A. (2019), Crack development in steel-fibre-reinforced concrete members with conventional rebars, Magazine of Concrete Research, Vol. 71, Issue 11, June 2019, pp. 599-610, ISSN: 0024-9831, https://doi.org/10.1680/jmacr.17.00361.

2018

Facconi, L., Minelli, F., Vecchio, F.J. (2018). Predicting Uniaxial Cyclic Compressive Behavior of Brick Masonry: New Analytical Model. Journal of Structural Engineering (United States), 144 (2), art. no. 04017213. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001961

Tiberti, G., Germano, F., Mudadu, A., Plizzari, G.A. (2018), An overview of the flexural post-cracking behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete, Structural Concrete, 19 (3), June 2018, pp. 695-718, ISSN: 1464-4177, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/suco.201700068.

Mudadu, A., Tiberti, G., Germano, F., Plizzari, G.A., Morbi, A. (2018), The effect of fiber orientation on the post-cracking behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete under bending and uniaxial tensile tests, Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 93, October 2018, pp. 274-288, ISSN: 0985-9465, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2018.07.012.

2017

Preti, M., Loda, S., Bolis, V., Cominelli, S., Marini, A., Giuriani, E. (2017), Dissipative Roof Diaphragm for the Seismic Retrofit of Listed Masonry Churches, Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 23, Issue 8, September 2017, ISSN:13632469, pp. 1241-1261, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2017.1360223.

Preti, M., Bolis, V. (2017), Masonry infill construction and retrofit technique for the infill-frame interaction mitigation: Test results, Engineering Structures, Vol. 132, February 2017, ISSN: 0141-0296, pp. 597-608, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.11.053.

2016

Germano, F., Tiberti, G., Plizzari, G. (2016), Post-peak fatigue performance of steel fiber reinforced concrete under flexure, Materials and Structures, Vol. 49, Issue 10, February 2016, pp. 4229-4245, ISSN: 1359-5997, http:// dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527-015-0783-3.

Metelli, G., Bregoli, G., Genna, F. (2016), Experimental study on the lateral thrust generated by core buckling in bolted-BRBs, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 122, pp. 409-420, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcsr.2016.04.004

Metelli, G., Preti, M., Giuriani, E. (2016), On the delamination phenomenon in the repair of timber beams with steel plates, Construction and Building Materials, 102, pp. 1018-1028, DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.09.038

2015

Metelli G., F. Messali, Beschi C., Riva P. (2015). A model for beam-column corner joints of existing r.c. frame subjected to cyclic loading. Engineering Structures, Vol. 89C, pp. 79-92, DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.01.038

Germano F., Metelli G., Giuriani E. (2015). Experimental results on the role of sheathing-to-frame and base connections of a European timber framed shear wall. Construction and Building Materials. Vol. 80C, pp. 315-328, DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.01.076

Beschi C., Riva P., Metelli G., Meda A. (2015). HPFRC Jacketing of Non Seismically Detailed RC Corner Joints. Journal of Earthquake Engineering. Vol.19:1, pp. 25-47, DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2014.948646.

Tiberti, G., Minelli, F., Plizzari, G. (2015), Cracking behavior in reinforced concrete members with steel fibers: A comprehensive experimental study, Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 68, February 2015, ISSN: 0008-8846, pp. 24-34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2014.10.011.

Preti M, Migliorati L, Giuriani E (in press). Experimental testing of engineered masonry infill walls for post-earthquake structural damage control, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, DOI:10.1007/s10518-014-9701-2.

Metelli, G., Cairns, J., Plizzari, G. (2014). Influence of the relative rib area on bond behaviour. Magazine of Concrete Research; 66(6):277. DOI: 10.1680/macr.13.00198

Metelli, G., Cairns, J., Plizzari, G. (2015). The influence of percentage of bars lapped on performance of splices, Materials and Structures, ISSN: 13595997, DOI:10.1617/s11527-014-0371-y

Preti M, Meda A (in press). Repair of rocking wall with high performance fiber reinforced concrete, Materials and Structures, DOI:10.1617/s11527-013-0180-8.

Beschi, C., Riva, P., Metelli, G., Meda, A., (2015). HPFRC Jacketing of Non Seismically Detailed RC Corner Joints, Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 19, issue 1, pp. 25-4, ISSN: 1363-2469, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13632469.2014.948646

Tiberti, G., Minelli, F., Plizzari, G.A., Vecchio, F.J. (2014), Influence of concrete strength on crack development in SFRC members, Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 45, January 2014, ISSN: 0958-9465, pp. 176-185, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2013.10.004.

Before 2015

Tiberti, G., Minelli, F., Plizzari, G. (2014), Reinforcement optimization of fiber reinforced concrete linings for conventional tunnels, Composites Part B: Engineering, Vol. 58, March 2014, ISSN: 1359-8368, pp. 199-207, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.10.012.

Minelli, F., Conforti, A., Cuenca, E., Plizzari, G. (2014), Are steel fibres able to mitigate or eliminate size effect in shear?, Materials and Structures, Vol. 47, Issue 3 pp 459-473, http://dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527-013-0072-y.

Metelli, G. (2013). Theoretical and experimental study on the cyclic behaviour of X braced steel frames, Engineering Structures; 46:763–773. DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2012.08.021

Conforti, A., Minelli, F., Plizzari, G. (2013), Wide-shallow beams with and without steel fibres: A peculiar behaviour in shear and flexure, Composites Part B: Engineering, Vol. 51, August 2013, ISSN 1359-8368, pp. 282-290, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.03.033.

Minelli, F., Plizzari, G.A. (2013), On the effectiveness of steel fibers as shear reinforcement , ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 110, No 3, May-June 2013, ISSN 0889-3241, pp. 379-390, http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/51685596.

Metelli, G., Giuriani, E., Marchina, E. (2013). The repair of timber beams with controlled-debonding steel plates, Advanced Materials Research, 778, pp. 588-595. DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.778.588

Meda, A., Minelli, F., Plizzari, G.A. (2012), Flexural behaviour of RC beams in fibre reinforced concrete, Composites Part B: Engineering, Vol. 43, No 8, December 2012, ISSN 1359-8368, pp. 2930-2937, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2012.06.003.

M. Preti, N. Bettini, and G. Plizzari (2012) Infill Walls with Sliding Joints to Limit Infill-Frame Seismic Interaction: Large-Scale Experimental Test, Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 16:1, 125-141. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13632469.2011.579815.

Giardina, G., Marini, A., Hendriks, M.A.N., Rots, J.G., Rizzardini, F., Giuriani, E. (2012), Experimental analysis of a masonry façade subject to tunnelling-induced settlement, Engineering Structures, 45, pp. 421-434.

Metelli, G., Bettini, N., Plizzari, G. (2011). Experimental and numerical studies on the behaviour of concrete sandwich panels. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering. December 2011, Vol. 15, no 10, pp. 1465-1481. DOI: 10.1080/19648189.2011.9723354.

Metelli, G., Beschi, C., Riva, P. (2011). Cyclic behaviour of a column to foundation joint for concrete precast structures. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering. Vol.15, No 9, November 2011, pp. 1297-1318. DOI: 10.1080/19648189.2011.9714856.

Preti, M., Giuriani, E.(2011) Ductility of a Structural Wall with Spread Rebars Tested in Full Scale, Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 15:8, 1238-1259. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2011.557139.

Minelli, F., Plizzari, G.A. (2011), A new round panel test for the characterization of fiber reinforced concrete: a broad experimental study, ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 39, No 5, September 2011, ISSN: 1945-7553, pp. 889-897, http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/JTE103392.

Giuriani, E., Marini, A., Porteri, C., Preti, M. (2009). Seismic vulnerability for churches in association with transverse arch rocking. International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 3 (3), pp. 212-234.

Martinola, G., Meda, A., Plizzari, G.A., Rinaldi, Z. (2010), Strengthening and repair of RC beams with fiber reinforced concrete, Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 32, No 9, October 2010, ISSN: 09589465, pp. 731-739, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2010.07.001.

Di Prisco, M., Plizzari, G., Vandewalle, L. (2009), Fibre reinforced concrete: New design perspectives, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, Vol. 42, No 9, November 2009, ISSN: 13595997, pp. 1261-1281, http://dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527-009-9529-4.

Cadoni, E., Meda, A., Plizzari, G.A (2009), Tensile behaviour of FRC under high strain-rate, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, Vol. 42, No 9, November 2009, ISSN: 13595997, pp. 1283-1294, http://dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527-009-9527-6.

Minelli, F., Vecchio, F.J. (2006), Compression Field Modeling of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Members under Shear Loading, ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 103, No 2, March 2006, ISSN 0889-3241, pp. 244-252, http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/15182.

Plizzari, G.A., Tiberti, G. (2006), Steel fibers as reinforcement for precast tunnel segments, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Vol. 21 (3-4), 6 p., May-July 2006, ISSN: 0886-7798, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2005.12.079

Meda, A., Minelli, F., Plizzari, G.A., Riva, P. (2005), Shear Behavior of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Beams, Materials and Structures, Vol. 38, April 2005, ISSN 1359-5997, pp. 343-351, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02479300.

Sorelli, L.G., Meda, A., Plizzari, G.A. (2006), Steel fiber concrete slabs on ground: A structural matter, ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 103, No 4, January 2006, ISSN: 08893241, pp. 551-558, http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/16431.

Cairns, J., Plizzari, G.A., Du, Y., Law, D.W., Franzoni, C. (2005), Mechanical properties of corrosion-damaged reinforcement, ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 102, No 4, art. no. 102-M29, July 2005, ISSN: 0889325X, pp. 256-264, http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/14619.

Meda, A., Plizzari, G.A. (2004), New design approach for steel fiber-reinforced concrete slabs-on-ground based on fracture mechanics, ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 101, No 3, May 2004, ISSN: 08893241, pp. 298-303 http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/13089.

Cairns, J., Plizzari, G.A. (2003), Towards a harmonised European bond test, Materials and Structures, 36 (262), ISSN: 13595997, pp. 498-506, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02480826.

Lura, P., Plizzari, G.A., Riva, P. (2002), 3D finite-element modelling of splitting crack propagation, Magazine of Concrete Research, Vol. 54, No 6, December 2002, ISSN: 00249831, pp. 481-493, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/macr.54.6.481.38825.

Plizzari, G.A., Cangiano, S., Cere N. (2000), Postpeak behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete under cyclic tensile loads, ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 97, No 2, March 2000, ISSN: 08893241, pp. 182-192, http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/822.

Plizzari, G.A. (1998), On the influence of uplift pressure in concrete gravity dams, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 59, No 3, February 1998, ISSN: 00137944, pp. 253-267, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0013-7944(97)80281-0.

Plizzari, G.A. (1997), LEFM applications to concrete gravity dams, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 123, No 8, August 1997, ISSN: 07339399, pp. 808-815, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9399(1997)123:8(808).

Giuriani, E., Gubana, A. (2007). Underground box structure as a foundation for shear walls in seismic resistant buildings. Journal of Structural Engineering, 133 (4), pp. 559-566.

Riva, P., Meda, A., Giuriani, E. (2003). Cyclic behaviour of a full scale RC structural wall, Engineering Structures, 25 (6), pp. 835-845.

Gelfi, P., Giuriani, E., Marini, A. (2002). Stud shear connection design for composite concrete slab and wood beams, Journal of Structural Engineering, 128 (12), pp. 1544-1550.

Giuriani, E., Plizzari, G.A., Member, A. (1998). Interrelation of splitting and flexural cracks in RC beams, Journal of Structural Engineering, 124 (9), pp. 1032-1040.

Felicetti, R., Gattesco, N., Giuriani, E.(1997). Local phenomena around a steel dowel embedded in a stone masonry wall, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, 30 (198), pp. 238-246.

Gattesco, N., Giuriani, E., Gubana, A. (1997). Low-cycle fatigue test on stud shear connectors, Journal of Structural Engineering, 123 (2), pp. 145-150.

Gattesco, N., Giuriani, E. (1996) Experimental Study on Stud Shear Connectors Subjected to Cyclic Loading, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 38 (1), pp. 1-21.

Plizzari, G.A., Marchina, E., Giuriani, E. (1996). Experimental study of splitting and flexural cracks in a RC beam with overlapped splices, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, 29 (185), pp. 19-27.

Giuriani, Ezio, Plizzari, Giovanni, Schumm, Cristiano (1991). Role of stirrups and residual tensile strength of cracked concrete on bond, Journal of structural engineering, 117 (1), pp. 1-18.