Papers in International Refereed Journals

J59. T.G. Wakjira, A. Abushanab, M. Shahria Alam, W. Alnahhal* and V. Plevris, “Explainable Machine Learning-Aided Efficient Prediction Model and Software Tool for Bond Strength of Concrete with Corroded Reinforcement”, Structures, 59, Article ID 105693, 2024 (First online: 18 December 2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2023.105693

J58. R. Ehtisham, W. Qayyum, C.V. Camp, V. Plevris*, J. Mir, Q.Z. Khan and A. Ahmad, “Computing the Characteristics of Defects in Wooden Structures using Image Processing and CNN”, Automation in Construction, 158, Article ID 105211, 2023 (First online: 28 November 2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2023.105211

J57. V. Plevris, A. Jimenéz Rios* and G. Papazafeiropoulos, “Chatbots put to the test in math and logic problems: A comparison and assessment of ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Google Bard”, AI, 4(4), pp. 949-969, 2023 (First online: 24 October 2023). DOI: 10.3390/ai4040048

J56. R. Ehtisham, W. Qayyum, C.V. Camp, V. Plevris*, J. Mir, Q.Z. Khan and A. Ahmad, “Classification of defects in wooden structures using pre-trained models of convolutional neural network”, Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19, Article ID e02530, 2023 (First online: 4 October 2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02530

J55. A. de Macêdo Wahrhaftig*, V. Plevris, B.A. Mohamad and D. Lopes Pereira, “Minimum Design Bending Moment for Systems of Equivalent Stiffness”, Structures, 57, Article ID 105224, 2023 (First online: 16 September 2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2023.105224

J54. L. Hadji*, V. Plevris and G. Papazafeiropoulos, “Investigation of the Static Bending Response of FGM Sandwich Plates”, Journal of Applied and Computational Mechanics, pp. 1-12, 2024 (First online: 13 August 2023). DOI: 10.22055/jacm.2023.44278.4194

J53. G. Solorzano and V. Plevris*, “An Open-Source Framework for Modeling RC Shear Walls Using Deep Neural Networks”, Advances in Civil Engineering, vol. 2023, Article ID 7953869, 17 pages, 2023 (First online: 11 July 2023). DOI: 10.1155/2023/7953869

J52. A. Shabani, M. Kioumarsi* and V. Plevris, “Performance-based seismic assessment of a historical masonry arch bridge: Effect of pulse-like excitations”, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 17, pp. 855-869, 2023 (First online: 4 July 2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11709-023-0972-z

J51. M. Georgioudakis* and V. Plevris, “Response Spectrum Analysis of Multi-Story Shear Buildings Using Machine Learning Techniques”, Computation, 11(7), Article ID 11070126, 22 pages, 2023 (First online: 29 June 2023). DOI: 10.3390/computation11070126

J50. A. Jiménez Rios*, S. Ruiz-Capel, V. Plevris and M. Nogal, “Computational Methods Applied to Earthen Historical Structures”, Frontiers in Built Environment, 9: 1219108, 2023 (First online: 15 June 2023). DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1219108

J49. G. Nekouei, A. Vatani Oskouei, S. Gharehbaghi and V. Plevris*, “Seismic response modification, over-strength, and displacement amplification factors of steel special truss moment frames”, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 24, pp. 2531-2548, 2023 (First online: 26 May 2023). DOI: 10.1007/s42107-023-00661-x

J48. G. Solorzano* and V. Plevris, “DNN-MLVEM: A Data-Driven Macromodel for RC Shear Walls Based on Deep Neural Networks”, Mathematics, 11(10), Article ID 2347, 19 pages, 2023 (First online: 18 May 2023). DOI: 10.3390/math11102347

J47. G. Papazafeiropoulos and V. Plevris*, “Kahramanmaraş—Gaziantep, Türkiye Mw 7.8 Earthquake on 6 February 2023: Strong Ground Motion and Building Response Estimations”, Buildings, 13(5), Article ID 1194, 2023 (First online: 30 April 2023), DOI: 10.3390/buildings13051194.

J46. A. Jimenez Rios*, V. Plevris and M. Nogal, “Bridge management through digital twin-based anomaly detection systems: A systematic review”, Frontiers in Built Environment, 9:1176621, 2023 (First online: 7 April 2023), DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1176621.

J45. M.E.A. Ben Seghier*, V. Plevris and Α. Malekjafarian, “Development of Hybrid Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Inference System-Based Evolutionary Algorithms for Flexural Capacity Prediction in Corroded Steel Reinforced Concrete Beam”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2023 (First online: 2 March 2023), DOI: 10.1007/s13369-023-07708-w.

J44. S.V.R. Tosee, I. Faridmehr, M.L. Nehdi, V. Plevris, K.A. Valerievich, “Predicting Crack Width in CFRP Strengthened RC One-Way Slabs Using Hybrid Grey Wolves Optimizer Neural Network Model”, Buildings, 12(11), Article ID 1870, 26 pages, 2022 (First online: 3 November 2022). DOI: 10.3390/buildings12111870

J43. G. Solorzano and V. Plevris, “Computational Intelligence Methods in Simulation and Modeling of Structures: A State-of-the-art Review using Bibliometric Maps”, Frontiers in Built Environment, 8:1049616, 2022 (First online: 21 October 2022). DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2022.1049616

J42. D. Koutsantonis, K. Koutsantonis, N.P. Bakas, V. Plevris, A. Langousis and S.A. Chatzichristofis, “Bibliometric Literature Review of Adaptive Learning Systems”, Sustainability, 14(19), Article ID 12684, 18 pages, 2022 (First online: 5 October 2022). DOI: 10.3390/su141912684

J41.     M.E.A. Ben Seghier, V. Plevris* and G. Solorzano, “Random forest-based algorithms for accurate evaluation of ultimate bending of steel tubes”, Structures, 44, pp. 261-273, 2022 (First online: 9 August 2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2022.08.007

J40.     N.D. Lagaros and V. Plevris*, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applied in Civil Engineering”, Applied Sciences, 12(15), 2022 (First online: 28 July 2022). DOI: 10.3390/app12157595

J39.     N.D. Lagaros*, V. Plevris and N.A. Kallioras, “The mosaic of metaheuristic algorithms in structural optimization”, Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 2022 (First online: 11 July 2022). DOI: 10.1007/s11831-022-09773-0

J38.     V. Plevris and G. Solorzano*, “A Collection of 30 Multidimensional Functions for Global Optimization Benchmarking”, Data, 7(4), Article ID 46, 52 pages, 2022 (First online: 11 April 2022). DOI: 10.3390/data7040046

J37.     V. Plevris*, N. D. Lagaros and A. Zeytinci, “Blockchain in Civil Engineering, Architecture and Construction Industry: State of the Art, Evolution, Challenges and Opportunities”, Frontiers in Built Environment, 8:840303, 2022 (First online: 29 March 2022). DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2022.840303

J36.     I. Faridmehr, M. Shariq, V. Plevris*, and N. Aalimahmoody, “Novel Hybrid Informational Model for Predicting the Creep and Shrinkage Deflection of Reinforced Concrete Beams Containing GGBFS”, Neural Computing and Applications, 2022 (First online:  28 March 2022). DOI: 10.1007/s00521-022-07150-3

J35.     X. Lu*, V. Plevris, G. Tsiatas, D. De Domenico, “Editorial: Artificial Intelligence-powered Methodologies and Applications in Earthquake and Structural Engineering”, Frontiers in Built Environment, 8:876077, 2022 (First online: 18 March 2022). DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2022.876077

J34.     M.I. Waris, V. Plevris*, J. Mir, N. Chairman and A. Ahmad, “An Alternative Approach for Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Concrete through Image Processing and Machine Learning”, Construction and Building Materials, 328(126899), 2022 (First online: 16 March 2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.126899

J33.     A. Shabani, M. Skamantzari, S. Tapinaki, A. Georgopoulos, V. Plevris and M. Kioumarsi, “3D simulation models for developing digital twins of heritage structures: challenges and strategies”, Procedia Structural Integrity, 37(2022), pp. 314-320, 2022 (First online: 22 February 2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.prostr.2022.01.090

J32.     M.E.A. Ben Seghier*, J.A.F.O. Corriea, J. Jafari-Asl, A. Malekjafarian, V. Plevris and N-T. Trung, “On the modeling of the annual corrosion rate in main cables of suspension bridges using combined soft computing model and a novel nature-inspired algorithm”, Neural Computing and Applications, 33, pp. 15969-15985, 2021 (First online: 16 June 2021). DOI: 10.1007/s00521-021-06199-w

J31.     S. Gharehbaghi, M. Gandomi, V. Plevris and A. H. Gandomi*, “Prediction of Seismic Damage Spectra using Computational Intelligence Methods”, Computers & Structures, 253, Article ID: 106584, 2021 (First online: 1 June 2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruc.2021.106584

J30.     V. Plevris*, N. P. Bakas and G. Solorzano, “Pure Random Orthogonal Search (PROS): A Plain and Elegant Parameterless Algorithm for Global Optimization”, Applied Sciences, 11(11), 2021 (First online: 29 May 2021). DOI: 10.3390/app11115053

J29.     N. P. Bakas*, V. Plevris, A. Langousis and S. A. Chatzichristofis, “ITSO: A novel Inverse Transform Sampling-based Optimization algorithm for stochastic search”, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 36, pp. 67-76, 2022(First online: 26 April 2021). DOI: 10.1007/s00477-021-02025-w

J28.     J. Jafari-Asl, M.E.A. Ben Seghier, S. Ohadi, Y. Dong and V. Plevris, “A Comparative Study on the Efficiency of Reliability Methods for the Probabilistic Analysis of Local Scour at a Bridge Pier in Clay-Sand-Mixed Sediments”, Modelling, 2(1), pp. 63-77, 2021 (First online: 7 February 2021). DOI: 10.3390/modelling2010004

J27.     A. Afaq, V. Plevris* and Q. Khan, “Prediction of Properties of FRP-Confined Concrete Cylinders Based on Artificial Neural Networks”, Crystals, 10(9), Article ID 811, 22 pages, 2020 (First online: 14 September 2020). DOI: 10.3390/cryst10090811

J26.     A. Shabani*, M. Kioumarsi*, V. Plevris and H. Stamatopoulos, “Structural Vulnerability Assessment of Heritage Timber Buildings: A Methodological Proposal”, Forests, 11(8), Article ID 881, 20 pages, 2020 (First online: 13 August 2020). DOI: 10.3390/f11080881

J25.     M. Georgioudakis and V. Plevris*, “A comparative study of differential evolution variants in constrained structural optimization”, Frontiers in Built Environment, 6:102, 2020 (First online: 9 July 2020). DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00102

J24.     G. Solorzano and V. Plevris*, “Optimum Design of RC Footings with Genetic Algorithms According to ACI 318-19”, Buildings, 10(6), Article ID 110, 17 pages, 2020 (First online: 11 June 2020). DOI: 10.3390/buildings10060110

J23.     M. Georgioudakis and V. Plevris*, “On the Performance of Differential Evolution Variants in Constrained Structural Optimization”, Procedia Manufacturing, 44, pp. 371-378, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.promfg.2020.02.281

J22.     G. Tsiatas and V. Plevris*, “Editorial: Innovative Approaches in Computational Structural Engineering”, Frontiers in Built Environment, 6:39, 2020 (First online: 8 April 2020). DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00039

J21.     N. Moayyeri, S. Gharehbaghi and V. Plevris*, “Cost-Based Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls Considering Different Methods of Bearing Capacity Computation”, Mathematics, 7(12), Article ID 1232, 21 pages, 2019 (First online: 12 December 2019). DOI: 10.3390/math7121232

J20.     V. Plevris* and G. Markeset, “Educational Challenges in Computer-based Finite Element Analysis and Design of Structures”, Journal of Computer Science, 14(10), pp. 1351-1362, 2018 (First online: 24 October 2018). DOI: 10.3844/jcssp.2018.1351.1362

J19.     G. Papazafeiropoulos and V. Plevris*, “OpenSeismoMatlab: A New Open-source Software for Strong Ground Motion Data Processing”, Heliyon, 4(9), Article ID e00784, 39 pages, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e00784

J18.     M. Georgioudakis and V. Plevris*, “A Combined Modal Correlation Criterion for Structural Damage Identification with Noisy Modal Data”, Advances in Civil Engineering, vol. 2018, Article ID 3183067, 20 pages, 2018. DOI: 10.1155/2018/3183067

J17.     V. Plevris* and G. Tsiatas, “Computational structural engineering: Past achievements and future challenges”, Frontiers in Built Environment: Computational Methods in Structural Engineering, 4:21, 2018 (First online: 10 April 2018). DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2018.00021

J16.     G. Papazafeiropoulos*, V. Plevris and M. Papadrakakis, “A new energy-based structural design optimization concept under seismic actions”, Frontiers in Built Environment: Earthquake Engineering, 3:44, 2017 (First online: 31 July 2017). DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2017.00044

J15.     P.G. Asteris*, K. Kolovos, A. Athanasopoulou, V. Plevris and G. Konstantakatos, “Investigation of the mechanical behaviour of metakaolin-based sandcrete mixtures”, European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 23(3), pp. 300-324, 2019 (First online: 19 Jan. 2017). DOI: 10.1080/19648189.2016.1277373

J14.     G. Papazafeiropoulos, V. Plevris and M. Papadrakakis, “A generalized algorithm framework for non-linear structural dynamics”, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 15(1), pp. 411-441, 2017 (First online: 28 July 2016). DOI: 10.1007/s10518-016-9974-8

J13.     P. G. Asteris and V. Plevris, “Anisotropic Masonry Failure Criterion Using Artificial Neural Networks”, Neural Computing and Applications, 28(8), pp. 2207-2229, 2017 (First online: 20 Jan. 2016). DOI: 10.1007/s00521-016-2181-3

J12.     P.G. Asteris*, M.P. Chronopoulos, C.Z. Chrysostomou, H. Varum, V. Plevris, N. Kyriakides, V. Silva, “Seismic vulnerability assessment of historical masonry structural systems”, Engineering Structures, 62-63, pp. 118-134, 2014 (First online: 15 Feb. 2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.01.031

J11.     V. Plevris and P. Asteris*, “Modeling of masonry failure surface under biaxial compressive stress using Neural Networks”, Construction and Building Materials, 55, pp. 447-461, 2014 (First online: 14 Feb. 2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.01.041

J10.     Y. Javadi, V. Plevris and M. A. Najafabadi, “Using L_CR ultrasonic method to evaluate residual stress in dissimilar welded pipes”, International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology, 4(1), pp. 170-174, 2013.

J09.     V. Plevris and M. Papadrakakis*, “A hybrid Particle Swarm – Gradient algorithm for global structural optimization”, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 26(1), pp. 48-68, 2011 (First online: 7 Apr. 2010). DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8667.2010.00664.x

J08.     N.D. Lagaros, V. Plevris and M. Papadrakakis, “Neurocomputing strategies for solving reliability-robust design optimization problems”, Engineering Computations, 27(7), pp. 819-840, 2010. This paper has been awarded as “Highly commended paper” at the category “Outstanding Paper Awards – 2011” of the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/authors/literati/awards.htm?year=2011. DOI: 10.1108/02644401011073674

J07.     N.D. Lagaros, V. Plevris and M. Papadrakakis, “Reliability based robust design optimization of steel structures”, International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, 1(1), pp. 19-29, 2007 (First online: 12 Dec. 2007). DOI: 10.1051/ijsmdo:2007003

J06.     M. Papadrakakis*, N.D. Lagaros and V. Plevris, “Design optimization of steel structures considering uncertainties”, Engineering Structures, 27(9), pp. 1408-1418, 2005 (First online: 17 May 2005). DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2005.04.002

J05.     N.D. Lagaros, V. Plevris and M. Papadrakakis*, “Multi-objective design optimization using cascade evolutionary computations”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 194(30-33), pp. 3496-3515, 2005 (First Online: 21 Mar. 2005). DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2004.12.029

J04.     M. Papadrakakis*, N.D. Lagaros and V. Plevris, “Structural optimization considering the probabilistic system response”, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 31(3-4), pp. 361-394, 2004. DOI: 10.2298/tam0404361p

J03.     M. Papadrakakis*, N.D. Lagaros and V. Plevris, “Multi-objective optimization of skeletal structures under static and seismic loading conditions”, Engineering Optimization, 34(6), pp. 645-669, 2002. DOI: 10.1080/03052150215716

J02.     M. Papadrakakis, N.D. Lagaros, Y. Tsompanakis and V. Plevris, “Large scale structural optimization: Computational methods and optimization algorithms”, Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering (State of the art reviews), 8(3), pp. 239-301, 2001. DOI: 10.1007/BF02736645

J01.     M. Papadrakakis, N.D. Lagaros and V. Plevris, “Optimum design of space frames under seismic loading”, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 1(1), pp. 105-123, 2001. DOI: 10.1142/S0219455401000093

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