Publications

 

Book Chapters

 

1.       Krawinkler, H., Lignos, D. G., (2009). “How to Predict the Probability of Collapse of Non-Ductile Building Structures”, Chapter in “Seismic Risk Assessment and Retrofitting”, Published by Springer, NY, January, 2009 (pdf)

 

Refereed Journal Publications

 

2.       Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., Whittaker, A., (2008). “Experimental Validation of Collapse of two Scale Models of a 4-Story Steel Moment Frame” (Submitted in Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (EESD) )

 

3.       Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., (2008). “Deterioration Modeling of Steel Beams and Columns in Support to Collapse Prediction of Steel Moment Frames” (Submitted in ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering)

 

4.       Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., (2008). “Relationships for Deterioration Modeling of Tubular Steel Sections under Varying Axial Load for Collapse Assessment of Steel Frames” (Submitted in Journal of Constructional Steel Research)

 

5.       Lignos, D. G., Kolios, D., Miranda, E., (2007). “Fragility Assessment of Reduced Beam Section Moment Connections”, (Submitted in ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, October 2007 - under review)

 

Refereed Journal Publications in Preparation

 

6.       Lignos, D. G., Ramirez, M., Miranda, E., (2009). “Simplified Methods for Performance Evaluation of Steel Structures based on Fragility Assessment of Steel Moment Connections”, (In preparation to be submitted in ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering-March 2009)

 

7.       Lignos, D. G., Hunt, C. M., Krebs, A., Billington, S., (2009). “Evaluation of a new infill panel system for seismic retrofit of steel frames”, (In preparation to be submitted in Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (EESD)-April 2009).

 

8.       Lignos, D. G., Myers, A. Krawinkler, H. Deierlein G. G., (2009). “Low Cyclic Fatigue of Steel Connections: Experimental and Analytical Validation of Modified Void Growth Models for Cyclic Loading,” (In preparation to be submitted in ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering – April 2009).

 

Refereed Conference Publications

 

9.       Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., (2009). “Modeling of Component Deterioration for Collapse Prediction of Steel Frames”, Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, STESSA 2009, Philadelphia, USA (pdf)

 

10.   Noh, H. Y., Nair, K., Lignos, D. G., Kiremidjian, A., (2009). “Application of Wavelet Coefficient Energies of Stationary and Non-stationary Response Signals for Structural Damage Diagnosis”, 7th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA, September 9-11, 2009.

 

11.   Lignos, D. G., Hunt, C. M., Krebs, A., Billington, S., (2009). “Comparison of Retrofitting Techniques for Existing Steel Moment Resisting Frames”, Proceedings ATC&SEI Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures, December 9-11, San Francisco, CA, 2009.

 

12.   Lignos, D. G., Hunt, C. M., Krebs, A., Billington, S., (2009). “Evaluation of a New Infill Panel System for Seismic Retrofit of Steel Frames”, Proceedings Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) 78th Convention, September 23-26, The Westin Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA, 2009.

 

13.   Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., Whittaker, A., (2008). “Shaking Table Collapse Tests of a 4 – Story Steel Moment Frame”, 14th World Conference in Earthquake Engineering Beijing, China, October 12-17, 2008. (pdf)

 

14.   Lignos, D. G., Zareian, F., Krawinkler, H., (2008). “Reliability of a 4-story Steel Moment Resisting Frame against Collapse Due to Seismic Excitations”, ASCE Structures Congress, Vancouver, BC, Canada, SEI institute (pdf)

 

15.   Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., Whittaker, S. A., (2008). “Collapse Tests of Two Scale Models of a Steel Frame Structure”, 6th NEES (Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, June 18th – 20th, 2008.

 

16.   Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., Whittaker, S. A., (2008). “Analytical and Experimental Prediction of Sidesway Collapse of Steel Frames”, 6th National Conference of Steel Structures, Ioannina, Greece. (pdf)

 

17.  Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., (2007). “A Database in Support of Modeling of Component Deterioration for Collapse Prediction of Steel Frame Structures”, ASCE Structures Congress, Long Beach CA, SEI institute. (pdf)

 

18.   Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., Gantes, C. J., (2006). “Seismic Demands for Frames with Strength and Stiffness Irregularities Based on MPA”, STESSA 2006, Yokohama Japan. (pdf)

 

19.   Lignos, D. G., Gantes, C. J., (2005). “Modal Pushover Analysis as a Tool for Practical Design of Structures”, 3rd conference on Mechanics and Solids, MIT, paper 008. (pdf)

 

20.   Lignos, D. G., Stergiou, E.C., Gantes, C. J., (2005). “Structural Reliability of Steel Structures Based on Interstory Drift and Direct Loss Demands”, 5th GRACM conference on computational mechanics, Cyprus. (pdf)

 

21.   Lignos, D. G., Gantes, C. J., (2005). “Design Considerations for the Effects of Near Fault Ground Motions on Steel Structures”, 5th national conference on steel structures, Xanthi, Greece. (pdf Abstract in English)

 

22.   Lignos, D. G., Gantes, C. J., (2005). “Seismic Demands for Steel braced Frames with Stiffness Irregularities Based on Modal Pushover Analysis”, 4th European workshop on seismic behavior of irregular and complex structures, Thessalonica. (pdf)

 

Referred Conference Proceedings - Invited Papers

 

23.   Miranda, E., Lignos, D. G., (2009). “Estimation of Seismic Performance of Existing Steel Moment Resisting Frame Buildings by Using Continuous Models,” Proceedings ATC&SEI Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures, December 9-11, San Francisco, CA, 2009. (Invited paper in session: Improving the seismic performance of existing structures through monitoring).

 

24.   Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., and Whittaker, S. A., (2009). “Collapse Assessment of a 4-Story Steel Moment Resisting Frame” COMPDYN09, Rhodes, Greece, June 22-24, 2009 (Invited paper in Progress and Challenges in Collapse Prediction, symposium) (pdf)

 

25.   Zareian, F., Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler H. (2009). “Quantification of Modeling Uncertainties for Collapse Assessment of Structural Systems under Seismic Excitations,” COMPDYN09 Rhodes, Greece, June 22-24, 2009 (Invited paper in Progress and Challenges in Collapse Prediction, symposium) (pdf)

 

26.   Krawinkler, H. Zareian, F., Lignos, D. G., Ibarra, L. F. (2009). “Prediction of Collapse of Structures Under Earthquake Excitations”, COMPDYN09 Rhodes, Greece, June 22-24, 2009 (Invited paper and plenary talk) (pdf)

 

27.   Zareian, F., Krawinkler, H., Lignos, D. G., Ibarra, L. F. (2008). “Predicting Collapse of Frame and Wall Structures”, Significant Accomplishments and Future Directions in Earthquake Engineering - In Memory of Professor Takuji Kobori. 14th World Conference in Earthquake Engineering Beijing, China. (Invited paper)

 

28.   Krawinkler, H., Lignos, D. G., (2007). “How to Predict and Reduce the Probability of Collapse of Non-Ductile Building Structures”, International Workshop On Measures for the Prevention of Total Collapse of Existing Low-Rise Structures, November 19-20, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey (Invited paper)

 

Technical Reports in Press

 

29.   Lignos, D. G., (2008). “Sidesway Collapse of Deteriorating Structural Systems under Seismic Excitations,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Department of Civil Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.

 

30.   Hubult, E., Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., (2008). “Assessing Potential of Adobe Walls Reinforced with Polymer Mesh,” Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford CA.

 

31.   Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler, H., (2007). “Contributions to Collapse Prediction for Frame Structures”, Kajima-CUREE Joint Research Program, Phase VI: Investigation of Factors Leading to Progressive Collapse of Structures. Category 2 Analysis of Structural Component Failure.

 

32.   Krawinkler, H., Zareian, F., Haas, K., Lignos, D. G., (2006). “Issues Affecting the R-Factor Determination of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Buildings,” Part of the Applied Technology Council (ATC-63) project on Quantification of Building System Performance and Response Parameters.

 

33.   Lignos, D. G., Gantes, C. J., (2003). “Advanced nonlinear techniques to investigate the effects of mass and stiffness irregularities on seismic demands of steel moment frames”, Diploma Thesis, Laboratory of Metal Structures, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA).

 

Invited and Plenary Talks

 

1.       Lignos, D. G., (2008). “State of Knowledge on Collapse Assessment of Frame Structures”, University of Cyprus, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seminar Series: “The Engineer in Society”, December 17th 2008 (Invited Talk)

 

2.       Lignos, D. G., (2008). “Sidesway Collapse of Deteriorating Structural Systems under Seismic Excitations”, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Laboratory of Metal Structures, October 8th 2008 (Invited Talk).

 

3.       Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler H., (2008). “Collapse Tests of Two Scale Models of a Steel Frame Structure”, 6th NEES (Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, June 18th – 20th, 2008 (Plenary Talk).

 

4.       Lignos, D. G., (2008). “Analytical and Experimental Prediction of Sidesway Collapse of Deteriorating Structural Systems”, Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAONC), San Francisco, CA May 19th 2008 (Invited Talk)

 

5.       Lignos, D. G., (2008). “Contributions to Collapse Prediction of Frame Structures: Accomplishments, Future Implications and Directions”, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Research Seminar, Lausanne, Switzerland, April 10th 2008 (Invited Talk)

 

6.       Lignos, D. G., (2008). “Contributions to Collapse Prediction of Frame Structures: Accomplishments, Future Implications and Directions”, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Research Seminar, March 5th 2008 (Invited Talk)

 

7.       Lignos, D. G., (2007). “Sidesway Collapse of Deteriorating Structural Systems under Seismic Excitations,” University at Buffalo NY, MCEER, NEES Research Seminar, July 20th 2007 (Invited talk)

 

8.       Lignos, D. G., Krawinkler H., (2006). “A Database for Modeling Deterioration in Beams and Columns Subjected to Cyclic Bending Moments,” 4th NEES (Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) Annual Meeting, Washington DC, June 18th-20th, 2006 (Plenary Talk)