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Experimental investigation on shear strengthening of RC beams using advanced fibre-reinforced cementitious composites (2025)
Journal Article
Liu, X., Karaghool, O., Yu, J., & Thermou, G. (2025). Experimental investigation on shear strengthening of RC beams using advanced fibre-reinforced cementitious composites. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 23, Article e05032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e05032

The increasing demand for durable marine and coastal structures has motivated research into advanced shear strengthening methods that offer both mechanical efficiency and optimized material usage. This research presents an experimental evaluation of... Read More about Experimental investigation on shear strengthening of RC beams using advanced fibre-reinforced cementitious composites.

Designing fly ash-based engineered geopolymer composites: Mechanical properties, chloride ion resistance, and microstructure (2025)
Journal Article
Ling, Y., Li, Z., Tan, Y., Wang, C., Jiang, Z., Thermou, G., & Shi, W. (2025). Designing fly ash-based engineered geopolymer composites: Mechanical properties, chloride ion resistance, and microstructure. Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Material, https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2025.2524458

To promote the application of fly ash-based engineered geopolymer composites (EGC), this article systematically investigated the effects of activator modulus (1.0–2.0), concentration (30–40%), and liquid-to-solid (L/S) ratio (0.40– 0.50) on workabili... Read More about Designing fly ash-based engineered geopolymer composites: Mechanical properties, chloride ion resistance, and microstructure.

Effectiveness of SRG in shear strengthening of deep and slender concrete beams (2025)
Journal Article
Liu, X., & Thermou, G. E. (2025). Effectiveness of SRG in shear strengthening of deep and slender concrete beams. Structures, 71, Article 108197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2025.108197

This study investigates Steel-Reinforced Grout (SRG) jackets’ efficiency in enhancing the shear strength in Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams with various shear span-to-depth (a/d) ratios, comparing them with Carbon Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Mortar... Read More about Effectiveness of SRG in shear strengthening of deep and slender concrete beams.

Data integration framework for multi-level information modelling and numerical analysis of deteriorated RC bridges (2025)
Journal Article
Alsharif, M. A., Thermou, G., Ninic, J., & Tizani, W. (2025). Data integration framework for multi-level information modelling and numerical analysis of deteriorated RC bridges. Advances in Engineering Software, 202, Article 103860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2024.103860

Structural assessment of deteriorated bridges is a vital step in the decision-making process for asset management. This paper proposes a novel Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Finite Element (FE) integration framework to analyse and retrofit... Read More about Data integration framework for multi-level information modelling and numerical analysis of deteriorated RC bridges.

Data-driven shear strength prediction of RC beams strengthened with FRCM jackets using machine learning approach (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, X., Figueredo, G. P., Gordon, G. S., & Thermou, G. E. (2025). Data-driven shear strength prediction of RC beams strengthened with FRCM jackets using machine learning approach. Engineering Structures, 325, Article 119485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.119485

Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) is an effective intervention method for improving the shear strength of existing reinforced concrete (RC) beams, yet predictive analyses are scarce. This study introduces and compares nine machine learning... Read More about Data-driven shear strength prediction of RC beams strengthened with FRCM jackets using machine learning approach.

Shear Performance of RC Beams Strengthened with High-Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (HPFRC) Under Static and Fatigue Loading (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, X., & Thermou, G. E. (2024). Shear Performance of RC Beams Strengthened with High-Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (HPFRC) Under Static and Fatigue Loading. Materials, 17(21), Article 5227. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17215227

This study experimentally assessed the shear performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with U-shaped High-Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (HPFRC) under static and fatigue loading. Key parameters included HPFRC jacket thickness... Read More about Shear Performance of RC Beams Strengthened with High-Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (HPFRC) Under Static and Fatigue Loading.

Flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete composite beams enhanced by dual-functional C-FRCM jackets (2024)
Journal Article
Feng, R., Hou, L., Wang, F., Thermou, G., Xu, Y., & Zhu, J.-H. (2024). Flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete composite beams enhanced by dual-functional C-FRCM jackets. Journal of Building Engineering, 95, Article 110252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110252

The flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete (SSC) composite beams enhanced by the dual-functional carbon-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (C-FRCM) jackets was experimentally investigated. Five SSC composite beams were constructed and... Read More about Flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete composite beams enhanced by dual-functional C-FRCM jackets.

Integration of building information modeling into building circularity assessment: a systematic review (2024)
Journal Article
Al-Qazzaz, I., Osorio-Sandoval, C. A., Tokbolat, S., & Thermou, G. (2025). Integration of building information modeling into building circularity assessment: a systematic review. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 15(3), 574-593. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-12-2023-0229

Purpose: Despite several attempts to integrate building information modeling (BIM) with building circularity assessment (BCA), no systematic review has yet been carried out on this topic to the best knowledge of the authors. The objective of this rev... Read More about Integration of building information modeling into building circularity assessment: a systematic review.

Development of a BIM-based Decision Support Tool for Building Circularity Assessment (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Al-Qazzaz, I., Osorio-Sandova, C., Tokbolat, S., & Thermou, G. (2024, August). Development of a BIM-based Decision Support Tool for Building Circularity Assessment. Presented at ICCBE 2024: The 20th conference of the International Society for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Canada

The transition to a circular economy aims to reduce the consumption of raw materials and minimize waste. To achieve these goals in the context of the built environment, it is crucial to conduct a building circularity assessment (BCA) and select an op... Read More about Development of a BIM-based Decision Support Tool for Building Circularity Assessment.

A BIM-Based Assessment Method for Reusing Components from Existing Precast Concrete Buildings (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Al-Jawhar, H., Thermou, G., Osorio-Sandoval, C., & Tokbolat, S. (2024, August). A BIM-Based Assessment Method for Reusing Components from Existing Precast Concrete Buildings. Presented at ICCBE 2024: The 20th conference of the International Society for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Canada

Reusing concrete components is a promising solution for mitigating the environmental impact of waste generated by construction and demolition activities. This study aims to contribute to this effort by assessing the reusability of existing precast co... Read More about A BIM-Based Assessment Method for Reusing Components from Existing Precast Concrete Buildings.

Behaviour of Textile Reinforced Concrete panels under high-velocity impact loading (2024)
Journal Article
Esaker, M., Thermou, G. E., & Neves, L. (2024). Behaviour of Textile Reinforced Concrete panels under high-velocity impact loading. Construction and Building Materials, 445, Article 137806. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137806

This study aims to experimentally investigate the impact resistance of Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) panels under high-velocity impact loading. 54 control and TRC panels were fabricated using a standard (29 MPa) and a high (101 MPa) compressive s... Read More about Behaviour of Textile Reinforced Concrete panels under high-velocity impact loading.

Effect of textile density and number of layers on the flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with steel reinforced grout systems (2024)
Journal Article
Alotaibi, S., Thermou, G., Hajirasouliha, I., & Guadagnini, M. (2024). Effect of textile density and number of layers on the flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with steel reinforced grout systems. Construction and Building Materials, 430, Article 136424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136424

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on the flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with multi-layer Steel Reinforced Grout (SRG) systems. The effect of textile density (4 and 8 cords/in) and numb... Read More about Effect of textile density and number of layers on the flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with steel reinforced grout systems.

A review on the shear performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with externally bonded mortar-based composites (2023)
Journal Article
Liu, X., & Thermou, G. E. (2023). A review on the shear performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with externally bonded mortar-based composites. Structures, 58, Article 105474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.105474

This paper reviews the performance of shear strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beams with the use of externally bonded mortar-based composite jackets (e.g. FRCM, ECC, UHPFRC). An experimental database was compiled gathering all the known studies i... Read More about A review on the shear performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with externally bonded mortar-based composites.

BIM-based building circularity assessment: conceptual framework (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Al-Qazzaz, I., Osorio-Sandoval, C., Tokbolat, S., & Thermou, G. (2023, August). BIM-based building circularity assessment: conceptual framework. Presented at 20th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, University of Nottingham, UK

The construction sector contributes substantially to the consumption of raw materials and the production of waste. Traditional building design strategies are based on an unsustainable economic linear model. Transition to the circular economy (CE) par... Read More about BIM-based building circularity assessment: conceptual framework.

A BIM-based framework for designing sustainable structures through the reuse of precast concrete components (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Al-Jawhar, H., Thermou, G., Osorio-Sandoval, C., & Tokbolat, S. (2023, August). A BIM-based framework for designing sustainable structures through the reuse of precast concrete components. Presented at 20th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, University of Nottingham, UK

The widespread use of concrete within the global construction sector is primarily attributed to its inherent qualities of resilience, versatility, longevity, and facilitation of economic growth. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that this popular materi... Read More about A BIM-based framework for designing sustainable structures through the reuse of precast concrete components.

Bond behaviour of light and heavy carbon fibre TRM to masonry interfaces (2023)
Journal Article
Makashev, K., Triantafyllou, S. P., Thermou, G. E., & Tizani, W. (2023). Bond behaviour of light and heavy carbon fibre TRM to masonry interfaces. Construction and Building Materials, 400, Article 132508. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132508

We present the results of an experimental campaign on the bond behaviour between carbon fibre textile reinforced mortars and masonry substrate. The campaign involved 54 single lap direct shear tests on masonry wallettes reinforced with a single TRM l... Read More about Bond behaviour of light and heavy carbon fibre TRM to masonry interfaces.

Impact resistance of concrete and fibre-reinforced concrete: a review (2023)
Journal Article
Esaker, M., Thermou, G., & Neves, L. (2023). Impact resistance of concrete and fibre-reinforced concrete: a review. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 180, Article 104722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2023.104722

This paper summarises the research carried out to date on the impact resistance of concrete subjected to different impact load regimes, with a focus on high-velocity projectile impact load. An experimental database is compiled on the response of conc... Read More about Impact resistance of concrete and fibre-reinforced concrete: a review.

Delaying the Occurrence of Bar Buckling in RC Columns Confined with SRG Jacketing (2023)
Journal Article
Thermou, G. E., & Tastani, S. (2023). Delaying the Occurrence of Bar Buckling in RC Columns Confined with SRG Jacketing. Applied Sciences, 13(12), Article 7232. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13127232

This paper investigates experimentally the structural performance of substandard reinforced concrete (RC) short columns confined with steel-reinforced grout (SRG) jackets under monotonically increasing uniaxial compression. The study comprised 24 squ... Read More about Delaying the Occurrence of Bar Buckling in RC Columns Confined with SRG Jacketing.

An Example-Guide for Rapid Seismic Assessment and FRP Strengthening of Substandard RC Buildings (2022)
Journal Article
Tastani, S., & Thermou, G. (2022). An Example-Guide for Rapid Seismic Assessment and FRP Strengthening of Substandard RC Buildings. Applied Sciences, 12(24), Article 12950. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122412950

This paper presents a rapid seismic assessment and Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) retrofit design methodology which relies on the European design guidelines recently published in Chapter 8 of fib Bulletin 90 on the use of externally applied FRP reinf... Read More about An Example-Guide for Rapid Seismic Assessment and FRP Strengthening of Substandard RC Buildings.

Experimental and numerical investigation of the uniaxial compression behavior of SRG-Jacketed R/C columns (2022)
Journal Article
Katsamakas, A. A., Papanikolaou, V. K., Thermou, G. E., & Katakalos, K. (2022). Experimental and numerical investigation of the uniaxial compression behavior of SRG-Jacketed R/C columns. Structures, 44, 603-617. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.07.089

This paper presents an experimental and numerical investigation of Reinforced Concrete (R/C) short columns strengthened with Steel Reinforced Grout (SRG) jackets. Nine specimens were constructed and tested under concentric monotonic uniaxial compress... Read More about Experimental and numerical investigation of the uniaxial compression behavior of SRG-Jacketed R/C columns.