By Associate Professor Mario Maria Paul Attard

Book Chapters

Vu M; Kaewunruen S; Attard MM, 2015, 'Nonlinear 3D finite-element modeling for structural failure analysis of concrete sleepers/bearers at an urban turnout diamond', in Makhlouf ASH; Aliofkhazraei M (ed.), Handbook of Materials Failure Analysis With Case Studies from the Chemicals, Concrete, and Power Industries., Elservier Ltd, pp. 124 - 158, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100116-5.00006-5

Su L; Attard MM, 2014, 'In-plane buckling behaviors of shear-deformable columns with variable cross sections', in Safety and Reliability: Methodology and Applications, pp. 2219 - 2225

Su L; Attard MM, 2014, 'Lateral buckling of varying arbitrary cross-section beams with shear effects', in Safety and Reliability: Methodology and Applications, pp. 2227 - 2233

Journal articles

Kellermann DC; Attard MM; O’Shea DJ, 2023, 'Fourth-order tensor calculus operations and application to continuum mechanics', Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, 28, pp. 2029 - 2056, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10812865221140939

Kellermann DC; Attard MM; O'Shea DJ, 2023, 'Addendum to "fourth-order tensor calculus operations and application to continuum mechanics" (jan 21, 10.1177/10812865221140939, 2023)', MATHEMATICS AND MECHANICS OF SOLIDS, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10812865231155638

O'Shea DJ; Attard MM, 2022, 'A unified structure-based constitutive model for both tension and shear of passive myocardium', International Journal of Solids and Structures, 256, pp. 111951 - 111951, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2022.111951

O'Shea DJ; Attard MM; Kellermann DC, 2022, 'On fibre dispersion in anisotropic soft biological tissues using fourth-order structural tensors', International Journal of Solids and Structures, 236-237, pp. 111052 - 111052, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2021.111052

Kellermann DC; Attard MM; O’Shea DJ, 2021, 'Fourth-order tensor algebraic operations and matrix representation in continuum mechanics', Archive of Applied Mechanics, 91, pp. 4631 - 4668, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00419-021-01926-0

O'Shea DJ; Attard MM; Kellermann DC, 2020, 'Anisotropic hyperelasticity using a fourth-order structural tensor approach', International Journal of Solids and Structures, 198, pp. 149 - 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2020.03.021

Kim MY; Mehdi AI; Attard MM, 2020, 'Finite strain theories of extensible and shear-flexible planar beams based on three different hypotheses of member forces', International Journal of Solids and Structures, 193-194, pp. 434 - 446, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2020.02.029

O'Shea DJ; Attard MM; Kellermann DC; Sansour C, 2020, 'Nonlinear finite element formulation based on invariant-free hyperelasticity for orthotropic materials', International Journal of Solids and Structures, 185-186, pp. 191 - 201, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2019.08.010

Piscesa B; Attard MM; Prasetya D; Samani AK, 2019, 'Modeling cover spalling behavior in high strength reinforced concrete columns using a plasticity-fracture model', Engineering Structures, 196, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109336

Kim MY; Jung MR; Attard MM, 2019, 'Unstrained length-based methods determining an optimized initial shape of 3-dimensional self-anchored suspension bridges', Computers and Structures, 217, pp. 18 - 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2019.03.008

Piscesa B; Attard MM; Samani AK, 2018, '3D Finite element modeling of circular reinforced concrete columns confined with FRP using a plasticity based formulation', Composite Structures, 194, pp. 478 - 493, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.04.039

O'Shea DJ; Attard MM; Kellermann DC, 2018, 'Hyperelastic constitutive modelling for transversely isotropic composites and orthotropic biological tissues', International Journal of Solids and Structures, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2018.07.013

Jung MR; Jang MJ; Attard MM; Kim MY, 2017, 'Elastic Stability Behavior of Self-Anchored Suspension Bridges by the Deflection Theory', International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S021945541750050X

Piscesa B; Attard MM; Khajeh Samani A; Tangaramvong S, 2016, 'Plasticity constitutive model for stress-strain relationship of confined concrete', ACI Structural Journal, 114, pp. 361 - 371, http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/51689428

Kellermann DC; Attard MM, 2016, 'An invariant-free formulation of neo-Hookean hyperelasticity', ZAMM Zeitschrift fur Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, 96, pp. 233 - 252, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/zamm.201400210

Piscesa B; Attard MM; Khajeh Samani , 2016, 'A lateral strain plasticity model for FRP confined concrete', Composite Structures, 158, pp. 160 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.09.028

Zhu J; Attard MM, 2016, 'Localized Lateral Thermal Buckling of Pipelines with Circular Layout', Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering: Transactions of the ASME, 138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4034373

Zhu J; Attard MM, 2015, 'In-plane nonlinear localised lateral buckling under thermal loading of rail tracks modelled as a sandwich column', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 104, pp. 147 - 161, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2015.10.009

Jung MR; Min D; Attard MM; Kim MY, 2015, 'Unstrained Element Length-Based Methods for Determining One Optimized Initial State of Cable-Stayed Bridges', International Journal of Engineering Research & Science, 1, pp. 1 - 23, http://ijoer.com/Paper-December-2015/IJOER-DEC-2015-26.pdf

Samani AK; Attard MM; Foster SJ, 2015, 'Ductility in concentrically loaded reinforced concrete columns', Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 16, pp. 237 - 250, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13287982.2015.1092688

Zhu J; Attard MM; Kellermann DC, 2015, 'In-plane nonlinear localised lateral buckling of straight pipelines', Engineering Structures, 103, pp. 37 - 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.08.036

Zhu J; Attard MM; Kellermann DC, 2014, 'In-plane nonlinear buckling of circular arches including shear deformations', Archive of Applied Mechanics, 84, pp. 1841 - 1860, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00419-014-0890-6

Jung MR; Shin SU; Attard MM; Kim MY, 2014, 'Deflection Theory for Self-anchored Suspension Bridges under Live Loads', Journal of Bridge Engineering, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0000687

Kim M; Kim D; Jung M; Attard MM, 2014, 'Improved methods for determining the 3 dimensional initial shapes of cable-supported bridges', International Journal of Steel Structures, 14, pp. 83 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13296-014-1009-1

Attard MM; Zhu J; Kellermann D, 2014, 'In-plane buckling of prismatic funicular arches with shear deformations', Archive of Applied Mechanics, 84, pp. 693 - 713, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00419-014-0825-2

Zhu J; Attard MM; Kellermann DC, 2014, 'In-Plane Nonlinear Buckling of Funicular Arches', International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219455414500734

Samani AK; Attard MM, 2014, 'Lateral Strain Model for Concrete under Compression', ACI Structural Journal, 111, pp. 441 - 452, http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/51686532

Attard MM; Zhu J; Kellermann D, 2013, 'In-plane buckling of circular arches and rings with shear deformations', Archive of Applied Mechanics, 83, pp. 1145 - 1169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00419-013-0740-y

Attard MM; Zhu J; Kellermann D, 2013, 'In-plane buckling of circular arches and rings with shear deformations', Archive of Applied Mechanics, 83, pp. 1145 - 1169

Kim M; Lee J; Attard MM, 2013, 'STABILITY OF DAMPED COLUMNS ON A WINKLER FOUNDATION UNDER SUB-TANGENTIAL FOLLOWER FORCES', International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S021945541350020X

Khajeh Samani A; Attard MM, 2012, 'A Stress-Strain Model for Uniaxial and Confined Concrete under Compression', Engineering Structures, 41, pp. 335 - 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2012.03.027

Attard MM; Erkmen RE, 2011, 'Displacement-based finite element formulations for material-nonlinear analysis of composite beams and treatment of locking behaviour', Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 47, pp. 1293 - 1305, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2011.07.001

Attard MM, 2011, 'Global Buckling Experiments on Columns with Soft Shear Core', Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 11, pp. 11 - 21

Attard MM, 2011, 'Global Buckling Experiments on Sandwich Columns with Soft Shear Cores', Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 11, pp. 21 - 31, http://www.ejse.org/

Erkmen RE; Attard MM, 2011, 'Lateral-torsional buckling analysis of thin-walled beams including shear and pre-buckling deformation effects', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 53, pp. 918 - 925, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2011.08.006

Attard MM; Kim MY, 2010, 'Lateral buckling of beams with shear deformations - A hyperelastic formulation', International Journal of Solids and Structures, 47, pp. 2825 - 2840, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2010.06.012

Chaimoon K; Attard MM, 2009, 'Experimental and numerical investigation of masonry under three-point bending (in-plane)', Engineering Structures, 31, pp. 103 - 112, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2008.07.018

Grzebieta R; Jama H; Mcintosh AS; Friswell R; Favand J; Attard MM; Smith R, 2009, 'Overview of Motorcycle Crash Fatalities Involving Road Safety Barriers', Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety, 20, pp. 40 - 52, http://www.acrs.org.au/srcfiles/ACRS-Journal-20No4Web.pdf

Attard MM; Hunt GW, 2008, 'Column Buckling with Shear Deformations - A Hyperelastic Formulation', International Journal of Solids and Structures, 45, pp. 4322 - 4339, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2008.03.018

Attard MM; Lee JS; Kim MY, 2008, 'Dynamic stability of shear-flexible beck’s columns based on Engesser’s and Haringx’s buckling theories', Computers and Structures, 86, pp. 2042 - 2055, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2008.04.012

Attard MM; Hunt GW, 2008, 'Sandwich Column Buckling - A Hyperelastic Formulation', International Journal of Solids and Structures, 45, pp. 5540 - 5555, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2008.05.022

Chaimoon K; Attard MM; Tin-Loi F, 2007, 'Crack propagation due to time-dependent creep in quasi-brittle materials under sustained loading', Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 197, pp. 1938 - 1952, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2007.12.005

Attard MM; Nappi A; Tin-Loi F, 2007, 'Modeling Fracture in Masonry', Journal of Structural Engineering, 133, pp. 1385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2007)133:10(1385)

Chaimoon K; Attard MM, 2007, 'Modeling of unreinforced masonry walls under shear and compression', Engineering Structures, 29, pp. 2056 - 2068, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2006.10.019

Chaimoon K; Attard MM, 2006, 'Modeling of unreinforced masonry walls under shear and compression', Engineering Structures, 28, pp. 1 - 13

Attard MM; Tin-Loi F, 2005, 'Numerical Simulation of Quasibrittle Fracture in Concrete', Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 72, pp. 387 - 411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2004.03.012

Bui TT; Attard MM, 2005, 'Simulation of fracture in plain concrete modeled as a composite material', COMPUTERS AND CONCRETE, 2, pp. 499 - 516, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/cac.2005.2.6.499

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