By Emeritus Professor Stephen James Foster

Journal articles

Malik A; Foster SJ, 2008, 'Behaviour of reactive powder concrete columns without steel ties', Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, 6, pp. 377 - 386

Farvashany FE; Foster SJ; Ranganathan V, 2008, 'Strength and Deformation of High-Strength Concrete Shearwalls', ACI Structural Journal, 105, pp. 21 - 29

Foster SJ; Kilpatrick A, 2008, 'The use of low ductility welded wire mesh in the design of suspended reinforced concrete slabs', Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 8, pp. 237 - 248

Chong KT; Foster SJ; Gilbert RI, 2008, 'Time-dependent modelling of RC structures using the cracked membrane model and solidification theory', Computers and Structures, 86, pp. 1305 - 1317, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2007.08.005

Voo YL; Foster SJ; Gilbert RI, 2006, 'Shear strength of fiber reinforced reactive powder concrete prestressed girders without stirrups', Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, 4, pp. 123 - 132, http://dx.doi.org/10.3151/jact.4.123

Dabbagh H; Foster SJ, 2006, 'A smeared-fixed crack model for FE analysis of RC membranes incorporating aggregate interlock', Advances in Structural Engineering, 9, pp. 91 - 102

Sanchez ES; Barbosa MT, 2004, 'Design of reinforced concrete solids using stress analysis.', ACI STRUCTURAL JOURNAL, 101, pp. 737 - 737, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000223561200016&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Chong KT; Gilbert RI; Foster SJ, 2004, 'Modelling Time-dependent Cracking in Reinforced Concrete using Bond-slip Interface Elements', Comuters and Concrete: An International Journal, 1, pp. 151 - 168

Foster SJ; Marti P, 2003, 'Cracked membrane model: Finite element implementation', Journal of Structural Engineering, 129, pp. 1155 - 1163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2003)129:9(1155)

Foster SJ; Marti P; Mojsilovic N, 2003, 'Design of reinforced concrete solids using stress analysis', ACI Structural Journal, 100, pp. 758 - 764

Foster SJ; Malik AR, 2002, 'Evaluation of efficiency factor models used in strut-and-tie modeling of nonflexural members', Journal of Structural Engineering - ASCE, 128, pp. 569 - 577

Ghazi M; Attard MM; Foster SJ, 2002, 'Modelling triaxial compression using the Microplane formulation for low confinement', Computers and Structures, 80, pp. 919 - 934, internal-pdf://modellingtriaxialcompressionusingthemicroplaneformulationforlowconfinement-0714798592/ModellingtriaxialcompressionusingtheMicroplaneformulationforlowconfinement.pdf

Foster SJ, 2001, 'On behavior of high-strength concrete columns: Cover spalling, steel fibers, and ductility', ACI Structural Journal, 98, pp. 583 - 589

Foster SJ; Attard MM, 2001, 'Strength and ductility of fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete columns', Journal of Structural Engineering, 127, pp. 28, internal-pdf://foster-1033658880/foster.pdf

Liu J; Foster SJ, 2000, 'A Three Dimensional Finite Element Model for Confined Concrete Structures', Computers and Structures, pp. 441 - 451

Ghazi M; Foster SJ; Attard MM, 2000, 'FE modelling of eccentrically loaded concrete columns using the microplane formulation', Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, pp. 77 - 83

Liu J; Foster SJ; Attard MM, 2000, 'Strength of tied high-strength concrete columns loaded in concentric compression', ACI Structural Journal, 97

Foster SJ; Rogowsky DM, 1998, 'Post-tensioned anchorage zones with single straight concentric anchorages - Discussion', ACI STRUCTURAL JOURNAL, 95, pp. 215 - 217, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000072753600013&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Foster SJ, 1998, 'Design of non-flexural members for shear', Cement and Concrete Composites, 20, pp. 465 - 475, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0958-9465(98)00029-8

Liu J; Foster SJ, 1998, 'A finite element model for confined concrete columns', Journal of Structural Engineering - ASCE, 124, pp. 1011 - 1017

Foster SJ; Liu J; Sheikh SA, 1998, 'Cover Spalling in HSC Columns Loaded in concentric compression', Journal of Structural Engineering - ASCE, 124, pp. 1431 - 1437

Foster SJ; Rogowsky DM, 1998, 'Discussion on post-tensioned anchorage zones with single straight concentric anchorages', ACI Structural Journal, pp. 215 - 217

Foster SJ; Gilbert RI, 1998, 'Experimental studies on high strength concrete deep beams', ACI Structural Journal, pp. 382 - 390

Foster SJ; Rogowsky DM, 1997, 'Bursting forces in concrete members resulting from in-plane concentrated loads', Magazine of Concrete Research, pp. 231 - 240

Foster SJ; Attard MM, 1997, 'Experimental tests on eccentrically loaded high strength concrete columns', ACI Structural Journal, 94, pp. 295 - 303, internal-pdf://94-s27-1419535872/94-S27.pdf

Foster SJ; Rogowsky DM, 1997, 'Splitting of concrete panels under concentrated loads', Structural Engineering and Mechanics, pp. 803 - 815

Foster SJ; Gilbert RI, 1997, 'Strut and tie modelling of non-flexural members', Australian Civil Engineering Transactions, pp. 87 - 94

Foster S, 1996, 'Triaxial failure criterion for concrete and its generalization', ACI STRUCTURAL JOURNAL, 93, pp. 236 - 237, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1996UD39300010&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Attard MM; Nguyen DN; Foster SJ, 1996, 'Finite element analysis of the out-of-plane buckling of reinforced concrete walls', Computers and Structures, pp. 1037 - 1042

Foster SJ; Budiono B; Gilbert RI, 1996, 'Rotation crack finite element model for reinforced concrete structures', Computers and Structures, pp. 43 - 50

Foster SJ; Gilbert RI, 1996, 'The desgin of non-flexiwal members with normal and high strength concretes', ACI Structural Journal, pp. 3 - 10

Foster SJ; Powell RG; Selim HS, 1996, 'The performance of high strength concrete corbels', ACI Structural Journal, pp. 555 - 563

Foster S, 1992, 'An application of the arc length method involving concrete cracking', International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 33, pp. 269 - 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nme.1620330204

Foster S, 1990, 'A two-dimensional mesh generator for generation about axes of symmetry, incorporating line element overlays', Computers and Structures, 36, pp. 933 - 962

Conference Papers

Wang C; Foster S; Care R; Kearnes M; Fisher R; Stuetz R, 2026, 'Standards in Transition: Aligning Governance, Practice, and Research for Concrete Decarbonisation', in Eduardo J; Fernandes PAL; Bogas JA; Costa H; Gonilha J (eds.), Proceedings of the 7th fib Congress, International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib), Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 7912 - 7922, presented at Structural Concrete 2050: Towards Carbon Neutrality, AI Design, and Robotic Construction, Lisbon, Portugal, 15 June 2026 - 19 June 2026, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/32714

Hagh M; Foster S; Pour HV, 2024, 'A Computer Vision Method to Measure Distribution of Crack Characteristics in Reinforced Concrete Elements', in Fib Symposium, pp. 349 - 356

Bentz EC; Foster SJ, 2024, 'Applying the Canadian UHPFRC Shear Design Provisions to Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) members', in Fib Symposium, pp. 1854 - 1863

Voo YL; Ng HT; Tan JS; Foster SJ, 2024, 'Assessment on Concrete Structure Environmental Performance Potential (CSEPP) of Ultra High Performance Concrete Composite Bridges', in Fib Symposium, pp. 2511 - 2523

Foster S, 2024, 'Navigating industrial decarbonization: separating truths from myths and the path to a sustainable future', in Fib Symposium, pp. 107 - 113

Modra B; Foster S; Ryan P, 2023, 'Field trial for low carbon, high-density coastal armour units', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2023 Conference, pp. 196 - 199

Barros JAO; Foster SJ, 2020, 'Fibres as shear reinforcement in RC beams: An overview on assessment of material properties and design approaches', in American Concrete Institute ACI Special Publication, pp. 111 - 120, http://dx.doi.org/10.35789/fib.BULL.0095.Ch12

Khalajestani M; Parvez A; Foster S; McGregor G, 2019, 'Parametric Finite Element Analysis of High-Strength Concrete Columns with High-Strength Reinforcement', in Barros H; Ferreira C; Adam JM; Delatte N (eds.), 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Nonlinear Design, Resilience and Rehabilitation of Structures, CoRASS 2019, Coimbra, Portugal, presented at 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Nonlinear Design, Resilience and Rehabilitation of Structures, CoRASS 2019, Coimbra, Portugal, 16 October 2019 - 18 October 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27480

Chilwesa M; AKBARNEZHAD ALI; Castel A; MOGHADDAM F; KEYTE L; HOCKING D; Foster S, 2019, 'Numerical Simulation of Risk Mitigation Methods for Early Age Thermal Cracking of Concrete', in Concrete 2019, Concrete Institute of Australia, Sydney, Australia, presented at Concrete 2019, Sydney, Australia, 08 September 2019 - 11 September 2019

GHAREHCHAEI M; AKBARNEZHAD A; CHINIFOROUSH A; Castel A; MOGHADDAM F; KEYTE L; DINGLE L; Foster S, 2019, 'Precision of Maturity Models Used in Numerical Simulation of Early Age Thermal Cracking of Concrete', in Concrete 23019, Concrete Institute of Australia, Sydney, Australia, presented at Concrete 2019, Sydney, Australia, 08 September 2019 - 11 September 2019

Titus H; Tabone M; Biondo J; Foster S, 2019, 'Development of a high modulus, very high strength, high performance, super-workable low carbon concrete', in Fib 2018 Proceedings for the 2018 Fib Congress Better Smarter Stronger, pp. 3954 - 3961

Faisal Mahmood SM; Foster SJ; Valipour H, 2019, 'Nonlinear FE analysis of steel fibre reinforced concrete continuous beams', in Fib 2018 Proceedings for the 2018 Fib Congress Better Smarter Stronger, pp. 708 - 715

Gharehchaei M; Akbarnezhad A; Chilwesa M; Castel A; Lloyd R; Foster S, 2018, 'A genetic algorithm to identify the optimal concrete mix for the elements subject to risk of early age thermal cracking', in Foster S; Gilbert R; Mendis P; Al-Mahadi R; Millar D (eds.), Better, Smarter, Stronger Proceedings for the 2018 fib Congress, , Fédération Internationale du Béton (fib), Melbourne Australia, pp. 3351 - 3360, presented at 2018 fib Congress, Melbourne Australia, 07 October 2018 - 11 October 2018

Titus H; Tabone M; Biondo J; Foster S, 2018, 'Development of a high modulus, very high strength, high performance, super-workable low carbon concrete', in Foster S; Gilbert RI; Mendis P; Al-Mahadi R; Millar D (eds.), Better, Smarter, Stronger Proceedings for the 2018 fib Congress, Fédération Internationale du Béton (fib), Melbourne, Australia, pp. 3936 - 3944, presented at 2018 fib Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 07 October 2018 - 11 October 2018

Mahmood F; Foster S; Valipour H, 2018, 'FE Analysis of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Continuous Beams', in Foster S; Gilbert RI; Mendis P; Al-mahadi R; Millar D (eds.), Better, Smarter, Stronger Proceedings for the 2018 fib Congress, Fédération Internationale du Béton (fib), Melbourne, Australia, pp. 708 - 715, presented at 2018 fib Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 07 October 2018 - 11 October 2018

Yap B; Bentz E; Vecchio F; Foster S, 2018, 'Results of first pure shear test on UHPFRC', in Foster S; Gilbert RI; Mendis P; Al-MAhadi R; Millar D (eds.), Better, Smarter, Stronger Proceedings for the 2018 fib Congress, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 3936 - 3944, presented at 2018 fib Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 07 October 2018 - 11 October 2018

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