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Dr. Attila László Joó

Associate Professor

Introduction of the Research Group

The research group's activities cover a vast spectrum of the study of civil engineering structures in the field of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and composite structures. The research methodology used by the research group includes experimental, analytical, and numerical model-based analysis of structures, development of novel design methods, development of innovative structural details, analysis of new steel and reinforced concrete materials, and analysis of mechanical properties design specialties of composite structures. The activities of the research group are related to essential research topics (e.g., investigation of structures for earthquakes, investigation of the mechanics of composite materials, application of high-strength steels), industrial developments (e.g., development of new steel and reinforced concrete structures), industrial applications (independent static inspection of existing systems, consultation in large-scale investments), and the development of international standards (for developing a second-generation Eurocode standard). The research team conducts experimental, analytical, and numerical studies in the following fields: (i) numerical model-based examination and design of steel, reinforced concrete, and composite structures; (ii) experimental, numerical and analytical investigation of thin-walled steel structures, (iii) development of innovative design methods for reinforced concrete slabs, (iv) design of masonry structures, (v) reinforcement of steel and reinforced concrete structures with composite materials, (vi) design of composite structures, (vii) application of BIM in the design and maintenance of structures.

Achievements

The research group has internationally recorded results in the field of experimental and numerical investigation of steel and composite structures, as well as analytical investigation of composite structures. In Hungary, the research group has the widespread dissemination of innovative numerical model-based design methods and their standard application in civil engineering design practice. The results of the research group have been used in industrial practice in recent years, and the results of the research and expert work have been used in several large domestic investments (eg Opera House reconstruction, Eiffel hall reconstruction, Paks Nuclear Power Plant, ELI Extreme Light Infrastructure).
Our research results are also known and recognized internationally; several of the new design procedures developed by the research team have been incorporated into the new generation of Eurocode design standards, making our research results widely applicable. The leading international recognition of the research team and the research team is demonstrated by our participation in the work of several standards review committees.

Publications

B. Kövesdi, B. Jáger, L. Dunai: Bending and shear interaction behavior of girders with trapezoidally corrugated webs, Journal of Constructional Steel Research 121, 383-397.
A. Lendvai, A.L. Joó, L. Dunai: Experimental full-scale tests on steel portal frames for development of diaphragm action–Part I experimental results, Thin-Walled Structures 132, 729-739.
T. Ther, L. P. Kollar: Dynamical similarity of multi-block catenary arches and rocking blocks subjected to horizontal base excitation, Nonlinear Dynamics 104 : 3 pp. 2099-2116. , 18 p. (2021)
D. Kollár, B. Kövesdi, L. G. Vigh, S. Horváth: Weld process model for simulating metal active gas welding, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 102 : 5-8 pp. 2063-2083. , 21 p. (2019)
I. Völgyi, I, A. Windisch: Experimental investigation of the role of aggregate interlock in the shear resistance of reinforced concrete beams, Structural Concrete 18 : 5 pp. 792-800. , 9 p. (2017)

Awards

Gábor Dénes Award - 2021 (Dr. László Dunai) Széchenyi Award - 2021 (Dr. László Dunai) Széchenyi Award - 2015 (Dr. László Kollár)

Journals

Journal of Constructional Steel Research
Composite Structures
Thin-Walled Structures
Engineering Structures

Infrastructure

The Department has a structural testing laboratory suitable for performing on-site or laboratory tests for destructive or non-destructive measurements of structures.

Projects

Rules on High Strength Steel (RUOSTE) - RFCS project
Application of networking technologies in design, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and related services of steel structures - VKE project
Steel cladding systems for stabilization of steel buildings in fire (STABFI) - RFCS project
Development of a lightweight concrete building system with polystyrene admixture
Research and development of a modular large river float

Industry relations

The research team has extensive industrial connections in the field of steel and reinforced concrete constructions. We work closely with Hungarian and international - mostly but not exclusively - European construction companies and design offices in the field of research development and innovation.

Conferences

European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures - EUROSTEEL (organized in 2011 by the Department of Structural Engineering)
International Colloquia on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures - SDSS
SSRC Annual Stability Conference
Central European Congress on Concrete Engineering - CCC
IABSE Symposium - International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (organized in 2006 by the Department of Structural Engineering)