Kamyab Zandi M.Sc., Ph.D., Docent

Senior Associate, Civil/Structural & Building Science
Direct: (604) 674-1100

Our Associates perform on-site investigations to determine origin and cause of complex losses. Their process: examine and collect evidence, take on-site photos, interview witnesses, conduct testing in our lab and analyze data to produce technical reports that are clear and concise.

 

EXPERT SUMMARY

Dr. Zandi is a Senior Associate with the Civil/Structural Group in 30 Forensic Engineering’s Vancouver office. He is the author of over 100 scientific articles and is widely recognized for his expertise in and contribution to structural engineering, structural assessment and analysis, structural simulation and modelling, structural health monitoring, and structural codes and  standardization. Dr. Zandi is the founding director of Timezyx, a construction technology company developing Structural Digital Twins of infrastructures for enhancing the management of the built environment under extreme climate events. He is also an affiliated member of Structures and Composites Lab at Stanford University and the principal investigator of the research area Digital Twin of Civil Infrastructures. Dr. Zandi is co-convenor of fib TG3.2 – Modeling of Structural Performance of Existing Concrete Structures, and a member of the technical committee at IWSHM – International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring.

SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Structural Assessment

  • Enhanced assessments of deteriorated concrete structures
  • Multi-level assessment of bridge and port infrastructures
  • Effect of concrete deterioration: corrosion, frost, and Alkali–Silica Reaction (ASR)

Structural Design and Analysis

  • Reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete structures
  • Failure analysis of structures under extreme climate events
  • Load capacity and service life analysis of existing structures

Structural Simulation and Modelling

  • Full-scale nonlinear finite element (FE) simulation to study structural failures
  • Advanced modelling of deterioration in concrete structures
  • Dynamic simulation for risk-based seismic investigations

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)

  • Artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced structural Digital Twin for civil infrastructures
  • Autonomous and none-intrusive SHM strategies and tools
  • Data-driven and physics-based SHM for bridge maintenance

Structural Codes and Standardization

  • Co-convenor of fib TG3.2 (fib – International Federation for Structural Concrete)
  • Contributor to fib Model Code 2020
  • Contributor to Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Docent (Associate Prof.), Concrete Structures, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, 2015
Promotion Lecture: Bottom-up perspective for enhancing the sustainability of concrete infrastructure.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Materials & Mechanics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, 2012

Ph.D., Structural Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, 2010
Thesis: Structural Behavior of Deteriorated Concrete Structures

M.Sc., Structural Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, 2006

B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran, 2004

TRAINING

  • Pedagogical Project, Sweden, 2014
  • Supervision of Research, Sweden, 2013
  • Multiscale Modelling of Concrete, Italy, 2011
  • Seismic Design, University of Sheffield, UK, 2009
  • Ethics, Science & Society, Sweden, 2008
  • Teaching, Learning & Evaluation, Sweden, 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

30 Forensic Engineering
Senior Associate, Civil/Structural
2022 – Present, Vancouver, BC

  • Structural assessment and structural failure analysis
  • Project management, technical support, mentoring & coaching
  • Business development and advancement of market growth

Timezyx Inc.
Founding Director
2022 – Present, Vancouver, BC

  • Developing “PINN-powered Digital Twin for civil infrastructures”
  • Project management, technical support, mentoring & coaching
  • Business development and advancement of market growth

Stanford University
Affiliated Fellow at Structure and Composite Lab
2018 – Present, Stanford, California, USA

  • Principal Investigator of “Digital Twin of Civil Infrastructures”
  • Research on “Physics-Informed Neural Network – PINN”
  • Research on “Autonomous Inspection Methods Using Aerial Vehicles”

Chalmers University of Technology
Associate Professor
2016 – 2021, Gothenburg, Sweden

  • Leader of Concrete Structures Research Group
  • Director of Digital Twin Lab, a joint Chalmers/Stanford initiative
  • Equality representative of Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
  • Teaching “Concrete Structures” at Master level
  • Teaching “Advanced Concrete Engineering” at Doctoral level

Research Institutes of Sweden – RISE
Principal Investigator of Simulation & Modelling Subgroup
2011 – 2015, Sweden

  • Consolidating company expertise into Simulation & Modelling Subgroup
  • Developing in-house codes for the assessment of anchorage capacity
  • Responsible for the research area “Autonomous Inspection Methods”

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

  • Member of fib COM3: Existing Concrete Structures, 2011-present
  • Co-convenor of fib TG3.2 – Modeling of Structural Performance of Existing Concrete Structures, 2020-present
  • Member of technical committee in IWSHM – International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, 2020-present
  • Reviewer for international journals: Structural Journal (ACI), Material Journal (ACI), Materials and Structures, Construction & Building Materials, Engineering Structures, Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Cold Regions Science and Technology, etc.
  • Chairman at IWSHM 2019 for a special session on “Digital Twin of Civil Infrastructure”
  • Grant reviewer in Swedish Research Council, 2018
  • Technical Secretary fib TG 3.2 – Modelling of Structural Performance of Existing Structures, 2015-2021
  • Member of fib SAG 7B: Modelling of Structural Performance of Existing Structures 2011-2015
  • Member of organizing committee, International DIANA Users Meeting, Sweden, 2013
  • Chairman at the International Conference of Bond in Concrete in 2012, Italy
  • Member of RILEM TC 219-ACS – Alkali Aggregate Reaction in concrete structures: performance testing and appraisal, 2011-2013
  • Member of ACI– American Concrete Institute, 2004-2005

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2019, The Barbro Osher Award, Sweden
    Award by: Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation Chalmers
  • 2018, “Best Teacher” in master program Structural Engineering, Sweden
    Awarded by: Master Program MPSEB, Chalmers
  • 2018, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Award, European Union, VGR
    Awarded by: Jointly EU Horizon 2020 & Västra Götalandredionen
  • 2017, Future Research Leader Award, Sweden
    Awarded by: Swedish Research Council (Formas)
  • 2017, The Barbro Osher Award, Sweden
    Award by: Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation Chalmers
  • 2013, fib Achievement Award for Young Engineers 2013, Switzerland
    Award by: fédération internationale du béton – fib Swiss National Group
  • 2011, Concrete Researcher of the Year 2011 (Årets Betongforskare), Sweden
    Award by: The Swedish Concrete Association (Betongforeningen)
  • 2004, ACI Concrete Paper Award, second place, USA
    Award by: ACI – American Concrete Institute
  • 2004, ACI Concrete Project Award, first place, USA
    Award by: ACI – American Concrete Institute
  • 2001, ACI High Strength Concrete award winner, USA-Iran
    Award by: ACI and Iran University of Science and Technology
  • 2001-2002, Honorable Distinguished Student, Iran
    Award by: Iran University of Science and Technology
  • 2000-2001, Honorable Distinguished Student, Iran
    Award by: Iran University of Science and Technology

PUBLICATIONS AND ACADEMIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

  • Aggestam, E., Nielsen, J., Lundgren, K., Zandi, K., & Ekberg, A. (2022). Optimisation of slab track design considering dynamic train–track interaction and environmental impact. Engineering Structures, 254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113749
  • Blomfors, M., Gil Berrocal, C., Lundgren, K., & Zandi, K. (2021). Incorporation of pre-existing cracks in finite element analyses of reinforced concrete beams without transverse reinforcement. Engineering Structures, 229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111601
  • Fahimi, S., Zakerzadeh, M., Baghani, M., & Zandi, K. (2021). A novel method for implementation of corrosion-induced cracks in the finite element models of reinforced concrete structures. Scientia Iranica, 28(3 A), 1079-1095. https://doi.org/10.24200/sci.2020.52829.2903
  • Pollmann, N., Larsson, F., Runesson, K., Lundgren, K., Zandi, K., & Jänicke, R. (2021). Modeling and computational homogenization of chloride diffusion in three-phase meso-scale concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121558
  • Blomfors, M., Lundgren, K., & Zandi, K. (2020). Incorporation of pre-existing longitudinal cracks in finite element analyses of corroded reinforced concrete beams failing in anchorage. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 17(7), 960-976. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2020.1782444
  • Lundgren, K., Robuschi, S., & Zandi, K. (2019). Methodology for Testing Rebar-Concrete Bond in Specimens from Decommissioned Structures. International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-019-0350-3
  • Shu, J., Honfi, D., Plos, M., Zandi, K., & Magnusson, J. (2019). Assessment of a cantilever bridge deck slab using multi-level assessment strategy and decision support framework. Engineering Structures, 200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109666
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., & Ashraf, A. (2019). Distribution of shear force: A multi-level assessment of a cantilever RC slab. Engineering Structures, 190, 345-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.04.045
  • Blomfors, M., Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., & Coronelli, D. (2018). Engineering bond model for corroded reinforcement. Engineering Structures, 156C, 394-410. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.11.030
  • Fernandez, I., Lundgren, K., & Zandi, K. (2018). Evaluation of corrosion level of naturally corroded barsusing different cleaning methods, computed tomography, and 3D optical scanning. Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, 51(3). https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-018-1206-z
  • Shu, J., Bagge, N., Plos, M., Johansson, M., Yang, Y., & Zandi, K. (2018). Shear capacity of a RC bridge deck slab: comparison between multilevel assessment and field test. Journal of Structural Engineering, 144(7). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002076
  • Fahimi, S., Berrocal, C., Fernandez, I., & Zandi, K. (2017). Replication of crack pattern in FE analysis based on discretization of tension softening curves. Nordic Concrete Research, 56(1), 1-9.
  • Plos, M., Shu, J., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2017). A multi-level structural assessment strategy for reinforced concrete bridge deck slabs. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 13(2), 223-241. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2016.1162177
  • Tahershamsi, M., Fernandez, I., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2017). Four levels to assess anchorage capacity of corroded reinforcement in concrete. Engineering Structures, 147, 434-447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.06.024
  • Tahershamsi, M., Fernandez, I., Lundgren, K., & Zandi, K. (2017). Investigating correlations between crack width, corrosion level and anchorage capacity. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 13(10), 1294-1307. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2016.1263673
  • Williams Portal, N., Flansbjer, M., Zandi, K., Wlasak, L., & Malaga, K. (2017). Bending behaviour of novel Textile Reinforced Concrete-foamed concrete (TRC-FC) sandwich elements. Composite Structures, 177, 104-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.06.051
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., Johansson, M., & Nilenius, F. (2016). Prediction of punching behaviour of RC slabs using continuum non-linear FE analysis. Engineering Structures, 125, 15-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.06.044
  • Lundgren, K., Tahershamsi, M., Zandi, K., & Plos, M. (2015). Tests on Anchorage of Naturally Corroded Reinforcement in Concrete. Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, 48(7), 2009-2022. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-014-0290-y
  • Shu, J., Fall, D., Plos, M., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2015). Development of modelling strategies for two-way RC slabs. Engineering Structures, 101, 439-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.07.003
  • Zandi, K. (2015). Corrosion-induced cover spalling and anchorage capacity. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 11(12), 1547-1564. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2014.979836
  • Fall, D., Shu, J., Rempling, R., Lundgren, K., & Zandi, K. (2014). Two-way slabs: Experimental investigation of load redistributions in steel fibre reinforced concrete. Engineering Structures, 80, 61-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.08.033
  • Tahershamsi, M., Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., & Plos, M. (2014). Anchorage of naturally corroded bars in reinforced concrete structures. Magazine of Concrete Research, 66(14), 729-744. https://doi.org/10.1680/macr.13.00276
  • Coronelli, D., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2013). Severely corroded RC with cover cracking. Journal of Structural Engineering, 139(2), 221-232. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000633
  • Zandi, K., Kettil, P., & Lundgren, K. (2013). Modelling the structural behaviour of frost-damaged reinforced concrete structures. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 9(5), 416-431. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2011.552916
  • Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., Plos, M., & Coronelli, D. (2013). Three-dimensional modelling of structural effects of corroding steel reinforcement in concrete. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 9(7), 702-718. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2011.607830
  • Lundgren, K., Kettil, P., Zandi, K., Schlune, H., & San Roman, A. (2012). Analytical model for the bond-slip behaviour of corroded ribbed reinforcement. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 8(2), 157-169. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732470903446993
  • Zandi, K., Coronelli, D., & Lundgren, K. (2011). Bond capacity of severely corroded bars with corroded stirrups. Magazine of Concrete Research, 63(12), 953-968. https://doi.org/10.1680/macr.10.00200
  • Zandi, K., Kettil, P., & Lundgren, K. (2011). Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of corroded reinforced concrete structures. ACI Structural Journal, 108(5), 532-541.
  • Zandi, K., Utgenannt, P., & Lundgren, K. (2011). Experimental study of the material and bond properties of frost-damaged concrete. Cement and Concrete Research, 41(3), 244-254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2010.11.007

Papers In Peer-Reviewed Proceedings

  • Yu, K., Li, J., Yang, J., Shu, J. Zandi, K (2022). Shear strength analysis of reinforced concrete beams with the influence of initial shear cracks. Proceedings of the 13th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, USA
  • Kazemian, M., Nikdel, S., Ismaile, M., Nik, V., Zandi, K. (2022). Kalix Bridge Digital Twin – structural loads from future extreme climate events. Proceeding of the 13th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, USA
  • Yu, K., Shu, J., Zandi, K. (2022). Incorporating pre-existing cracks in structural assessments for cracked RC structures based on finite element analysis. Proceeding of the 13th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, USA
  • Luo, X., Guo, J., Zandi, K. (2022). An Image-based Concrete Crack Detection Method Using Convolutional Neural Networks. Proceeding of the 13th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, USA
  • Shu, J., Zandi, K., & Zhao, W. (2021). Automated generation of FE mesh of concrete structures from 3D point cloud using computer vision technology. 10th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2020. Sapporo, Japan. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429279119-448
  • Blomfors, M., Honfi, D., Ivanov, O., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2019). Reliability analysis of corroded reinforced concrete beam with regards to anchorage failure. 6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018. Ghent, Belgien
  • Blomfors, M., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2019). Incorporation of cracks in finite element modelling of existing concrete structures. 12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. Stanford, USA. https://doi.org/10.12783/shm2019/32286
  • Coronelli, D., Walraven, J., Zandi, K., & Matthews, S. (2019). FIB model code 2020 - Structural models for existing concrete structures. 5th fib (International Federation for Structural Concrete) Congress, FIB 2018. Melbourne, Australien
  • E. Ransom, E., Chen, R., Zandi, K., & Chang, F. (2019). A UAV-based platform for automated inspection of cracked concrete surfaces. 12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. Stanford, USA. https://doi.org/10.12783/shm2019/32289
  • Shu, J., Zandi, K., Topac, T., Chen, R., & Fan, C. (2019). Automated generation of FE model for digital twin of concrete structures from segmented 3D point cloud. 12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. Stanford, USA. https://doi.org/10.12783/shm2019/32144
  • Zandi, K., Ransom, E., Topac, T., Chen, R., Beniwal, S., Blomfors, M., Shu, J., & Chang, F. (2019). A framework for digital twin of civil infrastructure-challenges and opportunities. 12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. Stanford, USA. https://doi.org/10.12783/shm2019/32288
  • Robuschi, S., Lundgren, K., Fernandez, I., Zandi, K., & Flansbjer, M. (2018). Anchorage capacity of corroded smooth reinforcement bars in existing reinforced structures. 12th fib (International Federation for Structural Concrete) International PhD-Symposium in Civil Engineering. Prague, Tjeckien
  • Blomfors, M., Lundgren, K., Larsson Ivanov, O., Honfi, D., & Zandi, K. (2017). Practical bond model for corroded RC bridges. High Tech Concrete: Where Technology and Engineering Meet, Proceedings of the 2017 fib Symposium, Maastricht, The Netherlands, June 12-14, 2017, pp 1795–1803 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59471-2_206
  • Blomfors, M., Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., Larsson Ivanov, O., & Honfi, D. (2017). Reliable engineering assessments of corroded concrete structures. Proceedings of XXIII Nordic Concrete Research Symposium, August 21-23, 2017, Aalborg, Denmark
  • Robuschi, S., Fernandez, I., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2017). Assessment of the load-carrying capacity of existing structures with corroded smooth reinforcement bars. Proceedings of XXIII Nordic Concrete Research Symposium, Vol. B, Issue 3, pp. 255–258, August 21-23, 2017, Aalborg, Denmark
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., Johansson, M., & Nilenius, F. (2017). Punching/shear strength of a full-scale tested bridge deck slab. 39th IABSE Symposium – Engineering the Future, Vancouver, Canada, p. 1750-1757
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., & Zandi, K. (2017). Multi-level assessment of a field-tested RC bridge deck slab Proceedings of XXIII Nordic Concrete Research Symposium, August 21-23, 2017, Aalborg, Denmark, p. 453-456
  • Zandi, K., Johansson, M., Spetz, J., Flansbjer, M., Fahimi, S., & Boubitsas, D. (2017). Autonomous Automated Non-Intrusive Condition Assessment – a feasibility study including experiments and numerical analyses. XXIII Nordic Concrete Research Symposium. Aalborg, Danmark
  • Blomfors, M., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2016). Development of engineering assessment method for anchorage in reinforced concrete. Nordic Concrete Research, Vol. 2/2016 (55), p. 63-78
  • Blomfors, M., Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., Larsson, O., & Honfi, D. (2016). Engineering assessment method for anchorage in corroded reinforced concrete. 19th IABSE Congress Stockholm, 21-23 September 2016, p. 2109-2116
  • Plos, M., Shu, J., Lundgren, K., & Zandi, K. (2016). A multi-level structural assessment strategy for analysis of RC bridge deck slabs. 19th IABSE Congress Stockholm 2016: Challenges in Design and Construction of an Innovative and Sustainable Built Environment. Stockholm, Sweden
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., Johansson, M., & Nilenius, F. (2016). Shear force distribution in RC slabs subjected to punching: solid nonlinear FE analyses. fib Symposium 2016, Cape Town, South Africa, p. 55-58
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., Johansson, M., & Nilenius, F. (2016). Prediction of punching behavior of RC slabs using continuum nonlinear FE analysis. IABSE Congress Stockholm, 2016: Challenges in Design and Construction of an Innovative and Sustainable Built Environment, p. 1629-1636
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., & Johansson, M. (2016). Numerical prediction of punching behavior of RC slabs using 3D non-linear FE analysis. Maintenance, Monitoring, Safety, Risk and Resilience of Bridges and Bridge Networks - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2016, p. 1607-1611
  • Zandi, K., Ransom, E., Topac, T., Chen, R., Beniwal, S., Blomfors, M., Shu, J., & Chang, F. (2019). A framework for digital twin of civil infrastructure-challenges and opportunities. 12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. Stanford, USA. https://doi.org/10.12783/shm2019/32288
  • Robuschi, S., Lundgren, K., Fernandez, I., Zandi, K., & Flansbjer, M. (2018). Anchorage capacity of corroded smooth reinforcement bars in existing reinforced structures. 12th fib (International Federation for Structural Concrete) International PhD-Symposium in Civil Engineering. Prague, Tjeckien
  • Blomfors, M., Lundgren, K., Larsson Ivanov, O., Honfi, D., & Zandi, K. (2017). Practical bond model for corroded RC bridges. High Tech Concrete: Where Technology and Engineering Meet, Proceedings of the 2017 fib Symposium, Maastricht, The Netherlands, June 12-14, 2017, pp 1795–1803 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59471-2_206
  • Blomfors, M., Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., Larsson Ivanov, O., & Honfi, D. (2017). Reliable engineering assessments of corroded concrete structures. Proceedings of XXIII Nordic Concrete Research Symposium, August 21-23, 2017, Aalborg, Denmark
  • Robuschi, S., Fernandez, I., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2017). Assessment of the load-carrying capacity of existing structures with corroded smooth reinforcement bars. Proceedings of XXIII Nordic Concrete Research Symposium, Vol. B, Issue 3, pp. 255–258, August 21-23, 2017, Aalborg, Denmark
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., Johansson, M., & Nilenius, F. (2017). Punching/shear strength of a full-scale tested bridge deck slab. 39th IABSE Symposium – Engineering the Future, Vancouver, Canada, p. 1750-1757
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., & Zandi, K. (2017). Multi-level assessment of a field-tested RC bridge deck slab Proceedings of XXIII Nordic Concrete Research Symposium, August 21-23, 2017, Aalborg, Denmark, p. 453-456
  • Zandi, K., Johansson, M., Spetz, J., Flansbjer, M., Fahimi, S., & Boubitsas, D. (2017). Autonomous Automated Non-Intrusive Condition Assessment – a feasibility study including experiments and numerical analyses. XXIII Nordic Concrete Research Symposium. Aalborg, Danmark
  • Blomfors, M., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2016). Development of engineering assessment method for anchorage in reinforced concrete. Nordic Concrete Research, Vol. 2/2016 (55), p. 63-78
  • Blomfors, M., Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., Larsson, O., & Honfi, D. (2016). Engineering assessment method for anchorage in corroded reinforced concrete. 19th IABSE Congress Stockholm, 21-23 September 2016, p. 2109-2116
  • Plos, M., Shu, J., Lundgren, K., & Zandi, K. (2016). A multi-level structural assessment strategy for analysis of RC bridge deck slabs. 19th IABSE Congress Stockholm 2016: Challenges in Design and Construction of an Innovative and Sustainable Built Environment. Stockholm, Sweden
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., Johansson, M., & Nilenius, F. (2016). Shear force distribution in RC slabs subjected to punching: solid nonlinear FE analyses. fib Symposium 2016, Cape Town, South Africa, p. 55-58
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., Johansson, M., & Nilenius, F. (2016). Prediction of punching behavior of RC slabs using continuum nonlinear FE analysis. IABSE Congress Stockholm, 2016: Challenges in Design and Construction of an Innovative and Sustainable Built Environment, p. 1629-1636
  • Shu, J., Plos, M., Zandi, K., & Johansson, M. (2016). Numerical prediction of punching behavior of RC slabs using 3D non-linear FE analysis. Maintenance, Monitoring, Safety, Risk and Resilience of Bridges and Bridge Networks - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2016, p. 1607-1611
  • Coronelli, D., Zandi, K., & Lundgren, K. (2012). Bond Strength of Highly Corroded Reinforcement and Cover Delamination. Proceedings of the fourth International Conference on Bond in Concrete 2012, July 17-20, 2012, Brescia, Italy, Vol. 1, pp. 469–474
  • Flansbjer, M., Lindqvist, J., Zandi, K., Johansson, G., & Löfgren, G. (2012). Mechanical behaviour of concrete piles affected by sulphate attack. Proceeding of fib Symposium: Concrete Structures for Sustainable Community, 11 – 12 June 2012, Stockholm, Sweden, pp. 389–392
  • Tahershamsi, M., Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., & Plos, M. (2012). Anchorage in naturally corroded specimens taken from existing structures. Proceeding of the fourth International Conference on Bond in Concrete 2012, July 17-20, 2012, Brescia, Italy, Vol. 1, pp. 345–349
  • Tahershamsi, M., Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., & Plos, M. (2012). Anchorage capacity of naturally corroded reinforced concrete beams. Proceeding of fib Symposium: Concrete Structures for Sustainable Community, 11 – 12 June 2012, Stockholm, Sweden, pp. 323–326
  • Zandi, K., Coronelli, D., Lundgren, K., & Plos, M. (2012). Anchorage of corroded bars: eccentric pull-out tests and numerical analysis. Proceeding of the fourth International Conference on Bond in Concrete 2012, July 17-20, 2012, Brescia, Italy, Vol. 1, pp. 429–436
  • Zandi, K., Flansbjer, M., Lindqvist, J., & Silfwerbrand, J. (2012). Structural analysis of concrete members with shear failure. Proceeding of fib Symposium: Concrete Structures for Sustainable Community, 11 – 12 June 2012, Stockholm, Sweden, pp. 165–168
  • Zandi, K., Utgenannt, P., Lundgren, K., & Plos, M. (2012). Influence of frost on the bond between steel and concrete. Proceeding of the fourth International Conference on Bond in Concrete 2012, July 17-20, 2012, Brescia, Italy, Vol. 1, pp. 483–490
  • Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., Plos, M., & Gylltoft, K. (2011). Corroded reinforced concrete structures: Effects of high corrosion and corroded stirrups. Proceeding of XXI Nordic Concrete Research Symposium, 30 May – 1 June 2011, Hämeenlinna, Finland, Publication No. 43, pp. 179–182
  • Coronelli, D., Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., & Rossi, E. (2010). Severely corroded reinforced concrete with cover spalling: Part 1. Crack initiation, crack propagation and cover delamination. Joint Fib-RILEM Workshop on Modelling of Corrosion Concrete Structures, 22 – 23 November 2010, Madrid, Spain, pp. 195–205
  • Zandi, K., Coronelli, D., & Lundgren, K. (2010). Severely corroded reinforced concrete with cover cracking: Part 2. Anchorage Capacity. Joint Fib-RILEM Workshop on Modelling of Corrosion Concrete Structures, 22 – 23 November 2010, Madrid, Spain, pp. 207–217
  • Zandi, K., Lövgren, I., & Rempling, R. (2009). Fatigue performance evaluation of plain and fiber-reinforced concrete using wedge splitting test. 4th International Conference on Construction Materials: Performance, Innovations and Structural Implications (Con Mat‘09), August 24-26, 2009, Nagoya, Japan, pp. 1489–1496
  • Zandi, K., Utgenannt, P., & Lundgren, K. (2009). Frost-damaged concrete: Part 2. Bond properties. 4th International Conference on Construction Materials: Performance, Innovations and Structural Implications (Con Mat‘09), August 24-26, 2009, Nagoya, Japan, pp. 761–766
  • Zandi, K., Utgenannt, P., & Lundgren, K. (2009). Frost-damaged concrete: Part 1. Material properties. 4th International Conference on Construction Materials: Performance, Innovations and Structural Implications (Con Mat‘09), August 24-26, 2009, Nagoya, Japan, pp. 753–760
  • Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., Kettil, P., & Plos, M. (2008). Structural behavior of corroded reinforced concrete structures. The Fourth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Health Monitoring and Informatics (IABMAS’08), July 13-17, 2008, Seoul, South Korea, pp. 481
  • Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., Plos, M., Kettil, P., & Gylltoft, K. (2008). Evaluation of load-carrying capacity of damaged reinforced concrete structures. XXth Symposium on Nordic Concrete Research & Development, June 8-11, 2008, Bålstad, Sweden, pp. 60
  • Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., Kettil, P., Gylltoft, K., & Plos, M. (2008). Performance evaluation of damaged concrete bridges. The 3rd International Bridge Conference (IBC’08), May 27-29, 2008, Tehran, Iran
  • Lundgren, K., San Roman, A., Schlune, H., Zandi, K., & Kettil, P. (2007). Effects on bond of reinforcement corrosion. International RILEM workshop on Integral Service Life Modeling of Concrete Structures (RILEM’07), November 5-6, 2007, Guimarães, Portugal, 2007, pp. 231–238
  • Zandi, K., Kettil, P., & Lundgren, K. (2007). Mechanical behaviour of Frost-damaged Reinforced Concrete Structures. The 6th International Conference on Fracture mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures (FraMCoS’06), June 17-22, 2006, Catania, Italy, pp. 1761–1766

Articles In Popular-Science Magazines

  • Zandi, K., Waldäng, H., Lundgren, K., & Blomfors, M. (2021). Digital tvilling i byggsektorn - kombinerar kraften i data och modeller. Bygg och teknik, 113(6)
  • Blomfors, M., Lundgren, K., & Zandi, K. (2019). Digitala tvillingmodeller underlättar bedömning av risker. Samhällsbyggaren, 24-25
  • Tahershamsi, M., Blomfors, M., Fernandez, I., Lundgren, K., & Zandi, K. (2016). Modellering av förankringskapaciteten i betongkonstruktioner med rostande armering. Bygg & Teknik, 108(7), 16-20
  • Lundgren, K., Plos, M., Zandi, K., & Tahershamsi, M. (2012). Är förankringskapaciteten tillräcklig i broar med rostande armering? Bygg & Teknik, 104(7), 17-19
  • Zandi, K. (2012). Effekterna av rostande armering kartlagda. Betong, 51-53
  • Zandi, K. (2010). Skadade betongkonstruktioners bärförmåga. Bygg & Teknik, 102(7), 67-71

Thesis

  • Zandi, K. (2010). Structural Behaviour of Deteriorated Concrete Structures (Publication No. 129454), Ph.D. thesis. Chalmers Research. http://publications.lib.chalmers.se/records/fulltext/129454.pdf
  • Zandi, K. (2008). Load-Carrying Capacity of Damaged Concrete Structures. (Publication No. 70347), Licentiate thesis
  • Zandi, K. (2016). Structural Behaviour of Deteriorated Concrete Structures (Master Thesis). Chalmers Research. http://publications.lib.chalmers.se/records/fulltext/129454.pdf

Technical Reports

  • Plos, M., Johansson, M., Zandi, K., & Shu, J. (2021). Recommendations for Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Slabs: Enhanced structural analysis with the finite element method. Chalmers Research. https://research.chalmers.se/publication/523655/file/523655_Fulltext.pdf
  • Zandi, K., Lundgren, K., & Löfgren, I. (2021). Ballastless Track – Minimizing the Climate Impact. Chalmers Research. https://research.chalmers.se/publication/523949/file/523949_Fulltext.pdf
  • Zandi, K., & Coronelli, D. (2010). Anchorage Capacity of Corroded Reinforcement. Chalmers Research. http://publications.lib.chalmers.se/records/fulltext/140123.pdf
  • Zandi, K. (2008). Material and Bond Properties of Frost-Damaged Concrete. Report, Chalmers University of Technology
 

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