Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan · Iran
Our lab bridges classical structural mechanics with modern machine learning to solve complex problems in steel structures, concrete, and corrosion engineering.
What We Do
Our work spans four interconnected domains, combining experimental data with AI-driven predictive models.
Lateral-torsional and distortional buckling of steel I-beams, castellated and cellular beams, and corroded web plate girders — assessed using ANN, regression, and machine learning.
Recycled glass, copper slag, ceramic waste powder, and metakaolin in self-compacting concrete — evaluating fresh properties, strength, microstructure, and durability.
Artificial neural networks, XGBoost, gene expression programming, PSO, ANFIS, and hybrid meta-heuristic optimizers applied to structural capacity prediction.
Reliability analysis of corroded steel box-girder bridges, pitting corrosion effects on plate elements, fatigue life estimation, and maintenance strategies.
Combined framed tube, shear core, outrigger, and belt-truss systems — analytical models, dynamic response to blast loading, and optimum outrigger placement.
Shear and flexural capacity of FRP-RC beams, CFRP-confined columns, compressive strength prediction, and innovative GEP equations for design practice.
People
A dedicated group pushing the boundaries of structural engineering and computational methods.
Scholarly Work
95 peer-reviewed articles across structural engineering, AI, and materials science.
Online Tool
Predict the nominal shear capacity (Vn) of slender FRP-reinforced concrete beams using our PSO-optimized XGBoost model.
Get in Touch
We welcome inquiries from researchers, engineers, and institutions interested in structural engineering, AI-assisted assessment, and sustainable construction materials.
If you are interested in joint research, data exchange, or academic partnership in the areas of structural reliability, machine learning for structural assessment, FRP-reinforced concrete, or sustainable cementitious materials, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please reach out directly to any member of our team.
Department of Civil Engineering
Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan
Rafsanjan, Kerman, Iran