Tuan Nguyen

Performance of a Bio-mimetic 3D Printed Conch-like Structure under Quasi-Static Loading

Tu Van Le, Abdallah Ghazlan, Tuan Ngo, Tuan Nguyen

Journal article  |  2020  |  Composite Structures

The conch shell is known for its excellent ability to initiate, deflect and bridge cracks to maintain its strength whilst enhancin..

Performance of a 3D printed cellular structure inspired by bone

Abdallah Ghazlan, Tuan Nguyen, Tuan Ngo, Steven Linforth, Van Tu Le

Journal article  |  2020  |  Thin-Walled Structures

Biological thin-walled cellular structures have intricate arrangements that facilitate lightweight and high energy absorption. A p..

Uncertainty quantification of the mechanical properties of lightweight concrete using micromechanical modelling

T Nguyen, A Ghazlan, T Nguyen, HT Thai, T Ngo

Journal article  |  2020  |  International Journal of Mechanical Sciences

This paper presents a micromechanical modelling framework for analysing the effects of microstructural uncertainties on the mechan..

Enhancing building energy efficiency by adaptive façade: A computational optimization approach

Dac-Khuong Bui, Tuan Ngoc Nguyen, Abdallah Ghazlan, Ngoc-Tri Ngo, Tuan Duc Ngo

Journal article  |  2020  |  Applied Energy

The energy consumption in buildings, which accounts for approximately one-third of the total energy used in the world, can be redu..

Enhancing Toughness of Medium-Density Fiberboard by Mimicking Nacreous Structures through Advanced Manufacturing Techniques

A Ghazlan, T Ngo, P Tran, VT Le, T Nguyen, AS Whittaker, A Remennikov

Journal article  |  2020  |  Journal of Structural Engineering

Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) is widely used in building construction. Due to its inherent brittleness, MDF is typically employe..

A bio-mimetic cellular structure for mitigating the effects of impulsive loadings - A numerical study

Abdallah Ghazlan, Tuan Ngo, Van Tu Le, Tuan Nguyen, Steven Linforth, Alex Remennikov, Andrew Whittaker

Journal article  |  2020  |  Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials

Blast performance of a bio-mimetic panel based on the structure of nacre – A numerical study

Abdallah Ghazlan, Tuan Ngo, Tu Van Le, Tuan Nguyen, Alex Remennikov

Journal article  |  2020  |  Composite Structures

Nacre, the tough protective layer of a mollusk seashell, has a fracture toughness that is several orders of magnitude higher than ..

The effects of surfactants on properties of lightweight concrete foam

Alizera Kashani, D Ngo, Ngoc Nguyen, Ailar Hajimohammadi, Sina Sinaie, Priyan Mendis

Journal article  |  2020  |  Magazine of Concrete Research

Lightweight concrete foam is mainly used as a filling for sandwich panels for insulation of buildings. Surfactants are chemical ad..

An artificial neural network (ANN) expert system enhanced with the electromagnetism-based firefly algorithm (EFA) for predicting the energy consumption in buildings

DK Bui, TN Nguyen, TD Ngo, H Nguyen-Xuan

Journal article  |  2020  |  Energy

In this study, a new hybrid model, namely the Electromagnetism-based Firefly Algorithm - Artificial Neural Network (EFA-ANN), is p..

A comprehensive review of selected biological armor systems – from structure-function to bio-mimetic techniques

Tu Van Le, Abdallah Ghazlan, Tuan Ngo, Tuan Nguyen, Alex Remennikov

Journal article  |  2019  |  Composite Structures

This paper explores several lamellar structures found in nature, which have been shown to possess superior armor systems. In parti..

Deep neural network with high-order neuron for the prediction of foamed concrete strength

Nguyen Tuan, Alireza Kashani, Ngo Tuan, Stephane Bordas

Journal article  |  2019  |  Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering

3D meso-scale modelling of foamed concrete based on X-ray Computed Tomography

Tuan Nguyen, Abdallah Ghazlan, Alireza Kashani, Stephane Bordas, Tuan Ngo

Journal article  |  2018  |  Construction and Building Materials

A modified firefly algorithm-artificial neural network expert system for predicting compressive and tensile strength of high-performance concrete

Bui Dac-Khuong, Nguyen Tuan, Jui-Sheng Chou, H Nguyen-Xuan, Duc Ngo Tuan

Journal article  |  2018  |  Construction and Building Materials

A novel three-variable shear deformation plate formulation: Theory and Isogeometric implementation

Tuan N Nguyen, Tuan D Ngo, H Nguyen-Xuan

Journal article  |  2017  |  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering

Pore characteristics in one-part mix geopolymers foamed by H2O2: The impact of mix design

Ailar Hajimohammadi, Tuan Ngo, Priyan Mendis, Tuan Nguyen, Alireza Kashani, Jannie SJ van Deventer

Journal article  |  2017  |  Materials & Design

Static behavior of nonlocal Euler-Bernoulli beam model embedded in an elastic medium using mixed finite element formulation

Ngoc Nguyen Tuan, Nam-Il Kim, Jaehong Lee

Journal article  |  2017  |  Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Compressive strength prediction of nano-silica incorporated cement systems based on a multiscale approach

Madhuwanthi Rupasinghe, Priyan Mendis, Ngo Tuan, Ngoc Nguyen Tuan, Massoud Sofi

Journal article  |  2017  |  Materials and Design

A refined quasi-3D isogeometric analysis for functionally graded microplates based on the modified couple stress theory

Hoang X Nguyen, Than N Nguyen, M Abdel-Wahab, SPA Bordas, H Nguyen-Xuan, Thuc P Vo

Journal article  |  2017  |  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering

On the general framework of high order shear deformation theories for laminated composite plate structures: A novel unified approach

Tuan N Nguyen, Chien H Thai, H Nguyen-Xuan

Journal article  |  2016  |  International Journal of Mechanical Sciences

Isogeometric analysis of functionally graded plates based on a new polynomial displacement field

T Nguyen, T NGO, P Tran

Conference Proceedings  |  2016  |  Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges - Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM24 2016

An efficient computational approach for size-dependent analysis of functionally graded nanoplates

Nguyen Ngoc-Tuan, David Hui, Jaehong Lee, H Nguyen-Xuan

Journal article  |  2015  |  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering

Mixed finite element analysis of nonlocal Euler-Bernoulli nanobeams

Nguyen Ngoc-Tuan, Nam-Il Kim, Jaehong Lee

Journal article  |  2015  |  Finite Elements in Analysis and Design

Analytical solutions for bending of transversely or axially FG nonlocal beams

Ngoc-Tuan Nguyen, Nam-Il Kim, Jaehong Lee

Journal article  |  2014  |  Steel and Composite Structures

Analytical solutions for bending of transversely or axially FG nonlocal beams

Nguyen Ngoc-Tuan, Nam-Il Kim, Jaehong Lee

Journal article  |  2014  |  Steel and Composite Structures

Static analysis of transversely or axially functionally graded tapered beams

N-T Nguyen, N-I Kim, I Cho, QT Phung, J Lee

Journal article  |  2014  |  Materials Research Innovations