Publications

Publications

Journal articles

  1. Caspeele, R., & Van Den Hende, K. (2023). Validation of the harmonized partial factor method for design and assessment of concrete structures as proposed for fib model code 2020. Structural Concrete, 24(4), 4368-4376. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202201109
  2. Botte, W., Vereecken, E., & Caspeele, R. (2023). Random field modelling of spatial variability in concrete–a review. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 21(6), 1047-1060. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2023.2248102
  3. Botte, W., Vereecken, E., & Caspeele, R. (2023). Numerical and experimental investigation of a correlation model to describe spatial variability of concrete properties. ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 9(4), 04023032. https://doi.org/10.1061/AJRUA6.RUENG-1100
  4. E. Vandecruys, E. Vereecken, D.s Anastasopoulos, E. Verstrynge, R. Caspeele, E. Reynders, G. Lombaert. (2023). Challenges in assessing corrosion damage in reinforced concrete beams by vibration-based monitoring: literature analysis and experimental study.. Structural Health Monitoring. 22(6): 4233 – 4251. https://doi.org/10.1177/14759217231159321.
  5. M. Van de Velde, K. Maes, G. Lombaert. (2023). Modelling the Nonlinear Behavior of the Pot Bearings of Railway Bridge KW51. Journal of Bridge Engineering. 28(6). https://doi.org/10.1061/jbenf2.beeng-6144.
  6. A. Orcesi, D. Diamantidis, A. O’Connor, F. Palmisano, M. Sykora, V. Boros, R. Caspeele, A. Chateauneuf, A. Mandić Ivanković, R. Lenner, M. Kušter Marić, V. Nadolski, F. Schmidt, D. Skokandić & P. Van der Spuy (2023) Investigating Partial Factors for the Assessment of Existing Reinforced Concrete Bridges. Structural Engineering International. https://doi.org/10.1080/10168664.2023.2204115
  7. E. Vandecruys, M. van de Velde, E. Reynders, G. Lombaert, E. Verstrynge (2023) Experimental study on acoustic emission sensing and vibration monitoring of corroding reinforced concrete beams. Engineering Structures, 293, 116553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116553.
  8. M. van de Velde, E. Vandecruys, E. Verstrynge, E. Reynders, G. Lombaert (2024). Vibration monitoring and acoustic emission sensing during progressive load tests of corroded reinforced concrete beams. Engineering Structures, 306, 117851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.117851
  9. K. Van Den Hende, S. Helderweirt, W. Botte, S. Matthys, G. Lombaert, R. Caspeele (2024). Modeling and probabilistic evaluation of repair strategies in the initiation phase of chloride- induced corrosion of the reinforcement of concrete structures. Structural Concrete, 25, 1257-1274. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202300784
  10. Vereecken, E., Botte, W., Lombaert, G., & Caspeele, R. (2024). Influence of modeling choices and prior information on the Bayesian assessment of a reinforced concrete bridge. Structural Concrete, 25(3), 1713-1734. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202300605
  11. K. Van Den Hende, R. Caspeele, M. Sykora, A. Way (2024). Target reliabilities for heritage structures derived from cost optimisation. Structural Concrete. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202400268
  12. C. Martens, W. Botte, R. Caspeele, E. Verstrynge (2024). Bayesian updating of relationships between crack width and corrosion level in reinforced concrete based on a large set of experimental data. Structural Concrete, Early view online. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202400581
  13. E. Vandecruys, M.A.N. Hendriks, M. van de Velde, G. Lombaert, E. Verstrynge (2024). Dynamic stiffness parameter assessment of cracked reinforced concrete beams: A numerical and experimental study. Engineeing Structures, 318, 118758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.118758
  14. E. Vandecruys, C. Martens, C. Van Steen, G. Lombaert, E. Verstrynge (2024). Corrosion level estimation in reinforced concrete beams by acoustic emission sensing and selective crack measurements. Structural Concrete, 26(5), 5578-5595. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202400630
  15. X. Yu, J. Chen, J. Chen, K. Qian, K. Dai, L. Ding, R. Caspeele. (2025). Effects of simulated reinforcement corrosion on the static and dynamic progressive collapse behavior of RC subassemblies. Journal of Building Engineering. 114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.114292
  16. E. Reynders, J. Godeau, B. Jovanovic, M. Van de Velde, D. Anastasopoulos, G. Lombaert, R. Caspeele, R. Van Coile. (2025). Experimental analysis of the influence of moderate fire damage on the dynamic and incremental static behavior of reinforced concrete beams. Engineering Structures. 323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.119213.
  17. R. Caspeele, W. Botte, E. Vereecken (2025). Bayesian performance assessment of existing concrete structures combining different types of information from inspections and monitoring. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 21, 1134-1150. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2025.2474700
  18. Van Den Hende, K., Botte, W., Matthys, S., Lombaert, G., & Caspeele, R. (2025). Reliability-based determination of allowable corrosion degree to define the end of lifetime of concrete elements in bending. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-16.  https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2025.2483503
  19. van de Velde, M., Anastasopoulos, D., De Backer, H., Reynders, E., & Lombaert, G. (2025). Modal strain monitoring of a post-tensioned concrete girder bridge: Influence of temperature and solar irradiation. Engineering Structures, 329, 119832. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.119832
  20. E. Vandecruys, R. Caspeele, G. Lombaert, E. Verstrynge (2025). Reinforcement corrosion assessment through Bayesian parameter updating with spatially distributed inspection data. Structural Concrete, 27(1), 143-162.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.7026
  21. K. Van Den Hende, W. Botte, S. Matthys, G. Lombaert, and R. Caspeele (2026). Decision-making framework for interventions to minimize the life-cycle cost of corroding concrete structures. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering. Accepted on 16th March 2026

Database publications

C. Martens, E. Vandecruys, C. Van Steen, H. Nasser, E. Verstrynge (2024). KUL-edCCRC: experimental Datasets for Concrete Cracking due to Reinforcement Corrosion. KU Leuven RDR. https://doi.org/10.48804/WO62A4

Driesen, C (2025). lifeMACS Data Dictionary for BIM Applications. https://identifier.buildingsmart.org/uri/bw/LM/0.1.2