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Contact Details

Organization: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Position: RESEARCH FELLOW
Email:
Homepage: http://www.civenv.unimelb.edu.au/autohome/webpage.php3?login=tuan
Work: 83447950
Fax: 83444616
Room: 206
Level: 02
Building: Engineering Block B
Campus: Parkville

Biography

Dr. Tuan Ngo has made a significant contribution to research in vulnerability modelling of critical infrastructure, particularly in the area of assessment of the effects of natural and technical hazards on buildings and infrastructure. Dr. Ngo was the Research Program Manager of the Research Network for a Secure Australia. He is recognised as an expert in protective technologies for protecting critical infrastructure by many government organisations and industry.

Research Expertise and International Linkages

International Linkages

Country Establishment Collaboration
United States State University of New York at Buffalo Exchange, Research

Qualifications, Honours, Fellowships and Other Awards

Qualifications

Title Institution Date Awarded Abbreviation
Doctor of Philosophy University of Melbourne 15-Aug-2005
Master of Engineering Science University of Melbourne 01-Dec-2000
Bachelor of Science (1st class honours) in Civil Engineering Hanoi University of Civil Engineering 01-Jul-1995

Other Awards

Award Type Awarding Body Comments Date Awarded
Other (Award) IABSE Young Engineer Award by the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering 16-Sep-2002

Government Research Classifications

Research Fields, Courses and Discipline Classifications

Socio-Economic Objective Classifications

Grants and Contracts

Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies awarded to the University of Melbourne as the administering institution (since 2003) as recorded in Themis Agreements.

Grants

Title Role Funding Source Scheme Award Date
BLAST MODELLING FOR CORDON ASSESSMENT AND BOMB SCENE EXAMINATION Chief Investigator UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE,
DEPT OF PRIME MINISTER & CABINET
Research for Counter - Terrorism (DEPT OF PRIME MINISTER & CABINET) 11/01/2008
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE VULNERABILITY TO BLAST EFFECTS Chief Investigator UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE,
DEPT OF PRIME MINISTER & CABINET
Research for Counter - Terrorism (DEPT OF PRIME MINISTER & CABINET) 15/04/2008
DEFENCE MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Chief Investigator DEFENCE MATERIALS TECH CENTRE Research Program 01/01/2009

Contracts

Title Role Funding Source Award Date
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADVANCED RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY AND FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDINGS IN RIYADH AGAINST BLAST GENERATED WAVES Chief Investigator KING SAUD UNIVERSITY 05/01/2009

Publications

Publications produced at the University of Melbourne and reported in the Annual Publications Collection and 'Research Report' since 2001. The Themis Publications module, released in November 2006, allows additional publications from previous institutions and publications from past years to be entered.

Publications in 2009

Journal Articles

  • Modelling the dynamic response and failure modes of reinforced concrete structures subjected to blast and impact loading
    Year: 2009
    Journal: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
    Volume: 32
    Issue: 2
    Page numbers: 269-282
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Publications in 2008

Journal Articles

  • Modelling Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Impulsive Loading Using Concrete Lattice Model
    Year: 2008
    Journal: Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering
    Volume: 8
    Issue: 1
    Page numbers: 80-89
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Conference Publications/Papers

  • A reliability model for assessing the failure of glazing windows subject to external explosions using artificial neural network


    Year: 2008
    Event name: 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Conference Publication: Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Page numbers: 597-602
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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  • An investigation of the interaction between RD panels and fixings under blast loading


    Year: 2008
    Event name: 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Conference Publication: Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Page numbers: 651-657
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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  • Design of Tall Buildings - Recent Changes


    Year: 2008
    Event name: Australasian Structural Engineering Conference 2008: Engaging with Structural Engineering
    Conference Publication: Australasian Structural Engineering Conference 2008: Engaging with Structural Engineering
    Page numbers: 1-11 (paper 63)
    Publisher: The Meeting Planners(Melbourne)
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  • Experimental investigation on the dynamic behaviour reinforced concrete subjected to shock loading


    Year: 2008
    Event name: 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Conference Publication: Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Page numbers: 623-629
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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  • Modelling and performance assessment of window glazing units under blast loads


    Year: 2008
    Event name: 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Conference Publication: Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Page numbers: 609-615
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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  • Modelling of FRP strengthened RC slabs subjected to blast loading


    Year: 2008
    Event name: 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Conference Publication: Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Page numbers: 419-425
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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  • Preliminary investigation on the behaviour of RC panels with polymer coatings under blast loads


    Year: 2008
    Event name: 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Conference Publication: Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Page numbers: 637-643
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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Publications in 2007

Journal Articles

  • Behavior of Ultrahigh-Strength Prestressed Concrete Panels Subjected to Blast Loading
    Year: 2007
    Journal: Journal of Structural Engineering - ASCE
    Volume: 133
    Issue: 11
    Page numbers: 1582-1590
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  • Blast Loading and Blast Effects in Structures - An Overview
    Year: 2007
    Journal: Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering
    Volume: 2007 Special Issue: Loadning on Structures
    Issue: Special Issue: Loadning on Structures
    Page numbers: 76-91
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  • Wind Loading on Tall Buildings
    Year: 2007
    Journal: Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering
    Volume: 2007 Special Issue
    Issue: 1
    Page numbers: 41-54
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Conference Publications/Papers

  • A preliminary artificial intelligence model for predicting the risk from glass windows subject to airblast overpressure
    Year: 2007
    Event name: MDCMS 1 - Vietnam International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the MDCMS 1 - Vietnam First International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Page numbers: 372-378
    Publisher: Construction Publishing House(Hanoi)
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  • An Investigation on the behaviour of Glazing Components Subjected to full scale blast test
    Year: 2007
    Event name: MDCMS 1 - Vietnam International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the MDCMS 1 - Vietnam First International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Page numbers: 149-156
    Publisher: Construction Publishing House(Hanoi)
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  • Behaviour and Modelling of Glazing Components Subjected to Full-Scale Blast Tests in Woomera
    Year: 2007
    Event name: RNSA Security Technology Conference
    Conference Publication: Recent Advances in Security Technology 2007: Proceedings of the 2007 RNSA Security Technology Conference
    Page numbers: 299-309
    Publisher: Australian Homeland Security Research Centre(Canberra)
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  • Effect of Quarry Dust on the Workability and Physical Properties of High-Strength Rice Husk Ash Concrete
    Year: 2007
    Event name: MDCMS 1 - Vietnam International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the MDCMS 1 - Vietnam First International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Page numbers: 252-260
    Publisher: Construction Publishing House(Hanoi)
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  • Full Scale Blast Test and Non-linear Finite Element Analysis on Conventional Steel and CFRP Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Panels
    Year: 2007
    Event name: MDCMS 1 - Vietnam International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the MDCMS 1 - Vietnam First International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Page numbers: 171-177
    Publisher: Construction Publishing House(Hanoi)
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  • Full Scale Numerical analysis of high performance concrete columns designed to withstand severe blast impact
    Year: 2007
    Event name: MDCMS 1 - Vietnam International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the MDCMS 1 - Vietnam First International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Page numbers: 583-588
    Publisher: Construction Publishing House(Hanoi)
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  • Modelling of a Reinforced Concrete Panel Subjected to Blast Load by Explicit Non-linear FE Code
    Year: 2007
    Event name: Earthquake Engineering in Australia Conference 2007
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of Earthquake Engineering in Australia Conference 2007
    Volume: 1
    Issue: 1
    Page numbers: 1-9
    Publisher: Australian Earthquake Engineering Society(Melbourne)
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  • Review of Methods for Estimating Crosswind Loads on Tall Buildings in Current Practice and Wind Loading Codes
    Year: 2007
    Event name: MDCMS 1 - Vietnam International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the MDCMS 1 - Vietnam First International Conference on Modern Design, Construction and Maintenance of Structures
    Page numbers: 568-575
    Publisher: Construction Publishing House(Hanoi)
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  • Use of performance and energy-based methods for the evaluation of concrete structures subjected to the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake
    Year: 2007
    Event name: 8th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering
    Conference Publication: 8th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering
    Page numbers: 1-9
    Publisher: Nanyang Technological University
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  • Vulnerability of glass windows to explosions
    Year: 2007
    Event name: 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction
    Conference Publication: ISEC-4: 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction
    Volume: 1
    Page numbers: 913-918
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Publications in 2006

Journal Articles

Conference Publications/Papers

  • Dynamic torsional behaviour of tall building under wind loads using CFD approach


    Year: 2006
    Event name: 4th International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering
    Conference Publication: 4th International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering
    Page numbers: 1-6
    Publisher: Tokyo Polytechnic University(Kanagawa)
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  • A flow analysis for a turning rapid diffuser using CFD
    Year: 2006
    Event name: 4th International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering
    Conference Publication: 4th International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering
    Page numbers: 1-6
    Publisher: Tokyo Polytechnic University(Kanagawa)
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  • An Update on full scale blast tests in Woomera, 2006
    Year: 2006
    Event name: 2006 RNSA Security Tecnology Conferenc
    Conference Publication: Recent advances in securtiy technology
    Volume: 1
    Issue: 1
    Page numbers: 47-56
    Publisher: Australian Homeland Security Research Centre(Canberra)
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  • Concrete damage assessment for blast load using pressure-impluse diagrams
    Year: 2006
    Event name: Australian Earthquake Engineering Society technical Conference
    Conference Publication: Australian Earthquake Engineering Society technical Conference
    Volume: 1
    Issue: 1
    Page numbers: 265-274
    Publisher: Australian Earthquake Engineering Society(Melbourne)
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  • Modelling localised response of steel fibre reinforced ultra high-strength concrete panels under high velocity impact
    Year: 2006
    Event name: ACMSM19
    Conference Publication: Progress in Mechnaics of Structures and Materials
    Volume: 1
    Issue: 1
    Page numbers: 761-768
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis
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  • Polymer Reinforced CRC for improved Performance under close in Detonations
    Year: 2006
    Event name: 2006 RNSA Security Techology conference
    Conference Publication: Recent Advances in Security Technology
    Volume: 1
    Issue: 1
    Page numbers: 57-64
    Publisher: Australian Homeland Security Research Centre(Canberra)
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Publications in 2005

Book Chapters

Conference Publications/Papers

  • Progressive collapse analysis of reinforced concrete frame structures


    Year: 2005
    Event name: Asia-Pacific Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structure
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structure
    Page numbers: 213-220
    Publisher: Ci-Premier Pte Ltd
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  • Fragmentation and weaponisation of buildings: a review
    Year: 2005
    Event name: Science, Engineering and Technology Summit
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 2005 Science, Engineering and Technology Summit
    Page numbers: 219-234
    Publisher: Australian Homeland Security Research Centre(Canberra)
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  • Modelling Tsunami wave force effects on structures
    Year: 2005
    Event name: Australian Earthquake Engineering Society, Annual Meeting and Conference 2005
    Conference Publication: Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Proceedings of the 2005 Conference
    Page numbers: 111-117
    Publisher: Australian Earthquake Engineering Society(Melbourne)
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  • Performance of ultra high-strength concrete panels subjected to blast loading
    Year: 2005
    Event name: Science, Engineering and Technology Summit
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 2005 Science, Engineering and Technology Summit
    Page numbers: 193-208
    Publisher: Australian Homeland Security Research Centre(Canberra)
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  • Shear behaviour under high-strength concrete beams under localised impact
    Year: 2005
    Event name: Asia-Pacific Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structure
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structure
    Page numbers: 267-274
    Publisher: Ci-Premier Pte Ltd
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  • Testing and modeling of ultra-high strength concrete panels subjected to blast and ballistic impact
    Year: 2005
    Event name: Asia-Pacific Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structure
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structure
    Page numbers: 235-242
    Publisher: Ci-Premier Pte Ltd
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Publications in 2004

Conference Publications/Papers

  • An investigation on the effectiveness of blast walls and blast-structure interaction
    Year: 2004
    Event name: 18th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM-18)
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 18th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Volume: 2
    Page numbers: 961-968
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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  • Development of a progressive collapse analysis procedure for concrete frame structures
    Year: 2004
    Event name: 18th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM-18)
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 18th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Volume: 2
    Page numbers: 775-780
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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  • High strain rate behaviour of concrete cylinders subjected to uniaxial compressive impact loading
    Year: 2004
    Event name: 18th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM-18)
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 18th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Volume: 2
    Page numbers: 945-952
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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  • Modelling reinforced concrete structures subjected to impulsive loading using the Modified Continuum Lattice Model
    Year: 2004
    Event name: 18th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM-18)
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 18th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Volume: 2
    Page numbers: 953-960
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd(London)
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Publications in 2003

Conference Publications/Papers

  • Behavior of high-strength concrete columns subjected to blast loading
    Year: 2003
    Event name: International Conference on Advances in Structures (ASSCCA'03)
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Structures (ASSCCA'03)
    Volume: 2
    Issue: 2003
    Page numbers: 1057-1063
    Publisher: A A Balkema(Lisse)
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  • Performance of concrete buildings subjected to blast loading
    Year: 2003
    Event name: 21st Biennial Conference, Concrete Institute of Australia
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 21st Biennial Conference, Concrete Institute of Australia
    Page numbers: 1051-1060
    Publisher: CIA Concrete Institute of Australia(Sydney)
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  • The Bali bombing - assessment and analysis of blast damage to building structures
    Year: 2003
    Event name: The Ninth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-9)
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of The Ninth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-9)
    Volume: MMR
    Issue: 2003
    Page numbers: 249-256
    Publisher: Institut Teknologi Bandung(Bandung)
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  • Vulnerability assessment of concrete tall buildings subjected to extreme loading conditions
    Year: 2003
    Event name: CIB-CTBUH International Conference on Tall Buildings-Strategies for performance in the aftermath of the world trade center and global leaders summit on tall buildings
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the CIB-CTBUH International Conference on Tall Buildings
    Page numbers: 591-598
    Publisher: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat(Bethlehem)
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Publications in 2002

Conference Publications/Papers

  • Assessment of tall buildings under blast loading and aircraft impact
    Year: 2002
    Event name: Advances in mechanics of structures and materials
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 17th Australasian conference on the mechanics of structures and materials (ACMSM 17)
    Issue: 2002
    Page numbers: 495-500
    Publisher: A A Balkema(Lisse)
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  • Concrete high-rise buildings subjected to blast loading and aircraft impact
    Year: 2002
    Event name: Towards a better built environment - innovation, sustainability, information technology
    Conference Publication: Report on the IABSE symposium Melbourne 2002
    Issue: 2002
    Page numbers: 184-191
    Publisher: The Institution of Engineers, Australia(Barton)
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  • Seismic assessment of limited-ductile multi-storey structural wall buildings
    Year: 2002
    Event name: Advances in mechanics of structures and materials
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 17th Australasian conference on the mechanics of structures and materials (ACMSM 17)
    Issue: 2002
    Page numbers: 727-732
    Publisher: A A Balkema(Lisse)
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  • Seismic performance of high-strength concrete frames in Australia
    Year: 2002
    Event name: Advances in mechanics of structures and materials
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the 17th Australasian conference on the mechanics of structures and materials (ACMSM 17)
    Issue: 2002
    Page numbers: 721-726
    Publisher: A A Balkema(Lisse)
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Publications in 2001

Conference Publications/Papers

  • Ductility parameters of high strength prestressed concrete beams
    Year: 2001
    Event name: Advanced technologies in design, construction and maintenance of concrete structures
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the ICCMC/ISBT 2001 international conference on advanced technologies in design, construction and maintenance of concrete structures
    Volume: 1
    Issue: 2001
    Page numbers: 153-159
    Publisher: Construction Publishing House(Hanoi)
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  • Estimates of full range response spectra for seismic design of structures in Hanoi
    Year: 2001
    Event name: Advanced technologies in design, construction and maintenance of concrete structures
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the ICCMC/IBST international conference on advanced technologies in design, construction and maintenance of concrete structures
    Volume: 1
    Issue: 2001
    Page numbers: 160-165
    Publisher: Construction Publishing House(Hanoi)
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  • Performance-based seismic design of concrete structures: discussions for future directions in south-east Asia
    Year: 2001
    Event name: Advanced technologies in design, construction and maintenence of concrete structures
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the ICCMC/IBST 2001 International conference on Advanced technologies in design, construction and maintenence of concrete structures
    Volume: 1
    Issue: 2001
    Page numbers: 127-132
    Publisher: Construction Publishing House(Hanoi)
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  • Seismic assessment of non-ductile buildings
    Year: 2001
    Event name: Earthquake codes in the real world
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of the Annual Seminar for the Australian Earthquake Engineering Society
    Volume: 1
    Page numbers: 131-136
    Publisher: Australian Earthquake Engineering Society(Melbourne)
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