Structural Analysis of Large Infrastructures (Concrete Dams and Nuclear Containment Structures)
article | Saouma, V.E. & Hariri-Ardebili M.A. | 2019
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X-Elastica
Boulder, CO
Advanced Nonlinear Analysis
- Services
- 15
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 2
Overview
X-Elastica is a specialized engineering consultancy focusing on the nonlinear analysis of complex concrete and reinforced concrete structures. It provides advanced safety assessments, material degradation modeling, and probabilistic failure investigations for critical infrastructure such as dams, bridges, and nuclear containment facilities.
Services
Hydraulic and Concrete Dam Safety Assessment
Evaluates concrete hydraulic structures with special emphasis on material degradation, seismic hazards, and hydraulic risks.
Nuclear Infrastructure Risk Assessment
Performs risk assessment of nuclear power plant concrete components through multi-hazard events.
Advanced Structural Engineering for Bridges and Buildings
Delivers comprehensive structural analysis and evaluations for complex structures requiring advanced mathematical modeling.
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Leadership
Victor Saouma
Full Professor, University of Colorado Boulder
PhD
Specializes in the probabilistic-based nonlinear safety assessment of concrete dams and nuclear containment structures. Academic career includes teaching structural analysis, finite element methods, and fracture mechanics, with research funded by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Jan Cervenka
Executive Director, Cervenka Consulting
PhD
Brings extensive research and practical experience in the application of advanced simulation technology to complex engineering problems. Areas of expertise include advanced numerical modeling of brittle and heterogeneous materials, simulation of engineering structures, and grid or cloud computing.
Publications
Numerical Modelling of AAR
article | Saouma, V.E. | 2013
Hybrid Simulation: Theory, Implementation and Applications
article | Saouma, V.E. and Sivaselvan, M.V. | 2008