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2026
2026
Digital design optimization and off-site modularization for modern stone masonry construction
Zhang, J., Nanayakkara, K. I., He, L., Fairclough, H., Liew, A., Smith, C., & Gilbert, M.
Engineering Structures, 353, Part C.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2026.122349Topology and geometry optimization of grid-shells incorporating design-dependent self-weight loading
Fairclough, H. E., Bołbotowski, K., He, L., Liew, A., & Gilbert, M.
Computers & Structures, 320.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2025.107997Application of discontinuity layout optimization to metal shells and assemblies
Valentino, J., He, L., & Gilbert, M.
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 127(5).
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.70287
2025
2025
Anisotropic strength in discontinuity layout optimisation for undrained slope stability analysis
Sellin, C., Abed, A., Karlsson, M., Dijkstra, J., & Smith, C. C.
Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 62, 1-16.
https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2024-0541Minimum material vault designs generated via adaptive layout optimization
He, L., Fairclough, H. E., Gilbert, M., Liew, A., & Bołbotowski, K.
Engineering Structures, 334.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.120213Combined truss and continuum topology optimization of structures
Lu, H., Fairclough, H. E., He, L., & Gilbert, M.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 68(7).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-025-04063-2A review & critique of optimal fail-safe structural design
Whiteside, E. A., Fairclough, H. E., & Rigby, S. E.
Engineering Structures, 336.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.120300Optimal layout of elastoplastic grillages for multiple-load cases with displacement and strain constraints
Larsen, J., Gilbert, M., He, L., & Poulsen, P. N.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 68(6).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-025-04042-7Plastic layout optimization of hybrid truss and beam structures
Lu, H., He, L., Gilbert, M., & Tyas, A.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 68(3).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-025-03986-0Concurrent optimization of truss structures and build directions for multi-axis additive manufacturing
Ye, J., Lin, X., Lu, H., He, L., Quan, G., Huang, C., & Shepherd, P.
Engineering Structures, 327, 119680.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.119680Use of Off-site Fabricated Elements in the Construction of Modern Unreinforced Stone Masonry Buildings
Gilbert, M., Nanayakkara, K. I., Liew, A., He, L., Fairclough, H., Amodio, S., & Rae-Smith, J.
18th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (pp. 765-774). Springer Nature Switzerland.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73314-7_59Fast-Running Analysis of the Safety of Masonry Constructions
Gilbert, M., Grillanda, N., He, L., Smith, C., & Valentino, J.
18th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (pp. 272-284). Springer Nature Switzerland.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73314-7_20
2024
2024
Limit analysis of 2D non-periodic masonry walls via discontinuity layout optimization
Schiantella, M., Gilbert, M., Smith, C. C., He, L., & Cluni, F.
International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 19(10), 2422-2442.
https://doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2024.2437633Automatic yield-line analysis of out-of-plane loaded masonry cladding panels
Grillanda, N., He, L., Gilbert, M., & Smith, C. C.
Computers & Structures, 305.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2024.107563Design of optimal truss components for fabrication via multi-axis additive manufacturing
Lu, H., He, L., Gilbert, M., Gilardi, F., & Ye, J.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 418.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2023.116464
2023
2023
Analysis of masonry arch bridges using multi-scale discontinuity layout optimization
He, L., Grillanda, N., Valentino, J., Gilbert, M., & Smith, C.
Life-Cycle of Structures and Infrastructure Systems (pp. 1376-1383). CRC Press.
https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003323020-169A Python script for discontinuity layout optimization
He, L., Schiantella, M., Gilbert, M., & Smith, C. C.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 66(7).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-023-03583-zAdaptive topology optimization of fail-safe truss structures
Fairclough, H. E., He, L., Asfaha, T. B., & Rigby, S.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 66(7).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-023-03585-xEngineering design of optimized reinforced concrete floor grillages
Whiteley, J., Liew, A., He, L., & Gilbert, M.
Structures, 51, 1292-1304.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.03.116
2022
2022
Limit analysis of non-periodic masonry by means of discontinuity layout optimization
Schiantella, M., Gilbert, M., Smith, C., He, L., Cluni, F., & Gusella, V.
8th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering.
https://doi.org/10.23967/eccomas.2022.168Limit analysis of masonry walls using discontinuity layout optimization and homogenization
Valentino, J., Gilbert, M., Gueguin, M., & Smith, C. C.
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.7124The stress function basis of the upper bound theorem of plasticity
Smith, C. C., & Gilbert, M.
International Journal of Solids and Structures, 244-245.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2022.111565Optimized design of soil reinforcement layout
Gonzalez-Castejon, J., & Smith, C. C.
Géotechnique, 72(6), 486-495.
https://doi.org/10.1680/jgeot.19.P.326Optimization-driven conceptual design of truss structures in a parametric modelling environment
He, L., Li, Q., Gilbert, M., Shepherd, P., Rankine, C., Pritchard, T., & Reale, V.
Structures, 37, 469-482.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.12.048Layout optimization of long-span structures subject to self-weight and multiple load-cases
Fairclough, H. E., & Gilbert, M.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 65(7).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-022-03242-9Layout optimization of structures with distributed self-weight, lumped masses and frictional supports
Fairclough, H. E., Gilbert, M., & Tyas, A.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 65(2).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-021-03139-z
2021
2021
LayOpt: an educational web-app for truss layout optimization
Fairclough, H. E., He, L., Pritchard, T. J., & Gilbert, M.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 64(4), 2805-2823.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-021-03009-8Simple and effective strategies to generate diverse designs for truss structures
Cai, Q., He, L., Xie, Y., Feng, R., & Ma, J.
Structures, 32, 268-278.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.03.010
2020
2020
Limit Analysis of Masonry Arch Bridges Using Discontinuity Layout Optimization
Gilbert, M., Valentino, J., Smith, C., & Pritchard, T.
Proceedings of ARCH 2019 (pp. 307-314). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29227-0_31A simple layout optimization formulation for load-carrying tensegrity structures
Nanayakkara, K. I. U., He, L., Fairclough, H. E., & Gilbert, M.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 62(6), 2935-2949.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-020-02653-wTruss geometry and topology optimization with global stability constraints
Weldeyesus, A. G., Gondzio, J., He, L., Gilbert, M., Shepherd, P., & Tyas, A.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 62(4), 1721-1737.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-020-02634-zLayout optimization of simplified trusses using mixed integer linear programming with runtime generation of constraints
Fairclough, H., & Gilbert, M.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 61(5), 1977-1999.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-019-02449-7
2019
2019
Recent advances in the application of discontinuity layout optimization to geotechnical analysis and design problems
Smith, C. C., Gilbert, M., He, L., González-Castejón, J., & Ouakka, S.
17th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.
https://doi.org/10.32075/17ECSMGE-2019-0480Adaptive solution of truss layout optimization problems with global stability constraints
Weldeyesus, A. G., Gondzio, J., He, L., Gilbert, M., Shepherd, P., & Tyas, A.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 60(5), 2093-2111.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-019-02312-9Conceptual design of AM components using layout and geometry optimization
He, L., Gilbert, M., Johnson, T., & Pritchard, T.
Computers & Mathematics with Applications, 78(7), 2308-2324.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2018.07.012A Python script for adaptive layout optimization of trusses
He, L., Gilbert, M., & Song, X.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 60(2), 835-847.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-019-02226-6Rationalization of layout optimization result by updating discretization of the design domain
Li, Q., Shepherd, P., Gilbert, M., & He, L.
IASS Symposium 2019 (pp. 2097-2104).Optimisation-driven conceptual design: case study of a large transfer truss
Fairclough, H., Gilbert, M., Thirion, C., Tyas, A., & Winslow, P.
The Structural Engineer, 97(10), 20-26. (No DOI available in source)
2018
2018
Optimal design of reinforced slopes
Gonzalez-Castejon, J., & Smith, C.
9th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (pp. 1377-1382). CRC Press.
https://doi.org/10.1201/9781351003629Design of optimum grillages using layout optimization
Bolbotowski, K., He, L., & Gilbert, M.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 58(3), 851-868.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-018-1930-6Theoretically optimal forms for very long span bridges under gravity loading
Fairclough, H. E., Gilbert, M., Pichugin, A. V., Tyas, A., & Firth, I.
Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 474(2217).
https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2017.0726
2017
2017
Enhanced interpretation of geotechnical limit analysis solutions using Discontinuity Layout Optimization
Smith, C. C., Gonzalez-Castejon, J., & Charles, J.
19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (pp. 851-854).Automatic yield-line analysis of practical slab configurations via discontinuity layout optimization
He, L., Gilbert, M., & Shepherd, M.
Journal of Structural Engineering, 143(7).
https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001700Optimization-driven conceptual design tool for AM components
Gilbert, M., Smith, C., He, L., Todd, I., & Pritchard, T.
Simulation for Additive Manufacturing 2017 (pp. 173-174).
2016
2016
Limit analysis of reinforced embankments on soft soil
Smith, C. C., & Tatari, A.
Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 44(4), 504-514.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geotexmem.2016.01.008Automatic rationalization of yield-line patterns identified using discontinuity layout optimization
He, L., & Gilbert, M.
International Journal of Solids and Structures.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2015.12.014
2015
2015
Modelling rotational failure in confined geometries using DLO
Smith, C. C., & Gilbert, M.
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering and Computational Mechanics, 168(4), 155-168.
https://doi.org/10.1680/jencm.15.00016Plane strain capacity of a two-layered clay: Squeezing of upper layer Da Silva, M. R., Smith, C. C., & Jurko, J. Xvi European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (pp. 4043-4048). (No DOI available in source)
Ultimate uplift capacity of buried pipelines in undrained clay
Ballard, J., & Smith, C.
Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics III (pp. 357-362). CRC Press.
https://doi.org/10.1201/618442-37Squeezing bearing capacity and effects of increasing strength with depth
da Silva, M., Smith, C., & Jurko, J.
Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics III (pp. 1299-1304). CRC Press.
https://doi.org/10.1201/b18442-197The yield-line method for concrete slabs: automated at last
Gilbert, M., He, L., & Pritchard, T.
The Structural Engineer, 93(10), 44-48.
https://doi.org/10.56330/nedu3095Rationalization of trusses generated via layout optimization
He, L., & Gilbert, M.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 52(4), 677-694.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-015-1260-xOptimum structure for a uniform load over multiple spans
Pichugin, A. V., Tyas, A., Gilbert, M., & He, L.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-015-1278-0
2014
2014
Automatic yield-line analysis of slabs using discontinuity layout optimization
Gilbert, M., He, L., Smith, C. C., & Le, C.
Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 470(2168).
https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2014.0071Recent advances in the application of discontinuity layout optimization to geotechnical limit analysis problems Smith, C. C., Gilbert, M., Hawksbee, S. J., & Babiker, A. 8th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (pp. 415-420). (No DOI available in source)
Use of Layout Optimization to Solve Large-Scale Limit Analysis and Design Problems
Gilbert, M., Smith, C. C., Hawksbee, S. J., & Tyas, A.
Direct Methods for Limit States in Structures and Materials (pp. 157-180). Springer Netherlands.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6827-7_8
2013
2013
Modelling discrete soil reinforcement in numerical limit analysis
Clarke, S. D., Gilbert, M., & Smith, C. C.
Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 50(7), 705-715.
https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2012-0387Application of discontinuity layout optimization to three-dimensional plasticity problems
Hawksbee, S., Smith, C. C., & Gilbert, M.
Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 469(2155).
https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2013.0009Identification of rotational failure mechanisms in cohesive media using discontinuity layout optimization
Smith, C. C., & Gilbert, M.
Geotechnique: International Journal of Soil Mechanics, 63(14), 1194-1208.
https://doi.org/10.1680/geot.12.P.082
2012
2012
Geosynthetic landfill cap stability: Comparison of limit equilibrium, computational limit analysis and finite element analyses
Belczyk, E. B., & Smith, C. C.
Geosynthetics International, 19(2), 133-146.
https://doi.org/10.1680/gein.2012.19.2.133
2011
2011
Pseudo-static limit analysis by discontinuity layout optimization: Application to seismic analysis of retaining walls
Smith, C. C., & Cubrinovski, M.
Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 31(10), 1311-1323.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2011.03.014
2010
2010
Masonry arch analysis using discontinuity layout optimisation
Gilbert, M., Smith, C. C., & Pritchard, T. J.
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering and Computational Mechanics, 163(3), 155-166.
https://doi.org/10.1680/eacm.2010.163.3.155The ultimate uplift capacity of multi-plate strip anchors in undrained clay
Merifield, R. S., & Smith, C. C.
Computers and Geotechnics, 37(4), 504-514.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2010.02.004Application of discontinuity layout optimization to problems involving non-associative friction
Babiker, A. F., Smith, C. C., & Gilbert, M.
7th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (pp. 45-50).Application of discontinuity layout optimization to geotechnical limit analysis problems
Gilbert, M., Smith, C. C., Haslam, I. W., & Pritchard, T. J.
7th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (pp. 169-174).
Analysis of the stability of sheet pile walls using discontinuity layout optimization
Clarke, S. D., Smith, C. C., & Gilbert, M.
7th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (pp. 163-168).
2009
2009
Systematic identification of yield-line patterns in slabs
Gilbert, M., Smith, C. C., Pritchard, T. J., Haslam, I. W., & Shepherd, M.
Concrete Communication Symposium (p. 2). Leeds.
2008
2008
On the analogy between structural layout optimization and plastic limit analysis formulations
Gilbert, M., & Smith, C. C.
8th World Congress in Computational Mechanics (p. 2). Venice.Limit analysis of the stability of foundations on inclined ground
Smith, C. C., & Gilbert, M.
2nd International Conference on Foundations, ICOF 2008 (pp. 1683-1692).
2007
2007
Application of discontinuity layout optimization to plane plasticity problems
Smith, C., & Gilbert, M.
Proceedings Royal Society A, 463(2086), 2461-2484.
https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2006.1788New upper bound solutions for layered soil bearing capacity problems using discontinuity layout optimization
Smith, C. C., & Gilbert, M.
10th Australia-New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics (pp. 250-255). Brisbane.Discontinuity layout optimization: A new numerical procedure for upper bound limit analysis
Gilbert, M., & Smith, C. C.
IX International Conference on Computational Plasticity: COMPLAS IX (pp. 170-173). Barcelona.
2003
2003
Layout optimization of large-scale pin-jointed frames
M Gilbert, & A Tyas
Engineering Computations: Int J for Computer-Aided Engineering 20 (8), 1044-1064
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