International Journal of Composite Materials

The International Journal of Composite Materials is a bimonthly peer-reviewed scientific journal. The journal covers all scientific and technological aspects of composite materials and their structures, including physical, chemical, artificial, mechanical, and other properties of Composite Materials as well as microscopic to macroscopic behavior studied both experimentally and theoretically.

p-ISSN: 2166-479X
e-ISSN: 2166-4919
Website: http://journal.sapub.org/cmaterials

Gabriele Milani

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Composite Materials

Assistant Professor, Department of Structural Engineering (DIS), Technical University in Milan (Politecnico di Milano), Italy

Research Areas

Masonry, historical constructions, structural analysis, limit analysis, FEM, homogenisation theory, FRP reinforcement, genetic algorithms (GA)

Education

1988	Ph.D.	Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
1980	M.Sc.	Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia

Experience

April 2008-November 2008	Post doctoral researcher, Institute of Structural Engineering (IBK), Chair of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich (ETHZ), Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 15 CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
December 2004-April 2008	Post doctoral researcher, Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara

Publications: Journals

[1]	Cecchi A., Milani G., Tralli A. (2004). In-plane loaded CFRP reinforced masonry walls: mechanical characteristics by homogenisation procedures. Composites Science and Technology, 64, pp.2097-2112. doi: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2004.03.009
[2]	Cecchi A., Milani G., Tralli A. (2005). Validation of analytical multiparameter homogenization models for out-of-plane loaded masonry walls by means of the finite element method. Journal of Engineering Mechanics ASCE, 131(2), pp.185-198. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9399(2005)131:2(185)
[3]	Cecchi A., Milani G., Tralli A. (2005). Out-of-plane loaded CFRP reinforced masonry walls: mechanical characteristics by homogenization procedures. Composites Science and Technology, 65, pp. 1480-1500. doi: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2004.12.047
[4]	Milani G., Lourenco P.B., Tralli A. (2006). Homogenised limit analysis of masonry walls. Part I: failure surfaces. Computers and Structures 84(3-4), pp. 166-180. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2005.09.005 [Most downloaded articles TOP 25: CAS Jan-Mar 2006. Ranking: 21. Most cited Author Scopus 2005-2008. Most Cited Paper 2006-2010 CAS]
[5]	Milani G., Lourenco P.B., Tralli A. (2006). Homogenised limit analysis of masonry walls. Part II: structural examples. Computers and Structures 84(3-4), pp. 181-195. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2005.09.004 [6th Most Cited Paper 2006-2010 CAS]
[6]	Milani G., Lourenco P.B., Tralli A. (2006). Homogenization approach for the limit analysis of out-of-plane loaded masonry walls. Journal of Structural Engineering ASCE, 132(10), pp. 1650-1663. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2006)132:10(1650)
[7]	Cecchi A., Milani G., Tralli A. (2007). A Reissner-Mindlin limit analysis model for out-of-plane loaded running bond masonry walls. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44(5), pp. 1438-1460. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2006.06.033
[8]	Milani G., Zuccarello F.A., Olivito R.S., Tralli A. (2007). Heterogeneous upper-bound finite element limit analysis of masonry walls out-of-plane loaded. Computational Mechanics, 40 (6), pp. 911-931. doi: 10.1007/s00466-006-0151-9
[9]	Milani G., Milani F. (2007). Genetic Algorithm for the determination of binodal curves in ternary systems Polymer / Liquid(1) / Liquid(2) and Polymer(1) / Polymer(2) / Solvent. Journal of Computational Chemistry, 28 (13), pp. 2203-2215. doi: 10.1002/jcc.20735
[10]	Milani G., Lourenco P.B., Tralli A. (2007). 3D Homogenized limit analysis of masonry buildings under horizontal loads. Engineering Structures, 29 (11), pp. 3134-3148. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2007.03.003
[11]	Lourenco P.B., Milani G., Tralli A., Zucchini A. (2007). Analysis of masonry structures: review of and recent trends in homogenisation techniques. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 34 (11), pp. 1443-1457. doi:10.1139/L07-097
[12]	Cecchi A., Milani G. (2008). A kinematic FE limit analysis model for thick English bond masonry walls. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 45(5), pp. 1302-1331. doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2007.09.019
[13]	Milani G. (2008). 3D upper bound limit analysis of multi-leaf masonry walls, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 50(4), pp. 817-836. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2007.11.003
[14]	Grande E., Milani G., Sacco E. (2008). Modelling and analysis of FRP-strengthened masonry panels. Engineering Structures, 30 (7), pp. 1842-1860. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2007.12.007. TOP 25: ES Jan-Mar 2006. Ranking: 25. Jul- Sep 2008.
[15]	Mallardo V., Malvezzi R., Milani E., Milani G. (2008). Seismic vulnerability of historical masonry buildings: a case study in Ferrara. Engineering Structures, 30(8): pp. 2223-2241. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2007.11.006
[16]	Milani E., Milani G., Tralli A. (2008). Limit analysis of masonry vaults by means of curved shell Finite Elements and homogenization. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 45(20): pp. 5258-5288. doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2008.05.019
[17]	Milani G., Milani F. (2008). Genetic algorithm for the optimization of rubber insulated high voltage power cables production lines. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 32: pp. 3198-3212. doi:10.1016/j.compchemeng.2008.05.010
[18]	Milani G. (2009). Homogenized limit analysis of FRP-reinforced masonry walls out-of-plane loaded. Computational Mechanics, 43: pp. 617–639. doi: 10.1007/s00466-008-0334-7
[19]	Milani G., Lourenço P.B. (2009). A discontinuous quasi-upper bound limit analysis approach with sequential linear programming mesh adaptation. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 51(1): pp. 89-104. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2008.10.010
[20]	Milani G., Milani F. (2009). Optimization of power cable production lines for EPM/EPDM elastomers by Genetic Algorithm with different peroxides. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 111(1), pp. 482-507. doi 10.1002/app.29087
[21]	Zuccarello F.A., Milani G., Olivito R.S., Tralli A. (2009). A numerical and experimental analysis of unbonded brickwork panels laterally loaded. Construction and Building Materials, 23(5), pp. 2093-2106. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2008.08.031
[22]	Milani G., Lourenço P.B. (2009). Blast analysis of enclosure masonry walls using homogenization approaches. International Journal for Multiscale Computational Engineering, 7(2), pp. 91-113. doi: 10.1615/IntJMultCompEng.v7.i2.20
[23]	Milani G., Milani F. (2009). Numerical model for the optimal vulcanization of 2D polar rubber compounds through microwaves. Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, 18, pp. 336-354. doi: 10.1002/mats.200900017
[24]	Milani G., Lourenço P.B., Tralli A. (2009). Homogenized rigid-plastic model for masonry walls subjected to impact. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 46(22-23), pp. 4133-4149. doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2009.08.007
[25]	Milani G., Beyer K., Dazio A. (2009). Upper bound limit analysis of meso-mechanical spandrel models for the pushover analysis of 2D masonry frames. Engineering Structures, 31(11), pp. 2696-2710. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2009.06.015
[26]	Milani G., Milani E., Tralli A. (2009). Upper Bound limit analysis model for FRP-reinforced masonry curved structures. Part I: unreinforced masonry failure surfaces. Computers & Structures, 87 (23-24), pp. 1516–1533. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruc.2009.07.007
[27]	Milani G., Milani E., Tralli A. (2009). Upper Bound limit analysis model for FRP-reinforced masonry curved structures. Part II: structural analyses. Computers & Structures, 87 (23-24), pp. 1534–1558. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2009.07.010
[28]	Milani G. (2010). FE homogenized limit analysis model for masonry strengthened by near surface bed joint FRP bars. Composite Structures, 92(2), pp. 330–338. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2009.08.004
[29]	Milani G., Milani F. (2010). Alternating tangent approach for the optimal vulcanization of 2D-3D EPM/EPDM thick elements. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 115, pp. 1995-2012. DOI 10.1002/app.31239
[30]	Milani G., Milani F. (2010). Optimal vulcanization of 2D-3D EPM/EPDM thick elements through peroxidic mixtures. Journal of Mathematical Chemistry 47(1), pp. 229-267. doi: 10.1007/s10910-009-9566-9
[31]	Milani G., Milani E., Tralli A. (2010). Approximate limit analysis of full scale FRP-reinforced masonry buildings through a 3D homogenized FE package. Composite Structures, 92, pp. 918–935. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2009.09.037
[32]	Milani G., Benasciutti D. (2010). Homogenized limit analysis of masonry structures with random input properties: polynomial response surface approximation and Monte Carlo simulations. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 34(4), pp. 417-447. ISSN 1225-4568
[33]	Milani G. (2010). 3D FE limit analysis model for multi-layer masonry structures reinforced with FRP strips. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 52, pp. 784–803. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2010.01.004
[34]	Milani G., Lourenço P.B. (2010). A simplified homogenized limit analysis model for randomly assembled blocks out-of-plane loaded. Computers & Structures, 88, pp. 690–717. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2010.02.009
[35]	Fedele R., Milani G. (2010). A numerical insight into the response of masonry reinforced by FRP strips: the case of perfect adhesion. Composite Structures, 92, pp. 2345–2357. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2010.03.014
[36]	Casolo S., Milani G. (2010). A simplified homogenization-discrete element model for the non-linear static analysis of masonry walls out-of-plane loaded. Engineering Structures, 32, pp. 2352-2366. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2010.04.010
[37]	Milani G., Milani F. (2010). A new simple numerical model based on experimental scorch curve data fitting for the interpretation of sulphur vulcanization. Journal of Mathematical Chemistry, 48, pp. 530–557. DOI 10.1007/s10910-010-9689-z
[38]	Milani G., Bucchi A. (2010). Kinematic FE homogenized limit analysis model for masonry curved structures strengthened by near surface mounted FRP bars. Composite Structures, 93(1), pp. 239-258. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2010.05.013
[39]	Milani G., Lourenço P.B. (2010). Monte Carlo homogenized limit analysis model for randomly assembled blocks in-plane loaded. Computational Mechanics, 46(6), pp. 827-849. DOI 10.1007/s00466-010-0514-0
[40]	Milani G., Milani F. (2011). A three function numerical model for the prediction of vulcanization-reversion of rubber during sulfur curing. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 119(1), pp. 419–437. DOI 10.1002/app.32670.
[41]	Milani G., Tralli A. (2011). Simple SQP approach for out-of-plane loaded homogenized brickwork panels accounting for softening. Computers & Structures, 89(1-2), pp. 201–215. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2010.09.005
[42]	Milani G. (2011). Kinematic FE limit analysis homogenization model for masonry walls reinforced with continuous FRP grids. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 48(2), pp. 326-345. doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2010.10.007
[43]	Fedele R., Milani G. (2011). Three-dimensional effects induced by FRP-from-masonry delamination. Composite Structures, 93(7), pp. 1819-1831. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2011.01.022
[44]	Milani G. (2011). Simple lower bound limit analysis homogenization model for in- and out-of-plane loaded masonry walls. Construction & Building Materials, 25, pp. 4426–4443. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.01.012
[45]	Milani G., Milani F. (2011). EPDM accelerated sulfur vulcanization: a kinetic model based on a genetic algorithm. Journal of Mathematical Chemistry, 49(7), pp. 1357-1383. doi: 10.1007/s10910-011-9832-5
[46]	Milani G., Venturini G. (2011). Automatic fragility curve evaluation of masonry churches accounting for partial collapses by means of 3D FE homogenized limit analysis. Computers & Structures, 89, pp. 1628–1648. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2011.04.014
[47]	Milani G. (2011). Simple homogenization model for the non-linear analysis of in-plane loaded masonry walls. Computers & Structures, 89, pp. 1586–1601. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2011.05.004
[48]	Milani G., Milani F. (2012). Simple kinetic numerical model based on rheometer data for Ethylene–Propylene–Diene Monomer accelerated sulfur crosslinking. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 124(1), pp. 311–324. DOI 10.1002/app.34867
[49]	Milani G., Tralli A. (2012). A simple meso-macro model based on SQP for the non-linear analysis of masonry double curvature structures. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 49(5), pp. 808-834. doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2011.12.001
[50]	Fedele R., Milani G. (2012). Assessment of bonding stresses between FRP and masonry pillars during delamination tests. Composites Part B: Engineering, 43(4), pp. 1999-2011. 10.1016/j.compositesb.2012.01.080
[51]	Milani G., Milani F. (2012). Optimization of extrusion production lines for EPDM rubber vulcanized with sulphur: A two-phase model based on Finite Elements and kinetic second order differential equation. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 43, pp.173–190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2012.04.006
[52]	Milani G., Casolo S., Naliato A., Tralli A. (2012). Seismic assessment of a medieval masonry tower in Northern Italy by limit, non-linear static and full dynamic analyses. International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 6(5), pp. 489-524. DOI:10.1080/15583058.2011.588987
[53]	Milani G., Milani F. (2012). Stretch-stress behavior of elastomeric seismic isolators with different rubber materials. A numerical insight. Journal of Engineering Mechanics ASCE, 138(5), pp. 416-429. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000340
[54]	Cundari A., Milani G. (2012). Homogenized and heterogeneous limit analysis model for the pushover analysis of ancient masonry walls with irregular texture. International Journal of Architectural Heritage. In press
[55]	Milani G., Venturini G. (2012). Safety assessment of four masonry churches by a plate and shell FE non‐linear approach. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities ASCE. In press. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000321
[56]	Milani G., Milani F. (2012). A comprehensive numerical model for the interpretation of crosslinking with peroxides and sulphur: chemical mechanisms and optimal vulcanization of real items. Rubber Chemistry and Technology. In press.
[57]	Milani G., Lourenço P.B. (2012). Simple homogenized model for the non-linear analysis of FRP strengthened masonry structures. Part I: theory. Journal of Engineering Mechanics ASCE. In press.
[58]	Milani G., Lourenço P.B. (2012). Simple homogenized model for the non-linear analysis of FRP strengthened masonry structures. Part II: structural applications. Journal of Engineering Mechanics ASCE. In press.
[59]	Milani G., Milani F. (2012). Direct and closed form analytical model for the prediction of reaction kinetic of EPDM accelerated sulphur vulcanization. Journal of Mathematical Chemistry. In press.
[60]	Milani G., Milani F. (2012). Kinetic FE model to optimize sulphur vulcanization: application to extruded EPDM weather-strips. Polymer Engineering & Science. In press.
[61]	Milani G., Rotunno T., Sacco E., Tralli A. (2006). Failure load of FRP strengthened masonry walls: experimental results and numerical models. Structural Durability and Health Monitoring 2(1), pp. 29-50.
[62]	Milani G. (2007). A simple equilibrated homogenization model for the limit analysis of masonry structures. WSEAS Transactions on Applied and Theoretical Mechanics, 5(2), pp. 119-125.
[63]	Milani G., Benasciutti D. (2008). Limit analysis of masonry structures accounting for uncertainties in constituent materials mechanical properties. The Open Civil Engineering Journal, 2, pp. 51-62.
[64]	Milani G., Lourenço P.B. (2011). FE homogenized limit analysis code for masonry buildings. Engineering and Computational Mechanics. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) 164, pp. 65-78. Doi: 10.1680/eacm.2011.164.2.65 [Telford Medal nomination, Telford Premium Award]

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]	Acito M., Milani G. (2012). Safety assessment of an ancient masonry structure by means of a homogenized non-linear approach. In Proc.: 8th Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions SAHC Congress, 5th to 17th October 2012 Wrocław, Poland.
[2]	Bruggi M., Milani G., Taliercio A. (2012). Design of the optimal fiber-reinforcement for masonry structures via topology optimization. In Proc.: 8th Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions SAHC Congress, 5th to 17th October 2012 Wrocław, Poland.
[3]	Milani G., Pizzolato M., Tralli A. (2012). Simple homogenized plate model for out-of-plane loaded masonry taking into account material and geometrical non linearity. In Proc.: 8th Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions SAHC Congress, 5th to 17th October 2012 Wrocław, Poland.
[4]	Milani G., Lourenço P.B. (2012). A simple homogenized model for the non-linear analysis of FRP strengthened masonry structures. In Proc.: CST 2012, The Eleventh International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 4-7 September 2012.
[5]	Bruggi M., Milani G., Taliercio A. (2012). Optimal fibre reinforcement for masonry structures using topology optimization. In Proc.: CST 2012, The Eleventh International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 4-7 September 2012.
[6]	Uva G., Casolo S., Milani G., Acito M. (2012). An evaluation of the soil-structure interaction in the non-linear dynamic analysis of masonry towers. In Proc.: 15th Word Conference on Earthquake Engineering WCEE 15, 24 to 28 September 2012, Lisbon, Portugal.
[7]	Casolo S., Milani G., Sanjust A., Taliercio A. (2012). In Proc.: 15th Word Conference on Earthquake Engineering WCEE 15, 24 to 28 September 2012, Lisbon, Portugal.
[8]	Milani G., Milani F. (2012). Elastomeric seismic isolators behavior at different pads thickness. In Proc.: 2nd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications, Rome, Italy, 28-31 July 2012 (Editor: Prof. Nuno Pina, Janusz Kacprzyk).
[9]	Milani G., Milani F. (2011). A comprehensive numerical model for the interpretation of crosslinking with peroxides and sulphur: chemical mechanisms and optimal vulcanization of real items. In: Proc. Fall 180th Technical Meeting & Advanced Materials in Health Care Cleveland, Ohio 2011October 11-13, 2011.
[10]	Milani G., Milani F. (2011). Crosslinking by peroxide and sulphur vulcanization: chemical mechanisms and reaction kinetic determination. a comprehensive numerical model. In: Proc. Simultech 2011, 1st International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH), Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, July 2011.
[11]	Milani G., Fedele R. (2011). Finite element model for FRP-from-masonry delamination: three-dimensional effects and interface traction assessment. In: Proc. 16th International Conference on Composite Structures ICCS 16, Ferreira A.J.M. (Editor),FEUP, Porto, June 2011.
[12]	Cundari G.A., Milani G., Failla G., Nucera F., Santini A. (2011). Pushover analysis of an ancient masonry oil-mill in the southern Italy: a meso-macro scale model. In: Proc. 5th ICEGE International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering. Santiago del Chile, January 2011.
[13]	Milani G., Milani F. (2010). Numerical model for the interpretation of sulfur vulcanization through the oscillating disk cure meter test. In: Proc. Fall 178th Technical Meeting of the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin October 12-14, 2010. ISSN: 1547-1977
[14]	Milani G., Milani E. (2010). Kinematic FE limit analysis homogenization model for masonry walls reinforced with continuous GFRP grids. In: Proc. icccbe2010, The International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Nottingham, UK June-July 2010.
[15]	Cundari G.A., Milani G., Failla G., Nucera F., Santini A. (2010). Two-step pushover analysis of an ancient masonry oil-mill in the Southern Italy. In: Proc. 7th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC 2010),•Shanghai, China, October 2010.
[16]	Milani G., Fedele R. (2010). Delamination of FRP strips glued to masonry columns: a numerical insights. In: Proc. 8th IMC International Masonry Conference, Dresden, Germany, July 2010.
[17]	Milani G., Milani E., Tralli A. (2010). A FE limit analysis software for FRP-reinforced masonry buildings subjected to horizontal loads. In: Proc. 8th IMC International Masonry Conference, Dresden, Germany, July 2010.
[18]	Milani G. (2009). FE limit analysis meso-mechanical model for the pushover analysis of 2D masonry frames. In: Proc. 8th ICCMSE International Conference of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering, Rhodes, Greece, September 2009.
[19]	Milani G., Milani F. (2009). Comparative numerical study on the optimal vulcanization of rubber compounds through traditional curing and microwaves. In: Proc. 8th ICCMSE International Conference of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering, Rhodes, Greece, September 2009.
[20]	Lourenço P.B., Milani G., Zucchini A. (2009). Recent advances in masonry homogenization. Computational Modeling Workshop on Concrete, Masonry and on Fiber-reinforced Composites. 17-18 June 2009, Delft, The Netherlands.
[21]	Milani G., Olivito R.S., Tralli A., Zuccarello F.A. (2007). Numerical analysis of masonry walls out-of-plane loaded. In: Proc. EUROSIM 07, VI Eurosim Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Ljubljana, Slovenia, September 2007.
[22]	Milani G., Lourenco P.B. (2007). Heterogeneous and homogenized FE models for the limit analysis of out-of-plane loaded masonry walls. In: Proc. IX International Conference on Computational Plasticity COMPLAS IX, Barcelona, September 2007.
[23]	Milani E., Milani G., Tralli A. (2007). Homogenization and limit analysis for masonry shells. In: Proc. ANASS 07, Advanced Numerical Analysis of Shell-like Structures, Zagreb, Croatia, September 2007.
[24]	Milani G., Cecchi A., Milani E., Tralli A. (2007). FE limit analysis strategies for the analysis of masonry structures in- and out-of-plane loaded. USNCCM IX San Francisco, USA, July 2007.
[25]	Lourenco P.B., Zucchini A., Milani G., Tralli A. (2006). Homogenisation approaches for structural analysis of masonry structures. In: Proc. SAHC 2006, V Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, New Delhi, India, November 2006. [Invited lecture]
[26]	Milani G., Lourenco P.B., Tralli A. (2006). 3D homogenized limit analysis of masonry buildings subjected to horizontal loads. In: Proc. III ECCM Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2006.
[27]	Cecchi A., Milani G., Tralli A. (2006). Limit analysis of out-of-plane loaded running bond masonry walls under Mindlin-Reissner plate hypotheses. In: Proc. III ECCM Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2006.
[28]	Milani G., Lourenco P.B., Tralli A. (2005). A micro-mechanical model for the homogenized limit analysis of out-of-plane loaded masonry walls. In: Proc. CC 2005 and AICC 2005, Rome, Italy, September 2005.
[29]	Milani G., Alessandri C. (2004). Non-linear Analysis of Historical Masonry Walls: a Homogenisation Procedure and F.E.M. Models. In: Proc. WCCM VI/APCOM 04 Congress, Beijing, China, 2004.
[30]	Cecchi A., Milani G., Tralli A. (2003). 3D asymptotic model for CFRP reinforced masonry walls. In: Proc. Computer Methods in Mechanics CMM 2003, Gliwice, Poland, 2003.
[31]	Milani G., Milani E., Tralli A. (2010). Homogenized FE elasto-plastic analysis of masonry walls out-of-plane loaded with an estimation of displacements near collapse. In: IV European Conference on Computational Mechanics, Paris, France, May 16-21, 2010.
[32]	Casolo S., Milani G., Sanjust C.A., Uva G. (2010). Macro-scale dynamic modelling of out-of-plane collapse of masonry façades accounting for texture quality. In: IV European Conference on Computational Mechanics, Paris, France, May 16-21, 2010.
[33]	Milani G., Milani E., Tralli A. (2008). A new curved FE approach for analysis of masonry vaults. In: Proc. 22th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM 2008), Adelaide, Australia, August 2008.
[34]	Casolo S., Milani G. (2011). Homogenized models for the non linear dynamic analysis of multi-leaf masonry walls out-of-plane loaded. In: Proc. XIV Convegno di Ingegneria Sismica, ANIDIS “Associazione Nazionale di Ingegneria Sismica”, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, September 2011.
[35]	Cundari A.G., Milani G., Santini A. (2011). Simple model for pushover analysis of masonry walls with irregular texture. In: Proc. XIV Convegno di Ingegneria Sismica, ANIDIS “Associazione Nazionale di Ingegneria Sismica”, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, September 2011.
[36]	Milani G., Casolo S., Mallardo V., Alessandri C. (2011). Seismic response of some ancient masonry towers in the coastal Po valley. In: Proc. XIV Convegno di Ingegneria Sismica, ANIDIS “Associazione Nazionale di Ingegneria Sismica”, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, September 2011.
[37]	Milani G., Casolo S., Pizzolato M., Biolcati Rinaldi M., Tralli A. (2011). Seismic assessment of a medieval masonry tower in the northern Italy: full non-linear static and dynamic analyses. In: Proc. XIV Convegno di Ingegneria Sismica, ANIDIS “Associazione Nazionale di Ingegneria Sismica”, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, September 2011.
[38]	Milani G., Tralli A. (2011). Out-of-plane large displacement analysis of unreinforced masonry façades. In: Proc. XX AIMETA Congress, Bologna, Italy, September 2011.
[39]	Fedele R., Milani G. (2011). FRP from masonry delamination: A 2D-3D FEM insight. In: Proc. XX AIMETA Congress, Bologna, Italy, September 2011.
[40]	Fedele R., Milani G. (2010). Delamination of FRP reinforced masonry pillars: numerical analyses and design considerations. In: Proc. XVIII GIMC Congress, Siracusa, Italy, September 2010.
[41]	Milani G., Milani E., Tralli A. (2009). Homogenized Upper Bound FE limit analysis model for FRP-reinforced masonry vaults. In: Proc. XIX AIMETA Congress, Ancona, Italy, September 2009.
[42]	Milani E., Tralli A., Milani G. (2009). Evaluation of collapse loads of masonry vaults reinforced with FRP strips. In: Proc. MuRiCo 3, mechanics of masonry structures strengthened with composite materials: modeling, testing, design, control, Venice, Italy, April 2009.
[43]	Cecchi A., Milani G. (2007). A homogenization kinematic FE model for two-wythes English bond masonry walls. In: Proc. XVIII AIMETA Congress, Brescia, Italy, September 2007.
[44]	Milani G., Benasciutti D. (2006). Un approccio probabilistico per la valutazione della vulnerabilita' sismica di edifici in muratura. In: Proc. XXXV AIAS Congress, Ancona, Italy, September 2006.
[45]	Mallardo V., Malvezzi R., Milani E., Milani G. (2006). 2-D non-linear seismic analysis of a historical masonry building in Ferrara. In: Proc. XVI GIMC Congress, Bologna, Italy, June 2006.
[46]	Milani G., Lourenco P.B., Tralli A. (2006). A kinematic limit analysis approach for masonry buildings: in- and out-of-plane failure mechanisms. In: Proc. XVI GIMC Congress, Bologna, Italy, June 2006.
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