Journal Papers

[J.22]   Amanat, S., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R. Bitaraf, M., Bansal, D., (2022), "Analytical and numerical investigation of finite and infinite periodic lattices for mitigation of seismic waves in layered grounds", 10.1016/j.ijengsci.2022.103655.

[J.21]   Abedini, F., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Laknejadi, K. (2022), "Mitigation of Vibrations Caused by Dynamic Compaction Considering Soil Nonlinearity", 10.1007/s40999-022-00700-9.

[J.20]   Farahani, A., Samadzad, M., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R. (2022), "Vibration Mitigation of Pile Groups by Coupling a Wave-based Vibration Analysis and Genetic Algorithm", 10.1080/19386362.2021.202.

[J.19]   Salimi Firoozabad, E., Samadzad, M., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R. (2021), “Numerical Study of the Failure in Elbow Components of Buried Pipelines under Fault Movement", Civil Engineering Infrastructure Journal, https://ceij.ut.ac.ir/article_85197.html.

[J.18]   Sadeghi, S., Abedini, F., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Laknejadi, K. (2021), “Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy for Topology Optimization of Foundations Under Static and Dynamic Loadings", Computers and Geotechnics, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266352X21004493.

[J.17]   Esmaeili Moghadam, A., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R. (2021), “Optimal design of wave barriers in dry and saturated poroelastic grounds using covariance matrix adaption evolution strategy”, Computers and Geotechnics, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266352X21000185.

[J.16]   Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Samadzad, M., Bitaraf, M., Fallahi, R. (2021), “Seismic wave propagation in framed structures by joint-based wave refraction method”, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0219455421500541.

[J.15]   Yarmohammadi, F. and Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R. (2020), “An optimal design procedure of wave barriers for mitigation of underground and above-ground railway vibrations”, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0219455420501217.

[J.14]   Samadzad, M. and Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R. (2019), “A systematic wave-based method for analysis of large planar frame structures based on Timoshenko waveguide theory”, International Journal of Dynamics and Control, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40435-019-00566-1.

[J.13]   Samadzad, M., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Aref, A. J. (2019), “A Joint-Based Systematic Wave-Propagation Approach for Forced Vibration Analysis of Large Waveguide Systems”, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0219455419500755.

[J.12]   Yarmohammadi, F., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Behnia, C., Aref, A. J. (2019), “Design of wave barriers for mitigation of train-induced vibrations using a coupled genetic-algorithm/finite-element methodology”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0267726117306036.

[J.11]   Shahraki, M., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Behnia, K. (2018), “Three Dimensional Finite Element Modeling of Stone Column-Improved Soft Saturated Ground”, Civil Engineering Infrastructures Journal, https://ceij.ut.ac.ir/article_68740_98b9e2a9e19564c1111a4388676c3524.pdf.

[J.10]   Yarmohammadi, F., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Behnia, C., Aref, A. J. (2018), “Topology optimization of jet-grouted overlapping columns for mitigation of train-induced ground vibrations”, Construction and Building Materials, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0950061818323432.

[J.9]   Rezaie, A., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Dolatshahi, K.M., Mirghaderi, R. (2018), “Soil-buried wave barriers for vibration control of structures subjected to vertically incident shear waves”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.03.020. 

[J.8]   Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Ghyasvand, S., Sahebalzamani, P. (2018), “Dynamic Behavior of Masonry Arch Bridge under High-Speed Train Loading: Veresk Bridge Case Study”, ASCE  Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219455418500153.
[J.7]   Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Bansal, D., Aref, A. J., Dargush, G. F. (2018), “Analysis and Optimal Design of Stress Wave Intensity Attenuation in Layered Structures”, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219455418500153.
[J.6]   Dolatshahi, K.M., Rezaie, A., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R. (2017), “Topology Optimization of Wave Barriers for Mitigation of Vertical Component of Seismic Ground Motions”, Journal of Earthquake Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2017.1398694.   
[J.5]   Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Aref, A. J., Dargush, G. F. (2016), “Stress wave attenuation in non-collinear structures subjected to impulsive transient loadings”, ASCE  Journal of Engineering Mechanics, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001064.     
[J.4]   Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Bansal, D., Aref, A. J., Dargush, G. F. (2015) , “Interface profile optimization for planar stress wave attenuation in bi-layered plates”, Composites Part B, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.08.010;.     
[J.3]   Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Aref, A. J., Dargush, G. F. (2015), “Planar stress wave attenuation in plates with circular voids and inclusions”, Composites Part B, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.01.051.
[J.2]   Fuhrman, D., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Lopez, M. M., Aref, A. J., O’connor, J. (2014) “Field Performance of a New Fiber Reinforced Polymer Deck”, ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000656.
[J.1]   Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Aref, A. J., Dargush, G. F. (2014), “Characterization of multi-layered stress wave attenuators subjected to impulsive transient loadings”, ASCE  Journal of Engineering Mechanics, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000859.

Conference Papers

[C.6]   Eskandari-Ghadi, M., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R. (2018), “Two-dimensional topology optimization of shallow foundation”, 11th International Congress on Civil Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

[C.5]   Zakerinia, M., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Behnia, C. (2018), “A numerical study on the settlement of granular bed-stone column improved grounds”, 11th International Congress on Civil Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

[C.4]   Shahraki, M., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Behnia, C. (2018), “A numerical study on the behavior of composite and non-composite stone-columns”, 11th International Congress on Civil Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

[C.3]   Zamani, R., Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Dolatshahi, K.M., (2016), “Detection of reduced cross-section area in the semi-finite two-part rods using the fast Fourier transform”, 9th National Congress on Civil Engineering, Mashhad University, Iran
[C.2]   Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Ghalandarzadeh, A., Moradi, M. (2009), “Anisotropic behavior of silty sands by means of undrained monotonic triaxial tests”, Int. Conf. on Performance-Based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, IS-Tokyo, Japan. 
[C.1]   Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Ghalandarzadeh, A., Moradi, M. (2009), “Effect of anisotropic consolidation on undrained behavior of sand and silt mixtures”, 8th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran, (In Persian).      

P.S: PDF files of the conference papers can be provided upon request. Please contact me via email. 

Conference Presentations

[P.4]    Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Aref, A. J., Dargush, G.F. (2013), “Effect of material setup and geometry on the wave propagation characteristics of layered structures”, Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference, August 4-7, 2013, Evanston, IL, USA.      
[P.3]    Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Aref, A. J., Dargush, G.F. (2012), “Numerical investigation of periodic structures under short period transient loading”,  Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference, June 17-20, 2012, University of Notre Dame., Notre Dame, IN, USA.
[P.2]    Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Aref, A. J., Dargush, G.F. (2011), “Attenuation of blast loading using functionally graded protective systems”, Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference, June 2-4, 2011, Northeastern Univ., Boston, MA, USA.
[P.1]    Rafiee-Dehkharghani, R., Aref, A. J., Dargush, G.F. (2011), “Development of functionally graded protective systems for attenuation of blast loading”, NSF CMMI Research and Innovation Conference, January 4-7, 2011, Atlanta, GA, USA.