Prof. Ing. Zdeněk Kala, Ph.D.
Employer:
Brno University of Technology Faculty of Civil Engineering , Institute of Structural Mechanics , Veveri Str. 95, 602 00 Brno, Czech RepublicContact
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h-index(Scopus): 30
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Latest articles in peer-reviewed journals with IF
2024
Kala, Z. Global Sensitivity Analysis of Structural Reliability Using Cliff Delta. Mathematics 2024, 12(13), 2129
Jindra, D.; Kala, Z.; Kala, J. Probabilistically Modelled Geometrical Imperfections for Reliability Analysis of Vertically Loaded Steel Frames. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 2024, 217, 108627
Jindra, D.; Kala, Z.; Kala, J. Two Stochastic Methods to Model Initial Geometrical Imperfections of Steel Frame Structures. Buildings 2024, 14(1), 196
2022
Kala, Z. Quantification of Model Uncertainty Based on Variance and Entropy of Bernoulli Distribution. Mathematics 2022, 10(21), 3980
Jindra, D.; Kala, Z.; Kala, J. Buckling Curves of Stainless Steel CHS Members: Current State and Proposed Provisions. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 2022, 198, 107521
Jindra, D.; Kala, Z.; Kala, J. Flexural Buckling of Stainless Steel CHS Columns: Reliability Analysis Utilizing FEM Simulations. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 2022, 188, 107002
2021
Kala, Z. New Importance Measures Based on Failure Probability in Global Sensitivity Analysis of Reliability. Mathematics 2021, 9(19), 2425
Kala, Z. Global Sensitivity Analysis Based on Entropy: From Differential Entropy to Alternative Measures. Entropy 2021, 23(6), 778
Jindra, D.; Kala, Z.; Kala, J. Validation of Stainless-Steel CHS Columns Finite Element Models. Materials 2021, 14(7), 1785
Kala, Z. Global Sensitivity Analysis of Quantiles: New Importance Measure Based on Superquantiles and Subquantiles. Symmetry 2021, 13(2), 263
2020
Kala, Z. Quantile-based Versus Sobol Sensitivity Analysis in Limit State Design. Structures 2020, 28, 2424-2430
Kala, Z. From Probabilistic to Quantile-Oriented Sensitivity Analysis: New Indices of Design Quantiles. Symmetry 2020, 12(10), 1720
Kala, Z. Sensitivity Analysis in Probabilistic Structural Design: A Comparison of Selected Techniques. Sustainability 2020, 12(11), 4788
2019
Kala, Z. Global Sensitivity Analysis of Reliability of Structural Bridge System. Engineering Structures 2019, 194, 36-45
Jönsson, J.; Müller, M.S.; Gamst, C.; Valeš, J.; Kala, Z. Investigation of European Flexural and Lateral Torsional Buckling Interaction. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 2019, 156, 105-121
Kala, Z. Estimating Probability of Fatigue Failure of Steel Structures. Acta et Commentationes Universitatis Tartuensis de Mathematica 2019, 23(2), 245-254
Kala, Z. Quantile-oriented Global Sensitivity Analysis of Design Resistance. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2019, 25(4), 297-305
2018
Kala, Z.; Valeš, J. Imperfection Sensitivity Analysis of Steel Columns at Ultimate Limit State. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering 2018, 18(4), 1207-1218
Štefaňák, J.; Kala, Z.; Miča, L.; Norkus, A. Global Sensitivity Analysis for Transformation of Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion for Rock Mass. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2018, 24(5), 390-398
2017
Kala, Z.; Valeš, J. Global Sensitivity Analysis of Lateral-torsional Buckling Resistance Based on Finite Element Simulations. Engineering Structures 2017, 134, 37-47
Kala, Z.; Valeš, J.; Jönsson, J. Random Fields of Initial Out of Straightness Leading to Column Buckling. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2017, 23(7), 902-913
Kala, Z.; Valeš, J. Sensitivity Assessment and Lateral-torsional Buckling Design of I-beams using Solid Finite Elements. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 2017, 139, 110-122
Chalmovský, J.; Štefaňák, J.; Miča, L.; Kala, Z.; Skuodis, Š.; Norkus, A. Žilioniené, D. Statistical-numerical Analysis for Pullout Tests of Ground Anchors. The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering 2017, 12(3), 145-153
2016
Kala, Z. Global Sensitivity Analysis in Stability Problems of Steel Frame Structures. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2016, 22(3), 417-424
2015
Kala, Z. Sensitivity and Reliability Analyses of Lateral-torsional Buckling Resistance of Steel Beams. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering 2015, 15(4), 1098-1107
Kala, Z. Reliability Analysis of the Lateral Torsional Buckling Resistance and the Ultimate Limit State of Steel Beams with Random Imperfections. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2015, 21(7), 902-911
Antuchevičiene, J.; Kala, Z.; Marzouk, M.; Vaidogas, E.R. Solving Civil Engineering Problems by Means of Fuzzy and Stochastic MCDM Methods: Current State and Future Research. Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2015, 2015, 362579
Antuchevičiene, J.; Kala, Z.; Marzouk, M.; Vaidogas, E.R. Decision Making Methods and Applications in Civil Engineering. Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2015, 2015, 160569
2012
Kala, Z. Geometrically Non-linear Finite Element Reliability Analysis of Steel Plane Frames With Initial Imperfections. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2012, 18(1), 81-90
Gottvald, J.; Kala, Z. Sensitivity Analysis of Tangential Digging Forces of the Bucket Wheel Excavator SchRs 1320 for Different Terraces. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2012, 18(5), 609-620
2010
Kala, Z.; Puklický, L.; Omishore, A.; Karmazínová, M.; Melcher, J. Stability Problems of Steel-Concrete Members Composed of High Strength Materials. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2010, 16(3), 352-362
2009
Kala, Z. Sensitivity Assessment of Steel Members under Compression. Engineering Structures 2009, 31(6), 1344-1348
Kala, Z.; Melcher, J.; Puklický, L. Material and Geometrical Characteristics of Structural Steels Based on Statistical Analysis of Metallurgical Products. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2009, 15(3), 299-307
Melcher, J.; Škaloud, M.; Kala, Z.; Karmazínová, M. Sensitivity and Statistical Analysis within the Elaboration of Steel Plated Girder Resistance. Advanced Steel Construction 2009, 5(2), 120-126
Karmazínová, M.; Melcher, J.; Kala, Z. Design of Expansion Anchors to Concrete Based on Results of Experimental Verification. Advanced Steel Construction 2009, 5(4), 390-405
2008
Kala, Z. Fuzzy Probability Analysis of the Fatigue Resistance of Steel Structural Members under Bending. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2008, 14(1), 67-72