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 Republic
Phone: +420-5-41147382,
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Publons h-index(WOS): 22 h-index(Scopus): 27
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Latest articles in peer-reviewed journals, free pdf:
2022
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
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.107002
2021
Kala, Z. New Importance Measures Based on Failure Probability in Global Sensitivity Analysis of Reliability. Mathematics 2021, 9(19), 2425
https://doi.org/10.3390/math9192425
Kala, Z. Global Sensitivity Analysis Based on Entropy: From Differential Entropy to Alternative Measures. Entropy 2021, 23(6), 778
https://doi.org/10.3390/e23060778
Jindra, D.; Kala, Z.; Kala, J. Validation of Stainless-Steel CHS Columns Finite Element Models. Materials 2021, 14(7), 1785
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14071785
Kala, Z. Global Sensitivity Analysis of Quantiles: New Importance Measure Based on Superquantiles and Subquantiles. Symmetry 2021, 13(2), 263
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13020263
2020
Kala, Z. Quantile-based Versus Sobol Sensitivity Analysis in Limit State Design. Structures 2020, 28, 2424-2430
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.10.037
Kala, Z. From Probabilistic to Quantile-Oriented Sensitivity Analysis: New Indices of Design Quantiles. Symmetry 2020, 12(10), 1720
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym12101720
Kala, Z. Sensitivity Analysis in Probabilistic Structural Design: A Comparison of Selected Techniques. Sustainability 2020, 12(11), 4788
https://doi.org/10.3390/su12114788
2019
Kala, Z. Global Sensitivity Analysis of Reliability of Structural Bridge System. Engineering Structures 2019, 194, 36-45
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.05.045
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
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.01.026
Kala, Z. Estimating Probability of Fatigue Failure of Steel Structures. Acta et Commentationes Universitatis Tartuensis de Mathematica 2019, 23(2), 245-254
https://doi.org/10.12697/ACUTM.2019.23.21
Kala, Z. Quantile-oriented Global Sensitivity Analysis of Design Resistance. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2019, 25(4), 297-305
https://doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2019.9627
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
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acme.2018.01.009
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
https://doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2018.5194
2017
Kala, Z.; Valeš, J. Global Sensitivity Analysis of Lateral-torsional Buckling Resistance Based on Finite Element Simulations. Engineering Structures 2017, 134, 37-47
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.12.032
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
https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2017.1341957
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
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2017.09.014
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
http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/bjrbe.2017.17
2016
Kala, Z. Global Sensitivity Analysis in Stability Problems of Steel Frame Structures. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 2016, 22(3), 417-424
http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2015.1073618
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
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acme.2015.03.007
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
http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2014.971130
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
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/362579
Antuchevičiene, J.; Kala, Z.; Marzouk, M.; Vaidogas, E.R. Decision Making Methods and Applications in Civil Engineering. Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2015, 2015, 160569
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/160569
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
https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2012.655306
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
https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2012.719836
2011
Kala, Z. Sensitivity Analysis of Steel Plane Frames with Initial Imperfections. Engineering Structures 2011, 33(8), 2342-2349
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2011.04.007
Kala, Z. Sensitivity Analysis of Stability Problems of Steel Plane Frames. Thin-Walled Structures 2011, 49(5), 645-651
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2010.09.006
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
https://doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2010.40
2009
Kala, Z. Sensitivity Assessment of Steel Members under Compression. Engineering Structures 2009, 31(6), 1344-1348
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2008.04.001
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
https://doi.org/10.3846/1392-3730.2009.15.299-307
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
https://doi.org/10.3846/1392-3730.2008.14.67-72
2007
Kala, Z. Stability Problems of Steel Structures in the Presence of Stochastic and Fuzzy Uncertainty. Thin-Walled Structures 2007, 45, 861-865
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2007.08.007
2005
Kala, Z. Sensitivity Analysis of the Stability Problems of Thin-walled Structures. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 2005, 61(3), 415-422
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2004.08.005
2004
Melcher, J.; Kala, Z.; Holický, M.; Fajkus, M.; Rozlívka, L. Design Characteristics of Structural Steels Based on Statistical Analysis of Metallurgical Products. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 2004, 60(3-5), 795-808
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0143-974X(03)00144-5
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