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Barry H.V. Topping

 

Date of birth

 

 

Position

Professor

Program area

Structural Engineering

Phone

+44(0)1786870191                Fax: +44(0)1786870192

E-mail

b.h.v.topping AT hw.ac.uk

Education

Ph.D.

Computer Aided Design(CivilEngineering)

City University

London

1978

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Current Advanced Course Activity

Current Conference Activity

Journal Matters

Journal Papers

Books

Conference Papers

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • 1975: First Class Honours in Civil Engineering and the Kenchington Prize, City University, London.

  • 1978: PhD in Computer Aided Design (Civil Engineering), City University, London.

  • 1985: Member of The British Computer Society

  • 1986: Fellow of The Institute of Mathematicsand its Applications

  • 1988: Member of The Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Engineer

  • 1990: Member of The Institution of Structural Engineers

  • 1992: Chartered Mathematician

  • 1996:Memberof the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  • 2004: Chartered IT Professional

Current Advanced Course Activity

  • High Performance Computations for Engineering, A Five Day Course for Engineering PhD Students, 4-8 June 2012, Pollack Mihály Faculty of Engineering, University of Pécs, Hungary.

Current Conference Activity

  • Railways 2012: The First International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance, 18-20 April 2012, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
  • CST2012: The Eleventh International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, 4-7 September 2012, Dubrovnik, Croatia
  • ECT2012: The Eighth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, 4-7 September 2012, Dubrovnik, Croatia
  • PARENG2013: The Third International Conference on Parallel, Distributed, Grid and Cloud Computing for Engineering, 25-27 March 2013, Pécs, Hungary
  • Railways 2014: The Second International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance, 8-11 April 2014, Ajaccio, Corsica, France

Journal Matters

  • International Journal of Computers and Structures (CAS) journal webpage - submission portal - online repository
  • International Journal of Advances in Engineering Software (ADES) journal webpage - submission portal - online repository
  • Computers and Structures: K.J. Bathe Award 2012 notes on resubmission for CAS and ADES notes on revision for CAS and ADES

Journal Papers

  1. Magoules, F., Iv´anyi, P., Topping, B.H.V., Non-Overlapping Schwarz Methods with Optimized Transmission Conditions for the Helmholtz Equation, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 193: 47974818, 2004.
  2. Magoules, F., Iv´anyi, P., Topping, B.H.V., Convergence Analysis of Schwarz Models without Overlap for the Helmholtz Equation, Computers and Structures, 82: 18351847, 2004.
  3. Muylle, J., Iv´anyi, P., Topping, B.H.V., A new point creation scheme for uniform Delaunay triangulations, Engineering Computations, International Journal for Computer Aided Engineering and Software, 19(6): 707735, 2002.
  4. Iv´anyi, P., Topping, B.H.V., A new graph representation of cable-membrane structures, Advances in Engineering Software, 35: 273279, 2002.
  5. Topping, B.H.V., Iv´anyi, P., Partitioning of tall buildings using bubble graph representation, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 15(3): 178183, 2001.
  6. Sziveri, J., Seale, C., Topping, B.H.V., An enhanced parallel sub-domain generation method for mesh partitioning in parallel nite element analysis, Int. J. Numer. Meth. Eng., 47: 17731800, 2000.
  7. Sziveri, J., Topping, B.H.V., Transient Dynamic Non-linear Analysis using MIMD Computer Architectures, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 14(2): 7991, 2000, This paper was awarded a best paper prize by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2001.
  8. Sziveri, J., Topping, B.H.V., Iv´anyi, P., Parallel transient dynamic non-linear analysis of reinforced concrete plates, Advances in Engineering Software, 30: 867882, 1999.
  9. Topping, B.H.V., Cheng, B., Parallel and Distributed Adaptive Quadrilateral Mesh Generation, Computers & Structures, 73 (1-5): 519536, 1999.
  10. Sziveri, J., Cheng, B., Bahreininejad, A., Cai, J., Thierauf, G., Topping, B.H.V., Parallel Quadrilateral Subdomain Generation for Finite Element Analysis, Advances in Engineering Software, 30(9-11):809823, 1999.
  11. Leite, J.P.B., Topping, B.H.V., Parallel Simulated Annealing for Structural Optimization, Computers & Structures, 73(1-5): 545564, 1999.
  12. Topping, B.H.V., Sziveri, J., Bahreininjad, A., Leite, J.P.B., Cheng, B., Parallel Processing, Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms, Advances in Engineering Software, 29(10): 763786, 1998.
  13. Leite, J.P.B., Topping, B.H.V., Improved Genetic Operators for Structural Optimization, Advances in Engineering Software, 29(7-9): 529562, 1998.
  14. Wilson, J.K., Topping, B.H.V., Parallel adaptive tetrahedral mesh generation by the advancing front technique, Computers & Structures, 68(1-3): 5778, 1998.
  15. Cheng, B., Topping, B.H.V., Improved adaptive quadrilateral mesh generation using ssion elements, Advances in Engineering Software, 29(7-9): 733744, 1998.
  16. Topping, B.H.V., de Barros Leite, J.P., Parallel Genetic Models for Structural Optimization, Int. J. of Engineering Optimization, 31(1): 6599, 1998.
  17. Wilson, J., Topping, B.H.V., A New Element Bisection Algorithm for Unstructured Adaptive Tetrahedral Mesh Generation, Engineering Computations, International Journal for Computer Aided Engineering and Software, 15(5): 588615, 1998.
  18. Bahreininjad, A., Khan, A.I., Topping, B.H.V., Parallel Training of Neural Networks for Finite Element Mesh Generation, Computers & Structures, 63(4): 693707, 1997.
  19. Khan, A.I., Topping, B.H.V., Parallel Finite Element Analysis using Jacobi-Conditioned Conjugate Gradient Algorithm, Advances in Engineering Software, 25: 309319, 1996.
  20. Topping, B.H.V., Khan, A.I., Subdomain generation for non-convex parallel nite element domains, Advances in Engineering Software, 25(2-3): 253266, 1996.
  21. Bahreininejad, A., Topping, B.H.V., Khan, A.I., Finite Element Mesh Partitioning using Neural Networks, Advances in Engineering Software, 27(1-2): 103115, 1996.
  22. Topping, B.H.V., Khan, A.I., de Barros Leite, J.P., Topological Design of Truss Structures using Simulated Annealing, Structural Engineering Review, 8(2-3): 301314, 1996.
  23. Topping, B.H.V., Khan, A.I., Parallel Schemes for Dynamic Relaxation, Engineering Computations, International Journal for Computer Aided Engineering and Software, 11: 513548, 1994.
  24. Khan, A.I., Topping, B.H.V., A Transputer Routing Algorithm for Non-Linear or Dynamic Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Computations, International Journal for Computer Aided Engineering and Software, 11: 549564, 1994.
  25. Khan, A.I., Topping, B.H.V., Subdomain Generation for Parallel Finite Element Analysis, Computing Systems in Engineering, 4(4-6): 473488, 1993.
  26. Kirsch, U., Topping, B.H.V., Minimum Weight Design of Structural Topologies, Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, 118(7): 17701785, 1992.
  27. Hampshire, J., Topping, B.H.V., Chan, H.C., Three Node Triangular Bending Elements with One Degree of Freedom per Node, Engineering Computations, International Journal for Computer Aided Engineering and Software, 9(1): 4962, 1992.
  28. Vincent, J.F.V., Jeronimidis, G., Topping, B.H.V., Khan, A.I., Biominetics of Flexible Composites: Towards the Development of New Materials, Biomimetics, 1(4): 251263, 1992.
  29. Hudson, P., Topping, B.H.V., The Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Tents, The Structural Engineer, 69(22): 379385, 1991.
  30. Topping, B.H.V., Wong, F.L., Finite Element Modelling of the Sonic Method of Testing Masonry Structures, Computers & Structures, 41(1): 109136, 1991.
  31. Khan, A.I., Topping, B.H.V., Parallel Adaptive Mesh Generation, Computing Systems in Engineering, 2(3): 75101, 1991.
  32. Moncrieff, E., Topping, B.H.V., The Optimization of Stressed Membrane Surface Structures, Engineering Optimization, 17(3): 205218, 1991.
  33. Kumar, B., Topping, B.H.V., Knowledge-Based Processing for Structural Design, Proc. Inst of Civil Engineers, Part 1, London, 90: 421446, 1991.
  34. Moncrieff, E., Topping, B.H.V., Computer Methods for the generation of membrane cutting patterns, Computers & Structures, 37(4): 441450, 1990.
  35. Kumar, B., Topping, B.H.V., Non-Monotonic Reasoning for Structural Design, Journal of Civil Engineering Systems, 7(4): 209218, 1990.
  36. Topping, B.H.V., Chan, H.F.C., The Theorems of Geometric Variation, Proc Inst of Civil Engineers, London, Part 2, 87, paper 9418: 469486, 1989, This paper awarded a Telford Premium by The Institution of Civil Engineers, 1990.
  37. Topping, B.H.V., Kumar, B., Knowledge Representation and Processing for Structural Engineering Design Codes, J of Engineering Applications of Arti cial Intelligence, 2(4): 214227, 1989.
  38. Topping, B.H.V., Abu Kassim, A.M., The Theorems of Geometric Variation for Finite Element Analysis , International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 26(12): 25772606, 1988.
  39. Kumar, B., Topping, B.H.V., INDEX: An Industrial Building Design Expert, Journal of Civil Engineering Systems, 5(65-76), 1988.
  40. Wong, F.L., Topping, B.H.V., Finite Element Studies for Non-Destructive Vibration Tests, Computers & Structures, 30(3): 653669, 1988.
  41. Topping, B.H.V., Abu Kassim, A.M., The Use and Ef ciency of the Theorems of Structural Varaition for Finite Element Analysis, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 24: 19011920, 1987.
  42. Topping, B.H.V., The Theorems of Structural and Geometric Variation, Journal of Engineering Optimization, 11: 239250, 1987.
    Abu Kassim, A.M., Topping, B.H.V., Static Reanalysis: A Review, Journal of Structural Engineering, Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers, 113(5): 10291045, 1987.
  43. Abu Kassim, A.M., Topping, B.H.V., The Theorems of Geometric Variation for Non-linear Finite Element Analysis, Computers & Structures, 25(6): 877893, 1987.
  44. Topping, B.H.V., Robinson, D.J., Optimization of Timber Frames Structures, Computers & Structures, 18(6): 11671177, 1984.
  45. Topping, B.H.V., Robinson, D.J., Selecting Nonlinear Optimization Techniques for Structural Design, Engineering Computations: International Journal for Computer Aided Engineering and Software, 1(3): 252262, 1984.
  46. Robinson, D.J., Topping, B.H.V., Frame Optimization and Column Design, Journal of Civil Engineering Systems, 1(4): 252223, 1984.
  47. Topping, B.H.V., Intuitive Form nding of Truss Structures, Journal of Civil Engineering for Practice and Design Engineers, 3(5): 491509, 1984.
  48. Topping, B.H.V., Shape Optimisation of Skeletal Structures: A Review, Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, 109(8): 19331951, 1983.
  49. Topping, B.H.V., The Application of the Tehorems of Structural Variation to Finite Element Problems, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 19: 141144, 1983.

Books

  1. Topping, B.H.V., Muylle, J., Iv´anyi, P., Putanowicz, R., Cheng, B., Finite Element Mesh Generation, Saxe-Coburg Publications, Stirling, 2004.
  2. Topping, B.H.V., Bahreininejad, A., Neural Computing for Structural Mechanics, Saxe-Coburg Publications, Edinburgh, UK, 1997.
  3. Topping, B.H.V., Khan, A.I., Parallel Finite Element Computations, Saxe-Coburg Publications, Edinburgh, UK, 1996.

 

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