Publications

 

Papers

 

Refereed Journal Articles

   
  2009
 

Zsaki, A.M., An efficient method for packing polygonal domains with disks for 2D discrete element simulation, Computers and Geotechnics, 36(4), pp. 568-576 Abstract

 

Zsaki,_A.M.,_Parallel generation of initial element assemblies for two-dimensional discrete element simulations, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 33(3), pp. 377-389 Abstract

2005

Zsaki, A.M. and J.H. Curran, A continuum mechanics based framework for optimizing boundary and finite element meshes associated with underground excavations - Framework, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 29(13), pp. 1271-1298 Abstract

Zsaki, A.M. and J.H. Curran, A continuum mechanics based framework for optimizing boundary and finite element meshes associated with underground excavations - Accuracy, efficiency and applications, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 29(13), pp. 1299-1315 Abstract
Zsaki, A.M. and J.H. Curran, A continuum mechanics based framework for boundary and finite element mesh optimization in two dimensions for application in excavation analysis, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 29(4), pp. 369-393 Abstract

 

2003

Zsaki, A., D. Rixen and M. Paraschivoiu, A Substructure-based Iterative Inner Solver Coupled with Uzawa’s Algorithm for the Stokes Problem, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 43(2):215-230 Abstract

 

Refereed Conference Proceedings

 

 

2008

Zsaki, A.M., cutting|Plane: An interactive tool for exploration of 3D datasets via slicing, C3S2E '08 Canadian Conference on Computer Science and Software Engineering, 12-13 May 2008, Montreal, Canada Presentation

 

 

 

2007

Zsaki, A.M., Efficient model generation for 2D discrete element simulations of soils and rocks, Canadian Geotehnical Society and the Canadian National Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH-CNC) Diamond Jubilee Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 8th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference, October 21-24 2007, Ottawa, Canada

 

2004

Zsaki, A.M. and J.H. Curran, Automatic geometry optimization for stress analysis of underground excavations, NUMOG IX Ninth International Symposium on Numerical Models in Geomechanics, 25-27 August 2004, Ottawa, Canada Abstract

 

2002

Zsaki, A.M. and J.H. Curran, Parallel Computation of Field Quantities in an Underground Excavations Analysis Code, 5th NARMS and 17th TAC Conference 2002, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Abstract
Zsaki, A.M. and M. Paraschivoiu, A Non-overlapping Domain Decomposition for the Stokes Problem, ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting 2002, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Abstract

 

2001

Zsaki, A. and J.H. Curran, Automatic Meshing of Underground Excavations with Emphasis on Prismatic Tunnels, 38th US Rock Mechanics Symposium, 2001, Washington DC, U.S.A., pp. 1526-1533 Abstract

 

1999

Zsaki, A. and J. H. Curran, Application of the Generalized Wedge Method to Rock Slope Stability, 37th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, 1999, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A., pp. 57-61

 

1997

Zsaki, A. and M. R. Kianoush, A Windows Based Program for Analysis and Design of Circular Tanks for Liquid Containing Structures, CSCE 25th Annual Conference Proceedings, 1997, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, pp. 203-212

 

Technical Reports

 

2002

Zsaki, A.M. and M.R. Nokken, Automatic unattended batch execution of the Rapid Chloride Permeability Test using Germann Instruments ProoveIt, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

 

2001

Zsaki, A.M., Tutorial Manual for using ANSYS in CIV1774 – Finite Element Methods in Structural Mechanics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

 

2000

Zsaki, A.M., Slope Stability Analysis using Phase2, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

 

Zsaki, A.M., Groundwater Flow Modeling using Phase2, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

 

1996

Zsaki, A., Progress Report on Analysis and Design of Circular Tanks for Liquid Containing Structures – Part II, Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

1995

Zsaki, A., Progress Report on Analysis and Design of Circular Tanks for Liquid Containing Structures – Part I, Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Presentations

 

2002

“Parallel Computation of Field Quantities in an Underground Excavations Analysis Code”, 5th NARMS and 17th TAC Conference, 2002, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

“Computational Challenges in Large-Model Numerical Analysis of Underground Excavations”, Southern Ontario Numerical Analysis Day, The Fields Institute, University of Toronto
Presentation with audio

 

2001

“Automatic Mesh Generation for Tunneling Applications”, Canadian Geotechnical Society – South Ontario Section’s Annual Graduate Student Competition

 

2000

“State of the Art Slope Stability Analysis”, Invited Guest Lecture in CIV1446 Slopes and Embankments, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

 

1999

“State of the Art Slope Stability Analysis and Groundwater Flow Modeling using Phase2 ”, Invited Guest Lecture in CIV1446 Slopes and Embankments, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

 

“Slope Stability Analysis Using The Generalized Wedge Method”, Invited Guest Lecture in CIV523 (Geotechnical Design), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada