Publications

2025
  1. Xekalakis, G., Fokaides, P. and Christou, P. (2025). The importance and challenges of data collection in risk assessment. E3S Web of Conferences, 608, pp.05007–05007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202560805007. 

 

2024
  1. Xekalakis, G., Christou P., “A Historical Overview of Seismic–Resilient Architecture in Cyprus”, Theory and Applications of Engineering Research, Vol 3 (12), , BP International, pg. 30-59, 2024, DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/taer/v3/2654G
  2. Georgios Xekalakis, Lopez, P.M., Ruiz, M.A., Tötzer, T., Kaleta, P., Konstantinos Karystinakis, Moumtzidou, A., Forjan, R., Christou, P., Anastasiou, C., Pavone, V., Gigliola D’Angelo, Cobos, F.S., Bügelmayer-Blaschek, M., Socrates Boutsis, Marija Vurnek, Murano, I., Prete, P.D., Kutschera, P. and Dimitrios Leonidis (2024b). User-Driven Climate Resilience Across Southern European Regions. Climate, [online] 13(1), pp.2–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/cli13010002.
  3. Christou, P., Charalambides, M., Nicolaides, D., Xekalakis, G., “Enhancing Structural Capacity Assessment with a Novel Failure Decision Function for Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Columns”, Inventions, 9(3), MDPI, (2024) DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/inventions9030063
  4. Xekalakis, G., Christou, P., Pitilakis, D., Kyriakides, N., “Quantitative Contribution of Timber Ring Beams in the Dynamic Response of Adobe Masonry Structures”, CivilEng (4), 1182-1197, (2024) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/civileng4040065
  5. Xekalakis, G., Katzi, N., Apostolaki, S., Perelli, F.L., De Gregorio, D., Riga, E., Kyriakides, N., Zuccaro, G., Pitilakis, K., Christou, P., “Seismic Risk Assessment at Urban Scale: Comparing PLINIVS and ESRM20 Methods in Cyprus”, 8th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (WCEE2024), June 2024, Milan, IT
  6. Xekalakis, G., Apostolaki, S., Martinavicius, D., Fokaides, P., Christou, P., “Implementation of the PRISM Form to Create Seismic Risk Maps”, Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction Volume 11(2), May 2024; Vilnius; Lithuania; DOI: http://www.doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2024.11(2).RAD-06 

 

2023
  1. Xekalakis, G., Pitilakis, D., Zuccaro, G. and Christou, P., “Parametric Analysis of Horizontal Static and Dynamic Behavior in Different Types of Masonry Structures”, Civil Engineering Journal, Vol 9, No 10 (2023), DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-10-015
  2. Xekalakis G., Christou P., “Tracing the historical development of architecture in Cyprus and its resilience to seismic hazards”. International Journal of Architectural Engineering Technology, 10: 1-15 (2023), DOI: https://doi.org/10.15377/2409-9821.2023.10.1
  3. Georgiou, L., Konatzii, P., Morsink-Georgali, P-Z., Klumbyte, E., Christou, P., Fokaides, P., “Numerical and environmental analysis of post constructive application of PCM coatings for the improvement of the energy performance of building structures”, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 364, 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.129984.
  4. Xekalakis, G., Anastasiou, C., Riga, E., Zuccaro, G., Christou, P., "Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Floods in Cyprus: Evaluating the Impacts of Climate change”, Proc. of 23rd International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference, SGEM 2023, November 2023, Vienna, Austria, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2023V/3.2/s12.08
  5. Xekalakis, G., Anastasiou, C., Kazamia, E., Tsompanakis, Y., Christou, P., “Investigating the Impact of Climate Change in Mediterranean Semi-Arid Regions”, Proc. of 23rd International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference, SGEM 2023, November 2023, Vienna, Austria, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2023V/4.2/s19.34
  6. Xekalakis, G., Perelli, F-L., Zuccaro, G., Kyriakides, N., Christou, P., “Developing seismic mitigation measures for sustainable cities: a structured database approach”, Proc. SPIE 12786, 9th International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2023), 1278614 (September 2023), Agia Napa, CY, DOI: 10.1117/12.2680830
  7. De Gregorio, D., Perelli, F-L., Oliveri, C., Christou, P., “A Hybrid Methodology for the Definition of Localized Collapse Curves for Unreinforced Masonry Structures”, 9th International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, January, Athens, GR, (2023) DOI: 10.7712/120123.10578.21418

 

2022
  1. Kylili, A., Georgali, P.-Z., Christou, P., Fokaides, P., “An integrated building information modeling BIM-based lifecycle-oriented framework for sustainable building design”, Construction Innovation, Vol. 24(3), (2022), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-02-2021-0011
  2. Xekalakis, G., Christou, P., “The Contribution of Wooden Ring Beams to the Response of Adobe Structures”, Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, 9(1), 2022, State-of-the-art Materials and Techniques in Structural Engineering and Construction, Leipzig, Germany, June 20-25, 2022

 

PRIOR TO 2022
  1. Moussa A., Christou P., “The Evolution of Analysis Methods for Laterally Loaded Piles Through Time”, In: Abu-Farsakh M., Alshibli K., Puppala A. (eds). Advances in Analysis and Design of Deep Foundations, GeoMEast 2017, Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Springer, Cham, 2018, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61642-1_7
  2. Christou P., “Existing Structures: Assessment and Retrofitting”, The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal 13(1), 97-98, Bentham Science, (2019) DOI: 10.2174/1874836801913010097
  3. Charalambides, M., Menicou, M., Christou, P., Vassiliou, V., “A quality decision supporting tool for the construction industry”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Operational Research, Lecture Notes in Management Science, Vol. 2, pp. 193-204, 2010
  4. Christou, P., Venizelou, C., “The Contribution of the Infill Walls to the Lateral Strength of Concrete Frames”, The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 13: 114-122, 2019, DOI: 10.2174/1874836801913010114
  5. Elliotis, M., Christou, P., Michael, A., “Analysis of tensegrity structures with redundancies, by implementing a Comprehensive Equilibrium Equations Method with Force Densities”, Advances in Numerical Analysis, Vol. 2016, Article ID 4815289, 12 pages, 2016, http://10.1155/2016/48152894
  6. Moussa, A., Christou, P., Kyriakides, N., “The developments of the analytical fragility curves in seismic risk assessment – A review”, Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 70 – 81, (2016) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.sace.16.3.16500
  7. Elliotis, M., Christou, P., Michael, A., “Analysis of planar and spatial tensegrity structures with redundancies, by implementing a comprehensive equilibrium equations method”, International Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (IJESIT), Vol. 5, Iss. 4, pp. 40 – 55, 2016
  8. Christou, P., Elliotis, M., “Construction and retrofit methods of stone masonry structures”, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, Vol. 10, pp. 246-258, 2016
  9. Menicou, M., Exizidou, P., Vassiliou, V., Christou, P., Asimakopoulou, M., Tsairidi, E., “Economic evaluation of financial incentive schemes for energy retrofit projects in residential buildings” Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering, Vol. 16, (3), pp.32 – 45, 2016, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.sace.16.3.16200
  10. Christou, P., Michael, A., Elliotis, M., “Implementing slack cables in the Force Density Method”, Engineering Computations – International Journal for Computer Aided Engineering and Software, Vol. 31(5), pp.1011 – 1030, 2014, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EC-03-2012-0054
  11. Kylili, A. Fokaides, P. Christou, P., Kalogirou, S., “Infrared thermography (IRT) applications for building diagnostics: A review”, Journal of Applied Energy, Vol. 134(60), pp 531-549, 2014, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.08.005
  12. Menicou, M., Exizidou, N., Vassiliou, V., Christou, P., “An economic analysis for Cyprus’ residential buildings’ energy retrofits potential”, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Vol. 34 (3-4), pp 166-187, 2015, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2013.873800
  13. Christou, P., Michael, A., Anastasiou, C., Nicolaides, D., “Effect of confinement on the interaction diagrams for RC sections with CFRP Grids and wraps”, Journal of Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements, Vol. 1(3), pp 265-282, 2013, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2495/CMEM-V1-N3-265-282
  14. Menicou, M., Vassiliou, V., Charalambides, M., Christou, P., “Quality Evaluation of Residential Houses: The Development of a Real-Time Quality Control Tool for the Residential Housing Sector”, International Journal of Quality and Innovation (IJQI), Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 80-104, 2012, DOI: 10.1504/IJQI.2012.051264
  15. Anastasiou, C., Christou, P., Nicolaides, D., Michael, A., Lambrou, T., “Approaches to Olive Mill Wastewater Treatment and Disposal in Cyprus”, Environmental Research Journal, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 49-58, 2011, DOI: 10.3923/erj.2011.49.58
  16. Hoit, M.I., Christou, P.M., Cook, R.A., “An Integrated Technique for the Analysis of Traffic Lights and Signs Supported by the Dual Cable System”, Computers and Structures, Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 979-987, 1995, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0045-7949(94)00515-5
  17. Serpetti, M., Carluzzi, R., Di Iorio, A., Christou, P., et al., “Stable: structural stability risk assessment”, Proc. SPIE 11524, Eighth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2020), 115240D, August 2020, Paphos, CY, DOI: 10.1117/12.2571956
  18. Nassif, A. Y., Stewart, A., Mutepfe, M. T., Christou, P., “Infrastructure needs in sub–Saharan Africa with particular reference to South Sudan Integrated Solutions for Infrastructure Development”, Proceedings of the 3rd Australasia and South-East Asia Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Sarawak, Malaysia. Integrated Solutions for Infrastructure Development Edited by Lau, H.H., Tang, F.E., Ng, C. K., and Singh, A. ISBN: 978-0-9960437-3-1, October 2016, DOI: 10.14455/ISEC.res.2016.123
  19. Exizidou, P., Menicou, M., Assimakopoulou, M., Tsairidi, E., Vassiliou, V., Christou, P., “Economic Evaluation of Financial Incentive Schemes for Energy Retrofit Projects in Residential Buildings”, 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency – New Challenges”, May 2016, Lefkosia CY
  20. Elliotis, M., Christou, P., “Σύγχρονες μέθοδοι συντήρησης, αναστήλωσης και αποκατάστασης εκκλησιαστικών μνημείων στην Κύπρο”, Επετηρίδα Εταιρείας Κυπριακών Σπουδών, Επιστημονικό Συμπόσιο Αρχιτεκτονική της Κύπρου, Lefkosia, November 22-24, 2013, (in Greek)
  21. Exizidou, P., Christou, P., Menicou, M., Vassiliou, V., “A preliminary study for Cyprus energy retrofits potential of residential buildings”, Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency – New Challenges, Lefkosia, 6-7 June 2013
  22. Christou, P. M., Michael, A.P., Neofytou, Z., “Interaction Diagrams of Concrete Compression Members Confined with CFRP Grids”, 15th International Conference on Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements, New Forest, UK, 2011
  23. Nicolaides, D., Kanellopoulos, A., Michael, A., Christou, P., “Development of UHPFRCC With the Use of Materials Available in Cyprus”, Proceedings of the fib Symposium, Concrete Engineering for Excellence and Efficiency, Prague, Czech Republic, June 2011
  24. Michael, A. P., Christou, P. M., “Moment Curvature Analysis of Concrete Flexural Members Confined with CFRP Grids”, 5th International Conference on Computational Methods and Experiments in Materials Characterization, Kos, Greece, 13-15, June 2011
  25. Christou, P. M., Michael, A.P., Anastasiou, C., “Accounting for Cable Slackening and Material Non-Linearity in the Analysis of Structures with Cables”, 9th  HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, pg. 469-475, Limassol, Cyprus, 12-14 July 2010
  26. Christou, P. M., McVay, M.C., Hoit, M.I., “The Contribution of Skin Friction to the Lateral Resistance of the Soil to the Piles/Shafts”, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Thessaloniki, Greece, June 2007
  27. Christou, P. M., Hoit, M.I., McVay, M.C., “Soil Structure Analysis of Integral Abutment Bridges”, Proceedings of FHWA Conference – Integral Abutments and Jointless Bridges, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, pp 233-243, 2005
  28. Hoit, M.I., Christou, P. M., Cook, R.A., “Coupled Force Density – Direct Stiffness Method for the Analysis of Cable-Beam Systems”, Proceedings of the 10th Engineering Mechanics Specialty Conference, Vol. 1, ASCE, New York, NY, USA, pp 285-288,1995
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