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Denis Zastavni, PhD Arch.Eng., Prof

struct-a | Louvain-la-Neuve

Denis Zastavni

2020-2025

  • 2025
    • Book chapter
      Zastavni, Denis ; Rasneur, Sylvain ; Jasienski, Jean-Philippe. On the Application of Vector-Based Graphic Statics (VGS) for Structural Timber Optimisation – Pavilion Example. In: Hua Chai · Ding Wen Nic Bao · Zhe Guo · Philip F. Yuan, Symbiotic Intelligence Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication(CDRF 2024) (Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication), Springer: Singapore, 2025, p. 166-179. 978-981-96-3432-3. doi:10.1007/978-981-96-3433-0.
    • Conference paper
      Rasneur, Sylvain ; Zastavni, Denis. On vector-based structural optimization and design of wind bracing of isostatic tetragonal grid systems for timber buildings. Quantum Habitation Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication(CDRF 2025) (Shanghai, du 05/07/2025 au 06/07/2025).
  • 2024
    • Journal article
      Jasienski, Jean-Philippe ; Yuchi Shen ; Patrick Ole Ohlbrock ; Zastavni, Denis ; Pierluigi d'Acunto. A computational implementation of Vector-based 3D Graphic Statics (VGS) for interactive and real-time structural design. In: Computer-aided design journal. doi:10.1016/j.cad.2024.103695.
    • Han, Shuyuan ; Zastavni, Denis. Graphic Statics for Continuous Beams and Frames: A Review of the Fixed-points Method. In: International Journal of Architectural Heritage : conservation, analysis, and restoration, (2024). doi:10.1080/15583058.2024.2352488.
    • Rasneur, Sylvain ; Jean-Charles Misson ; Zastavni, Denis ; Jasienski, Jean-Philippe. On plastic development of timber structures based on 3D interactive vector-based graphic statics (VGS). In: Architectural Intelligence, Vol. 3, no. 10 (2024). doi:10.1007/s44223-024-00054-3.
    • Conference paper
      Zastavni, Denis ; Rasneur, Sylvain ; Jasienski, Jean-Philippe. On the application of vector-based graphic statics (VGS) for structural timber optimisation – pavilion example. The 6th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, du 06/07/2024 au 07/07/2024).
  • 2023
    • Book chapter
      Zastavni, Denis. Robert Maillart’s essential contribution to structural design with concrete: Morphogenesis for architectural structures. In: Danila Aita, Giovanni Benvenuto Massimo Corradi, Orietta Pedemonte, Edoardo Benvenuto Prize. Collection of papers (Studia Ligustica; 16-2023), BIBLIOTECA FRANZONIANA: GENOVA, 2023, p. 229-262. 978-88-98246-15-1.
    • Conference paper
      Han, Shuyuan ; Zastavni, Denis. Fixed-Points Method in Robert Maillart's Analysis of Rigid Frame Bridges. The 13th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC) (Kyoto, Japan, du 12/09/2023 au 15/09/2023). In: Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions SAHC 2023 - Volume 1, Yohei Endo, Toshikazu Hanazato: Kyoto, 2023. 978-3-03-139602-1, 978-3-03-139603-8. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-39603-8.
    • Jasienski, Jean-Philippe ; Zastavni, Denis ; Rasneur, Sylvain. On the development of domestic timber structures based on 3D interactive vector-based graphic statics (VGS). The 5th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2023) (Tongji University + Online, 24/06/2023). In: Phygital Intelligence Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2023), 2023. 978-981-99-8404-6, 65-77.
  • 2022
    • Journal article
      Allan McRobie ; Cameron Millar ; Zastavni, Denis ; William F. Baker. Graphical Stability Analysis of Maillart’s Roof at Chiasso. In: Structural Engineering International, Vol. 32, no. 4, p. 538-546 (2022).
    • Zastavni, Denis. L'approccio progettuale di Robert Maillart (1872-1940). In: Conceptual design dossier on Espazium platform, Vol. https://www.espazium.ch/it/attualita, no.02-08-2022 (2022). doi:https://www.espazium.ch/it/attualita/lapproccio-progettuale-di-robert-maillart-1872-1940.
    • Zastavni, Denis. Robert Maillart的“强结构”设计策略:建筑设计的工程化. Robert Maillart's design approaches to “Strong Structures”: the engineering of architectural designs. In: http://www.archiposition.com/, Vol. da29770eb4, no.2022.10.21 11:30 (2022).
    • Book chapter
      Zastavni, Denis. Robert Maillart’s innovative views in using concrete. In: Jadwiga Urbanik, Ola Wedebrunn, concrete - Conservation Challenges (docomomo - preservation technology; 10 - september 2022), The architectural Publisher B / Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement, 2022, 42-59. 978-87-92700-38-4.
    • Conference paper
      Han, Shuyuan ; Zastavni, Denis. A geometric-based method for the perceptive design of hyperstatic rigid frames. Structural Research Seminar with Mark Sarkisian (Louvain-la-Neuve, 31/03/2022).
    • Han, Shuyuan ; Zastavni, Denis. A geometric-based method for the perceptive design of hyperstatic rigid frames. SEMINAIRE INAUGURAL DE L’EDT 62 (Brussels, 04/03/2022).
    • Han, Shuyuan ; Zastavni, Denis. A geometric-based method for the perceptive design of hyperstatic rigid frames. SEMINAIRE INAUGURAL DE L’EDT 62(L’Ecole Doctorale Thématique AUIAU) (Faculté d’architecture La Cambre-Horta, ULB ,Brussels, 04/03/2022).
    • Han, Shuyuan ; Zastavni, Denis. A geometric-based method for the perceptive design of hyperstatic rigid frames. Research Colloquium on Structural Design 2022 (Burgdorf, Switzerland, du 21/04/2022 au 22/04/2022).
    • Han, Shuyuan ; Zastavni, Denis. A historical graphical analysis method for rigid frames. The 2022 Annual Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (Beijing, China, du 19/09/2022 au 22/09/2022) (Accepté/Sous presse).
    • Rasneur, Sylvain. Analytical modeling for the design of complex structures. Research Colloquium on Structural Design 2022 (Burgdorf, Switzerland, du 21/04/2022 au 23/04/2022).
    • Rasneur, Sylvain. Analytical modeling for the design of complex structures : observation and history of complex forms in contemporary architecture. Structural Research Seminar with Mark Sarkisian (Louvain-la-Neuve, du 31/03/2022 au 01/04/2022).
    • Jafari, Maryam ; Zastavni, Denis. Comparative digital design strategies for structural systems of mid-rise building in the view of building as materials stock from expert environmental impact assessment. . Research Colloquium on Structural Design 2022 (Burgdorf, Switzerland, du 21/04/2022 au 22/04/2022).
    • Jafari, Maryam ; Zastavni, Denis. Comparative digital design strategies for structural systems of mid-rise building ͙in the view of building as materials stock from expert environmental impact assessment.. Structural Research Seminar with Mark Sarkisian (Louvain-la-Neuve, 31/03/2022).
    • Zastavni, Denis. Maillart's design. Research Colloquium on Structural Design 2022 (Burgdorf (CH), du 21/04/2022 au 23/04/2022).
    • Zastavni, Denis. Safety of masonry arches. International Summer School HISTORIC MASONRY STRUCTURES (Anagni, du 29/08/2022 au 09/09/2022).
    • Han, Shuyuan ; Zastavni, Denis. The Origin, Development, and Application of Hyperstatic Rigid Frames. CONSTRUCTION HISTORY IN BELGIUM Interuniversity Research Seminar (ULG, Liège, 14/01/2022). In: CONSTRUCTION HISTORY IN BELGIUM Interuniversity Research Seminar January 14th, 2022 Book of abstracts, ULg: Liège, 2022, p. 8.
    • Jasienski, Jean-Philippe ; Zastavni, Denis. VGS, a new tool for the conceptual design of structures in equilibrium based on graphic statics. Research Colloquium on Structural Design 2022 (Burgdorf, Switzerland, du 21/04/2022 au 22/04/2022).
    • Jasienski, Jean-Philippe ; Zastavni, Denis. VGS, a new tool for the conceptual design of structures in equilibrium based on graphic statics. Structural Research Seminar with Mark Sarkisian (Louvain-la-Neuve, 31/03/2022).
    • Zastavni, Denis ; Sarkisian, Mark Peter ; Jasienski, Jean-Philippe ; Sgambi, Luca. What is the legacy of Structural Design Expertise? The Parametric Design Approach to High-Rise Buildings. IASS 2022 Symposium affiliated with APCS 2022 conference (Beijing, du 19/09/2022 au 22/09/2022). In: Proceedings of the IASS 2022 Symposium affiliated with APCS 2022 conference : Innovation·Sustainability·Legacy. Beijing, 2022, 2993-3003.
  • 2021
    • Journal article
      Zastavni, Denis. Dix ans de recherche en LOCI pour l'architecture, l'ingénierie architecturale et l'urbanisme à l'UCLouvain. In: Lieux dits, Vol. 20, p. 12-14 (2021).
    • Book chapter
      Zastavni, Denis. Le design structural paramétrique. In: UCLouvain - Faculté d'architecture, d'ingénierie architecturale, d'urbanisme, LOCI Yearbook 2021, 2021, p. 128-131. 978-2-931069-073.
    • Zastavni, Denis. Parametric Structural Design. In: UCLouvain - Faculté d'architecture, d'ingénierie architecturale, d'urbanisme, LOCI Yearbook 2021, 2021, p. 128-131. 978-2-931069-073.
    • Zastavni, Denis. Researches related to construction history and history of science bring new light on structural current issues. In: D. Aita, G. Benvenuto, M. Corradi, C. Paolocci, O. Pedemonte, Edoardo Benvenuto: un uomo del Rinascimento nel XX seculo. Dialoghi intorno alla cultura urbanistica e scientifica (Studia Ligustica; 11), Biblioteca Franzoniana: Genova, 2021, p. 165-184. 978-88-98246-10-6.
    • Conference paper
      Zastavni, Denis. Robert Maillart's design approaches to 'Strong Structures': the engineering of architectural designs (9k attendance). " Strong Structures" International Lecture Series - co-organized by HIT Shenzhen University and POSITION (media partner) (online , du 05/11/2021 au 11/12/2021). In: https://www.archiposition.com/items/ff1b01cef3, Positions: China, 2021.