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Igor Kavrakov, Yaswanth Sai Jetti, Ahmet Oguzhan Yuksel, Fehmi Cirak (2026). Statistical finite elements for sequential data synthesis in solid dynamics. arXiv:2604.12688.

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Gledson Rodrigo Tondo, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2025). Efficient dynamic modal load reconstruction using physics-informed Gaussian processes based on frequency-sparse Fourier basis functions. Mech. Syst. Signal Process., 225, 112295.

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Igor Kavrakov, Gledson Rodrigo Tondo, Guido Morgenthal (2025). Stochastic Inference of Plate Bending from Heterogeneous Data: Physics-Informed Gaussian Processes via Kirchhoff–Love Theory. J. Eng. Mech., 151(4), 04025005.

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Alexandra Coucouzeli, Allan McRobie, Igor Kavrakov (2024). The Lefkandi-Toumba Building as a Timber-Framed Structure. EXARC Journal, 2024/4.

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Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal, Allan McRobie (2024). Data-driven aeroelastic analyses of structures in turbulent wind conditions using enhanced Gaussian processes with aerodynamic priors. J. Wind Eng. Ind. Aerodyn., 253, 105848.

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Igor Kavrakov (2024). Buffeting Analysis of Structures using Gaussian Processes with Semi-analytical Priors. Proc. BBAA IX, Birmingham, UK.

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Giorgio Diana, and 17 others, including Igor Kavrakov (2023). IABSE Task Group 3.1 Benchmark Results. Numerical Full Bridge Stability and Buffeting Simulations. Struct. Eng. Int., 33(4), 623–634.

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Gledson Rodrigo Tondo, Sebastian Rau, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2023). Stochastic stiffness identification and response estimation of Timoshenko beams via physics-informed Gaussian processes. Prob. Eng. Mech., 74, 103534.

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Gledson Rodrigo Tondo, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2023). Aerodynamic Force Reconstruction Using Physics-Informed Gaussian Processes. Proc. ICWE 16, 253–263.

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Victor Vîlceanu, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2023). Coupled numerical simulation of liquid sloshing dampers and wind–structure simulation model. J. Wind Eng. Ind. Aerodyn., 240, 105505.

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Giorgio Diana, and 18 others, including Igor Kavrakov (2023). New Challenges in the IABSE TG3.1 Benchmark on Super Long Span Bridge Aerodynamics. Proc. IABSE Symp. Istanbul, 285–293.

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Gledson Rodrigo Tondo, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2023). A physics-informed machine learning model for reconstruction of dynamic loads. Proc. IABSE Symp. Istanbul, 315–322.

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Samuel Tesfaye, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2022). Numerical investigation of the nonlinear interaction between the sinusoidal motion-induced and gust-induced forces acting on bridge decks. J. Fluids Struct., 113, 103680.

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Gledson Rodrigo Tondo, Sebastian Rau, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2022). Physics-informed Gaussian process model for Euler-Bernoulli beam elements. Proc. IABSE Symp. Prague, 445–452.

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Tajammal Abbas, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal, Tom Lahmer (2022). Framework for a Simulation-Based Aerodynamic Shape Optimization of Bridge Decks for Different Limit State Phenomena. arXiv:2203.14414.

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Igor Kavrakov, Allan McRobie, Guido Morgenthal (2022). Data-driven aerodynamic analysis of structures using Gaussian Processes. J. Wind Eng. Ind. Aerodyn., 222, 104911.

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Giorgio Diana, and 17 others, including Igor Kavrakov (2021). Super-long span bridge aerodynamics benchmark: additional results for TG3.1 Step 1.2. Proc. IABSE Cong. Ghent, 1982–1989.

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Igor Kavrakov, Ahsan Kareem, Guido Morgenthal (2020). Comparison metrics for time-histories: Application to bridge aerodynamics. J. Eng. Mech., 146, 04020093.

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Tajammal Abbas, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal, Tom Lahmer (2020). Prediction of aeroelastic response of bridge decks using artificial neural networks. Comp. Struct., 231, 106198.

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Guido Morgenthal, Igor Kavrakov, Samir Chawdhury (2020). Advancements in vortex particle methods for aeroelastic analysis of line-like structures. Proc. Baustatik – Baupraxis 14, Stuttgart, Germany.

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Giorgio Diana, and 19 others, including Igor Kavrakov (2020). IABSE Task Group 3.1 benchmark results. Part 2: Numerical analysis of a three-degree-of-freedom bridge deck section based on experimental aerodynamics. Struct. Eng. Int., 30, 411-420.

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Giorgio Diana, and 19 others, including Igor Kavrakov (2020). IABSE Task Group 3.1 benchmark results. Part 1: Numerical analysis of a two-degree-of-freedom bridge deck section based on analytical aerodynamics. Struct. Eng. Int., 30, 401-410.

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Igor Kavrakov (2020). Synergistic framework for analysis and model assessment in bridge aerodynamics and aeroelasticity. PhD Thesis, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, ISBN:978-3-95773-284-2.

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Igor Kavrakov, Samuel Tesfaye, Guido Morgenthal (2019). A CFD study on the influence of free-stream deterministic gusts on the critical flutter velocity of streamlined bridge decks. Proc. IABSE Cong. New York City, USA.

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Giorgio Diana, and 14 others, including Igor Kavrakov (2019). Super-long span bridge aerodynamics: On-going results of the TG3.1 benchmark test – Step 1.2. Proc. IABSE Cong. New York City, USA.

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Igor Kavrakov, Tommaso Argentini, Simone Omarini, Daniele Rocchi, Guido Morgenthal (2019). Determination of complex aerodynamic admittance of bridge decks under deterministic gusts using the Vortex Particle Method. J. Wind Eng. Ind. Aerodyn., 193, 103971.

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Alfredo Camara, Igor Kavrakov, Khan Nguyen, Guido Morgenthal (2019). Complete framework of wind-vehicle-bridge interaction with random road surfaces. J. Sound Vib., 458, 197-217.

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Igor Kavrakov, Dimitri Legatiuk, Klaus Gürlebeck, Guido Morgenthal (2019). A categorical perspective towards aerodynamic models for aeroelastic analyses of bridge decks. R. Soc. open sci., 6, 181848.

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Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2018). Aeroelastic analyses of bridges using a Pseudo-3D Vortex Method and velocity-based synthetic turbulence generation. Eng. Struct., 176, 825-839.

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Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2018). A synergistic study of a CFD and semi-analytical models for aeroelastic analysis of bridges in turbulent wind conditions. J. Fluids Struct., 82, 59–85.

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Igor Kavrakov, Ahsan Kareem, Guido Morgenthal (2018). Quantification of the influence of aerodynamic model assumptions for dynamic analyses of bridges. Proc. 40th IABSE Symp. Nantes, France.

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Giorgio Diana, and 16 others, including Igor Kavrakov (2018). Super-long span bridge aerodynamics: First results of the numerical benchmark tests from Task Group 10. Proc. 40th IABSE Symp. Nantes, France.

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Igor Kavrakov, Tommaso Argentini, Simone Omarini, Daniele Rocchi, Guido Morgenthal (2018). An active turbulence generator based on the Vortex Method for simulation of a complex aerodynamic admittance for bridge decks. Proc. CWE7. Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Luise Göbel, Felix Mucha, Igor Kavrakov, Lars Abrahamczyk, Matthias Kraus (2018). Influence of real material properties on the response of a numerical model: case study concrete pole. Bautechnik, 95, 111-122 (in German).

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Tajammal Abbas, Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2017). Methods for flutter stability analysis of long-span bridges: a review. Proc. ICE - Bridge Eng., 170(4), 271–310.

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Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2017). A comparative assessment of aerodynamic models for buffeting and flutter of long-span bridges. Eng., 3(6), 823–838.

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Igor Kavrakov, Alfredo Camara, Guido Morgenthal (2016). Influence of aerodynamic model assumptions on the wind-vehicle-bridge interaction. Proc. 19th IABSE Cong. Stockholm, Sweden.

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Luise Göbel, Felix Mucha, Zouhour Jaouadi, Igor Kavrakov, Dimitrii Legatiuk, Lars Abrahamczyk, Matthias Kraus, Kay Smarsly (2016). Monitoring the structural response of reinforced concrete poles along high-speed railway tracks. Proc. RILEM Conf. Lyngby, Denmark.

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Igor Kavrakov, Khaled Ibrahim, Guido Morgenthal (2016). Comparative study of semi-analytical and numerical methods for aerodynamic analysis of long-span bridges. Proc. BBAA8. Boston, USA.

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Igor Kavrakov, Guido Morgenthal (2016). Modelling techniques for buffeting analysis of long-span bridges. Proc. IABSE Conf. Guangzhou, China.

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Igor Kavrakov, Hans-Georg Timmler, Guido Morgenthal (2015). Structural optimization of composite structures using an energy method. Proc. IABSE Conf. Geneva, Switzerland.

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Igor Kavrakov, Hans-Georg Timmler, Guido Morgenthal (2015). Structural optimization using the energy method with integral material behaviour. Proc. IKM20, Weimar, Germany.

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Igor Kavrakov (2014). Structural optimization of composite cross-sections and elements using Energy Methods. MSc Thesis, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.