Publications by Thomas K. Zimmermann & co-authors

RECENT

S. Commend, S. Kivell, R. F. Obrzud, K. Podleś, A. Truty and Th. Zimmermann, (2015), 5th edition, 2022.
COMPUTATIONAL GEOMECHANICS. Getting started with ZSOIL.PC

S. Commend, Z. Fouad, X. Vingerhoets, Th. Zimmermann.
Uncertainty quantification and reliability analysis in geotechnics with ZSOIL® and UQLab®
Geomod-ZSOIL Rep. 19123101, 2019

JOURNAL PAPERS

M.Preisig, Th. Zimmermann
Numerische Modellierung von Erdrutschen und Schlammlawinen,
Wasser Energie Luft 120(1):27–30, 2010

M.Preisig, Th. Zimmermann
Two-phase free-surface fluid dynamics on moving domains,
Journal of Computational Physics 229(7):2740-2758, 2010

M.Preisig, Th. Zimmermann
Free-surface fluid dynamics on moving domains,
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 200(1-4):372-382, 2010

A.Truty , Th.Zimmermann
Stabilized mixed finite element formulations for materially nonlinear partially saturated media.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 2006; 195(13–16):1517–1546

S.Commend, A.Truty, Th. Zimmermann
Stabilized finite elements applied to elastoplasticity: Mixed displacement-pressure formulation.
Computer Methods in Applied Mech. Engineering 193(2004)3559-3586

R.Frenette, Th. Zimmermann, D.Eyheramendy
Unified modeling of fluid or granular flows on the dam-break case.
ASCE J. of Hydraulics128, No3, pp 299-305, (2002)

S.Commend, Th. Zimmermann, J.L. Sarf, E.Davalle
Aspects of numerical simulations for dam constructions
Hydropower and Dams Vol.9, No4 (2002)

D. Eyheramendy, Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented finite elements. IV. Symbolic derivations and automatic programming of nonlinear formulations, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 190, pp.2729-2751 (2001)

S.Commend , Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented Nonlinear Finite Element Programming:a Primer.
Advances in Engineering Software, 32, pp 611-628 (2001)

M.Jirasek, Th. Zimmermann
Embedded crack model. I. Basic formulation
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 50 (2001), 1269-1290
II: Combination with smeared cracks.
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 50 (2001), 1291-1305

D. Eyheramendy, Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented Derivation and Automatic Programming of Finite Elements in Mechanics.
Engineering with Computers 15, pp 12-36 (1999)

D. Eyheramendy, Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented finite elements III. Theory and application of automatic programming,
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 154, pp.41-68 (1998)

M. Jirasek, Th. Zimmermann
Analysis of rotating crack model.
Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE 124 (8), pp 842-851 (1998)

M. Jirasek , Th. Zimmermann
Rotating crack model with transition to scalar damage
Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE 124 (3), pp 277-284 (1998)

Y.-J.Li, Th. Zimmermann
Numerical evaluation of the rotating crack model.
Computers & Structures 69, pp 487-497 (1998)

D. Eyheramendy , Th. Zimmermann
Fonctionnalité d’un environnement orienté objet pour le développement de code éléments finis
Revue Européenne des Elements Finis Vol. 7, no 1-3 (1998)

D. Eyheramendy, Th. Zimmermann
Intégration d’une approche variationnelle pour la méthode des éléments finis dans un environnement orienté-objet.
Revue Européenne des Elements Finis Vol. 7, no 5, pp 589-607 (1998)

Th. Zimmermann, P. Bomme , D. Eyheramendy , L.Vernier, S. Commend
Aspects of an object-oriented finite element environment.
Computers & Structures 68, pp 1-16 (1998)

Ph. Menétrey , R.Walther , Th. Zimmermann, K.J.Willam, P.E. Reagan
Simulation of punching failure in reinforced-concrete structures.
ASCE, Journal Struct. Eng., pp652-659 (1997)

D. Eyheramendy, Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented finite elements I. Principles of symbolic derivations and automatic programming,
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 132, pp. 259-276 (1996).

D. Eyheramendy, Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented finite elements II. A symbolic environment for automatic programming,
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 132, pp. 277-304 (1996)

D. Eyheramendy, Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented finite element programming : An interactive environment for symbolic derivation, application to an initial boundary value problem.
Advances in Engineering Software 27, pp 3-10 (1996)

Eyheramendy, Th. Zimmermann
Programmation orientée-objet appliquée à la méthode des éléments finis : dérivations symboliques,
Revue Européenne des éléments finis, Vol. 4, No 3, pp 327-360 (1995)

Ph. Menétrey , Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented nonlinear finite element programming : Application to J-2 plasticity.
Computers & Structures, Vol. 49, no 5, pp 717-779 (1993)

Dubois-Pèlerin, Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented finite element programming III. An efficient implementation in C++.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 108, Issues 1-2, pp 165-183 (1993)

Th. Zimmermann, Dubois-Pèlerin, P. Bomme
Object-oriented finite element programming I. Governing principles.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 98, Issue 2, pp 291-303 (1992)

Dubois-Pèlerin, Th. Zimmermann, P. Bomme
Object-oriented finite element programming II. A prototype program in smalltalk.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 98, Issue 3, pp 361-397 (1992)

Y.S.Jiang, Th. Zimmermann
Indirect boundary element algorithm for slope stability analysis.
Eng.Analysis w.Boundary Elements 9, pp 209-217(1992)

Th.Zimmermann
Failure and fracturing analysis of concrete structures.
Nuclear Engineering and Design 92, pp 389-410(1986)

Th.Zimmermann, C.Rodriguez, B.Rebora
Aircraft impact on reinforced concrete shells, influence of material nonlinearities on equipment response spectra.
Computers and Structures 13, pp263-274 (1981)

T.J.R.Hughes, W.K.Liu, Th. Zimmermann
Lagrangian –Eulerian finite element formulation for incompressible viscous flow.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, pp 329-349(1981)

B.Rebora, F.Uffer, J.P.Wolf, Th. Zimmermann
Computational experience with nonlinear dynamic analysis of thin reinforced with concrete structures with the initial stress approach.
Nuclear Engineering and Design 42, 2, pp 381-390(1977)

B.Rebora, J.P.Wolf, Th. Zimmermann
Dynamic rupture analysis of reinforced concrete shells.
Nuclear Engineering and Design 37, 2, pp 269-297(1976)

M.Paquet, B.Rebora, Th. Zimmermann
Analyse numérique non-linéaire d’un modèle de caisson
.
Mémoires AIPC-IABSE 36, pp12-15(1976)

B.Saugy, M.Hussain, Th. Zimmermann
Three-dimensional rupture analysis of a prestressed concrete pressure vessel, including creep effects.
Nuclear Engineering and Design 28,1, pp 97-120(1974)

B.Saugy, Th. Zimmermann
Analyse non-linéaire des structures massives: applications.
Annales ITBTP292, pp 127-143(1972)

SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS & CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

A.Urbanski, Th.Zimmermann.
Esempio di analisi di una galleria con il programma agli elementi finiti Z_Soil. Chapt. in “Gallerie” by Maurizio Tanzini, 2005

A.Urbanski, Th.Zimmermann
Heat and deformation analysis of concrete pavements on elastoplastic subsoil.
Proc.3rd Int,Symp. on 3D Finite element for Pavement Analysis, Design, Research, Delft 2002.

A.Truty, Th.Zimmermann
Tunneling in urban area: a case study.
Proc.2nd Int.Conf.  on Soil Structure Interaction in Urban Civil Engineering, Zurich 2002.

Th.Zimmermann, A.Truty, S.Commend, A.Bisetti
Three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Underground Structures
Proc.GEO2002, Riyadh

Th.Zimmermann, S.Commend, A.Truty
Stabilized finite elements for elastoplasticity.
Proc.5th World Congress on Computational Mechanics, Vienna, 2002.

S.Commend,Th.Zimmermann
Mixed Displacement-Pressure Stabilized Finite Element Formulation for Geomechanics.
Proc.5th European Conf. on Numerical methods in Geotechnical Eng., Paris, 2002

Th. Zimmermann , P.Bomme
Toward intelligent object- oriented scientific applications.
In Engineering Computational Technology, B.H.V.Topping & Z. Bittnar (Eds), Saxe-Coburg Publications, Stirling, Scotland, pp271-311, 2002

Th.Zimmermann, S.Commend
Stabilized finite elements. Applications in geomechanics.
Proc. 1st Asian-Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics, Sidney, Australia, 2001.

A. Bisetti, D. Tendon, Th. Zimmermann, S. Commend
Finite Element Stability Analyses of Natural Caves.
Proc. Eurock 2001 Conf., Espoo, Finland, 2001

Th. Zimmermann, A.Truty, J.-L. Sarf, S. Commend
Recent advances in geotechnical engineering software.
Proc. Congress on  Advances in Computer Methods in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Moscow 2000. S. Yufin Ed., Balkema, 2000

Th. Zimmermann, A. Truty, S. Commend
A comparison of finite element enhancements for incompressible and dilatant behavior of geomaterials.
Proc. of CIMASI Conf., Casablanca, Oct., 1998

A. Truty, Th. Zimmermann, A. Urbanski, Y.-J. Li, S. Commend
Numerical simulation of stability and failure of elastoplastic layered media.
Proc. 9th IACMAG Conf.,Wuhan, China, 1997. J.X. Yuan Ed., Balkema 1997

A. Truty, Th. Zimmermann
A stabilized formulation for finite element analysis of elastoplastic media.
Proc. NUMOG VI, Int. Symp. on Numerical Models in Geomechanics, Montreal, Balkema 1997

Y. Li, Th. Zimmermann
Numerical simulation of mixed-mode crack propagation in softening material.
Proc. of Chinese Young Scholar Symp. on Geomech. & Eng. Appl, Wuhan, China, 1994

Th. Zimmermann
An unified approach to stability, bearing capacity, consolidation, creep, and flow for geotechnical practice.
Symposium on Computer Programs in Geotechnical Engineering, Göteborg, 1994

Y. Li , Th. Zimmermann
Numerical simulation of smeared crack propagation in geomaterials. An evaluation of the rotating crack model.
Proc. of the Int. Symp. on Appl. of Computer Meth. in Rock Mech. and Eng., Xian, China, 1993

Th. Zimmermann, C. Rodriguez, B. Dendrou
Z_SOIL.PC : A program for solving soil mechanics problems on a personal computer using plasticity theory.
Int. Conf. on Geomechanics, Innsbruck, Balkema 1987

*Th.Zimmermann ,W.K.Liu.
Finite elements for contact problems in 2 dimensional elastodynamics.
Proc. Symp. on Comp. Meth.in Nonlin. Struct. and Sol. Mech., Washington, 1980

BOOKS


S. Commend, S. Kivell, R. F. Obrzud, K. Podleś, A. Truty and Th. Zimmermann, (2015), 5th edition, 2022.
COMPUTATIONAL GEOMECHANICS. Getting started with ZSOIL.PC

Th. Zimmermann, A. Truty, K. Podleś (Eds).
NUMERICS IN GEOTECHNICS and STRUCTURES 1985-2015, 30 years Z_SOIL®.PC
NUMERICS IN GEOTECHNICS and STRUCTURES 1985-2010, 25 years Z_SOIL®.PC

NUMERICS IN GEOTECHNICS and STRUCTURES 1985-2005, 20 years Z_SOIL®.PC

Th. Zimmermann, Dubois-Pèlerin, P.Bomme
Object-oriented finite element programming. Theory and Smalltalk implementation. Elmepress, 1992

Dubois-Pèlerin, Th. Zimmermann
Object-oriented finite element programming. Theory and C++ implementation. Elmepress, 1992

W.Ammann, W.K.Liu, J.Studer, Th.Zimmermann(Eds).
IMPACT: Effects of fast transient loadings. A.A. Balkema, 1988

Z.Bazant, Th.Zimmermann (Eds).
Structural mechanics in reactor technology.
Transactions of the concrete structures division. A.A. Balkema, 1988

SELECTED REPORTS

S. Commend, Z. Fouad, X. Vingerhoets, Th. Zimmermann.
Uncertainty quantification and reliability analysis in geotechnics with ZSOIL® and UQLab®
Geomod-ZSOIL Rep. 19123101, 2019

M. Jirásek and T. Zimmermann:
Rotating crack model with transition to scalar damage:
I. Local formulation, II. Nonlocal formulation and adaptivity,
LSC Internal Report 97/01, January 1997.

W.Wilk, Th.Zimmermann
Strassen, im besonderen Betonstrassen auf wenig tragfaehigem, zu Setzungen neigendem Baugrund,
Rep. 354 VSS/Zace rep. 3.1995

*Th.Zimmermann, B.Rebora, E.Davalle, F.Descoeudres
A three-dimensional numerical simulation model for rockfalls.
Report LSC 89/01

*Th.Zimmermann
A Lagrangian-Eulerian derivation of the equations of 2-phase porous media.
IENER Report 341.114, 1982