Research

Ioan Mărginean –  in scientific papers

Specializing in structural robustness, composite structures, and performance under extreme actions.

Recognition for Research Excellence

Romanian Academy – Anghel Saligny Award (2018)
For the article series “Robustness of Steel Building Structures” (co-authored with Florea Dinu in 2016)

See Education and Key Research Projects Page

Research Focus

  • Structural Robustness under accidental or extreme scenarios (e.g., column loss, explosions, seismic events)
  • Composite Steel–Concrete Structures: behavior, connections, and failure mechanisms
  • Advanced Numerical Modelling using FEM (finite element method) for structural response analysis
  • Experimental Validation: full-scale and component testing of steel and composite joints
  • Risk-informed structural design, supporting Eurocode evolution and resilience-based engineering

Ph.D. Thesis: Robustness of moment steel frames under column loss scenarios,
 March 2017, coord. Acad. Dan Dubina;

Research profiles: Scholar // ResearchGate

Research Aims

Structural Engineering & Resilience

  • Advance the robustness and resilience of building structures, particularly steel and composite frames, under accidental and extreme actions (e.g. blast, column loss, seismic events).
  • Support performance-based and risk-informed design, contributing to safer, more adaptive structures and the development of Eurocode methodologies.

 Experiment + Simulation Synergy

  • Bridge experimental and numerical approaches, by designing and calibrating full-scale structural tests in tandem with advanced finite element modeling.
  • Translate test results into real design practices, enabling engineers to use validated, innovative structural solutions.

 Interdisciplinary and Societal Engineering

  • Make engineering relevant across disciplines by connecting it with urban narratives, civic needs, and cultural contexts.
  • Engage students and the public in structural thinking, turning resilience into a shared concept through immersive learning, design storytelling, and participatory tools.