Luiz Bevilacqua, Brazilian structural engineer (Rio de Janeiro 26 February 1937 –

His theoretical work on approximate algorithms for variational methods is known worldwide

Proposed a new method of fractal dimension via dynamic response

With J. Lugon Jr & A. Silva Neto. Solution of fourth order diffusion equations and analysis using the second moment. Defect Diff. Forum 399:10-20, 2020 

With E.Y. Veslin, M.S. Dutra, L.S.C. Raptopoulos, W.S. Andrade & J.G.M. Soares. Development of a closed-loop BMI for elbow movement assistance based on kinematical decoding. J. Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Engin. 41:91-105, 2019

With M.S. Jiang, A. Silva Neto, D.C. Knupp & A.C.N. Galeão. A new approach for the diffusion of a single class of particles under two distinct energy states (2017)

With M.S. Jiang, A. Silva Neto & A.C.N. Galeão. An evolutionary model of bi-flux diffusion processes. J. Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Engin. 38:1421-32, 2016

A new model for single particle diffusion processes under several excitation states (2014)

With A.C.N. Galeão, J.G. Simas & A.P. Rio Doce. A new theory for anormal diffusion with a bimodal flux distribution. J. Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Engin. 35:431-40, 2013 

With L. Silva, D.C. Knupp, J. Simas, J.F.V. Vasconcellos & A. Silva Neto. Investigation of a new model for anomalous diffusion phenomena by means of inverse analysis (2013)

With A.C.N. Galeão & A.P. Rio Doce. A model for knowledge transfer in a production chain (2012)

With F.P. Costa & A.C.N. Galeão. A new analytical formulation of retention effects on particle diffusion processes. Anais Acad. Bras. Ciencias 83:1443-64, 2011 (a new theory of temporary retention effect on diffusion processes)

With F.P. Costa & A.C.N. Galeão. A new iterative model coupled to superficial to subsuperficial water porous médium flows convergence analysis (2011)

With F.P. Costa & A.C.N. Galeão. A physically based iterative procedures for computational simulation of coupled surface to subsurface flow (2010)

With C.M. Dias, S. Delphine & A.C.N. Galeão. A model for the economic costs of biological invasion (2008)

With M. Barros. Practical methods to calculate fractal dimension of irregular digitalized functions based on moments of arbitrary order. Anais CNMAC (2007)

With F. Pietrobon Costa & A.C.N. Galeão. A stabilized model for convective dominant flow for coupling of Navier-Stokes and D’Arcy equations (2007)

With A. Wyse & M. Rafikov. Mathematical model for interaction between wild and transgenic mosquitoes (2007)

With A. Wyse & M. Rafikov. Modelo matemático sazonal para a malária. Bol. Soc. Bras. Matem. Aplic. Comput. 7:391-40, 2006

With N. Ebecken & R. Batista. Dynamical analysis of a new type of offshore platforms (2000)

Constitutive laws for Strong geometric non-linearity. J. Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Engin. 22:217-30, 2000

With F.C. Pinto. Método geométrico interativo para solução de cinemática inversa de manipuladores mecânicos (1989)

With A. Muller & R. Feijoo. Um novo elemento finito para cascas e placas (1981)

With J. Gouvea. The complementary energy principle for mukltiple-connected domains. Rev. Bras. Cien. Mecan. 4(1):7-14, 1980

With R. Feijoo, L.Jospin & E. Taroco. A curvilinear finite element for shells of Revolution. Int. J. Numer. Methods in Engin. 16:19-33, 1980

With M. Zindeluk. Solução semi-analítica para pulsos em barras (1979)

With M.A.G. Silva. A rigid plastic model for pipe whip analysis (1978)

Generalization of the Ritz method via extended functionals. Zentralbl. f. Angew. Mathem. Ihre Grenz Geb. 293:339, 1975 

With R. Feijoo & L. Rojas. A variational principle for the Laplace’s operator with application in the torsion of composites rods. Int. J. Sol. Struc. 5:1091-1102, 1974

A simple model for assessment of variational solutions for waves in composites (1973)

Established a method for identifying discrete changes in mechanical features of beams using Riemann method and an extended functional for continuous sectional means  (1968-71)

Developed a tension analysis technique for architecture of beam-coffin (1966)

HONOURS

Honorary Member, Czechoslovakia Mechanics Association (1987)

PATENT

With T.S. Camilo. Vibration buffer for industrial pipes. PI0105887 (2001)