2024

• Domgue kamwa, L. I.* , Datoussaïd, S., & Descamps, T. (05 September 2024). "Augmented reality-based Fire Safety Training" [Poster presentation]. Summer School 2024 on Fire Fundamentals for Performance-Based Fire Safety Design.
  • Augmented reality-based fire safety.pdf

2020

• Pereira, M. C. M., Sohier, L., Descamps, T., & Calil Junior, C. (2020). Doweled cross laminated timber: Experimental and analytical study. "Construction and Building Materials". doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121820
  • 1-s2.0-S0950061820338241-main.pdf
• Roensmaens, B., Avez, C., VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2020). Refurbishment of timber floors with screwed CLT panels: tests on floor elements and connections - DOI 10.1080/15583058.2020.1836530. "International Journal of Architectural Heritage".
  • UARC-2020-2950.R1_Proof_hi.pdf

• Descamps, T. (2020). "Création d'un Padlet 'Polytech' - https://padlet.com/PolytechMons/Presentation".

• Descamps, T. (2020). "Vidéos de présentation 'Cours ouverts en Polytech' - Réalisation de 5 vidéos (20') présentant les cours de BAB1 Polytech".
• Descamps, T. (2020). "Réalisation de 6 vidéos de présentation de résolutions d'exercices de mathématique (Algèbre, Analyse, Géométrie) dans le cadre des préparations à distance de l'examen d'admission".

2019

• Roensmaens, B., VanParys, L., Descamps, T., & Branco, J. (2019). Proposal of a CLT Reinforcement of Old Timber Floors. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-99441-3_169. In "Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions. RILEM Bookseries, vol 18". Springer.

• Richard, P., Liu, Z., Descamps, T., & Sikora, K. S. (2019). Effect of concrete modification on shear of connections for Timber Concrete Composites - https://doi.org/10.1680/jstbu.19.00046. "Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers : Structures and Buildings". doi:10.1680/jstbu.19.00046
  • jstbu.19.00046_offprint.pdf

• Descamps, T. (19 March 2019). "Bois, architecture & innovation" [Paper presentation]. Cycle de conférence 'Concentriques' - FAAST Think Thank, Bruxelles, Belgium.

• Pereira, M. C. M., Minari, V. H., Sohier, L., Descamps, T., & Calil Junior, C. (2019). "Strength and stiffness of two mass timber structural panels jointed by dowels" [Paper presentation]. Congreso Latinoamericano de Estructuras de Madera, CLEM 2019, 18th - 20th November, Montevideo, Uruguay.
• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., Descamps, T., & Lourenço, P. (2019). "Experimentations on the retrofitting with Self-Tapping Screws of Step Joints damaged due to the shear crack" [Paper presentation]. SHATiS 19 - International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, 25-27 September, Guimarães, Portugal.
• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., & Descamps, T. (2019). "Design of the Single Step Joint with Tenon-Mortise to account the Shear Crack through using Cohesive Surfaces" [Paper presentation]. CMN 2019 - Congress on Numerical Methods in Engineering, July 1 - 3, Guimarães, Portugal.
• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., Nunes, L., & Descamps, T. (2019). "Design of the Double Step Joint to account the Shear Crack with Cohesive Surfaces" [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Computational Methods in Wood Mechanics - from Material Properties to Timber Structures. ECCOMAS Thematic Conference, June 17-19, Växjö, Sweden.
  • Design of the double step joint to account the shear crack with cohesive surfaces.pdf

• Abrassart, N., & Descamps, T. (2019). "Organisation d'une conférence 'Le bois comme élément constructif et structurel'".
  • Programme conferences 15 mai 2019.pdf
• Descamps, T. (2019). "Le bois, matériau vert-ueux ?"
• Abrassart, N., & Descamps, T. (2019). "Organisation d'une conférence 'Les enjeux de la construction en bois. Plaider en faveur du bois dans la construction'".
  • Conférence 25 avril 2019.pdf
• Descamps, T. (2019). "Vidéos de présentation (25') des cinq spécialités d'ingénieurs à la Polytech, Forum des spécialités, 18 mars 2019".

2018

• Branco, J. M., Verbist, M., & Descamps, T. (2018). Design of three typologies of step joints - Review of European standardized approaches. In "Design of Connections in Timber Structures". Shaker Verlag GmbH.
  • Sandhaas__C.__Munch-Andersen__J._Dietsch__P.__Design_of_Connections_in_Timber_Structures.pdf

• Branco, J. M., Verbist, M., & Descamps, T. (01 November 2018). Design of three Step Joint typologies: Review of European standardized approaches. "Engineering Structures, 174", 573-585. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.06.073
  • Design of 3 Step Joint Typologies.pdf
• Roensmaens, B., VanParys, L., Carpentier, O., & Descamps, T. (21 March 2018). Refurbishment of existing timber floors with screwed CLT panels. "International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 12" (4), 622-631. doi:10.1080/15583058.2018.1442522
• Descamps, T., Monhonval, M., & Latteur, P. (2018). Practical method for the check of timber beams in a restoration context. "International Journal of Architectural Heritage", (20). doi:10.1080/15583058.2018.1442527
  • An assessment methodology for timber beams in a restoration context based on a dimensionless formulation of EC5 design criteria.pdf
• Rahouti, A., Datoussaïd, S., & Descamps, T. (04 January 2018). Safety assessment of a high-rise dormitory in case of fire. "International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 9" (1).
  • copy_of_JP.pdf

• Roensmaens, B., VanParys, L., Branco, J. M., & Descamps, T. (2018). "Proposal of a CLT reinforcement of old timber floors" [Paper presentation]. SAHC 2018, international conference on structural analysis of historical constructions.' September 11-13, Cusco, Peru.
• Descamps, T., VanParys, L., Datoussaïd, S., & Laplume, D. (2018). "Structural Engineering and Teaching by Doing: How Wood Contributes to the Implementation of New Pedagogical Approaches" [Paper presentation]. World Conference on Timber Engineering WCTE 2018, Séoul, South Korea.
• Verbist, M., Descamps, T., & Branco, J. M. (2018). "Cohesive zone models of single step joint damaged due to the shear crack, June 11-15, 2018" [Paper presentation]. Joint ECCOMAS Conferences. Conference on Computational Solid and Structural Mechanics (ECCM) and Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics (ECFD), Glasgow, United Kingdom.

• Descamps, T. (03 September 2018). "Numerical and experimental assessment of the embedding response of wood" [Poster presentation]. Advanced materials and technologies based on inorganic binders, 2nd - 7th September, Skopje, North Macedonia.

• Dolimont, A., Rivière, E., Ducobu, F., & Filippi, E. (2018). "Functionalization of Electron BeamMelting parts in order to guide finishing operations" [Doctoral thesis, Université de Mons]. ORBi UMONS-University of Mons. https://orbi.umons.ac.be/handle/20.500.12907/23478

• Descamps, T. (2018). "Vidéos de promotion de la formation ingénieur Architecte (8'): Visites chantier CLT Mons, Polytech Mons Day, TFE en Architecture (4x)".
  • Chantier CLT.mp4
  • Jury TFE 1.mp4
  • Jury TFE_2.mp4
  • PMD_2018.mp4
  • TFE_Baraud.mp4
  • TFE_Sohier.mp4
• Descamps, T., & Jourquin, B. (2018). "Rapport d'évaluation de suivi. Bachelier en Construction. Haute Ecole de la Province de Liège. AEQES".
  • 20180606RESConstructionHEPL.pdf
• Descamps, T., & Jourquin, B. (2018). "Rapport d'évaluation de suivi. Bachelier en Construction. Haute Ecole Robert Schuman. AEQES".
  • 20180606RESConstructionHERS.pdf
• Descamps, T., & Tossings, P. (2018). "Rapport d'évaluation de suivi. Bachelier en Construction. Ecole de promotion sociale Saint-Luc (EPS St-Luc) Institut technique supérieur Cardinal Mercier (ITSCM). AEQES".
  • 20180606RESConstructionEPSStLucBxl.pdf
• Descamps, T., & Tossings, P. (2018). "Rapport d'évaluation de suivi. Bachelier en Construction. Institut d'enseignement de promotion sociale de la communauté française de Morlanwez. AEQES".
  • 20180606RESConstructionIEPSMorlanwelz.pdf
• Descamps, T., & Tossings, P. (2018). "Rapport d'évaluation de suivi. Bachelier en Construction. Institut de promotion sociale de Dour. AEQES".
  • 20180606RESConstructionIEPSDour.pdf

2017

• Branco, J. M., Descamps, T., & Tsakanika, E. (2017). Repair and Strengthening of Traditional Timber Roof and Floor Structures. In "Strengthening and Retrofitting of Existing Structures" (pp. 113-138). Springer.

• Kouroussis, G., Ben Fekih, L., & Descamps, T. (07 November 2017). Using experimental modal analysis to assess the behaviour of timber elements. "Mechanics and Industry, 18" (8), 804.1-8. doi:10.1051/meca/2017042
  • KOU2017g - MI160266.pdf
• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., Poletti, E., Descamps, T., & Lourenço, P. (2017). Single step joint: Overview of European standardized approaches and experimentations. "Materials and Structures". doi:10.1617/s11527-017-1028-4
  • SingleStepJoint_OverviewEuropeanstandardizedapproachesandexperimentation.pdf
• Kouroussis, G., Ben Fekih, L., & Descamps, T. (01 March 2017). Assessment of timber element mechanical properties using experimental modal analysis. "Construction and Building Materials, 134", 254-261. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.12.081
  • KOU2017a - JCBM9451.pdf
• Avez, C., Lefèvre, C., Crocetti, R., & Descamps, T. (2017). Large diameter single dowel joint: finite element modelling of a reinforced joint. "International Wood Products Journal". doi:10.1080/20426445.2016.1273666
  • 29_11_2017_Large-diam.pdf

• Cadena Aguirre, C. D., Laplume, D., & Descamps, T. (14 December 2017). "Importance of the development of Bamboo (experience in China)" [Paper presentation]. Workshop on Bamboo Innovations, Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, December 14-17, 2017, Ecuador.
  • Importance of the development of Bamboo (experience in China) - UMONS.pdf
• Cadena Aguirre, C. D., Laplume, D., & Descamps, T. (14 December 2017). "Innovation and its impact on the perception of bamboo image in Ecuador" [Paper presentation]. Workshop on Bamboo Innovations, Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, December 14-17, 2017, Ecuador.
  • Innovation and its impact on the perception of image of bamboo in Ecuador - UMONS.pdf
• Cadena Aguirre, C. D., Laplume, D., & Descamps, T. (14 December 2017). "Experiences of the Gridshells construction workshop" [Paper presentation]. Workshop on Bamboo Innovations, Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, December 14-17, 2017, Ecuador.
  • Experiences of the Gridshells construction workshop - UMONS_light.pdf
• Cadena Aguirre, C. D., Laplume, D., & Descamps, T. (14 December 2017). "Connections in bamboo and its possibility in elements curved" [Paper presentation]. Workshop on Bamboo Innovations, Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, December 14-17, 2017, Ecuador.
  • Connections in bamboo and its possibillity in elements curved -UMONS.pdf
• Descamps, T. (13 September 2017). "Basis of Structural Timber Design, from research to standards: scientific program for STSMs. Concluded and on-going missions. Part V" [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Connections in Timber Engineering - from Research to Standards, Graz University of Technology, Austria.
• Couvreur, N., Laplume, D., Descamps, T., & Roensmaens, B. (08 June 2017). "Use of an optimization procedure for the ULS design of bolted glulam timber joints" [Paper presentation]. ECCOMAS Conference - Computational Methods in Wood Mechanics - CompWood 2017, Vienne, Austria.
  • Abstract CouNi.pdf
• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., & Descamps, T. (07 June 2017). "Hammock Shape Shear Stress Distribution in the Single Step Joint" [Paper presentation]. ECCOMAS Conference - Computational Methods in Wood Mechanics - CompWood 2017, Vienne, Austria.
• Avez, C., Roensmaens, B., Verbist, M., Branco, J., & Descamps, T. (07 June 2017). "A Cohesive Zone Model to study timber-to-steel-plates bonded joints" [Paper presentation]. ECCOMAS Conference - Computational Methods in Wood Mechanics - CompWood 2017, Vienne, Austria.

• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., Poletti, E., Descamps, T., & Lourenço, P. (2017). "Single Step Joint Design and Reinforcement with Self-Tapping Screws" [Paper presentation]. 4th International Conference on Structural Health Assessement of Timber Structures, September 20 - 22, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • SHATIS2017_SSJreinforcedwithSTS_full-text.pdf
• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., & Descamps, T. (2017). "Hammock shape shear stress distribution in the single step joint" [Paper presentation]. ECCOMAS Conference - Computational Methods in Wood Mechanics - CompWood 2017, Vienne, Austria.
• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., Poletti, E., Lourenço, P., & Descamps, T. (2017). "Single and Double Step Joints Design: overview of European standard approaches compared to experimentation - > Best Paper Award REHAB 2017 in Topic 8 'Sustainability principles and practices in the rehabilitation of historic buildings and structures'" [Paper presentation]. REHAB 2017 - 3rd International Conference on Preservation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Historical Buildings and Structures, Braga, Portugal.
  • REHAB_2017_SDSJ_full-text.pdf

• Roensmaens, B., Avez, C., & Descamps, T. (07 March 2017). "Timber floors : composite floors to optimize structural and material consumption" [Poster presentation]. Huitième édition montoise du MdC : le Mardi des Chercheurs 2017, UMons, Belgium.
• Avez, C., Roensmaens, B., & Descamps, T. (07 March 2017). "Ductility in glued connections : Insight into a steel plate-to-timber connection" [Poster presentation]. Huitième édition montoise du MdC : le Mardi des Chercheurs 2017, UMons, Belgium.
• Datoussaïd, S., & Descamps, T. (07 March 2017). "Simulating healthcare facilities evacuation" [Poster presentation]. Huitième édition montoise du MdC : le Mardi des Chercheurs 2017, UMons, Belgium.

• Descamps, T., & Roensmaens, B. (2017). Cross Laminated Timber: annonce d'un changement majeur en matière de construction. "Polytech News, La lumière, N°55, Mai 2017".

• Descamps, T. (2017). "Vidéos de promotion de la formation ingénieur Architecte (3'): insertion métier networking ICA".
  • Networking ICA.mp4
• Descamps, T. (2017). "Vidéos de promotion de la formation ingénieur Architecte (16'): visite chantier Capucins Mons, chantier CLT Charleroi, défis du bois Epinal".
  • Chantier Capucins.mp4
  • Chantier CLT.mp4
  • Défis du bois.mp4
• Descamps, T. (2017). "Défi Structure 2017".

2016

• Avez, C., & Descamps, T. (2016). Stiffness of prosthetic repairs for historic timber beams. In "Historical Earthquake-Resistant Timber Frames in the Mediterranean Area". Editions Springer.

• Avez, C., Descamps, T., & Guerlement, G. (23 November 2016). "Capturing stiffness modifications due to glued-in rod repairs in historic timber structures" [Paper presentation]. MSM 2016: 2nd International Conference on Material and Structural Mechanics, Marrakech, Morocco.
• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Degée, H., & Guerlement, G. (21 November 2016). "Out-of-plane strength of masonry walls: a key issue in the seismic assessment of existing buildings" [Paper presentation]. MSM 2016: 2nd International Conference on Material and Structural Mechanics, Marrakech, Morocco.
• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., & Descamps, T. (27 September 2016). "Single Step Joint design - review of European standardized approaches" [Paper presentation]. International Workshop on Basis of Structural Timber Design: from research to standards, Université de Mons, Faculté Polytechnique, Belgium.
• Descamps, T. (26 September 2016). "Basis of Structural Timber Design, from research to standards: scientific program for STSMs. Concluded and on-going missions. Part IV" [Paper presentation]. International Workshop on Basis of Structural Timber Design: from research to standards, Université de Mons, Faculté Polytechnique, Belgium.
• Descamps, T. (11 March 2016). "Basis of Structural Timber Design, from research to standards: scientific program for STSMs. Concluded and on-going missions. Part III" [Paper presentation]. Cross Laminated Timber - a competitive wood product for visionary and fire safe buildings, KTH Stockholm, Sweden.

• Kouroussis, G., Ben Fekih, L., & Descamps, T. (2016). "Utilisation de l'analyse modale expérimentale pour la caractérisation du comportement de poutres en bois" [Paper presentation]. 5ième Colloque 'Analyse Vibratoire Expérimentale' (AVE2016), Blois, France.
  • KOU2016h - AVE2016_p108476.pdf
• Verbist, M., Branco, J. M., Descamps, T., Poletti, E., & Lourenço, P. (2016). "Single step joint: Overview of European standardized approaches and experimentations" [Paper presentation]. XII International Conference on Structural Repair and Rehabilitation, Porto, Portugal.
• Isebaert, A., VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Renglet, M., & Cnudde, V. (2016). "First steps to computer-aided decision-making in repair mortar recipes : working on three fronts" [Paper presentation]. SAHC - Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, Leuven, Belgium.
• Avez, C., Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Roensmaens, B. (2016). "Predicting capacity and stiffness of glued-in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer rods in heritage timber frames" [Paper presentation]. SAHC - Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, Leuven, Belgium.
  • AvePca.pdf
• Roensmaens, B., Avez, C., & Descamps, T. (2016). "Timber floors : Composite floors to optimize structural performance and material consumption" [Paper presentation]. 41st IAHS World Congress on Houssing, Albufeira, Portugal.
• Rahouti, A., Datoussaïd, S., & Descamps, T. (2016). "Safety Assessment of multi-storey buildings in case of fire: Development of a decision tool based on scenario analysis to improve risk management" [Paper presentation]. 41st IAHS World Congress on Houssing, Albufeira, Portugal.
• Mergny, E., Esteban, M., Descamps, T., Latteur, P., & Raquel, M. (2016). "Influence of cracks in timber structural elements: a numerical approach" [Paper presentation]. World Conference on Timber Engineering, Vienna, Austria.

• Avez, C., & Descamps, T. (2016). Les défis du bois. "Polytech News, Eng'Up, N° 54, Novembre 2016".

2015

• Carpentier, O., Chartier, T., Antczak, E., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2015). Structural analysis of porous media by means of thermal methods: Theory and monitoring measurements. In T. Descamps, M. Riggio, J. S. Machado, T. Descamps (Ed.), M. Riggio (Ed.), ... J. S. Machado (Ed.), "Combined use of NDT/SDT methods for the assessement of structural timber members" (pp. 61). UMONS (Université de Mons).
• Bléron, L., Lathuillière, D., Descamps, T., & Bocquet, J.-F. (2015). Reinforcement of dowel type connections. In "Reinforcement of Timber Structures. A state-of-the art report" (pp. 77). Shaker Verlag GmbH.
• Branco, J., & Descamps, T. (2015). Analysis and strengthening of carpentry joints. In "Reinforcement of Timber Structures. A state-of-the art report" (pp. 22). Shaker Verlag GmbH.

• Quinn, N., D'Ayala, D., & Descamps, T. (2015). Structural characterisation and Numerical Modelling of Historic Quincha Walls. "International Journal of Architectural Heritage". doi:10.1080/15583058.2015.1113337
• Branco, J., & Descamps, T. (30 September 2015). Analysis and strengthening of carpentry joints. "Construction and Building Materials, 97", 34-47. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.05.089
  • 1-s2.0-S0950061815006029-main.pdf
• Bléron, L., Descamps, T., Lathuillière, D., & Bocquet, J.-F. (30 September 2015). Reinforcement of dowel type connections. "Construction and Building Materials, Volume 97", 48-54. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.05.088
  • 1-s2.0-S0950061815006017-main.pdf
• Aira, J.-R., Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Leoskool, L. (19 February 2015). Study of stress distribution and stress concentration factor in notched wood pieces with cohesive surfaces. "European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 73" (10.1007/s00107-015-0891-3), 325-334.
• Avez, C., Descamps, T., Erik, S., & Leoskool, L. (2015). Finite element modelling of inclined screwed timber to timber connections with a large gap between the elements. "European Journal of Wood and Wood Products". doi:10.1007/s00107-015-1002-1

• Descamps, T., Riggio, M., Machado, J. S., Descamps, T. (Ed.), Riggio, M. (Ed.), & Machado, J. S. (Ed.). (2015). "Combined use of NDT/SDT methods for the assessement of structural timber members". UMONS (Université de Mons).
  • STAR_TG2_ebook_final_corrige.pdf

• Avez, C., & Descamps, T. (02 December 2015). "Stiffness of prosthetic repairs for historic timber beams" [Paper presentation]. HEaRT 2015 - Historic Earthquake-Resistant Timber Frames in the Mediterranean Region, Lisbonne, Portugal.
• Descamps, T., Guerlement, G., Kouroussis, G., VanParys, L., & Verlinden, O. (15 November 2015). "Préservation du bâti en milieu urbain dense: quelques défis" [Paper presentation]. Conférence GCEE 2015, Marrakech, Morocco.
• VanParys, L., Isebaert, A., Descamps, T., & Renglet, M. (06 November 2015). "Aggregates mixed with mineral binders :how to predict the final color? From an hybridized additive to a fully subtractive approach" [Paper presentation]. Journée de travail UMons-Centre Recherches Routières, Sterrebeek, Belgium.
• Descamps, T. (02 October 2015). "Basis of Structural Timber Design, from research to standards: scientific program for STSMs. Concluded and on-going missions. Part II" [Paper presentation]. International Workshop on Basis of Structural Timber Design: from research to standards, Universidad de Navarra, Spain.
• Lefevre, C., & Descamps, T. (08 September 2015). "Finite element model of a reinforced dowel joint" [Paper presentation]. Final Conference COST FP1101. Assessment, Reinforcement & Monitoring of Timber Structures. 8th Septembre, Wroclaw, Poland.
• Avez, C., & Descamps, T. (08 September 2015). "Training school in Belgium: Assessment & Reinforcement of Timber Structures" [Paper presentation]. Final Conference COST FP1101. Assessment, Reinforcement & Monitoring of Timber Structures. 8th Septembre, Wroclaw, Poland.
• Descamps, T., & Puttemans, X. (22 June 2015). "Interventions sur le patrimoine bâti: opportunités et/ou menaces?" [Paper presentation]. Les mortiers de chaux en bâti ancien. Vers une meilleure (re-)connaissance, Institut du Patrimoine Wallon | Paix-Dieu, Belgium.
• Descamps, T. (18 June 2015). "Assessment, reinforcement and monitoring of timber structures: scientific program for STSMS. Concluded and on-going missions. Part IV" [Paper presentation]. International Workshop on assessment and monitoring of existing timber structures, Norwegian University of Sciences and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.
• Bossiroy, D., Cannella, A.-F., Dagrain, F., De Pierpont, J., Demelenne, M., Descamps, T., Fontaine, L., Lacroix, P., Pierret, E., Puttemans, X., Scaillet, J.-C., Senterre, J.-P., Sosnowska, P., & VanParys, L. (24 April 2015). "Bâti ancien et mortiers... des opportunités nouvelles?" [Paper presentation]. Les mortiers de chaux en bâti ancien. Vers une meilleure (re-)connaissance, Institut du Patrimoine Wallon | Paix-Dieu, Belgium.
• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Renglet, M., & Deneyer, A. (17 April 2015). "Is it possible to by-pass the Kubelka-Munk theory in the prediction of color for concrete-like materials?" [Paper presentation]. Journée de travail UMons-Centre Recherches Routières, Sterrebeek, Belgium.
• Descamps, T., Branco, J., & VanParys, L. (27 March 2015). "Reinforcement of carpentry connections. Review of design practices, standardization process and methodology for restoration" [Paper presentation]. International Workshop on the reinforcement of timber connections. 26th - 27th March 2015, TU Eindhoven, Technical University of Eindhoven, Netherlands.
• Descamps, T. (26 March 2015). "Assessment, reinforcement and monitoring of timber structures: scientific program for STSMS. Concluded and on-going missions. Part III" [Paper presentation]. International Workshop on the reinforcement of timber connections. 26th - 27th March 2015, TU Eindhoven, Technical University of Eindhoven, Netherlands.
• Descamps, T. (12 March 2015). "Basis of Structural Timber Design, from research to standards: scientific program for STSMs. Part I" [Paper presentation]. International Workshop on Basis of Structural Timber Design: from research to standards, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany.
• Descamps, T. (27 February 2015). "Basis of structural timber design: from research to standards. Research program and STSM for WG1 to WG4" [Paper presentation]. Basis of structural timber design: from research to standards, TU Munich, Germany.

• Descamps, T., Kouroussis, G., VanParys, L., & Avez, C. (2015). "Assessment of timber beams by finite element updating using experimental modal analysis" [Paper presentation]. SHATIS. 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, Wroclaw, Poland.
  • DES2015 - Shatisp022.pdf
• D'Alaya, D., Tsakanika, E., Riggio, M., Descamps, T., Lanata, F., Kurz, J., Harte, A., & Branco, J. (2015). "Interdisciplinary knowledge transfer and technological applications for assessment, strengthening and monitoring of timber structures in Europe" [Paper presentation]. SHATIS. 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, Wroclaw, Poland.
  • SHATIS_2015_DAyalaetal.paper.pdf
• Kouroussis, G., Descamps, T., Ben Fekih, L., & Verlinden, O. (2015). "Application of modal analysis to improve calibration of finite element models of timber structures" [Paper presentation]. Proceedings of the 22nd International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV22), Florence, Italy.
  • KOU2015l - ICSV22_p23.pdf
• Carpentier, O., Chartier, T., Antczak, E., VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2015). "Structural analysis of porous media by means of thermal methods : theory and monitoring equipment" [Paper presentation]. SHATIS. 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, Wroclaw, Poland.
• Carpentier, O., Chartier, T., Antczak, E., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2015). "Active and quantitative infrared thermography using frequential analysis applied to the monitoring of historic timber structures" [Paper presentation]. SHATIS. 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, Wroclaw, Poland.

• Lefevre, C., Crocetti, R., & Descamps, T. (08 September 2015). "Large diameter single dowel joint: finite element modeling of a reinforced joint" [Poster presentation]. Final Conference COST FP1101. Assessment, Reinforcement & Monitoring of Timber Structures. 8th Septembre, Wroclaw, Poland.
• Quinn, N., Descamps, T., & D'Alaya, D. (08 September 2015). "Numerical Modelling of Quincha Frames" [Poster presentation]. Final Conference COST FP1101. Assessment, Reinforcement & Monitoring of Timber Structures. 8th Septembre, Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Natalie Quinn et_al SHATIS 2015.pdf
• Avez, C., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (02 July 2015). "Development of a cohesive surface-based model predicting glued-in FRP rods behaviour" [Poster presentation]. 3rd international conference on structural adhesive bonding, Porto, Portugal.
• Avez, C., & Descamps, T. (02 March 2015). "Development of a cohesive crack model for glued timber connections" [Poster presentation]. Matinée des chercheurs (MDC2015), Mons, Belgium.

• VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2015). "Structure de la Tour Saint-Rombaut de Malines :constats consécutifs à la visite des lieux du 4 mai 2015".
• VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2015). "Des archives du Royaume au FabLAB ... une maquette à l'échelle 1/500 de la Tour Saint-Rombaut de Malines".

• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., & Datoussaïd, S. (2015). "Material, structure, usage : contemporary civil engineering challenges in heritage conservation".
• Guerlement, G., Lamblin, D., VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2015). "Ingénieurs et sauvegarde du patrimoine".
• VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2015). "Combining numerical and experimental investigations for solving practical questions in safeguarding of existing structures".

2014

• Descamps, T., VanParys, L., Carpentier, O., & Antczak, E. (2014). Évaluation visuelle des propriétés mécaniques d'anciennes poutres en bois: un outil au service de l'étude des charpentes anciennes. "Lettre du Patrimoine".
  • Extrait_lettre-patrimoine34.pdf
• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., & Laplume, D. (14 February 2014). La théorie de Darwin, une alliée dans la restauration durable des maçonneries. "Lettre du Patrimoine, 33" (1), 3.

• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (06 October 2014). "Résistance des maçonneries anciennes:comprendre la demande, adapter l'offre" [Paper presentation]. Table ronde sur les mortiers en Wallonie, Centre des Métiers du Patrimoine, Amay, Belgium.
• VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (03 October 2014). "Voûte en berceau - voûte d'arête : une lecture structurelle des défis à relever" [Paper presentation]. Mons 2015 - Hypergothique transparent, Mons, Belgium.
• VanParys, L., Demelenne, M., Dagrain, F., Isebaert, A., Descamps, T., Scaillet, J.-C., & Bossiroy, D. (18 June 2014). "Durabilité de maçonneries anciennes: vers un outil d'aide à la formulation en conservation-restauration" [Paper presentation]. Table ronde sur les mortiers en Wallonie, Centre des Métiers du Patrimoine, Amay, Belgium.
• Descamps, T. (05 May 2014). "Assessment, reinforcement and monitoring of timber structures: scientific program for STSMs. Concluded and on-going missions. Part II" [Paper presentation]. Workshop Workshop on timber carpentry connections, Antalya, Turkey.
• Descamps, T., & Lemlyn, P. (28 March 2014). "Pathologies des charpentes en bois : Méthodologie d'investigations et d'interventions" [Paper presentation]. Journée d'études FABI - IPW: Charpentes historiques en bois de la construction à la restauration, Beez, Belgium.
• Delehouzée, L., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (19 March 2014). "Quand les archéologues s'allient aux ingénieurs... quelques études à la Cathédrale UNESCO de Tournai" [Paper presentation]. Cycle de conférences ARKEO 2014, Mons, Belgium.
• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (18 February 2014). "Assessment and reinforcement of timber elements: report about the teaching experience in Belgium" [Paper presentation]. International Workshop on Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures, University College of London, London, United Kingdom.
• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (18 February 2014). "Assessment and reinforcement of timber elements: report about the teaching experience in Belgium" [Paper presentation]. Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures - MC and WG1 Workshop, University College of London, United Kingdom.
• Descamps, T. (18 February 2014). "Assessment, reinforcement and monitoring of timber structures: scientific program for STSMS. Concluded and on-going missions. Part I" [Paper presentation]. International Workshop on Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures, University College of London, London, United Kingdom.

• D'Ayala, D., Branco, J., Riggio, M., Harte, A., Kurz, J., & Descamps, T. (2014). "Assessment, reinforcement and monitoring of timber structures" [Paper presentation]. SAHC2014 - 9th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, Mexico City, Mexico.
• Leoskool, L., Descamps, T., Noël, J., & Puissant, G. (2014). "Behaviour of screwed CLT panels, numerical and experimental analyses" [Paper presentation]. 12th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Naples, Italy. doi:10.4203/ccp.106.256
  • Behaviour of Screwed CLT Panels, Numerical and Experimental Analyses - Leoskool.pdf
• Isebaert, A., VanParys, L., Laplume, D., Leoskool, L., & Descamps, T. (2014). "Compatible intervention on stone systems: an optimization problem" [Paper presentation]. 12th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Naples, Italy. doi:10.4203/ccp.106.108
• Carpentier, O., Antczak, E., Brachelet, F., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2014). "Characterization of density variations of historic timber structure by thermal methods" [Paper presentation]. 12th International Conference on Quantitative InfraRed Thermography, Bordeaux, France.
  • QIRT-2014-191.pdf
• Descamps, T., Leoskool, L., VanParys, L., Laplume, D., & Aira, J.-R. (2014). "Influence of the joint stiffness in old timber hyperstatic frames" [Paper presentation]. World Conference on Timber Engineering, Quebec, Canada.
• Leoskool, L., Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Rodríguez Trujillo, V. (2014). "Cross-laminated timber: towards a consistent structural insulated panel for passive buildings in Belgium" [Paper presentation]. World Conference on Timber Engineering, Quebec, Canada.
  • ABS366 - LEOSKOOL - CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER TOWARDS A CONSISTENT STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL FOR PASSIVE BUILDINGS IN BELGIUM .pdf
• Hammou, Y., VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Fihri Fassi, H., & Guerlement, G. (2014). "Sauvegarde du patrimoine portugais au Maroc:illustration d'un schéma intégré appliqué à un site UNESCO en Belgique" [Paper presentation]. Congrès de Génie Civil, Ingénierie Structurelle & Environnement - GCISE 2014, Settat, Morocco.
• Leoskool, L., & Descamps, T. (2014). "Development of a structural insulated panel (SIP) with wood based material" [Paper presentation]. COST Action FP1004 Conference - Experimental Research in Timber, Prague, Czechia. doi:10.13140/2.1.3567.0727
  • FP1004 Prague - LEOSKOOL - DESCAMPS - Development of a structural insulated panel (SIP) with wood based material _ final version.pdf
• D'Ayala, D., Branco, J., Riggio, M., Harte, A., Kurz, J., & Descamps, T. (2014). "Assessment, reinforcement and monitoring of timber structures" [Paper presentation]. 2nd International Conference on Protection of Historical Constructions (PROHITEC'14), Antalya, Turkey.

• D'Alaya, D., Descamps, T., Riggio, M., Harte, A., & Kurz, J. (25 March 2014). "Assessment, reinforcement and monitoring of timber elements: COST Action FP1101 - Activities report" [Poster presentation]. APC conference, Belgrade, Serbia.

• Hammou, Y., VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2014). "Le patrimoine luso-marocain: empreinte de la couronne portugaise sur la côte atlantique d'Afrique du Nord".
• Leoskool, L., Serrano, E., & Descamps, T. (2014). "Finite element modelling of a new structural insulated panel based on CLT using Abaqus".
• VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2014). "La réalité augmentée au service de la valorisation du Patrimoine : une morphogenèse pour la Tour de la collégiale Sainte-Waudru ?"
• VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2014). "Proposition de reconstitution axonométrique pour la tour inachevée de Saint-Rombaut à Malines".
• VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2014). "Correction de l'analyse préliminaire (2014) de la Grande Tour de Sainte Waudru selon Chalon (1844) sur base des écrits de Le Maire (1937) & Brigode (1967)".
• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., & Delehouzée, L. (2014). "Analyse raisonnée d'une élévation médiévale:vers une reconstitution de volumétrie pour la Grande Tour de Sainte-Waudru".
• VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (2014). "Consommation efficace et structure gothique: une grille de lecture ?"

• Avez, C. (2014). "Glued-in rods : Experimental investigations, numerical development and study of a corner frame connection" [Master’s dissertation, Université de Mons]. ORBi UMONS-University of Mons. https://orbi.umons.ac.be/handle/20.500.12907/24016

• Descamps, T. (2014). "Flambement par bifurcation de l'état d'équilibre".

• Descamps, T. (2014). "COST FP1101 - Création d'un serveur FTP".
• Descamps, T. (2014). "COST FP1101 - Site internet: www.costfp1101.eu".

• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2014). Semaine intense à Mons pour 60 chercheurs actifs en timber engineering. "Polytech News 50".

• De Wilde, P., Descamps, T., Nissen Dehaye, D., Plunus, G., & Queeckers, A. (2014). "Evaluation du cursus « Construction » RAPPORT FINAL DE SYNTHÈSE Haute Ecole de la Communauté française du Luxembourg Robert Schuman (HERS). AEQES".
  • 20140207ConstruHERSRFS.pdf
• De Wilde, P., Collin, J. P., Courard, L., Descamps, T., Grouy, D., & Plunus, G. (2014). "Evaluation du cursus « Construction ». RAPPORT FINAL DE SYNTHÈSE Haute Ecole Louvain en Hainaut (HELHa). AEQES".
  • 20140207ContruHelHaRFS.pdf
• De Wilde, P., Descamps, T., Echard, P., & Queeckers, A. (2014). "Evaluation du cursus « Construction » Rapport final de synthèse. Ecole de promotion sociale Saint-Luc (EPS St-Luc) Institut technique supérieur Cardinal Mercier (ITSCM)".
  • 20140207ConstruStLucITSCMRFS.pdf
• De Wilde, P., Courard, L., Descamps, T., Echard, P., & Grouy, D. (2014). "Evaluation du cursus « Construction » RAPPORT FINAL DE SYNTHÈSE Institut d'enseignement de promotion sociale de la Communauté française de Dour (IEPSCF Dour). AEQES".
  • 20140207ConstruIEPSCFDourRFS1.pdf
• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Bultot, E., Degée, H., & Kouroussis, G. (2014). "Masonry buildings under seism: managing critical weaknesses in relationship with to out-of-plane resistance".
• VanParys, L., Isebaert, A., Descamps, T., Laplume, D., Cnudde, V., & Baele, J.-M. (2014). "Durability in masonry conservation: development of an integrated workflow dedicated to material compatibility management".
• De Wilde, P., Collin, J. P., Courard, L., Descamps, T., Echard, P., Froment, B., Grouy, D., Nissen Dehaye, D., Plunus, G., Proces, M., & Queeckers, A. (2014). "Évaluation du cursus CONSTRUCTION en Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles ANALYSE TRANSVERSALE - Rapport de l'agence pour l'évaluation de la qualité de l'enseignement supérieur".
  • AT-CONSTRUCTION-Web.pdf

2013

• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2013). Le choeur de Notre-Dame: prouesse, tourments et défi structurel à l'aube du 21e siècle. In "Le pendule de Foucault et la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai" (pp. 114-125). SPW - UMONS.
• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2013). La cathédrale romane revient à la vie: l'ingénierie technique au service de la restauration. In "Le pendule de Foucault et la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai" (pp. 99-113). SPW - UMONS.

• Descamps, T. (09 December 2013). "Thierry Descamps, 'Old carpentry connections', Workshop on Assessment and reinforcement of timber elements, UMONS, Décembre 2013" [Paper presentation]. Workshop on Assessment and Reinforcment of Timber Elements, UMONS, Faculté Polytechnique, Belgium.
• NOEL, J., & Descamps, T. (03 September 2013). "Shear design of notched wood elements" [Paper presentation]. Worshop on reinforcement of timber elements, WG2 COST FP1101 - 2nd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures (SHATIS'13), Trento, Italy.
• Noël, J., Aira, J.-R., & Descamps, T. (03 September 2013). "Shear design of notched wood elements" [Paper presentation]. SHATIS. 2nd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, Trento, Italy.
• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (20 June 2013). "Assessment, reinforcement and monitoring of timber elements: proposition for a training school about a sate of the art on assessment and reinforcement" [Paper presentation]. Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures - MC and WG2 Workshops, Centre of Excellence in Telč, Czechia.
• Descamps, T., Noël, J., Domede, N., VanParys, L., Lamant, N., & Tironi, S. (26 March 2013). "Tensile weaknesses replication in soil-structure interaction problems" [Paper presentation]. SIMULIA Academic Seminar 2013, Mons, Belgium.

• Hammou, Y., Fihri Fassi, H., VanParys, L., Bidecq, M., Descamps, T., Tironi, S., & Lamant, N. (2013). "Study of mechanical compatibility at the mortar-block interface in a heritage building" [Paper presentation]. 21ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, Bordeaux, France.

• Delbrayere, L., VanParys, L., Dagrain, F., & Descamps, T. (12 December 2013). "Translational versus rotational quantitative scratching towards an efficient quality assessment in manufactured timber products" [Poster presentation]. Training School on assessment and reinforcement of timber elements, Mons, Belgium.
• Demelenne, M., Scaillet, J.-C., Bossiroy, D., Hayen, R., VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Noël, J., Sens, A., & Delaunois, F. (12 March 2013). "Experimenting a medieval kiln for outlining specificities in the properties of ancient limes" [Poster presentation]. Matinée des chercheurs ( MDC'2013), Mons, Belgium.
• Leoskool, L., & Descamps, T. (12 March 2013). "Development of a structural insulated panel based on cross-laminated timber" [Poster presentation]. Matinée des Chercheurs 2013, Mons, Belgium.
  • Poster_2013_MdC_Leoskool_Development of a structural insulated panel based on cross-laminated timber.pdf

• Quinn, N., & Descamps, T. (2013). "Analysis and strengthening of Peruvian mortice and tenon connections".

• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., & Lamblin, D. (2013). "Assessment based on simulations:the case of the UNESCO cathedral in Tournai (BE)".
• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Leoskool, L., Isebaert, A., & Dagrain, F. (2013). "Heritage masonry preservation:opening strategic opportunities based on quantitative scratching".
• VanParys, L., Dagrain, F., & Descamps, T. (2013). "Quantitative scratching for local characterization of materials: from oil prospecting to quality assessment in low-carbon products".

2012

• Bultot, E., VanParys, L., Descamps, T., & Kouroussis, G. (2012). Out-of-plane behaviour of unreinforced masonry walls under seismic effect: towards an analytical study. "NED University Journal of Research".
  • BUL2012 - NED12earthquakespaper10.pdf

• Descamps, T. (19 October 2012). "Influence of the connection stiffness on the mechanical behavior of old timber frames" [Paper presentation]. Workshop 'Assessment of timber', COST FP1101, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland.
• Datoussaïd, S., Noël, J., & Descamps, T. (15 July 2012). "Multicriteria Optimal Design of Multibody Systems by Using Evolutionary Strategies" [Paper presentation]. 8th European Solid Mechanics Conference, Graz, Austria.
  • 14973-DATOUSSAID.pdf
• Descamps, T., & Leoskool, L. (10 May 2012). "Techniques de renforcement d'assemblages en bois" [Paper presentation]. Journée Innovation et R&D: perspectives pour la filière bois, Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambrésis, Ecole Nationale Supérieur d'ingénieurs en Informatique Automatique Mécanique Energétique et Electronique (ENSIAME), France.

• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Noël, J., Bultot, E., & Datoussaïd, S. (2012). "Network analysis of Masonry: Indicator Computations for Detecting Soil Defect Impact" [Paper presentation]. 11th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
  • paper_proof LVP.pdf
• Leoskool, L., VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Rouge, S., & Renoirt, J.-M. (2012). "Efficient prescription of mortars for durable masonry restorations: experimental study comparing the MAR with granular-based calculations" [Paper presentation]. 9th National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Brussels, Belgium.
  • FINAL NCTAM-Leoskool_VanParys_Descamps_Rouge_Renoirt.pdf
• VanParys, L., Dubuisson, T., Descamps, T., & Datoussaïd, S. (2012). "Detecting and quantifying the impact of soil defects in masonry systems: challenges and recourse to a Distributed Network Analysis method" [Paper presentation]. 9th National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (NCTAM2012), Brussels, Belgium.

• Descamps, T., & Noël, J. (2012). "Techniques d'auscultations et de restaurations d'éléments en bois".

• Descamps, T. (2012). "Technologie et dimensionnement des structures en bois - Volume II: Systèmes porteurs et restauration d'éléments en bois".

• Descamps, T. (2012). Greffes sur les charpentes médiévales du chateau-fort d'Ecaussines. "Polytech News 47".

• Descamps, T., & Noël, J. (2012). "Techniques d'auscultations et de restaurations d'éléments en bois".
• Descamps, T. (2012). "Auscultation et ingénierie des structures en bois".

2011

• Descamps, T., VanParys, L., Noël, J., & Dagrain, F. (01 May 2011). Engineering and patrimonial buildings: example of a rewarding interdisciplinary work. "International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 5" (3), 315-333.
• Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Datoussaïd, S. (01 January 2011). Development of a Specific Finite Element for Timber Joint Modeling. "International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics, 12" (1), 1-13.

• Descamps, T. (30 March 2011). "Caractérisation du comportement limite d'assemblages traditionnels en bois fonctionnant exclusivement par contact et frottement" [Poster presentation]. 6ème édition de la Matinée des Chercheurs (MDC 2011), Mons, Belgium.

2010

• Dagrain, F., & Descamps, T. (2010). "Less-destructive testing of masonry materials : a comparison between scratching and drilling approaches" [Paper presentation]. 8th international masonry Conference, Dresden, Germany.
  • 8IMC-184.pdf

• Dagrain, F., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2010). "Etudes préalables dans le cadre de la restauration et réhabilitation d'ouvrages patrimoniaux".

2009

• Descamps, T., & Noël, J. (2009). Semi-rigid analysis of old timber frames: Definition of equivalent springs for joints modeling. Enhancement of the method, numerical and experimental validation. "International Review of Mechanical Engineering".
• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (01 March 2009). Semi-rigid study of joints with dowel type fasteners: Numerical definition of a specific finite element and experimental validation. "International Review on Modelling and Simulations, 2", 78-87.

• Descamps, T., & Datoussaïd, S. (2009). "3D FEM modeling of slender laterally loaded timber fasteners" [Paper presentation]. 12th International Conference on Fracture, Ottawa, Canada.
• Descamps, T., & Lemlyn, P. (2009). "Effects of the rotational, axial and transversal stiffness of the joints on the static response of old timber framings" [Paper presentation]. Conference on the protection of historical buildings, Rome, Italy.
• Noël, J., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2009). "An automatic tool for the modelling of discrete cracking phenomena in masonry structures: Case study on the Magdalene church in Tournai" [Paper presentation]. 8th National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Bruxelles, Belgium.
  • NCTAM2009-25.pdf
• Descamps, T., & Guerlement, G. (2009). "Component method for the assessment of the axial, shear and rotational stiffness of connections in old timber frames" [Paper presentation]. 9ème Congrès National de Mécanique, Marrakech, Morocco.

• Léoskool, L., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2009). "Etude du comportement d'une lisse basse dans un bâtiment multi étages".

• Descamps, T. (2009). "Technologie et dimensionnement des structures en bois: notes révisées et complétées".

2008

• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Lamblin, D., & Guerlement, G. (01 December 2008). The recourse to evolutionary strategies for the limit calculation of voussoir arches involved in heritage buildings. "Foundations of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 12", 73-86.

• Descamps, T. (2008). "Development of an advanced tool for the study of industrial timber frames" [Paper presentation]. JMS2008, Université Hassan 1er, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Settat, Morocco.
• Noël, J., & Descamps, T. (2008). "An automatic tool for modelling discrete cracking phenomena in masonry structures : Case study on a Belgian cultual building" [Paper presentation]. Journée de Mécanique des Structures, JMS08, Settat, Morocco.
  • An automatic tool for modelling discrete cracking phenomena in masonry structures.pdf
• Dagrain, F., Descamps, T., & Scaillet, J. C. (2008). "The scratching test, an alternative technique for determining strength properties of historical mortars" [Paper presentation]. Historical Mortars Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • T_I_11_HMC008.pdf
• Demelenne, M., Scaillet, J. C., Dagrain, F., & Descamps, T. (2008). "Project for research on historical and contemporary lime based mortars in the Walloon region (Belgium)" [Paper presentation]. Historical Mortars Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • T_IV_17_HMC008.pdf
• Dagrain, F., Descamps, T., & Scaillet, J.-C. (2008). "The scratching test, an alternative technique for determining strength properties of historical mortars" [Paper presentation]. 1st Historical Mortars Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • aT_I_11_HMC008.pdf
• Demelenne, M., Scaillet, J.-C., Dagrain, F., & Descamps, T. (2008). "Project for research on historical and contemporary lime based mortars in the Walloon region (Belgium)" [Paper presentation]. 1st Historical Mortars Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • aT_IV_17_HMC008.pdf
• Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Van Royen, S. (2008). "Embedding strength of nailed connections" [Paper presentation]. 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering, Miyasaki, Japan.
• Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Datoussaïd, S. (2008). "Finite semi-rigid study of light timber nailed structures" [Paper presentation]. 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering, Miyasaki, Japan.
• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., Datoussaïd, S., & Guerlement, G. (2008). "Limit load analysis of voussoir arches in heritage buildings" [Paper presentation]. 2nd Euro Mediterranean in Advances on Geomaterials and Structures, Hammamet, Tunisia.
• Descamps, T., El Maskaoui, Z., Datoussaïd, S., & Guerlement, G. (2008). "Industrial optimal design of steel frameworks with stochastic algorithm" [Paper presentation]. 2nd Euro Mediterranean in Advances on Geomaterials and Structures, Hammamet, Tunisia.

2007

• Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Datoussaïd, S. (2007). "NDT of timber: Development of a test device based on the DCP principle" [Paper presentation]. 15th International Symposium on NDT of Wood Duluth, MN - Minnesota, United States.
• Descamps, T., Datoussaïd, S., & Guerlement, G. (2007). "Urban damages due to the vibration propagation in the ground : a case of study" [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures, Porto, Portugal.
  • PAP163.pdf
• VanParys, L., Descamps, T., & Datoussaïd, S. (2007). "Stratégies évolutionnaires appliquées à l'analyse limite des arcs en maçonnerie" [Paper presentation]. 18ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, Grenoble, France.
• Datoussaïd, S., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2007). "Contribution à l'étude de plaques perforées en régime élasto-plastique" [Paper presentation]. 18ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, Grenoble, France.
  • cfm07-datoussaid-descamps-vanparys.pdf
• Descamps, T., Datoussaïd, S., & VanParys, L. (2007). "Développement d'un élément fini semi-rigide pour l'étude des structures planes en bois" [Paper presentation]. 18ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, Grenoble, France.
• Descamps, T., Datoussaïd, S., & Guerlement, G. (2007). "Prédiction de la réponse sismique de structures patrimoniales en bois" [Paper presentation]. 8ème Congrès Marocain de Mécanique, El Jadida, Morocco.

2006

• Datoussaïd, S., Descamps, T., & Guerlement, G. (01 September 2006). Applications of evolutionary strategies to optimal design of mechanical systems. "Foundations of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 7", 35-51.
  • jubilee_poznan.doc
• Lamblin, D., VanParys, L., & Descamps, T. (01 January 2006). Numerical and experimental approaches of arches affected by horizontal springing displacements. "Foundations of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 7", 201-213.
• VanParys, L., Lamblin, D., Guerlement, G., & Descamps, T. (01 January 2006). Damage in patrimonial masonry structures: the case of O-L Cathedral in Tournai. "Solid Mechanics and its Applications, 135", 209-216.
• Datoussaïd, S., VanParys, L., Lamblin, D., & Descamps, T. (01 January 2006). Structural behaviour of the flying-buttresses of the O-L Cathedral of Tournai. "Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 6" (3), 191-198.
  • datoussaid_flying_butresses.pdf

• VanParys, L., Dagrain, F., Descamps, T., & Coudyzer, C. (2006). "Scratching test for compressive strength determination: method and preliminary results on historical mortars" [Paper presentation]. 7th International Masonry Conference 2006, One Great George Street, London, United Kingdom.
• VanParys, L., Lamblin, D., & Descamps, T. (2006). "Limit analysis of masonry arches compared with numerical and experimental approaches" [Paper presentation]. 7th National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Mons, Belgium.
• Descamps, T., & Lambion, J. (2006). "Old carpentry joints: case study on the framings of the Cathedral of Tournai" [Paper presentation]. 7th National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Mons, Belgium.
• Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Lambion, J. (2006). "Impact test on timber: estimation of the mechanicals properties - determination of the compressive strength" [Paper presentation]. 7th National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Mons, Belgium.
• Descamps, T., Lambion, J., & Laplume, D. (2006). "Timber structure : rotational stiffness or carpentry joints" [Paper presentation]. 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering, Portland, United States - Oregon.
• Descamps, T., Datoussaïd, S., & VanParys, L. (2006). "Discrete minimum weight design of timber frames according to Eurocode 5" [Paper presentation]. 7th National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Mons, Belgium.
• Descamps, T., Datoussaïd, S., & VanParys, L. (2006). "Discrete minimum weight design under static and dynamic constraints" [Paper presentation]. 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering, Portland, United States - Oregon.

2005

• VanParys, L., Lamblin, D., Guerlement, G., Datoussaïd, S., & Descamps, T. (2005). "Optimisation d'une prothèse trapézo-métacarpienne en relation avec le phénomène de remodelage osseux" [Paper presentation]. XVIIè Congrès Français de Mécanique, Troyes, France.
• Datoussaïd, S., Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Guerlement, G. (2005). "Discrete minimum weight design under static and dynamic constraints" [Paper presentation]. XVIIè Congrès Français de Mécanique, Troyes, France.
  • cfm2005-datoussaid-descamps-vanparys-guerlement.pdf
• Laplume, D., & Descamps, T. (2005). "Computation of the yield surface of dowelled timber joints by using a feasible direction method" [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Computatioinal Plasticity, Barcelone, Spain.
• Datoussaïd, S., VanParys, L., Lamblin, D., & Descamps, T. (2005). "Structural behaviour of the flying-butresses of the OL-Cathedral of Tournai (Belgium)" [Paper presentation]. Australian Structural Engineering Conference, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
• VanParys, L., Dagrain, F., Coudyzer, C., & Descamps, T. (2005). "The scratching test for on-site determination of historical mortars: method and preliminary results" [Paper presentation]. 1st International Symposim on Mortars Technology, Florianopolis, Brazil.
  • VI SBTA - Brasil.pdf
• VanParys, L., Lamblin, D., Guerlement, G., & Descamps, T. (2005). "Damage in patrimonial masonry structures: the case of O-L Cathedral in Tournai" [Paper presentation]. Symposium Multiscale modeling of damage and fracture processes in composite materials Kazimierz, Dolny, Poland.
• Lamblin, D., Delehouzée, L., VanParys, L., Descamps, T., & Nicaise, M. (2005). "The gothic choir of the N-D Cathefral of Tournai : structural behaviour of the flying buttresses" [Paper presentation]. 10th Canadian Masonry Symposium Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
• Descamps, T., & Laplume, D. (2005). "Computation of the yield surface of dowelled timber joints by a feasible direction method" [Paper presentation]. 8th International Conference on Computational Plasticity, Barcelona, Spain.
• Descamps, T., Lamblin, D., VanParys, L., & Datoussaïd, S. (2005). "The restoration of the framings of the Cathedral of Tournai" [Paper presentation]. 4th International Conference on Heritage of Technology, Gdansk, Poland.
• Descamps, T., Guerlement, G., VanParys, L., & Datoussaïd, S. (2005). "Engineering and heritage preservation: development of a new technic for the protection of historical timber structure" [Paper presentation]. 4th International Conference on Heritage of Technology, Gdansk, Poland.
• Descamps, T., VanParys, L., & Datoussaïd, S. (2005). "Impact test to predict wood properties" [Paper presentation]. 14th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, Hannover, Germany.

• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2005). Quatre étudiants ingénieurs architectes se distingent au 'Prix Acier Etudiant 2005'. "Polytech News 31".
• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2005). Concours Jeunes Bâtisseurs : 800 fois son poids propre, qui dit mieux ? "Polytech News 30".

2004

• VanParys, L., Lamblin, D., Guerlement, G., Datoussaïd, S., & Descamps, T. (2004). "The behaviour of the gothic foundation of the OL-Cathedral of Tournai" [Paper presentation]. 13th International Brick/Block Masonry Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

• Descamps, T., Lamblin, D., & VanParys, L. (2004). "La cathédrale de Tournai vue par les ingénieurs".

2003

• Datoussaïd, S., Guerlement, G., Laplume, D., & Descamps, T. (2003). "Measurement of the effective stiffness of base plate column connection in piping industry" [Paper presentation]. 15th International Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics, .
• Datoussaïd, S., Descamps, T., Guerlement, G., & Laplume, D. (2003). "Measurement of the effective stiffness of base plate column connection in piping industry" [Paper presentation]. 15th International Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics, .
  • DATOUSSAID AND CO full paper.pdf

• Lamblin, D., Datoussaïd, S., Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2003). "Etude préliminaire de stabilité pour la charpente en béton armé de la nef romane de la cathédrale de Tournai". https://orbi.umons.ac.be/handle/20.500.12907/40773

• Descamps, T. (2003). "Technologie et dimensionnement des structures en bois".

• Descamps, T., & VanParys, L. (2003). The bridge on the invisible River Kwaï ... la pédagogie par le projet sans séances de projet. "Polytech News 24".

In Press

• Descamps, T., Avez, C., Carpentier, O., Antczak, E., & Jeong, G. Y. (In press). "Historic timber roofs modelling: prosthesis and resin repairs" [Paper presentation]. SHATIS. 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, Wroclaw, Poland.
• Jeong, G. Y., Kong, J. H., Lee, S. S., & Descamps, T. (In press). "Moment carrying capacity of traditional timber joints" [Paper presentation]. SHATIS. 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, Wroclaw, Poland.
• Harte, A., Jockwer, R., Stepinac, M., Descamps, T., & Dietsch, P. (In press). "Reinforcement of timber structures: the route to standardisation" [Paper presentation]. SHATIS. 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, Wroclaw, Poland.
• Datoussaïd, S., & Descamps, T. (In press). "A sensitivity analysis of a hospital in case of fire: The impact of the percentage of people with reduced mobility and the staff to occupant's ratio" [Paper presentation]. Fire and Evacuation Modelling Technical Conference, Malaga, Spain.