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                                            Research and Publications

​  Journal Papers (*denotes student authors)
    48. *Sreedhara S., Sorensen T., Poursaee A., Ross B., “Practical Application of Digital Image Processing in Measuring Concrete Crack
​          Widths in Field Studies,” Under Review, 2022.

    47. Floyd R., Meyer K., Ross B., “Teaching Flexural Strength (Failure Modes) in Reinforced Concrete I,” Under Review, 2022.
    46. *Brigante J., Ross B., Bladow M., “Costs of Implementing Design for Adaptability Strategies in Wood-Framed Multi-Family Housing,”
          Under Review, 2022.

    45. Poursaee A, and Ross B., “The Role of Cracks in Chloride-Induced Corrosion of Carbon Steel in Concrete—Review,” Corrosion and
​          Materials Degradation
, 2022.
    44. Naser M, and Ross B., ”An Opinion Piece on the Dos and Don’ts of Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering and Charting a Path from
          Data-Driven Analysis to Causal Knowledge Discovery
,” Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, 2022.
    43.  *Elsayed M., *Crocker G., Ross B., Okumus P., Kleiss M., Elhami-Khorasani N., “Finite Element Modeling of Tessellated Beams,”
           Journal of Building Engineering, 2022.

    42.  *McFarland D., Ross B., Naser M., Blok R., Teuffel P., “Quantitative Evaluation of the Relationship between Physical Parameters
           and Building Demolition or Adaptation Outcomes
,” Architecture, Structures and Construction, 2021. 
    41.  *Syed M., *Moeini M., Okumus P., Elhami-Khorasani N., Ross B., Kleiss M., “Analytical Study of Tessellated Structural-Architectural
​           Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls
,” Engineering Structures, 2021.
    40.  *Rockow Z., *Black A., Ross B., “Comparison of Building Adaptation Projects and Design for Adaptability (DfA) Strategies,” ASCE
           Journal of Architectural Engineering
, 2021.

    39.  Ross B., Garber D., “Discussion of “Evaluation of Pretensioned Girders with Partial-Strand Debonding”,” ASCE Journal of Bridge
​           Engineering
, 2021.

    38.  *Jonnalagadda S., *Sreedhara S., *Soltani M., Ross B., “Foam-void precast concrete double-tee members,” PCI Journal, 2021.
    37.  *Crabtree B., Ross B., Cousins T., Ziehl P., “Live Load Testing of Flat Precast Slab Bridge to Determine Joint Efficiency and
​           Distribution Factors for Moment
,” ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 2021.
    36.  *Rockow, Z., Ross, B., “An Areal Openness Model (AOM) for Quantifying the “Openness” of Floorplans,” International Journal of
           Building Pathology and Adaptation
, 2020.   

    35.  *Becker A., Ross B., Albright D., “Evaluating the Weighted-Sum Approach for Measuring Buildings’ Adaptability” Journal of Green
           Building
, 2020.

    34.  *Abo Alarab L., Ross B., Poursaee A., “The impact of repair method on the chloride induced corrosion of the steel embedded in
           cracked concrete
,” Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, 2020.
    33.  Ross B., Yang C., Kleiss M., Okumus P., Elhami Khorasani N., “Tessellated Structural Architectural Systems: A Concept for Efficient
​           Construction, Repair, and Disassembly
,” ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, 2020.
    32.  *Abo Alarab L., Ross B., Poursaee A., “Influence of crack opening size on chloride induced corrosion of steel bars in concrete,” ASCE
             Journal of Bridge Engineering, 2020.

​    31.  *Hess S., *Filosa F., Ross B., Cousins T., “Live Load Testing of NEXT-D Bridges to Determine Distribution Factors for Moment,” ASCE
             Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilitates, 2020.

    30.  *Tarawneh A., Ross B., Cousins T., “Tensile Behavior and Design of Adhesive Anchors Embedded in Thin Concrete Members,” PCI
​            Journal
, 2020.

    29.  *Tarawneh A., Ross B., Cousins T., “Shear Behavior and Design of Post-Installed Anchors in Thin Concrete Members,” ACI
​            Structural Journal
, 2020.

    28.  *Tarawneh A., Ross B., Cousins T., “Tensile Behavior and Design of Screw Anchors in Thin Concrete Members,” ACI Structural Journal,               2019.
    27.  *Abo Alarab L., Ross B., Poursaee A., “An Experimental Method for Evaluating Reinforcement Corrosion in Cracked Concrete,”
             Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance, 2019.
    26.  Harries K., Shahrooz B., Ross B., Ball P., Hamilton H., “Modelling and Detailing Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girder End Regions
            Using the Strut and Tie Approach
,” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering 2018.
    25.  *Chen D., Ross B., Klotz L., “Parametric Analysis of a Spiraled Shell: Learning from Nature’s Adaptable Structures,” Designs, 2(4), 46,
            2018.
    24.  *Rockow Z., *Black A., Ross B., “Review of Methods for Evaluating Adaptability of Buildings,” International Journal of Building
            Pathology and Adaptation
2018.
    23.  *Soltani M., Ross B., Khademi A., “A Statistical Approach to Refine Design Codes for Interface Shear Transfer in Reinforced Concrete
            Structures
,” ACI Structural Journal, 115(5), 1341-1352, 2018.
    22.  *Naji B., Khademi A., Ross B., “Analysis of Bond-Loss Resistance Models for Pretensioned I-Girders,” PCI Journal, 63(1), 40-56, 2018.
    21.  *Martinez M., Atamturktur S., Ross B., Thompson J. “Assessing the Compressive Behavior of Dry-Stacked Concrete Masonry with
            Experimentally Informed Numerical Models
,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 144(7), 2017.
    20.  *Soltani M., Ross B., “Database Evaluation of Interface Shear Transfer in Concrete Members,” ACI Structural Journal, 114(2), 383-394,
            2017.
    19.  *Naji B., Ross B., “Evaluation of the AASHTO LRFD Strand Debonding Limitations in the Context of Bond-Loss Failure,” Journal of
            Structural Integrity and Maintenance
2(1), 22-28, 2017.
    18.  *Soltani M., Ross B., “Evaluation of a 4-Point Bending Test Method for Interface Shear Transfer in Concrete Members,” ASCE Practice
            Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
22(4), 2017.
    17.  *Jonnalagadda S., Ross B., Khademi A., “A Modelling Approach for Evaluating the Effects of Design Variables on Bridge Condition
            Ratings
,” Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance 1(4), 167-176, 2016.
    16.  *Naji B., Ross B., Floyd R., “Characterization of Bond-Loss Failures in Pretensioned Concrete Girders,” ASCE Journal of Bridge
            Engineering 
22(4), 2016.       
    15.  Atamturktur S., Ross B., Thompson J., Biggs D., “Compressive Strength of Dry-Stacked Concrete Masonry Unit Assemblies,” ASCE
            Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
29(2), 2016.
    14.  *Abo Alarab L., Ross B., Poursaee A., “Corrosion Assessment of Coupled Steel Reinforcement with Ni-Ti Based Shape Memory Alloy
            in Simulated Concrete Pore Solution
,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 28(8), 2016.
    13.  *Soltani M., *Indurkar S., Ross B., “Stud Rail Systems as Shear Reinforcement in Beams and One-Way Slabs,” ACI Structural Journal
            113(3), 587-594, 2016.
    12.  Ross B., *Roper R., Atamturktur S., “Detailing Steel Roof Decks to Control Damage from Windborne Debris Impact,” ASCE Practice
            Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
21(1), 2015.
    11.  *Chen D., Ross B., Klotz L., “Lessons from a Coral Reef: Biomimmicry for Structural Engineers,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering
            141(4), 2015.
    10.  Ross B., *Willis M., Hamilton H., Consolazio G. “Comparison of Details for Controlling End Region Cracks in Precast-Pretensioned I-
            Girders
,” PCI Journal 59(2), 96-108, 2014.
    9.  Ross B., *Naji B. “A Model for Nominal Bond-Shear Capacity of Pretensioned Concrete Girders,” Transportation Research Record:
            Journal of the Transportation Research Board
2406, 79-86, 2014.
    8.  Ross B., Hamilton H., Consolazio G. “Experimental Study of End Region Detailing and Shear Behavior of Concrete I-Girders,” ASCE
            Journal of Bridge Engineering
20(6), 2014.
    7.  Ross B., *Willis M., Datin P., Scott R.  “Wind Load Test of Earthbag Wall,” Buildings 3(3), 532-544, 2013.
    6.  Ross B., Hamilton H., Consolazio G. “A Design Model for Confinement Reinforcement in Pretensioned I-Girders,” Transportation
            Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
2331, 59-67, 2013.
    5.  Ross B., Hamilton H., Potter W. “Effect of Bearing Pad Arrangement on Capacity of Slab Panel Bridge Members,” Transportation
            Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
2313, 92-99, 2012.
    4.  Llanos G., Ross B., Ansley M., Hamilton H. “Testing of Post-Tensioned Concrete Girders with no Shear Reinforcement,” PTI Journal
           8(1), page-page, 2012.
    3.  Ross B., Hamilton H., Consolazio G. “Experimental and Analytical Evaluation of Confinement Reinforcement in Pretensioned
           Concrete Beams
,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 2251, 59-67, 2011.
    2.  Ross B., Ansley M., Hamilton H.  “Load Testing of 30-year-old AASHTO Type III Highway Bridge Girders,” PCI Journal 56(4), 152-163,
            2011.
    1.  Ross B., Hamilton H.  “Evaluation of Strain Gage Lengths for Testing Limestone and Granite Aggregate Concretes,” Construction and
            Building Materials
25(1), 406-408, 2011.

​Conference Papers (*denotes student author, # denotes presenter at conference)
    31.  *#Syed, M., *Crocker, G, Elhami-Khorasani, N., Okumus, P., Ross, B.E., Kleiss, M. “Repairable Modular Structural-Architectural Shear            Walls,” Structures Congress, Atlanta, Georgia (Apr 2022).
    30.  *#Crocker, *G., Dai, S., Ross, B., Kleiss, M., Okumus, P., Elhami-Khorasani, N., *Moore, S. “Failure Modes of 3D-Printed Tessellated-              Tile Beams,” Structures Congress, Atlanta, Georgia (Apr 2022).
    29.  *#Crocker, G., *Bender, K., *Blasiak, R., *Lang, J., *Moore, S., *Wright, O., *Dai, S., *Syed, M., Elhami-Khorasani, N., Kleiss, M.,                         Okumus, P., Ross, B. “Undergraduate Student Experience in a Multidisciplinary Architecture-Civil Engineering Research Project,”                      2022 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference, Charleston, South Carolina (Mar 2022).
    28.  *Bitter C., #Ross B., *Parker S., Milkovitz M., "Cost Comparison of Typical and Adaptable Precast Parking Structures in the US," 2nd               International Conference of Circular Systems for the Built Environment, Eindhoven / virtual, Netherlands (Dec 2021).
    27.  *#Crocker G., Ross B., Kliess MC., Okumus P., Khorasani N., Romano JM., “Design, Fabrication, and Assembly of a Tessellated                        Precast Concrete Wall,” PCI National Conference, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, New Orleans, LA (and Virtual) (May 2021).
    26.  *Murphy A., *Sreedhara S., Poursaee A., #Ross B., “Comparison of Flexural Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Beams with Different                 Rebar Coatings,” PCI National Conference, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, New Orleans, LA (and Virtual) (May 2021).
    25.  *#Crabtree B., Cousins T., Ross B., Ziehl P., Moore R., Soltangharaei V., “Service Load and Failure Tests of Short Span Precast                          Reinforced Concrete Arch Beams,” PCI National Conference, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, New Orleans, LA (and Virtual)                   (May 2021).
    24.  *#Wilson M., Ross B., Herthogs P., *Rockow Z., “Comparing two approaches for evaluating a floorplan's ability to change: SAGA and
​           AOM
,” Sustainable Energy and Buildings 20, Virtual Conference (Sep 2020).​   
    23.  *#McFarland D., Ross B., Albright D., “Quantifying Adaptability of College Campus Buildings,” Sustainable Energy and Buildings 20, 
​           Virtual Conference (Dec 2020).   
    22.  #Willis M., Ross B., “Characterization of “Creep-Rupture” Failure in Prestressed Concrete Members,” PCI National Conference,
           Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL (Sep 2019).
    21.  *Becker A., #Ross B., “A Methodology for Quantifying Adaptability of Buildings using an Analytic Hierarchy Process,” Open Buildings
            for Resilient Cities
, Los Angeles, CA, (Dec 2018).
    20.  *Black A., *Rockow Z., #Ross B., “Identifying Physical Features that Facilitate and Impede Building Adaptation,” Sustainability in
            Energy and Buildings
, Gold Coast, Australia (Jun 2018).
    19.  *Yerri S., #Piratla K., Ross B., Harrison D., “Synthesis of Water Infrastructure Adaptation Practices in Atlantic Coastal Communities,”
​            ASCE Construction Research Congress, New Orleans, LA (Apr 2018).
    18.  *Jonnalagadda S., *#Sreedhara S., *Soltani M., Ross B., “Flexural Testing of Foam-Void Precast T-Beams,” PCI National Conference,
            Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Denver, CO (Feb 2018).
    17.  *#Rockow Z., Ross B., “An Introduction to the International Demolition and Adaptation Database (DaAD),” Sustainability in Energy and
            Buildings
, Gold Coast, Australia (Jun 2018).
    16.  #Ross B., “The Learning Buildings Framework for Quantifying Building Adaptability,” AEI Conference, ASCE Architectural Engineering
           Institute, Oklahoma City, OK (Apr 2017).
    15.  *Bladow M., *#Soltani M., Ross B., Cousins T., “Evaluation of a Splice Connections of Precast Concrete Piles,” PCI National Conference,
            Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Cleveland, OH (Mar 2017).
    14.  Ross B., *#Chen D., Conejos S., Khademi A., “Enabling adaptable buildings: Results of a preliminary expert survey,” International
            Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction
, Phoenix, AZ (May 2016).
    13.  *#Chen D., Klotz L., Ross B., “Mathematically characterizing natural systems for adaptable, biomimetic design,” International
            Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction
, Phoenix, AZ (May 2016).
    12.  *#Bladow M., Ross B., “Versatility and Adaptability of Precast Concrete Buildings,” PCI National Conference, Precast/Prestressed
            Concrete Institute, Nashville, TN (Mar 2016).
    11.  #Lucas J., Khademi A., Ross B., *Fulaytar G., “A Reliability Model for BIM-Related Automated Processes,” Proc. of the 32nd CIB W78
           Conference
, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (Oct 2015).
    10.  *#Jonnalagadda S., Ross B., Plumblee J., “A Method for Assessing Capacity Obsolescence and Environmental Sustainability of
            Highway Bridges
,” Annual Meetings of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC (Jan 2015).
     9.  *#Chen D., *Tawney K., Ross B. “Gastropod Shells: Quantitative Biomimicry for Adaptable Structures,” Engineering Sustainability
           Conference
, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (Apr 2015).
     8.  *Bladow M., *#Chen D., Ross B. “Enabling Adaptable Buildings: Strategies for Designers,” Engineering Sustainability Conference,
           University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (Apr 2015).
     7.  *#Chen D., Ross B., Klotz L. “Exploring Infrastructure Solutions through Bio-Inspired, Adaptable, Structural Art,” International
           Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure
, American Society of Civil Engineers, Long Beach, CA (Nov 2014).
     6.  *Attenhofer J., Mitchell T., #Ross B.  “A Case Study on Strength Evaluation of Steel Connection Assemblies Embedded in Precast
            Members
,” PCI National Conference, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, National Harbor, MD (Sept 2014).
     5.  *#Willis M., Ross B., “Practical Aspects of Posttensioning to Control End-Region Cracks in Pretensioned Girders,” PCI National
​            Conference
, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, National Harbor, MD (Sept 2014).
     4.  #Ross B., Hamilton H., Consolazio G. “Experimental Testing of 55-Year-Old Pretensioned Bridge Girders,” 9th International Conference
           on Short and Medium Span Bridges
, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (July 2014).
     3.  #Ross B., Hamilton H., Consolazio G. “Experimental Evaluation of Bottom Flange Splitting Crack in I-Girders,” PCI National Conference,
           Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Grapevine, TX (Sept 2013).
     2.  #Ross B., Hamilton H., Consolazio G. “Experimental Evaluation of Confinement Reinforcement in Pretensioned I-girders,” PCI
           National Conference
, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Nashville, TN (Oct 2012).
     1.  #Ross B., Dolan C. “Bond Testing and Strength of FRP Fabric to Concrete,” Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Advanced
​           Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures
, Ottawa, Canada (Aug 2000).
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