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                                            Research and Publications
Journal Publications
  1. Soltani M., Ross B., “Database Evaluation of Interface Shear Transfer in Concrete Members,” ACI Structural Journal (2017).
  2. 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 (2017).
  3. 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 (In press 2017).
  4. 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 (2016).
  5. Naji B., Ross B., Floyd R., “Characterization of Bond-Loss Failures in Pretensioned Concrete Girders” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering (2016).         
  6. Atamturktur S., Ross B., Thompson J., Biggs D., “Compressive Strength of Dry-Stacked Concrete Masonry Unit Assemblies” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2016).
  7. 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, (2016).
  8. Soltani M., Indurkar S., Ross B., “Stud Rail Systems as Shear Reinforcement in Beams and One-Way Slabs,” ACI Structural Journal (2016).
  9. 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 (2015).
  10. Chen D., Ross B., Klotz L., “Lessons from a Coral Reef: Biomimmicry for Structural Engineers,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering (2015).
  11. Ross B., Willis M., Hamilton H., Consolazio G. “Comparison of Details for Controlling End Region Cracks in Precast-Pretensioned I-Girders,” PCI Journal (2014).
  12. Ross B., Naji B. “A Model for Nominal Bond-Shear Capacity of Pretensioned Concrete Girders,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board (2014).
  13. Ross B., Hamilton H., Consolazio G. “Experimental Study of End Region Detailing and Shear Behavior of Concrete I-Girders,” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering (2014).
  14. Ross B., Willis M., Datin P., Scott R.  “Wind Load Test of Earthbag Wall,” Buildings (2013).
  15. 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 (2013).
  16. 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 (2012).
  17. Llanos G., Ross B., Ansley M., Hamilton H. “Testing of Post-Tensioned Concrete Girders with no Shear Reinforcement,” PTI Journal (2012).
  18. 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 (2011).
  19. Ross B., Ansley M., Hamilton H.  “Load Testing of 30-year-old AASHTO Type III Highway Bridge Girders,” PCI Journal (2011).
  20. Ross B., Hamilton H.  “Evaluation of Strain Gage Lengths for Testing Limestone and Granite Aggregate Concretes,” Construction and Building Materials (2011).

Conference Proceedings 

  1. Ross B., “The Learning Buildings Framework for Quantifying Building Adaptability,” AEI Conference, ASCE Architectural Engineering Institute, Oklahoma City, OK (Apr 2017).
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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).
  5. Bladow M., Ross B., “Versatility and Adaptability of Precast Concrete Buildings,” PCI National Conference, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Nashville, TN (Mar 2016).
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  9. 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).
  10. 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).
  11. 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).
  12. 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).
  13. 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).
  14. 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).
  15. 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).
  16. 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).