Research and Publications
Journal Papers (*denotes student authors)
35. *Becker A., Ross B., Albright D., “Evaluating the Weighted-Sum Approach for Measuring Buildings’ Adaptability” Journal of Green
Building, (accepted, awaiting publication, 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, (accepted, awaiting publication, 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 (accepted, awaiting publication, 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, (accepted, awaiting publication, 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 (accepted, awaiting publication, 2020).
30. *Tarawneh A., Ross B., Cousins T., “Shear Behavior and Design of Post-Installed Anchors in Thin Concrete Members,” ACI Structural
Journal (accepted, awaiting publication, 2020).
29. *Tarawneh A., Ross B., Cousins T., “Tensile Behavior and Design of Screw Anchors in Thin Concrete Members,” ACI Structural Journal,
(accepted, awaiting publication, 2019).
28. *Abo Alarab L., Ross B., Poursaee A., “An Experimental Method for Evaluating Reinforcement Corrosion in Cracked Concrete,”
Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance, 2019.
27. *Tarawneh A., Ross B., Cousins T., “Tensile Behavior and Design of Adhesive Anchors Embedded in Thin Concrete Members,”
(submitted 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)
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).
35. *Becker A., Ross B., Albright D., “Evaluating the Weighted-Sum Approach for Measuring Buildings’ Adaptability” Journal of Green
Building, (accepted, awaiting publication, 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, (accepted, awaiting publication, 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 (accepted, awaiting publication, 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, (accepted, awaiting publication, 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 (accepted, awaiting publication, 2020).
30. *Tarawneh A., Ross B., Cousins T., “Shear Behavior and Design of Post-Installed Anchors in Thin Concrete Members,” ACI Structural
Journal (accepted, awaiting publication, 2020).
29. *Tarawneh A., Ross B., Cousins T., “Tensile Behavior and Design of Screw Anchors in Thin Concrete Members,” ACI Structural Journal,
(accepted, awaiting publication, 2019).
28. *Abo Alarab L., Ross B., Poursaee A., “An Experimental Method for Evaluating Reinforcement Corrosion in Cracked Concrete,”
Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance, 2019.
27. *Tarawneh A., Ross B., Cousins T., “Tensile Behavior and Design of Adhesive Anchors Embedded in Thin Concrete Members,”
(submitted 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)
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).
