Papers and Presentations
Please note that presentations will be made available as soon as possible.
MAE Students
Active Base Isolation of Building Structures in Two Dimensions (pdf)
Charles DeVore, University of Minnesota; Host Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Faculty Advisor: B.F. Spencer, Jr.; Graduate Student Mentor: Chia-Ming Chang| presentation
Environmental Effects on E-Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (pdf)
Nina N. Houston, University of Illinois at Chicago; Host Institution: University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez; Faculty Advisor: Felipe Acosta | presentation
P Wave Reflection and Refraction and SH Wave Refraction Data Processing in the Mooring, TN Area (pdf)
Duayne Rieger, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; Host Institution: the University of Memphis; Faculty Advisor: Charles A. Langston | presentation
Strings and Things for Locating Earthquakes (pdf)
D. Sarah Stamps, the University of Memphis; Host Institution: the University of Memphis; Faculty Advisor: Robert Smalley, Jr. | presentation
MCEER Students
Resonance of Structures Under Sinusoidal Shaking (pdf)
Armando Ciprian, University at Buffalo; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Faculty Advisor: George Lee; Graduate Student Mentor: Yu-Chen Ou | presentation
NEESWood: Framing to Sheathing Connection Tests (pdf)
Thomas Coyne, University at Buffalo; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Faculty Advisor: Andre Filiatrault; Graduate Student Mentor: Jianis Christovasilis | presentation
Experimental Study of a Small Scale Laminar Box for Soil Liquefaction Studies (pdf)
Christopher Gonyo, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Faculty Advisor: S. Thevanayagam; Graduate Student Mentor: Raghudeep
Bethapudi | presentation
Analytical Studies of the Suspended Zipper Frame and Control Devices (pdf)
Kristn Denaye Hinds, Florida A&M University; Host Institution: Florida A&M University; Faculty Advisor: M. Abdullah; Graduate Student Mentors: Kenneth Walsh, Marlon
Hill | presentation
Analysis of Micro-Vibration in Buildings (pdf)
Haridayal Jaswal, the City College of New York; Host Institution: The City College of New York; Faculty Advisor: Anil Agrawal | presentation
Nonstructural Components and the Rainflow Counting Algorithm (pdf)
Christa Kelleher, Lafayette College; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Faculty Advisor: Gilberto Mosqueda; Graduate Student Mentor: Rodrigo Retamales | presentation
Preparation and Preliminary Testing of a Small Scale Laminar Box for a Study of Soil Liquefaction (pdf)
Shannon McKenna, Harvey Mudd College; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Faculty Advisor: S. Thevanayagam; Graduate Student Mentors: Nurhan Ecemis and Raghudeep Bethapudi
Sideways Collapse of Deteriorating Structural Systems under Seismic Excitations: Phase II Shake Table Collapse Test (pdf)
Melissa E. Norlund, University at Buffalo; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Faculty Advisors: Andrew Whittaker, Andrei Reinhorn and Helmut Krawinkler, Stanford University; Graduate Student Mentor: Dimitrios G. Lignos, Stanford University | presentation
Developing a Variable Stiffness System with Continuously Variable Transmission Technology (pdf)
Aaron Williams, Florida A&M University; Host Institution: Florida A&M University; Faculty Advisor: M. Abdullah; Graduate Student Mentor: Kenneth Walsh | presentation
Property Test of Concrete Isolators (pdf)
Robert Wurstner, University at Buffalo; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Faculty Advisor: Michel Bruneau; Graduate Student Mentor: Shenlei Cui | presentation
NEES
Sideways Collapse of Deteriorating Structural Systems Under Seismic Excitations (pdf)
Matthew L. Alboum, University at Buffalo; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Faculty Advisors: Helmut Krawinkler and Andrew Whittaker; Graduate Student Mentor: Dimitrios Lignos | presentation
Development of a New Subsurface Strain and Displacement Sensor to be Used in Soil (pdf)
Vanessa Andrews, University of Tulsa; Host Institution: University of California, Davis; Faculty Advisor: Bruce L. Kutter; Graduate Student Mentor: Ray-Ching Chou | presentation
SensorFusion: Localization and Tracking of Sensors Using RFID (pdf)
Kenneth G. Bailey; Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian J. Wiebe; Oregon State University; Alejandro Uribe; Florida International University; Host Institution: University of California, San Diego; Faculty Advisor: Falko Kuester | presentation
Detailed Testing of Precast Concrete Diaphragms at Lehigh University (pdf)
Ryan Beemer, Washington State University; Host Institution: Lehigh University; Faculty Advisor: Clay Naito; Graduate Student Mentor: Ruirui Ren | presentation
Response of a Substandard Two-Column Bridge Bent Subjected to Near-Fault Ground Motion (pdf)
Austin Brown, University of Nevada, Reno; Host Institution: University of Nevada, Reno; Faculty Advisor: M. Saiid Saiidi | presentation
Comparison of Seismic Fragility of Free Standing Equipment Using Current Testing Protocols and Recorded Building Floor Motions (pdf)
Clayton Burningham, University of Utah; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Faculty Advisor: Gilberto Mosqueda; Graduate Student Mentor: Rodrigo Retamales Saavedra | presentation
Seismic Performance of Exposed Column Base Plates (Phase I) (pdf)
Jorge Camacho, University of California, Davis; Host Institution: University of California, Davis; Faculty Advisor: Amit Kanvinde and Greg Deierlein (Stanford); Graduate Student Mentors: Ben Fell, Ivan Gomez, Chris Smith | presentation
Soil Mechanics Analysis and Comparison to In Situ Test Methods of Soils Found in Potrero Canyon (pdf)
Richard Fernandez, San Diego State University; Host Institution: University of California at Davis; Faculty Advisor: Jason T. DeJong, Graduate Student Mentor: Karina Dahl | presentation
Impact Analysis of a Self-Centering Steel Concentrically-Braced Frame (pdf)
Eddie M. Guerra, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Host Institution: Lehigh University; Faculty Advisors: James M. Ricles and Richard Sause; Graduate Student Mentor: David Roke | presentation
Remediation of Soil Liquefaction Using Colloidal Silica Grout (pdf)
Vinnie Hung, the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art; Host Institution: University of California, Davis; Faculty Advisor: Ross W. Boulanger, Graduate Student Mentor: Carolyn T. Conlee | presentation
Seismic Response Investigation of Special Truss Moment Frame (STMF) Subassemblies under Quasi-Static Loading (pdf)
Santos Jr. Jordan, University of California, Davis; Host Institution: University of Nevada, Reno; Faculty Advisors: Sherif Elfass and Gökcan Pekcan | presentation
A Physical Model Study of Tsunami Inundation with Coastal Infrastructure (pdf)
Jennifer Krebs, Edgewood College; Host Institution: Oregon State University; Faculty Advisors: Dan Cox and Harry Yeh | presentation
Surge Impact Loading on Wood Residential Structures (pdf)
Jason Miles, Louisiana State University; Host Institution: Oregon State University; Faculty Advisors: Rakesh Gupta and John van de Lindt | presentation
Physical Modeling of Tsunami Induced Sediment Transport and Scour (pdf)
Adedotun Moronkeji, University of Missouri-Rolla; Host Institution: O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory (Tsunami Wave Basin), Oregon State University; Faculty Advisor: Yin Lu (Julie) Young, Princeton University | presentation
Effects of Post-Tensioning and Energy Dissipators on Seismic Performance of Bridge (pdf)
Alex Piolatto, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Host Institution: University of Nevada, Reno; Faculty Advisor: David Sanders; Graduate Student Mentor: Kevin Almer presentation
The Study and Practice of Metrology at the University at Buffalo NEES Site (pdf)
Brianna Rooney, University of Wisconsin Stout; Host Institution: University at Buffalo;
Advisors: Tom Albrechcinski and Andrei Reinhorn | presentation
A Comparative Study of a Piping System Subjected to Earthquake Loads Using Finite Element Modeling and Analysis (pdf)
Gabriel E. Sánchez Martínez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Host Institution: Lehigh University; Advisor: Ian C. Hodgson | presentation
Design of Self-Centering Moment Resisting Frame and Experimental Loading System (pdf)
Scott Swensen, the University of Utah; Host Institution: Lehigh University; Faculty Advisors: Richard Sause and James Ricles; Graduate Student Mentor: Ying-Cheng Lin | presentation
Development of In-House Accelerometer Dynamic Calibration System (pdf)
Atia Syed, City College of New York; Home Institution; Host Institution: University at Buffalo; Advisors: Andrei Reinhorn, Mark Pitman | presentation
SensorFusion: Localization and Tracking of Sensors Using RFID (pdf)
Alejandro Uribe; Florida International University; Kenneth G. Bailey; Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian J. Wiebe; Oregon State University; Host Institution: University of California, San Diego; Faculty Advisor: Falko Kuester | presentation
Behavior and Testing of Small Scale Columns Under Combined Action Loading (pdf)
Jennilyn M. Vallejera, University of Nevada, Reno; Host Institution: University of Nevada, Reno; Faculty Advisors: Sherif Elfass and David Sanders | presentation
SensorFusion: Localization and Tracking of Sensors Using RFID (pdf)
Brian J. Wiebe; Oregon State University; Kenneth G. Bailey; Georgia Institute of Technology; Alejandro Uribe; Florida International University; Host Institution: University of California, San Diego; Faculty Advisor: Falko Kuester | presentation
PEER Students
Development of Accessible Hinge Details for Box-Girder Bridges (pdf)
Kristopher Darnell, University of Texas at Austin; Host Institution: University of California-Berkeley; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Khalid Mosalam | presentation
Construction of Test Specimens for Retrofit of Non-Ductile RC Frames with Masonry Infill (pdf)
Yumiko Heltzel, University of Hawaii; Host Institution: Stanford University; Faculty Advisor: Sarah Billington; Graduate Student Mentor: Marios Kyriakides | presentation
Test Specimens for the Retrofit of Non-ductile RC Frames with Masonry Infill: A Summer of Fabrication (pdf)
Nancy Lee, San Francisco State University; Host Institution: Stanford University; Faculty Advisor: Sarah Billington; Graduate Student Mentor: Marios Kyriakides | presentation
Estimating Loss in Modern Reinforced Concrete Moment-Resisting Frame Buildings (pdf)
Ashley D. Spear, University of Wyoming; Host Institution: Stanford University; Faculty Advisor: Gregory G. Deierlein; Graduate Student Mentors: C. Marc Ramirez and Abbie Liel | presentation
Loss Estimation on Moment Resisting, Reinforced Concrete Buildings (pdf)
Jacqueline L. Steiner, California State University, Chico; Host Institution: Stanford University; Faculty Advisor: Gregory G. Deierlein; Graduate Student Mentor: Marc M. Ramirez | presentation
Seismic Performance of Full-Scale Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints (pdf)
Yoshiko Tsunehara, University of California, Los Angeles; Host institution: University of California, San Diego; Faculty Advisor: Tara C. Hutchinson; Graduate Student Mentor: Barbara Chang | presentation
Comparison of Hoop and Spirally Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns under Combined Flexure and Axial Forces
Nicholas Trombetta, University of Virginia; Host institution: University of California, Berkeley; Faculty Advisor: Jack Moehle; Graduate Student Mentor: Gabriel Hurtado | presentation
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