PhD & MS Abstracts

Structural Engineering

• Use Of Precast Concrete Deck Panels By Jessica McIntyre, Chair: John M. Lybas; Co-Chair: Ronald A. Cook
• Development Of Prediction Models For Shear Capacity Of Steel Embeds In Concrete Subjected To Combined Shear And Axial Loads By Christopher Pfeil , Chair: Dr. Ronald A. Cook, P.E.
• Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Of Bridge Piers By Cesar Fernandes, Chair: Marc Hoit
• Computer Analysis of Cantilevered Mast-Arm Signal Structures and Damping Devices by Victoria A. Cannon
• Mechanical Damping System for Mast Arm Traffic Signal Structures by Michael A Kalajian
• Design Capabilities for Florida Pier: Pile Cap and Pier Cap Design by Guillermo Madriz
• Structural Damage Detection Using the FL Pier Program - A Feasibility Study by Jon Sinnreich
• Design of Prestressed Precast Double-Tee Sections by William T. Nass, Jr.
• Large Missile Impact Testing of Sheet Metal Clad Structures by Michael D. Johnson
• Analytical Evaluation and Comparison of Concrete T-Beam Bridges and Steel I-Girder Bridges under the Same Live Loads and Bridge Spans by Cheng-Sung Wang
• The Use of Reinforced Precast Panels as Stay-in-Place Formwork by Anthony M. Bevilacqua
• Vehicle Curb Impact Study Using a Nonlinear Dynamic Finite Element Simulation Program by Apichai Siridumrongphun
• Design and Construction of a Driving Stress Monitoring System for Concrete Piles Using Wireless Technology by Andrew J. Gibiser
• Large Missile Impact Testing on Hollow Core Prestress Concrete Slabs by Marcus Staley
• Effect of Strand Diameter on the Transfer Length of Pretensioned Prestressed Concrete Beams by Javier A. Quiros
• Plasgen: An Object-Oriented Finite Element Pre-Processor by Sayed Y. Hashimi
• Finite Element Modeling of a Standard 18-in. Steel Tension Coupon by Stuart Anderson