Civil and Environmental Engineering
Research
Structural Engineering, Materials, and Sustainability
Structural engineering research includes both numerical modeling and experimental testing to understand and improve structural performance. The materials program is centered on the development of bio-based materials in particular polymers, composites, and nanomaterials. Bio-based materials are researched from various angles including chemistry, processing, and mechanics.
Areas of research emphasis include:
- Behavior and Design of Structural Wood Components and Systems
- Design and Manufacture of Wood Composite Materials
- Behavior and Design of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete and Masonry Structures
- Structural Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis
- Structural Dynamics, Earthquake Engineering, and Infrastructure Improvement
- Structural Reliability and Probabilistic Analysis and Design
- Nondestructive Evaluation of Structural Materials and System
Facilities
CMEC’s Wood Materials and Engineering Laboratory (WMEL) houses a 40 ft by 80 ft strong floor equipped with computer controlled loading actuators and electronic data acquisition systems. Structural components up to 12 ft tall, 15 ft wide, and 75 ft long can be tested.
Affiliated Centers, Institutes, and Labs
Composite Materials & Engineering Center (CMEC)
Develops new building materials from recycled and virgin resources, as well as innovative structural systems
Faculty
| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
 Bahmani, Pouria | pouria.bahmani@wsu.edu | (509) 335-7607 |
 Englund, Karl | englund@wsu.edu | (509) 335-6259 |
 Lee, Ji Yun | jiyun.lee@wsu.edu | (509) 335-3018 |
 Motter, Christopher | c.motter@wsu.edu | (509) 335-5732 |
 Olsen, Karl | kolsen@wsu.edu | (509) 335-0373 |
 Phillips, Adam | a.phillips@wsu.edu | (509) 335-6362 |
 Yadama, Vikram | vyadama@wsu.edu | (509) 335-6261 |
 Dang, Hongtao | hongtao.dang@wsu.edu | (509) 335-4271 |
 Bender, Don Weyerhaeuser Distinguished Professor | bender@wsu.edu | (509) 335-2829 |
 Cofer, William Professor | wcofer@wsu.edu | (509) 335-3232 |
 Dolan, J. Daniel Professor | jddolan@wsu.edu | (509) 335-7849 |
 Itani, Rafik Professor, Chair Emeritus | itani@wsu.edu | (509) 335-3233 |
 Petersen, Renee Scholarly Professor | reneekb@wsu.edu | (509) 335-3227 |
Theses & Dissertations
2015
- Investigation of Occupant Induced Dynamic Lateral Loading on Exterior Decks
James M. LaFave, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender
2014
- Development of Strength and Stiffness Design Values for Steel-clad, Wood-framed Diaphragms
David Aguilera, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Numerical Investigation of Siesmic Isolation for Tall CLT Buildings
Vincent Bordry, MS, Chair: James D. Dolan - Lateral Loads on Reentrant Corner Structures
Bethany Marie Brown, MS, Chair: James D. Dolan - Investigating the Effects of Roof Diaphragm Stiffness on the Force Transferred at the Wall and Diaphragm Interface in Low Rise Masonry Construction
Niel Bennett Mangold, MS, Chair: J. Daniel Dolan - The Monotonic Siesmic Response of Light-frame Wood Shear Walls with Adhesive Sheathing Conectors
Charles David Misner, MS, Chair: J. Daniel Dolan - Engineering Students’ Word Choice Acting as a Realization of Conceptual Understanding
Brent Lane Olson, MS, Chair: Devlin B. Montfort
2013
- A Preliminary Structural Design Guideline for Pervious Concrete Pavement System Using Finite Element Methods
MD Ashraful Alam, PhD, Chair: Haselbach - Evaluation of Recycled Concrete for Use as Aggregates in New Portland Cement Concrete Pavements
Spencer Ray Boyle, MS, Chair: David McLean - Evaluation of Recycled Concrete for Use as Aggregates in New Concrete Pavements
Daniel Gilbert Mjelde, MS, Chair: David McLean - Construction and Demolition Recycled Wood Waste Assessment in the Northwest United States
Gerald Andrew Schneider, MS, Chair: Karl Englund - Evaluation of Recycled Concrete Aggregate Produced from Demolished Runway Panels as a Substitute for Coarse Aggregates in New Portland Cement Pavements
Timothy Charles Spry, MS, Chair: David McLean
2012
- Modified Structural Insulated Panels Using Three-dimensional Hollow-core Wood-strand Composite Sandwich Panel Structural Skins
Bailey Rae Brown, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Evaluation of Isolation Details to Enable Rocking in a Masonry Veneer Panel
Louis Marie Gouhier De Fontenay, MS, Chair: David I. McLean - Experimental Performance of Concrete Masonry Shear Walls Under In-plane Loading
Christina Marie Kapoi , MS, Chair: David I. McLean - Simplified Lateral Design of Post-frame Buildings – Comparison of Design Methodologies and Underlying Assumptions
Drew Patrick Mill, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Mechanical Connection Properties and Techniques for Lighweight Wood-strand Sandwich Panels
Richard Derek Ohlgren, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Understanding the Lateral Strength, Load Path, and Occupant Loads of Exterior Decks
Brian Jared Parsons, MS. Chair: Donald A. Bender - Design Requirements for Using Masonry Veneers on Cold-formed Steel Light-frame Construction
Joseph Michael Piotrowski, MS, Chair: J. Daniel Dolan
2011
- The Development of a Simplified Modeling Technique for the Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls
Mohammed Ibrahem Abd El Latef, MS, Chair: William F. Cofer - Preliminary Analysis of Summertime Heat Storage in Traditional Versus Pervious Concrete Systems
Michelle Boyer, MS, Chair: Liv Haselbach - Health Monitoring and Damage Identification on Composite Structures
Wei Fan, PhD, Chair: Pizhong Qiao - Explicit Buckling Analysis of Fiber-reinforced Plastic Structural Shapes
Xuping Huo, PhD, Chair: Pizhong Qiao - A Case Study of Mathematics Self-efficacy in a Freshman Engineering Mathematics Course
Jacob Rowland Burnham, MS, Chair: Shane Brown - Interface Mechanics of Layered Composite Beam-type Structures
Fangliang Chen, PhD, Chair: Pizhong Qiao - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Dynamic Traffic Simulations: A Case Study in Transportaiton Engineering Education
Chelsea Ann Nicholas, MS, Chair: Shane Brown - Residential Building Material Reuse in Sustainable Construction
Brent David Olson, PhD, Chair: Michael P. Wolcott - Influence of Different Building Practices on the Performance of a Passive Solar Design Greenhouse
Camille Pirou, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Vibration Based Damage Identification for Plate-like Structures
Hussam Saleem, MS, Chair: Pizhong Qiao - Effects of Key Parameters on the Performance of Concrete Masonry Shear Walls Under In-plane Loading
Jacob Dean Sherman, MS, Chair: David I. McLean - Strategies for Improving Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Wood-strand Composites
Nathan Bryce White, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama
2010
- The Effects of an Engineering-mathematics Course on Freshmen Students’ Mathematics Self-efficacy
Fred James Barker, MS, Chair: Shane Brown - Characterization of PF/PVAC Hybrid Adhesive-wood Interaction and its Effect on Wood Strand Composites Performance
Yang Cao, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama - Seismic Behavior and Design of Segmental Precast Post-tensioned Concrete Piers
Haitham Mohamed Mahmoud Mousad Dawood, MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - Shear Strength of Partially Grouted Squat Masonry Shear Walls
Jamal H. Elmapruk, MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - The Influence of Extrusion Processing and Formulation on Form-stable Phase Change Material
Gregory Dale Estep, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Development of Fragility Curves for Cold-formed Steel Light-framed Structural Systems: a Two-pronged Approach
Alexander Grummel, MS, Chair: J. Daniel Dolan - In-plane Shear Performance of Partially Grouted Masonry Shear Walls
Shawn Mark Nolph, MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - Influence of Design and Climate Change on the Annual Energy Consumption of a Passive Solar House
Christophe Parroco, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Time Domain Probabilistic Seismic Demand Analysis of Self Centering Bridges Under Near Fault Ground Motions
Manisha Rai, MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - Engineering Student Social Capital Within an In-class Peer Tutoring Program: Sources and Preferences
David Anthony Street, MS, Chair: Shane Brown - Evaluation of Masonry Wall Performance Under Cyclic Loading
Timothy Phillips Vaughan, MS, Chair: David I. McLean - Seismic Retrofit of Cruciform-shaped Columns in the Aurora Avenue Bridge Using FRP Wrapping
Brian John Walkenhauer, MS, Chair: David I. McLean
2009
- Student Understanding of Sight Distance in Geometric design: a Beginning Line of Inquiry to Characterize Student Understanding of Transportation Engineering
Brock Taylor Andrews, MS, Chair: Shane Brown - Alaskan Timber Resources for Wood-Plastic Composites
Tony Ray Cameron, MS, Co-Chairs: Vikram Yadama & Karl Englund - Extrudable Melamine Resin for Wood Plastic Composites
Lee-Wen Chen, MS, Co-chairmen: Karl Englund & Michael Wolcott - Development of Sustainability Guidelines for Infrastructure and their Application to Passenger Ferry Terminals
Ines de Sainte Marie D’Agneaux, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Performance of Reinforcement Lap Splices in Concrete Masonry
Christophe de Vial, MS, Chair: David I. McLean - Pervious Concrete: Investigation into Structural Performance and Evaluation of the Applicability of Existing Thickness Design Methods
William Gunter Goede, MS, Chair: Liv Haselbach - Detection of Delaminations of FRP Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Columns
Alan Benjamin Kuper, MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - Ultrasonic Detection of Simulated Corrosion in 1 Inch Diameter Steel Tieback Rods
Karl R. Olsen, PhD, Chair: David Pollock - Seismic Performance of Self-centering Frames Composed of Precast Post-tensioned Concrete Encased in FRP Tubes
Ahmad Abdulkareem Saker Sha’lan, MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - Alternate Foundation Sill Plate and Hold-down Elements for Light-frame Shear Walls
Richard Henry Utzman, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Lightweight Sandwich Panels Using Small-diameter Timber Wood-stands and Recycled Newsprint Cores
Christopher Ray Voth, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama - Evaluation of Concrete Mix Designs to Mitigate Early-age Shrinkage Cracking in Bridge Decks
Jianmin Zhuang, MS, Chair: Pizhong Qiao
2008
- Ultrasonic Characterization of ASTM A307 Bolts
Seren I. AbuLail, MS, Chair: David Pollock - Performance of Continuous and Segmented Post-tensioned Concrete Filled Fiber Tubes
Aaron John Booker, MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - Evaluation of Design Provisions for In-plane Shear in Masonry Walls
Courtney Davis, MS, Chair: David McLean - Nondestructive Testing of Concrete Box Girder Bridges Using Thermal Imaging
Kenneth J. Dupuis, MS, Chair: David Pollock - Seismic Retrofit of Rectangular Bridge Columns Using CFRP Wrapping
Mesay Abebaw Endeshaw , MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - Influence of Wood Species on Properties of Wood/HDPE Composites
William Gacitua Escobar , PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Analytical Performance Evaluation of Hollow Prestressed Piles and Pile-cap Connections in the I-5 Ravenna Bridge
Steven Michael Greenwood, MS, Chair: William Cofer - Processing, Mechanical, and Environmental Performance of Engineering Polymer Wood-plastic Composites
Mark Christopher Hatch, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Thermoplastic Encapsulation of wood Strand Composite using a Tie-layer
Steven Gerard Michael, MS, Co-chairs: Don Bender and Vikram Yadama - Performance of Lap Splices in Concrete Masonry Shear Walls
Jon Zachery Mjelde, MS, Chair: David McLean - Wood Plastic Composite Sill Plate for Continuous Anchorage of Shear Walls in Light-frame Wood Structures
Jason O’Dell, MS, Chair: J. Daniel Dolan - Wood-thermoplastic Composites Manufactured Using Beetle-killed Spruce from Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
Nels Royal Peterson, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama - The Utilization of Small Diameter Timbers in Pultruded Long Strand Composites
Zachary Scott Rininger, MS, Co-chairs: Karl Englund and Michael Wolcott - Performance of Wood Plastic Composite Foundation Elements in Post-frame and Light-frame Shear Walls
Loren Allen Ross, MS, Chair: Don Bender - Probabilistic Seismic Demand Analysis for the Near-Fault Zone
Reza Sehhati, PhD, Chair: Adrian Rodriguez-Marek - Nonlinear Dynamic and Static analysis of I-5 Ravenna Bridge
Reza Shafiei-Tehrany, MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - Polymer Blends for Multi-Extruded Wood-Thermoplastic Composites
Viviane Louise Villechevrolle, MS, Chair: Karl Englund
2007
- Performance of Log Shear Walls and Lag Screw Connections Subjected to Monotonic and Reverse-cyclic Loading
Drew Abram Graham, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Characterization of Pacific Northwest Softwoods for Wood Composites Production
Christopher E. Langum, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama - Explicit Buckling Analysis of Fiber-reinforced Plastic (FRP) Composite Structures
Luyang Shan, PhD, Chair: Pizhong Qiao - Cure Kinetics of Wood Phenol-formaldehyde Systems
Jinwu Wang, PhD, Co-Chairs: Marie Laborie and Michael Wolcott - A Novel Wood-strand Composite Laminate Using Small-diameter Timber
Shilo Willis Weight, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama
2006
- Flutter Analysis of Open-truss Stiffened Suspension Bridges Using Synthesized Aerodynamic Derivatives
Adel Al-Assaf, PhD, Chair: Rafik Itani - Dynamic Response of Bridges to Near-fault, Forward Directivity Ground Motions
Eliot Bonvalot, MS, Chair: William Cofer - A Mechanism to Improve Durability of Oriented Strand Composite
Sudip Chowdhury, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama - Investigation of the Effects of Variable Row Spacing in Bolted Timber Connections Subjected to Reverse Cyclic Loading
Caleb J. Knudson, MS, Chair: J. Daniel Dolan - Nondestructive Detection of Post-tensioning Tendons and Simulated Voids in Concrete Specimens Using Thermal Imaging
Ryan Ross Musgrove, MS, Chair: David Pollock - Temperature and Time Dependent Behaviors of a Wood-polypropylene Composite
Andrew Joseph Schildmeyer, MS, Chair: Michael P. Wolcott - Development of a General Dynamic Hysteretic Light-frame Structure Model and Study on the Torsional Behavior of Open-front Light-frame Structures
Jian Xu, PhD, Chair: J. Daniel Dolan
2005
- Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Existing Multi-column Bent Bridges
Cody Jay Cox, MS, Chair: Cole C. McDaniel - Structural Design and Performance of Composite Wall-foundation Connector Elements
Kristin Anne DuChateau, MS, Chair: James D. Dolan - Effectiveness of Ploymer Fibers for Improving the Ductility of Masonry Structures
Thomas Hervillard , MS, Chair: David I. McLean - Creep Behavior of Wood-polypropylene Composites
Ryan Gregory Kobbe, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Tensile Strength of Oriented Strand Board as Affected by Specimen Width
Sara C. Schwab, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Effects of Confinement Reinforcement on the Performance of Masonry Shear Walls
Matthew Kyle Snook, MS, Chair: David I McLean - Effects of Long Duration Earthquakes on Bridge Structures
Blandine Valle, MS, Chair: Cole McDaniel
2004
- A Novel Technique for the Analysis of Shear Walls within Manufactured Homes Using the Finite Element Method (Abstract)
Sameer Bafna , MS, Chair: Bill Cofer - Site Response Of The 2001 Southern Peru Earthquake
Adel M. Cortez-Flores, MS - Design and Fatigue of a Structural Wood-plastic Composite Andrew Edward Slaughter,MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott
- The Effects Of Long-Duration Earthquakes On Concrete Bridges With Poorly Confined Columns
Theron James Thompson , MS, Chair: William Cofer - Seismic Behavior And Retrofit Of Outrigger Knee Joints
Nasim Khalil Shattarat, PhD, Chair: David I. McLean - Performance of Poorly Confined Reinforced Concrete Columns in Long-Duration Earthquakes
Seth Stapleton, MS, Chair: Cole McDaniel
2003
- High Performance Concrete for Use in Concrete Floating Bridges (Abstract)
Bart Balko , MS, Chair: Rafik Itani - The Effects of Row Spacing and Bolt Spacing in 6-Bolt and 4-Bolt Wood-to-Steel Connections
Michael Dodson, MS, Chair: David Pollock - The Development and Use of a Novel Finite Element for the Evaluation of Embedded Fluid Dampers Within Light-Frame Timber Structures with Seismic Loading
Ying Du, PhD, Chair: Bill Cofer - Behavior of Concrete Masonry Shear Walls with Varying Aspect Ratio and Flexural Reinforcement
Ian Eikanas, MS, Chair: David McLean - A Thermodynamic, Spectroscopic, and Mechanical Characterization of the Wood-Polypropylene Interphase
David Harper, PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott - NDE of Clear Wood Subjected to Environmental and Mechanical Loadings Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Phil Johnson, MS, Chair: Don Bender - Use of Near Infrared Spectroscopy Technology for Predicting Bending Properties of Clear Wood Specimens
Kirk Kludt, MS, Chair: Don Bender - Evaluation of Retrofitting Applications on Typical Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Xin Liao, MS, Chair: Rafik Itani
2002
- Development of a Method to Analyze Structural Insulated Panels Under Transverse Loading (Abstract)
Heming Alwin, MS, Chair: John Hermanson - Spatial Variation of Wood Composites (Abstract)
Alejandro Bozo, PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Dowel Bearing Strength and Bolted Connection Behavior of Oriented Strand Lumber (Abstract)
Peter Cates, MS, Chair: David Pollock - HDPE Wood-Plastic Composite Material Model Subject to Damage (Abstract)
Guibin Lu, MS, Chair: Bill Cofer - Experimental Response and Analysis of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (Abstract)
Scott Peterson, PhD, Chair: David McLean - Performance of Anchor Bolts in Concrete Block Masonry (Abstract)
Joel Tubbs, MS, Chair: David McLean - Effect of Manufacturing Temperature of Laminated Veneer Lumber on Duration of Load Behavior (Abstract)
Melissa Verwest, MS, Chair: Ken Fridley - Characterization and Modeling of Oriented Strand Composites (Abstract)
Vikram Yadama, PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott
2001
- Load-Duration Behavior of Extruded Wood-Plastic Composites (Abstract)
Christopher Brandt, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - The Mechanisms of Consolidation and Friction of Wood Composites and Their Influence on Pultrusion Processing (Abstract)
Karl Englund, PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Combined Tension and Shear Loading of Anchor Bolts in Concrete Masonry (Abstract)
Anne Fabrello, MS, Chair: David Pollock - Rapid Repair Design of Temporary Support Systems for Bridges Damaged by Earthquakes in the State of Washington (Abstract)
Luke Heath, MS, Chair: Rafik Itani - Development of an Energy-Based Procedure for the Analysis and Design of Wood Structures Subjected to Seismic Loads (Abstract)
Bradley Martin, MS, Chair: Michael Symans - Assessment and Modeling of Properties of Oriented Strand Composites for Multiple Strand Geometries and Orientations (Abstract)
Kristin Meyers, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Energy-Based Modeling ofDowel-Type Connections in Wood-Plastic Composite Hollow Sections (Abstract)
William Parsons, MS, Chair: Don Bender - Inter-Story Shear Transfer in Wood-Frame Buildings (Abstract)
Thaddeus Ryan, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - Maximum Vertical Steel Ratio for Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls Loaded Flexurally In-Plane (Abstract)
Casey Tallon, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Ultrasonic Plate Waves in Wood-Based Composite Panels (Abstract)
Brian Tucker, PhD, Co-Chairs: Donald Bender and David Pollock - Development of Adaptive Base Isolation Systems for Seismic Response Control of Structures (Abstract)
Nat Wongprasert, PhD, Chair: Michael Symans
2000
- Diaphragm Behavior of Structural Insulated Panels
Nicholas Bilunas, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - Ultrasonic Inspection of Plastic Hinge Formation in Steel Bolts for Diagnostic Purposes
Joseph Galloway, MS, Chair: David Pollock - Performance and Design of Prototype Wood-Plastic Composite Components
Kevin Haiar, MS, Chair: David McLean - Interactive Internet-Based Education in Structural Design and Behavior of Wood-Framed Lateral Force Resisting Systems
Aaron Henson, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - The influence of a Horizontal Density Distribution on Moisture-Related Mechanical Degradation of Oriented Strand Composites
Jeffrey Linville, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Duration of Load and Creep Effects in Laminated Veneer Lumber Under Combined Loads
David Nelson, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - Dimension Effects on Dowel Bearing Strength for Wood and Wood-Based Composites
Thanadon Sattabongkot, MS, Chair: David Pollock - Probabilistic Finite Element Methods in Wood Composites
Wei Yang, MS, Chair: William Cofer
1999
- Evaluation of Bolted Connections in Wood Plastic Composites
David Balma, MS, Chair: Don Bender - Reliability-based Performance Criteria of Wood-Plastic Composite Fender Systems for Waterfront Facilities
Steven Davidow, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Split Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns
Maein El-Aaarag, MS, Chair: David McLean - Nondestructive Evaluation of Timber Bridges
Robert Emerson, PhD, Chair: David Pollock - Behavior of Structural Insulated Panels under Transverse Loading
Juleen Esvelt, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - Creep Induced Secondary Moments in Timber Beam Columns
Kristine Fromhold, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - Analytical Creep Model of Wood Beam-Columns
Tamara Godina, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - Mechanical Analysis of Transversely Loaded Wood/Plastic Sections
Scott Lockyear, MS, Chair: Mike Wolcott - Adaptive Sliding Base Isolation Systems for Seismic Protection of Buildings
Glenn Madden, MS, Chair: Michael Symans - Selected Engineering Properties of Hybrid Poplar Clear Wood and Composite Panels
Jeffery Peters, MS, Chair: Don Bender - Application of Dynamic System Identification to Timber Beams
Scott Peterson, MS, Chair: David McLean - Composite Material Retrofitting of Split Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns
Paul Rogness, MS, Chair: David McLean
1998
- Bolt Bearing Behavior of Engineered Wood Composites from Yellow Poplar Lumber
Stephen Carstens, MS, Chair: David Pollock - Five-Point Test for Determination of Racking Shear in Structural Panels
Lee French, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - The Evaluation of 4-4′ Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate Cure in a Saturated Steam Environment
David Harper, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Wood-Based Composite Members for Waterfront Fendering Systems
Monique Paynter, MS, Chair: David McLean - Analytical and Experimental Identification of a Uniaxial Seismic Simulator
Brian Twitchell, MS, Chair: Michael Symans - Strength Evaluation of Solid Sawn Lumber with Fastener Holes
Judd Williams, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - A Finite Element Model of Oriented Strand Board in Bending
Tom Merz, MS, Chair: William Cofer
1997
- DesignCriterion for Wood Floor Vibrations Via Finite Element and Reliability Analyses
Arshad Ahmed Al-Foqaha’a, PhD, Chair: William Cofer - Roosevelt Plaza (Structural Steel Design)
Michael Axthelm, MS, Chair: David McLean - Vibration of Wood Joist Floors Due to Occupant Loading
Diane Earnest, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - Creep Mechanisms in Oriented Strand Board
Wenhua Hua, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Seismic Protection of Structures Using Hybrid Control Systems
Steven Kelly, MS, Chair: Michael Symans - Alternative Retrofit Strategies for Multi-Column Bridge Bents
Scott Kuebler, MS, Chair: David McLean - Seismic Performance and Retrofit of Multi-Column Bridge Bents
Timothy Mealy, MS, Chair: David McLean - Lap Splice Behavior in Reinforced Concrete Masonry Under Tensile Loading
Jason Thompson, MS, Chair: David McLean - Parametric Study of Wood Floor Vibration Due to Occupant Activities
Nat Wongprasert, MS, Chair: William Cofer