Category Archives: Bios

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Maria Mercado

Posted on August 19, 2022 by matteatherton

Started M.S. program in 2021 Working on several research projects related to moment connections, concrete on metal deck slabs, and modular steel floor systems.

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Omar Al-Masarani

Posted on August 19, 2022 by matteatherton

Started Ph.D. program in 2022 Investigating modular steel floor systems and floor systems with composite beams

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Omkar Tawade

Posted on August 19, 2022 by matteatherton

Started M.S. Program in 2021 Working on a project to determine design procedures for composite steel beams with concrete-filled steel deck using deck that is deeper than 3 in.

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Hunter Hutton

Posted on August 19, 2022 by matteatherton

M.S. Student started in 2021 Working on project to investigate retrofit of reinforced concrete diaphragms using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) Co-Adivsed with Dr. Eric Jacques

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Pratiksha Dhakal

Posted on August 19, 2022 by matteatherton

PhD Student starting in 2021 Working on a project investigating retrofit of reinforced concrete diaphragms using fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) Co-Adivsed with Dr. Eric Jacques

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Edward Gil

Posted on February 23, 2019 by matteatherton

BS in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering from George Mason University Research project: Computational Modeling of Glass Curtain Wall Systems to Support Fragility Curve Development With the increased push towards performance-based design, there is a need to understand and create more … Continue reading →

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Raul Avellaneda

Posted on January 7, 2019 by matteatherton

BS in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech Research Project: Cyclic Testing of Cantilever Composite Diaphragms The primary objective of this study is to expand our understanding of the seismic performance of concrete-filled composite diaphragms constructed using modern construction practices.

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Mahyar Zarat-Basir

Posted on November 2, 2018 by matteatherton

BS from Virginia Tech Research Project: Improved Fracture Resistance of a Twelve Bolt Extended End-Plate Moment Connection The primary objective of this study is to figure out the detailing required to make the 12 bolt extended stiffened/unstiffened connection ductile enough … Continue reading →

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Gengrui Wei

Posted on November 2, 2018 by matteatherton

BS from Tongji University MS from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Project: Computational Study of Tension Field Action in Metal Building Gable Frame Panel Zones Gable metal frames are popular, cost-efficient structural systems for commercial and industrial buildings. The … Continue reading →

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Hyeeun Kong

Posted on November 2, 2018 by matteatherton

BS from Hanyang University Research Project: Design of Fixed-Base Hollow Structural Sections Subjected to Large Seismic Drift

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