Technical Reports

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An Unmanned Aerial System of Visible Light, Infrared and Hyperspectral Cameras with Novel Signal Processing and Data Analytics. Report No. 693JK31950005CAAP, U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, September 20, 2022

Pengfei Ma, Tarutal Ghosh Mondal, Ying Zhuo, Zhenhua Shi, Bo Shang, Liujun Li, and Genda Chen

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Magnet-assisted Fiber Optic Sensing for Internal and External Corrosion-induced Mass losses of Metal Pipelines under Operation Conditions. Report No. 693JK31850012, U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, July 7, 2022

Ying Zhuo, Chuanrui Guo, Liang Fan, and Genda Chen

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SMART Shear Keys for Multi-Hazards Mitigation of Diaphragm-Free Girder Bridges – Phase II: Numerical Simulation on Seismic Performance. Report No. MATC-25-1121-0005-132-2, Mid-America Transportation Center, July 6, 2022

Haibin Zhang, Xinzhe Yuan, Tarutal Ghosh Mondal, and Genda Chen

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SMART Shear Keys for Multi-Hazards Mitigation of Diaphragm-Free Girder Bridges - Phase I: Design and Characterization. Report No. MATC-25-1121-0005-132-1, Mid-America Transportation Center, December 31, 2020

Genda Chen and Xinzhe Yuan

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UStrain and Temperature Measurements of Concrete Structures Subjected to High Temperatures. Report No. MATC-25-1121-0005-130, Mid-America Transportation Center, December 31, 2020

Yanping Zhu, Genda Chen, and Yi Bao

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UAV-enabled Measurement for Spatial Magnetic Field of Smart Rocks in Bridge Scour Monitoring. Final Report No. INSPIRE-002 & CII-002 under Contract No. 69A3551747126, US Department of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, April 31, 2020

Genda Chen, Haibin Zhang, and Zhaochao Li

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In-line Long Period Grating and Brillouin Scattering Fiber Optic Sensors for Strain, Temperature, Chloride Concentration, and Steel Mass Loss Measurement in Bridge Applications. Final Report No. INSPIRE-003 & CII-003 under Contract No. 69A3551747126, US Department of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, April 31, 2020

Genda Chen and Chuanrui Guo

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Smart Rock Technology for Real-time Monitoring of Bridge Scour and Riprap Effectiveness - Design Guidelines and Visualization Tools. Final Report No. OASRTRS-14-H-MST, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, December 31, 2016

Genda Chen, Yan Tang, Yizheng Chen, Zhaochao Li, Chuanrui Guo, Liang Fan, Yi Bao, Xiuyan Hu, and Matthew Klegseth

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Strain Distribution and Crack Detection in Concrete Overlays with Pulse Pre-Pump Brillouin Optical Time Domain Analysis. Report No. MATC-25-1121-003-292, Mid-America Transportation Center, August 2015

Yi Bao and Genda Chen

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Development of Bridge Girder Movement Criteria for Accelerated Bridge Construction. Publication No. NUTC-36966, Center for Transportation Infrastructure and Safety, August 15, 2014

Genda Chen and Yi Bao

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Unbonded Portland Cement Concrete Overlay/Pavement Monitoring with Integrated Grating and Scattering Optical Fiber Sensors. Publication No. NUTC-41896, Center for Transportation Infrastructure and Safety, August 15, 2014

Genda Chen, Ying Huang, Yi Bao, Leonard G. Palek, Jr., and Tom Burnham.

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Splice Performance Evaluation of Enamel-Coated Rebar for Structural Safety. Publication No. MATC-25-1121-0003-194, Mid-America Transportation Center, July 31, 2014

Genda Chen and Chenglin Wu

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Nondestructive Evaluation of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls with Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave (FM-CW) Radar. Publication No. MATC-25-1121-0003-196, Mid-America Transportation Center, June 20, 2014

M.T. Ghasr, Y. Bao, K. Ying, K.M. Combs, R. Zoughi, and G. Chen

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Smart Rocks and Wireless Communication System for Real-Time Monitoring and Mitigation of Bridge Scour - a Proof-of-Concept Study. Publication No. RITARS-11-H-MST, U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), December, 2013

G.D. Chen, D. Pommerenke, R. Zheng, A. Radchenko, Y. Tang, B. Schafer, Y. Huang, and Z.L. Yang

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Design, Construction and Load Testing of the Pat Daly Road Bridge in Washington County, MO, with Internal Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers Reinforcement. Publication No. NUTC-R275, Center for Transportation Infrastructure and Safety, January 2013

Zhibin Lin, Mostafa Fakhairfar, Chenglin Wu, Genda Chen, Wesley Bevans, Arun Vijay Kumar Gunasekaran, and Sahra Sedighsarvestani

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Concrete Surface with Nano-Particle Additives for Improved Wearing Resistance to Increase Truck Traffic. Publication No. MATC-25-1121-0001-441, Mid-America Transportation Center, July 2012

Genda Chen, Dongming Yan, Chenglin Wu, Zhibin Lin, Shruti Mahadik, and Nicholas Leventis

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Initial Study and Verification of a Distributed Fiber Optic Corrosion Monitoring System for Transportation Structures. Publication No. MATC-25-1121-0001-345, Mid-America Transportation Center, July 2012

Ying Huang, Hai Xiao, Genda Chen, Zhan Gao, and Fujian Tang

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Pilot Study on Rugged Fiber Optic Brillouin Sensors for Large-Strain Measurements to Ensure the Safety of Transportation Structures. Publication Nos. MATC-25-1121-0001-114 and MATC-25-1121-0001-242, Mid-America Transportation Center, July 2012

Genda Chen, Hai Xiao, Zhi Zhou, and Ying Huang

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Post-earthquake Reconnaissance Report on Transportation Infrastructure Impact of the February 27, 2010, Offshore Maule Earthquake in Chile. Publication No. FHWA-HRT-11-030, Federal Highway Administration, March 2011

Wen-Huei Phillip Yen, Genda Chen, Ian Buckle, Tony Allen, Daniel Alzamora, Jeffrey Ger, and Juan G. Arias

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China Earthquake Reconnaissance Report: Performance of Transportation Structures During the May 12, 2008, M7.9 Wenchuan Earthquake. Publication No. FHWA-HRT-11-029, Federal Highway Administration, February 2011

Wen-Huei Phillip Yen, Genda Chen, Mark Yashinsky, Youssef Hashash, Curtis Holub, Kehai Wang, and Xiaodong Guo

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Calibration of Load and Resistance Factors in LRFD Foundation Design Specifications. Final Report MoDOT TRyy0916, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, November 31, 2010

Zuocai Wang, Genda Chen, Oh-Sung Kwon, and Sarah Orton

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Coated Steel Rebar for Enhanced Concrete-Steel Bond Strength and Corrosion Resistance. Final Report MoDOT TRyy0914, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, August 31, 2010

Genda Chen, Jeffery Volz, Richard Brow, Dongming Yan, Signo Reis, Chenglin Wu, Fujian Tang, Charles Werner, and Xing Tao

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Design, Construction and Load Testing of the Bridge on Arnault Branch, Washington County, Missouri Using Innovative Technologies. Final Report CIES 10-001, Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies, Rolla, Missouri, January 10, 2010

Dongming Yan, Genda Chen, Nestore Galati, and Sahra Sedigh Sarvestani

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Blast Tests of Full-Size Wall Barriers Reinforced with Enamel-Coated Steel Rebar. Final Report LWI191000, Leonard Wood Institute, St. Robert, Missouri, December 31, 2009

Genda Chen, Jason Baird, Dongming Yan, Richard Brow, and Mike Koenigstein

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Coaxial Cable Sensors and Sensing Instrument for Crack Detection in Bridge Structures - Phase I: Field Qualification/Validation Planning. Final Report 9820/C-06-34, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), November 6, 2009

Genda Chen, Fujian Tang, and Zhi Zhou

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Strengthening of C. R. 8010 Bridge No. H356, Phelps County. Final Report CIES 09-002, Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies, Rolla, Missouri, October 20, 2009

Dongming Yan, Jianbao Li, Chenglin Wu, and Genda Chen

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Structural Assessment of Highway "N" Power Substation under Earthquake Loads. Final Report CIES-09-001, Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies, Rolla, Missouri, October 16, 2009

Genda Chen, Dongming Yan, Zuocai Wang, Seth Justin McConnell, David Rogers, and Kazi R. Karim

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Blast Protection of Critical Infrastructure by Use of Concrete Barriers Reinforced with Enamel Coated Steel Rebar and Fibers. Final Report LWI61009, Leonard Wood Institute, St. Robert, Missouri, February 13, 2009

Genda Chen, Richard Brow, Jason Baird, Signo Reis, Dongming Yan, Mike Koenigstein, and Phillip G. Malone

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Assessment of the Bill Emerson Memorial cable-stayed Bridge Based on Seismic Instrumentation Data. Report OR08-003, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, June 30, 2007

Genda Chen, Dongmin Yan, Wenjian Wang, Man Zheng, Louis Ge, and Frank Liu

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Investigation of Cause of Cracked Stringer on the Blanchette Bridge. Report MTI/MODOT RI05-036, Missouri Transportation Institute, Rolla, Missouri, 2006

Ward Marianos Jr., Genda Chen, Nestore Galati, and Fabio Matta

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Seismic Retrofit of CISS Pile Bent Cap Connections. Report No. CIES 06-64, Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies, April, 2006

Michael Lubiewski, Pedro F. Silva, and Genda Chen

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Reconnaissance Report of the Post-Katrina Hurricane Disaster. NHMI-UMR-USGS Report, July 2006

Ronaldo Luna, Genda Chen, Craig Adams, David Hoffman, David Summers, Jianmin Wang, J. David Rogers, Adam Sevi, Connor Watkins, and Deniz Karadeniz, Emitt C. Witt, David Shaver, and Jeffrey Spooner

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Earthquake Hazards Assessment and Mitigation: A Pilot Study in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Report FHWA, Turner-Fairbanks Highway Research Center, Federal Highway Administration, McLean, Virginia, August, 2005. CIES Technical Report 07-073, Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies (CIES)

Genda Chen, Neil Anderson, Ronaldo Luna, Richard W. Stephenson, Mostafa El-Engebawy, Pedro F. Silva, and Reza Zoughi

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Failure Investigation of the Steel Strut of Paseo Suspension Bridge. Report MODOT RDT05-008, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, July, 2005

Genda Chen, Christopher Courtright, Lokesh R. Dharani, and Bin Xu

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Behavior and Fatigue Properties of Metallic Dampers for Seismic Retrofit of Highway Bridges. Report MODOT RDT05-007, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, April, 2005

Genda Chen, and Stephen Eads

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Signal Mast Arm Fatigue Failure Investigation. Report MODOT RDT03-010, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, May, 2003

Genda Chen, Michael G. Barker, Lokesh R. Dharani, and Christopher W. Ramsay

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Vertical Shear Wave Velocity Profiles Generated from Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves: Field Examples. Report MODOT RDT03-006, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, April, 2003

Neil Anderson, Genda Chen, Siasi Kociu, Ronaldo Luna, Thanop Thitimakorn, Alexi A. Malovichko, D. Malovichko, and D. Shylakov

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Earthquake Hazard Assessment along Designated Emergency Vehicle Priority Access Routes. Report MODOT RDT01-009, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, November, 2001

Neil Anderson, Hal Baker, Genda Chen, Tom Hertell, Dave Hoffman, Ronaldo Luna, Yulman Munaf, Shamsher Prakash, Paul Santi, and Richard Stephenson

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Metallic Dampers for Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges. Report MODOT RDT01-005, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, May, 2001

Genda Chen, Huimin Mu, and Eric R. Bothe

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Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing of Bridge J857 Phelps County, Missouri. Report MODOT RDT01-002, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, Missouri, April, 2000

Tarek Alkhrdaji, Michael G. Barker, Genda Chen, Huimin Mu, Antonio Nanni, and Xinbao Yang

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Strengthening and Testing to Failure of Bridge Decks. Report CIES 99-08A, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, Missouri, 1999

Tarek Alkhrdaji, Antonio Nanni, and Genda Chen

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Feasibility Study on Damage Detection of RC Structures Using Dynamic Signature Tests. Report CIES 99-08B, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, Missouri, 1999

Genda Chen, Xinbao Yang, Huimin Mu, and Antonio Nanni

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Strengthening and Testing to Failure of Bridge Piers. Report CIES 99-08C, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, Missouri, 1999

Tarek Alkhrdaji, Antonio Nanni, and Genda Chen

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An Energy Approach to Seismic Analysis and Design of Secondary System. Report NCEER-93-0014, National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (NCEER), Aug. 1993, Buffalo, New York

Genda Chen and Tsu T. Soong

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Assessment of 1991 NEHRP Provisions for Nonstructural Components and Recommended Revisions. Report NCEER-93-0003, National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (NCEER), March 1993, Buffalo, New York

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