Conference Proceedings

* denotes student advisee.

C138. Segundo*, M., Odeh*, I., and Shafei, B. (2023) Reconstruction of structural elements based on digital twins concept, Academic Program for Excellence for Engineers (APEX-E) Conference, August 3, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C137. Azad*, S. and Shafei, B. (2023) Evaluation of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) as bridge deck reinforcement alternative, 11th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, April 13, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C136. Bozorgmehr Nia*, S. and Shafei, B. (2023) Effect of nano-silica on the microstructure development of ultra-high performance concrete with a sustainable development approach, 11th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, April 13, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C135. Dokhaei*, B., Shafei, B., and Alipour, A. (2023) Wind tunnel tests on large scale aeroelastic model based on Commonwealth Advisory Aeronautical Research Council Coordinators building, 11th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, April 13, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C134. Vakili*, A. and Shafei, B. (2023) Repair of corroded steel girders with ultra-high performance concrete, 11th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, April 13, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C133. Nyland*, A., Wivast*, J., Shafei, B., Kioumarsi, M. (2023) Performance characteristics of ultra-high performance concrete made with limestone cement and waste glass, 11th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, April 13, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C132. Lindersson*, E., Askari*, M., Shafei, B., Kioumarsi, M. (2023) Practices for restoring reinforced concrete bridges subjected to deterioration: Study of bridges in Norway, 11th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, April 13, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C131. Bozorgmehr Nia*, S. and Shafei, B. (2023) Feasibility of using nano-silica in self-consolidating concrete as an eco-friendly approach, 11th Annual Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 12, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C130. Dokhaei*, B., Shafei, B., and Alipour, A. (2023) Experimental investigation on wind-induced vibration of a large-scale aeroelastic model, 11th Annual Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 12, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C129. Vakili*, A. and Shafei, B. (2023) Numerical investigation of corroded steel girder ends repaired with ultra-high performance concrete, 11th Annual Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 12, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C128. Azad*, S. and Shafei, B. (2023) Structural performance of bridge decks reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer, 11th Annual Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 12, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C127. Nyland*, A., Wivast*, J., Shafei, B., Kioumarsi, M. (2023) Alternative binder materials for sustainable ultra-high performance concrete mixtures, 11th Annual Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 12, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C126. Lindersson*, E., Askari*, M., Shafei, B., Kioumarsi, M. (2023) Strengthening and repair methodologies for deteriorated reinforced concrete bridges – The Norwegian bridge industry’s perspective, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Convention, April 2-6, San Francisco, CA [Abstract].

C125. Kazemian*, M. and Shafei, B. (2022) Natural zeolite for internal curing of ultra-high performance concrete, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 6-8, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C124. Bozorgmehr Nia*, S. and Shafei, B. (2022) Improving the performance of concrete: Use of micro silica, nano silica or both?, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 6-8, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C123. Raza, S., Julien, M., Shafei, B., Saiidi, M.S., Motavalli, M., and Shahverdi, M. (2022) Seismic retrofitting of bridge piers using pre-stressed Fe-SMA rebars, 6th International Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures, September 6-8, Shanghai, China [Full Length].

C122. Shi*, W. and Shafei, B. (2022) Design of shrinkage-compensating cement concretes resistant to chloride penetration, 6th International Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures, September 6-8, Shanghai, China [Full Length].

C121. Santana*, M., Azad*, S., and Shafei, B. (2022) Accelerated corrosion test of structural steel angles, APEX-E Student Research Showcase and Poster Presentation, August 4, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C120. Daneshvar, D., Deix, K., Robisson, A., and Shafei, B. (2022) Investigation of drying shrinkage effects on sloped concrete-concrete composites, Computational Modelling of Concrete and Concrete Structures (Euro-C) Conference, May 23-26, Vienna, Austria [Full Length]. 

C119. Karim*, R. and Shafei, B. (2021) Development of ABC UTC non-proprietary UHPC using Iowa materials, Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference, December 8-10, Miami, FL [Abstract]. 

C118. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2021) A novel design procedure for CFRP-strengthened concrete-filled steel tubes to resist lateral impact loads, 10th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, December 8-10, Istanbul, Turkey [Abstract].

C117. Kazemian*, M. and Shafei, B. (2021) Exploring the benefits of supplementary cementitious materials for ultra-high performance concrete, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 9-10, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C116. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2021) Vulnerability assessment of structural insulated panels subjected to windborne debris impact, 6th American Association for Wind Engineering Workshop, May 12-14, Clemson, SC [Extended Abstract].

C115. Hareendran, S. P., Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Sarkar, P. (2021) Performance-based wind design of tall buildings considering the nonlinearity in building response, 6th American Association for Wind Engineering Workshop, May 12-14, Clemson, SC [Extended Abstract].

C114. Karim*, R., and Shafei, B. (2020) Innovations in design and configuration of link slabs for jointless bridges, 9th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, March 5, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C113. Kulkarni*, A., Shafei, B., Freeseman, K., and Phares, B. (2020) Quantification of excessive rotations in exterior girders during casting bridge decks, 9th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, March 5, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C112. Rogers*, Q., Shi*, W., and Shafei, B. (2020) Full-scale investigation of the repair of pre-stressed beam ends, 9th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, March 5, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C111. Oppong*, K., Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2020) Performance assessment of scoured bridges subjected to barge collision, 9th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, March 5, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C110. Eikamp*, J. and Shafei, B. (2020) Investigation of early-age shrinkage cracking in fiber-reinforced concrete and shrinkage-compensating cement concrete, 9th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, March 5, Ames, IA [Abstract]. 

C109. Duffy*, C. and Shafei, B. (2020) Tied approach slab Failure: Field investigations and numerical simulations, 9th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, March 5, Ames, IA [Abstract]. 

C108. Shi*, W., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2019) Investigation of chloride penetration in shrinkage-compensating cement concrete, Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, August 21-22, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C107. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2019) Performance assessment of multi-column piers subjected to vehicle collision, Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, August 21-22, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C106. Kulkarni*, A., Shafei, B., Freeseman, K., and Phares, B. (2019) Investigation of exterior girder rotation during bridge deck construction, Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, August 21-22, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C105. Shurbert-Hetzel*, C. and Shafei, B. (2019) Structural behavior of frame piers under temperature and shrinkage effects, Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, August 21-22, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C104. Oppong*, K., Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2019) Investigation of over-height vehicle collision into bridge superstructures, Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, August 21-22, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C103. Veigas*, G., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2019) Mitigation of early-age cracking of high-performance concrete, Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, August 21-22, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C102. Rogers*, Q., Shi*, W., and Shafei, B. (2019) Innovative strategies for the repair of pre-stressed beam ends, Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, August 21-22, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C101. Hayashi*, J., Ko*, I., Rogers*, Q, Shi*, W., and Shafei, B. (2019) Involvement in the laboratory testing for the beam end repair project, Academic Program for Excellence for Engineers (APEX-E) Conference, August 8, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C100. Gepson*, P., O’Brien*, M., DeJong*, A., and Shafei, B. (2019) Investigation of bonding mechanisms in non-conventional concrete and reinforcement materials, University Honors Poster Presentation, Iowa State University, May 1, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C99. Shurbert-Hetzel*, C. and Shafei, B. (2019) Dynamic message sign support structures under extreme winds, 8th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, January 24, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award]. 

C98. DeJong*, A., Shafei, B., and Hosteng, T. (2019) Innovations in integral abutment connection details for accelerated bridge construction, 8th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, January 24, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C97. Kulkarni*, A., Shafei, B., Freeseman, K., and Phares, B. (2019) Investigation of exterior girder rotation during deck construction, 8th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, January 24, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C96. Shi*, W., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2019) Study of main mechanical properties of ASTM A1010 steel, 8th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, January 24, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C95. Karim*, R., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2019) Investigation of chloride penetration into ultra-high performance concrete, 8th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, January 24, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C94. Rogers*, Q. and Shafei, B. (2019) Repairing steel structures using cold gas dynamic spray, 8th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, January 24, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C93. Oppong*, K., Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2019) Impact forces from over-height vehicles, 8th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, January 24, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C92. Krapf*, D., Hajilar*, S., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2019) Increasing bridge end service life: Superior semi-integral abutment performance and drainage, 8th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, January 24, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C91. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2019) Performance of concrete-filled steel tube bridge columns subjected to vehicle collision, 8th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, January 24, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C90. Karim*, R., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2019) Development of non-proprietary ultra-high performance concrete: Assessment of transport properties, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 13-17, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C89. Oppong*, K., Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2019) Impact forces from over-height tractor-semitrailer collision with bridge superstructures, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 13-17, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C88. Shi*, W., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2019) Laboratory investigation of structural performance of A1010 steel for bridge applications, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 13-17, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C87. Shi*, W., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2018) Investigation of chloride permeability in shrinkage-compensating cement concretes, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 7-8, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C86. Karim*, R., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2018) Non-proprietary ultra-high performance concrete with local materials, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 7-8, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C85. Veigas*, M.G., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2018) Mechanical, fresh, and thermal properties of PCM-embedded concrete panels, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 7-8, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C84. Najimi*, M. and Shafei, B. (2018) Development of energy-efficient concrete materials through innovative encapsulation strategies for phase change materials, American Concrete Institute’s Fall Convention, October 14-18, Las Vegas, NV [Abstract].

C83. Rogers*, Q., Hajilar*, S., and Shafei, B. (2018) Use of cold gas dynamic spray for repair of steel structures, Innovations in Transportation Conference, October 9-10, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C82. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2018) Vulnerability of metal roof decking systems subjected to windborne debris impact, 5th American Association for Wind Engineering Workshop, August 12-14, Miami, FL [Full Length].

C81. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2018) Vulnerability assessment of concrete filled steel tube columns under multiple extreme events: corrosion and vehicular impact, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 19-21, Fort Worth, TX [Full Length].

C80. Najimi*, M., Ghafoori, N., and Shafei, B. (2018) Fresh and strength properties of alkali-activated natural pozzolan/slag mortars, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 7-11, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C79. Dopko*, M., Najimi*, M., Shafei, B., Wang, X., Taylor, P., and Phares, B. (2018) Flexural performance evaluation of fiber reinforced concrete incorporating multiple macro-synthetic fibers, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 7-11, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C78. Dopko*, M., Najimi*, M., Shafei, B., Wang, X., Taylor, P., and Phares, B. (2018) Assessment of strength and restrained shrinkage behaviors on micro-carbon fiber reinforced concrete with binary chemical admixtures, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 7-11, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C77. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2018) Numerical investigation of CFRP-composite-strengthened RC bridge pier against vehicle collision, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 7-11, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C76. Khatami*, D., Hajilar*, S., and Shafei, B. (2018) Condition assessment of reinforced concrete structures in harsh environments: A cellular automaton framework, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 7-11, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C75. Kulkarni*, A. and Shafei, B. (2018) Impact of extreme events on transportation infrastructure in Iowa: A Bayesian network approach, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 7-11, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C74. Dopko*, M., Shafei, B., Taylor, P., and Phares, B. (2017) Comparison of multiple concrete fiber types and volumes for cast-in-place ABC link slabs, National Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference, December 7-8, Miami, FL [Abstract].

C73. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2017) Bridging the gap between theory and practice toward an enhanced bridge management system, 7th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 29, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C72. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2017) Structural response assessment of CFRP strengthened reinforced concrete bridge piers subjected to vehicular impact, 7th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 29, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C71. Shi*, W., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2017) Laboratory and numerical investigation of reinforced longitudinal joints in bridges with adjacent box beams, 7th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 29, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C70. Dopko*, M., Shafei, B., Taylor, P., and Phares, B. (2017) Accelerated bridge construction link slabs: Fiber reinforced concrete material tailoring, 7th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 29, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C69. Kulkarni*, A. and Shafei, B. (2017) Estimation of forces in cross frames of horizontally curved girder bridges, 7th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 29, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C68. Oppong*, K. and Shafei, B. (2017) Effect of scour on bridge pier and abutments during barge collision, 7th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 29, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C67. Shi*, W., Najimi*, M., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2017) Evaluation of concrete mixes with type K cement, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 8-9, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C66. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2017) Diffusion of chloride ions and water molecules at basal surfaces of monosulfoaluminate: A molecular dynamics study, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 8-9, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C65. Oppong*, K., Nandibhatla*, J., Shafei, B., Sritharan, S., and Phares, B. (2017) K-UHPC field and laboratory tests, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 8-9, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C64. Dopko*, M., Najimi*, M., Shafei, B., Taylor, P., and Phares, B. (2017) Performance of fiber reinforced concrete incorporating multiple macro-synthetic fibers, Iowa Better Concrete Conference, November 8-9, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C63. Shafei, B., Phares, B., Dopko*, M., and Hajilar*, S. (2017) Design and configuration of jointless bridges for ABC applications, Western Bridge Engineers’ Seminar, September 6-8, Portland, OR [Abstract].

C62. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2017) Molecular dynamics simulations of diffusion of chloride ions in nano-pores of hydrated cement paste, Nano@IAState, July 27, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C61. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2017) Calibration of barge models for reliable prediction of impact force on bridge piers, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 6-8, Denver, CO [Full Length].

C60. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2017) Performance evaluation of concrete filled steel tube bridge piers under vehicle impact, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 8-12, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C59. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2017) Climate change impact on management of deteriorating bridges: A case study of U.S. Midwest region, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 8-12, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C58. Arabi*, S., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2017) Vulnerability assessment of sign support structures during transportation, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 8-12, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C57. Hajilar*, S., Dopko*, M., Shafei, B., Phares, B., and Bierwagen, D. (2017) Feasibility assessment of use of link slabs in a case study bridge in Iowa, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 8-12, Washington, DC [Full Length].  

C56. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2016) Impact of climate change on deterioration of reinforced concrete structures, 6th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 30, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C55. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2016) Concrete filled steel tube columns under multiple hazards: Corrosion and vehicular impact, 6th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 30, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C54. Arabi*, S., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2016) Vulnerability assessment of sign support structures during transportation, 6th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 30, Ames, IA [Abstract] [People’s Choice Award].

C53. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2016) Atomistic insights to diffusion of chloride ions and water molecules at interfaces of ettringite, 6th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 30, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C52. Shi*, W., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2016) Investigation of structural behavior of longitudinal joints in bridges with adjacent box beams under thermal loads, 6th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 30, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C51. Dopko*, M., Hajilar*, S., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2016) Structural behavior of bridges with link slabs under various loading conditions, 6th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, November 30, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C50. Nandibhatla*, J., Sritharan, S., and Shafei, B. (2016) Evaluation of long-term durability properties of Korean UHPC, First International Interactive Symposium on UHPC, July 18-20, Des Moines, IA [Abstract].

C49. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2016) Investigation of climate change effects on transportation asset management, 11th National Conference on Transportation Asset Management, July 10-12, Minneapolis, MN [Abstract].

C48. Shi*, W., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2016) Evaluation of shear key materials for box-beam bridge connections, 3rd Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 12, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Oral Presentation].

C47. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2016) Investigation of concrete material models developed for high-velocity impact simulations, 3rd Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 12, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C46. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2016) Enhanced bridge management systems: Incorporation of gradual and sudden deterioration mechanisms, 3rd Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 12, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C45. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2016) Assessment of physical and chemical origin of mechanical failure mechanisms of Al-rich species of hydrated cement paste, 3rd Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 12, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C44. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2016) Optimized maintenance policies for deteriorating structures, ASCE Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress, February 14-17, Phoenix, AZ [Full Length].

C43. Khatami*, D., Shafei, B., and Smadi, O. (2016) Management of bridges under aging mechanisms and extreme events: A Risk-Based Approach, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 10-14, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C42. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2015) Risk-based management of bridges under combined effects of aging mechanisms and extreme events, 5th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, December 3, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C41. Saini, D.*, Ribbans, D., and Shafei, B. (2015) Structural vulnerability assessment of bridge piers in the event of barge collision, 5th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, December 3, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C40. Arabi*, S., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2015) Vulnerability assessment of dynamic message sign support structures under extreme environmental conditions, 5th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, December 3, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C39. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2015) Nano-scale investigation of failure mechanisms in Al-rich species of hydrated cement paste subjected to extreme deformations, 5th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, December 3, Ames, IA [Abstract] [Best Poster Award].

C38. Shi*, W., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2015) Investigation of concrete mix materials for adjacent box beam joints, 5th Annual CCEE Graduate Student Council Research Showcase and Poster Competition, December 3, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C37. Khatami*, D., Shafei, B., and Anderson, C. (2015) Development of computational models to investigate climate change effects on long-term performance of aging structures, Midcontinent Transportation Research Symposium, August 19-20, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C36. Khatami*, D., Shafei, B., Bektas, B., and Smadi, O. (2015) Optimized decision making strategies for deteriorating civil infrastructure components, Midcontinent Transportation Research Symposium, August 19-20, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C35. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2015) Large atomistic deformation of calcium aluminate trisulfate hydrates: A molecular dynamics investigation, Midwest Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Conference, May 28-29, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C34. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2015) Molecular dynamics simulation of elastic properties of ordered C-S-H gel: Case study of tobermorite and jennite, 5th International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction, May 24-26, Chicago, IL [Full Length].

C33. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2015) Impact of climate change on deterioration of reinforced concrete highway bridges, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 23-25, Portland, OR [Full Length].

C32. Alipour, A. and Shafei, B. (2015) Multi-scale seismic resilience assessment of aging infrastructure systems, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 23-25, Portland, OR [Full Length].

C31. Alipour, A. and Shafei, B. (2015) A multi-hazard reliability-based methodology for seismic design of bridges in flood-prone regions, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 23-25, Portland, OR [Full Length].

C30. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2015) Atomistic deformation mechanisms of chemically complex hydrated oxides under tensile loads: Case study of tobermorite and jennite, 2nd Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 2, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C29. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2015) A statistical approach for management of civil infrastructure components under climate change effect, 2nd Graduate and Professional Research Conference, April 2, Ames, IA [Abstract].

C28. Boakye*, J., Muench*, E., and Shafei, B. (2015) Vulnerability assessment of highly skewed bridges under seismic excitations, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 11-15, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C27. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2015) Stochastic assessment of human judgment factor in condition-based maintenance strategies for civil infrastructure, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 11-15, Washington, DC [Full Length].

C26. Shafei, B. and Alipour, A. (2014) Development of life-time seismic fragility curves for aging bridges, 2nd European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, August 25-29, Istanbul, Turkey [Full Length].

C25. Shafei, B. (2014) Evaluation of deteriorating reinforced concrete superstructures: A Stochastic Computational Framework, 7th Computational Stochastic Mechanics Conference, June 15-18, Santorini, Greece [Abstract].

C24. Boakye*, J. and Shafei, B. (2014) Vulnerability assessment of skewed bridges under earthquake loads, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 3-5, Boston, MA [Abstract].  

C23. Berthaume*, A. and Shafei, B. (2014) Effects of climate change on deterioration of reinforced concrete highway bridges, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 3-5, Boston, MA [Abstract]. 

C22. Shafei, B. and Alipour, A. (2014) Life-time risk assessment of reinforced concrete highway bridges under deterioration processes, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 3-5, Boston, MA [Full Length].

C21. Shafei, B. and Alipour, A. (2013) A holistic probability-based approach to assess the corrosion process in reinforced concrete structures, 2nd Conference on Monitoring, Assessment, and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures, September 9-11, Istanbul, Turkey [Full Length].

C20. Alipour, A. and Shafei, B. (2013). Failure estimation of highway bridges under combined effects of uncorrelated extreme events, 7th National Seismic Conference on Bridges and Highways, May 20-22, Oakland, CA [Abstract].

C19. Shafei, B. (2013) Probabilistic evaluation of structural degradation in reinforced concrete structures under deterioration processes, ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference, August 4-7, Evanston, IL [Abstract].

C18. Shafei, B. and Alipour, A. (2013) Assessment of extent of capacity loss in deteriorated highway bridges, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, May 2-4, Pittsburgh, PA [Full Length].

C17. Alipour, A. and Shafei, B. (2012) Performance assessment of highway bridges under earthquake and scour effects, 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, September 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal [Full Length].

C16. Shafei, B. and Alipour, A. (2012) Vulnerability assessment of deteriorated bridges under seismic events, 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, September 24-28, Lisbon, Portugal [Full Length].

C15. Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Shinozuka, M. (2011) Probabilistic estimation of seismic fragility parameters for deteriorated reinforced concrete bridges, 11th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, August 1-4, Zurich, Switzerland [Full Length]. 

C14. Shafei, B. and Shinozuka, M. (2011) A novel vulnerability index for design of RC bridges subjected to seismic hazards and environmental stressors, International Bridge Conference, June 5-8, Pittsburgh, PA [Full Length] [James D. Cooper Best Paper Award].

C13. Shafei, B. and Shinozuka, M. (2011) Seismic performance prediction of highway bridges: Role of structural health monitoring, EERI Annual Meeting, Theme: “Earthquakes without Borders”, February 9-12, San Diego, CA [Abstract].

C12. Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Shinozuka, M. (2010) Deterministic and probabilistic evaluation of time to corrosion initiation of bridges located in coastal areas, 5th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, July 11-15, Philadelphia, PA [Full Length].

C11. Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Shinozuka, M. (2010) Failure estimation of highway bridges under combined effects of scouring and earthquake, 5th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, July 11-15, Philadelphia, PA [Full Length].

C10. Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Shinozuka, M. (2010) Life cycle cost analysis of highway bridges in chloride contaminated environments, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, May 12-14, Orlando, FL [Full Length].

C9. Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Shinozuka, M. (2010) Evaluation of uncertainties associated with design of highway bridges considering simultaneous effects of scouring and earthquake, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, May 12-14, Orlando, FL [Full Length].

C8. Shafei, B. and Zareian, F. (2009) Seismic response evaluation of drift-and displacement-sensitive nonstructural building components, 7th NSF/NEES Annual Meeting, June 22-25, Honolulu, HI [Full Length].

C7. Shafei, B. and Zareian, F. (2009) Role of ground motion selection method in collapse capacity assessment of structures, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 29-May 2, Austin, TX [Full Length].

C6. Shafei, B. and Zareian, F. (2009) Development of loading protocols for drift-sensitive nonstructural building components, ASCE SEI Structures Congress, April 29-May 2, Austin, TX [Full Length].

C5. Shafei, B. and Zareian, F. (2009) Effects of ground motion characteristics on collapse capacity prediction of structural systems, EERI-WSSPC Annual Meeting, Theme: “Earthquake Risk Reduction”, February 11-14, Salt Lake City, UT [Abstract].

C4. Shafei, B. and Zareian, F. (2008) Development of quasi-static loading protocols for displacement-sensitive nonstructural building components, 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, October 12-17, Beijing, China [Full Length].

C3. Shafei, B., Mirghaderi, S.R., Motavalli, M., and Lestuzzi, P. (2008) Seismic evaluation and upgrading of typical steel buildings, 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, October 12-17, Beijing, China [Full Length]. 

C2. Shafei, B., Lestuzzi, P., Motavalli, M., and Mirghaderi, S.R. (2006) Existing steel buildings: state of the practice; Part 2: Engineered practices, 13th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, September 3-8, Geneva, Switzerland [Full Length].

C1. Shafei, B., Lestuzzi, P., Motavalli, M., and Mirghaderi, S.R. (2006) Existing steel buildings: state of the practice; Part 1: Non-engineered practices”, 13th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, September 3-8, Geneva, Switzerland [Full Length].

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