List of Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers
* denotes student advisee.
J83. Oppong*, K., Vakili*, A., Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2024) Characterization of damage to steel bridge girders subjected to over-height vehicle collision, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 221, 108926, pp. 1-14. (link)
J82. Kazemian*, M., and Shafei, B. (2024) Multi-scale study of the effect of superabsorbent polymers on microporosity, dimensional stability, and durability of cementitious materials, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 442, 137565, pp. 1-12. (link)
J81. Bozorgmehr Nia*, S., and Shafei, B. (2024) Synergistic effects of nano and micro silica on fresh and hardened properties of self-consolidating concrete, Journal of Case Studies in Construction Materials, 21, E03443, pp. 1-10. (link)
J80. Kazemian*, M. and Shafei, B. (2024) Investigation of type, size, and dosage effects of superabsorbent polymers on the hydration development of high-performance cementitious materials, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 422, 135801, pp. 1-12. (link)
J79. Saini*, D., Dokhaei*, B., Shafei, B., and Alipour, A. (2024) Performance evaluation of high-rise buildings using database-assisted design approach, Journal of Structural Safety, 109, 102447, pp. 1-19. (link)
J78. Karim*, R. and Shafei, B. (2024) Ultra-high performance concrete under direct tension: Investigation of a hybrid of steel and synthetic fibers, Journal of Structural Concrete, 25(1), pp. 423-439. (link)
J77. Shekarchi, M., Ahmadi, B., Azarhomayun, F., Shafei, B., and Kioumarsi, M. (2023) Natural zeolite as a supplementary cementitious material – A holistic review of main properties and applications, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 409, 133766, pp. 1-17. (link)
J76. Shurbert-Hetzel*, C., Daneshvar, D., Shafei, B., and Robisson, A. (2023) Data-enabled comparison of six prediction models for concrete shrinkage and creep, Journal of Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19, E02406, pp. 1-23. (link)
J75. Kazemian*, M. and Shafei, B. (2023) Effects of supplementary cementitious materials on the hydration of ultra-high-performance concrete, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 35(11), 04023388, pp. 1-13. (link)
J74. Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2023) Synergistic use of ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) for improving the impact resistance of concrete-filled steel tubes, Journal of Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, 32(11-12), E2036, pp. 1-17. (link)
J73. Hareendran, S.P., Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Sarkar, P. (2023) Characterizing wind-structure interaction for performance-based wind design of tall buildings, Journal of Engineering Structures, 289, 115812, pp. 1-24. (link)
J72. Kulkarni*, A., Shafei, B., and Epackachi, S. (2023) Structural response assessment of ultra-high performance concrete shear walls under cyclic lateral loads, Journal of Structural Concrete, 24(2), pp. 2699-2720. (link)
J71. Kazemian*, M. and Shafei, B. (2023) Carbon sequestration and storage in concrete: A state-of-the-art review of compositions, methods, and developments, Journal of CO2 Utilization, 70, 102443, pp. 1-15. (link)
J70. Khatami*, D., Shafei, B., and Bektas, B. (2023) Data-assisted prediction of deterioration of reinforced concrete bridge using physics-based models, ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 29(2), 05023003, pp. 1-13. (link)
J69. Kazemian*, M. and Shafei, B. (2023) Mechanical properties of hybrid fiber-reinforced concretes made with low dosages of synthetic fibers, Journal of Structural Concrete, 24(1), pp. 1226-1243. (link)
J68. Alipour, A. and Shafei, B. (2022) An overarching framework to assess the life-time resilience of deteriorating transportation networks in seismic-prone regions, Journal of Resilient Cities and Structures, 1(2), pp. 87-96. (link)
J67. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2022) Flight characteristics of rod-shaped windborne debris objects in atmospheric boundary layer winds, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 227, 105073, pp. 1-11. (link)
J66. Hareendran, S.P., Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Sarkar, P. (2022) Performance-based wind design of tall buildings considering the nonlinearity in building response, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 148(9), 04022119, pp. 1-19. (link)
J65. Kazemian*, M. and Shafei, B. (2022) Internal curing capabilities of natural zeolite to improve the hydration of ultra-high performance concrete, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 340, 127452, pp. 1-12. (link)
J64. Oppong*, K., Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2022) Multi-hazard performance assessment of scoured bridges subjected to barge collision, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 27(7), 04022048, pp. 1-14. (link)
J63. Karim*, R. and Shafei, B. (2022) Addition of partial-depth link slabs to bridge structures: Role of support conditions, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 27(7), 04022049, pp. 1-12. (link)
J62. Karim*, R. and Shafei, B. (2022) Investigation of five synthetic fibers as potential replacements of steel fibers in ultra-high performance concrete, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 34(7), 04022126, pp. 1-14. (link)
J61. Raza, S., Shafei, B., Saiidi, S., Motavalli, M., and Shahverdi, M. (2022) Shape memory alloy reinforcement for strengthening and self-centering of concrete structures – State of the art, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 324, 126628, pp. 1-26 [Top Downloaded Article]. (link)
J60. Liu, Z., Dietrich, Z., Phares, B., and Shafei, B. (2022) Structural behavior of large anchor bolts used for highway sign-support structures, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 190, 107144, pp. 1-11. (link)
J59. Veigas*, M.G., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2022) Cementitious composites made with natural fibers: Investigation of uncoated and coated sisal fibers, Journal of Case Studies in Construction Materials, 16, E00788, pp. 1-13. (link)
J58. Shi*, W. and Shafei, B. (2021) Bond characteristics between conventional concrete and six high-performance patching materials, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 308, 124898, pp. 1-12. (link)
J57. DeJong*, A., Shi*, W., Shafei, B., and Hosteng, T. (2021) Laboratory and numerical investigation of integral abutment connections with pile couplers, Journal of Engineering Structures, 248, 113159, pp. 1-12. (link)
J56. Kulkarni*, A. and Shafei, B. (2021) Ultra-high performance concrete building wall panels engineered to resist windborne debris impact, Journal of Building Engineering, 42, 103004, pp. 1-14. (link)
J55. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2021) High-fidelity prediction of flight trajectories of plate-type debris in boundary layer winds, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 217, 104727, pp. 1-14. (link)
J54. Karim*, R. and Shafei, B. (2021) Flexural response characteristics of ultra-high performance concrete made with steel microfibers and macrofibers, Journal of Structural Concrete, 22(6), pp. 3476-3490 [Top Downloaded Article]. (link)
J53. Saini*, D., Oppong*, K., and Shafei, B. (2021) Investigation of concrete constitutive models for ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete under low-velocity impact, International Journal of Impact Engineering, 157, 103969, pp. 1-15. (link)
J52. Khatami*, D., Hajilar*, S., and Shafei, B. (2021) Investigation of oxygen diffusion and corrosion potential through a cellular automaton framework, Journal of Corrosion Science, 187, 109496, pp. 1-10. (link)
J51. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2021) Design optimization of double-layered structural insulated panels for windborne debris hazard, Journal of Composites Part B: Engineering, 216, 108806, pp. 1-13. (link)
J50. Oppong*, K., Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2021) Ultra-high performance concrete for improving impact resistance of bridge superstructures prone to over-height vehicle collision, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 26(9), 04021060, pp. 1-18 [Top Downloaded ASCE Article in Structural Engineering]. (link)
J49. Shurbert-Hetzel*, C., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2021) Performance of steel dynamic message sign-support structures in extreme wind events, Journal of Engineering Structures, 237, 112086, pp. 1-15. (link)
J48. DeJong*, A., Shi*, W., Shafei, B., and Hosteng, T. (2021) Integral abutment connections with grouted reinforcing bar couplers and ultra-high performance concrete, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 26(8), 04021042, pp. 1-15. (link)
J47. Oppong*, K., Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2021) Characterization of impact-induced forces and damage to bridge superstructures due to over-height vehicle collision, Journal of Engineering Structures, 236, 112014, pp. 1-13. (link)
J46. Shafei, B., Kazemian*, M., Dopko*, M., and Najimi*, M. (2021) State-of-the-art review of capabilities and limitations of polymer and glass fibers used in fiber-reinforced concrete, Journal of Materials, 14(2), 409, pp. 1-44. (link)
J45. Shi*, W., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2021) Structural capacity and fatigue performance of ASTM A709 Grade 50CR steel, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 270, 121379, pp. 1-11. (link)
J44. Karim*, R. and Shafei, B. (2021) Performance of fiber-reinforced concrete link slabs with embedded steel and GFRP rebars, Journal of Engineering Structures, 229, 111590, pp. 1-12. (link)
J43. Khatami*, D. and Shafei, B. (2021) Impact of climate conditions on deteriorating reinforced concrete bridges in the U.S. Midwest region, ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 35(1), 04020129, pp. 1-11. (link)
J42. Shi*, W., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2020) Chloride penetration in shrinkage-compensating cement concretes, Journal of Cement and Concrete Composites, 113, 103656, pp. 1-11. (link)
J41. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2020) Performance of structural insulated panels with metal skins subjected to windborne debris impact, Journal of Composites Part B: Engineering, 198, 108163, pp. 1-12. (link)
J40. Shi*, W., Shafei, B., Liu, Z., and Phares, B. (2020) Longitudinal box-beam bridge joints under monotonic and cyclic loads, Journal of Engineering Structures, 220, 110976, pp. 1-11. (link)
J39. Shi*, W., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2020) Reinforcement corrosion and transport of water and chloride ions in shrinkage-compensating cement concretes, Journal of Cement and Concrete Research, 135, 106121, pp. 1-9. (link)
J38. Oppong*, K., Saini*, D., and Shafei, B. (2020) Vulnerability assessment of bridge piers damaged in barge collision to subsequent hurricane events, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 25(8), 04020051, pp. 1-14. (link)
J37. Liu, Z., Phares, B., Shi*, W., and Shafei, B. (2020) Full-scale evaluation of an innovative joint design between adjacent box beams, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2674(2), pp. 33-44. (link)
J36. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2020) Damage assessment of wood frame shear walls subjected to lateral wind load and windborne debris impact, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 198, 104091, pp. 1-13. (link)
J35. Dopko*, M., Najimi*, M., Shafei, B., Wang, X., Taylor, P., and Phares, B. (2020) Strength and crack resistance of carbon microfiber reinforced concrete, ACI Materials Journal, 117(2), pp. 11-23. (link)
J34. Karim*, R., Najimi*, M., and Shafei, B. (2019) Assessment of transport properties, volume stability, and frost resistance of non-proprietary ultra-high performance concrete, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 227, 117031, pp. 1-10. (link)
J33. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2019) Multi-scale investigation of interfacial thermal properties of n-octadecane enhanced with multilayer graphene, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 123(38), pp. 23297-23305. (link)
J32. Arabi*, S. and Shafei, B. (2019) Multi-stressor fatigue assessment of steel sign-support structures: A case study in Iowa, Journal of Engineering Structures, 200, 109721, pp. 1-11. (link)
J31. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2019) Thermal transport properties at interface of fatty acid esters enhanced with carbon-based nanoadditives, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 145, 118762, pp. 1-9. (link)
J30. Shi*, W., Shafei, B., Liu, Z., and Phares, B. (2019) Early-age performance of longitudinal bridge joints made with shrinkage-compensating cement concrete, Journal of Engineering Structures, 197, 109391, pp. 1-11. (link)
J29. Chen, B., Gsalla, A., Gaur, A., Lui, Y.H., Tang, X., Geder, J., Pruessner, M., Melde, B., Medintz, I., Shafei, B., Hu, S., and Claussen, J. (2019) Porous wood monoliths decorated with platinum nano-urchins as catalysts for underwater micro-vehicle propulsion via H2O2 decomposition, ACS Journal of Applied Nano Materials, 2(7), pp. 4143-4149. (link)
J28. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2019) Concrete constitutive models for low velocity impact simulations, International Journal of Impact Engineering, 132, 103329, pp. 1-13. (link)
J27. Cui, Z., Alipour, A., and Shafei, B. (2019) Structural performance of deteriorating reinforced concrete columns under multiple earthquake events, Journal of Engineering Structures, 191, pp. 460-468. (link)
J26. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2019) Performance of concrete-filled steel tube bridge columns subjected to vehicle collision, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 24(8), pp. 1-13. (link)
J25. Arabi*, S., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2019) Investigation of fatigue in steel sign-support structures under diurnal temperature changes, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 153, pp. 286-297. (link)
J24. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2019) Prediction of extent of damage to metal roof panels under hail impact, Journal of Engineering Structures, 187, pp. 362-371. (link)
J23. Chen, B., Han, M., Zhang, B., Ouyang, G., Shafei, B., Wang, X., and Hu, S. (2019) Efficient solar-to-thermal energy conversion and storage with high-thermal-conductivity and form-stabilized phase change composite based on wood-derived scaffolds, Journal of Energies, 12(7), pp. 1-11. (link)
J22. Saini*, D. and Shafei, B. (2019) Investigation of concrete-filled steel tubes strengthened with CFRP against impact loads, Journal of Composite Structures, 208, pp. 744-757. (link)
J21. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2019) Strength anisotropy and tension-compression asymmetry in complex sulfate-bearing crystals, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 150, pp. 304-313. (link)
J20. 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 Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2672(27), pp. 1-12 [Best Paper Award]. (link)
J19. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2018) Structure, orientation, and dynamics of water-soluble ions adsorbed to basal surfaces of calcium monosulfoaluminate hydrates, Journal of Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 20, pp. 24681-24694. (link)
J18. Arabi*, S., Shafei, B., and Phares, B. (2018) Fatigue analysis of sign-support structures during transportation under road-induced excitations, Journal of Engineering Structures, 164, pp. 305-315. (link)
J17. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2018) Atomic-scale investigation of physical adsorption of water molecules and aggressive ions to ettringite’s surfaces, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 513, pp. 104-116. (link)
J16. Kulkarni*, A. and Shafei, B. (2018) Impact of extreme events on transportation infrastructure in Iowa: A Bayesian network approach, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2672(48), pp. 45-57. (link)
J15. Hajilar*, S., Shafei, B., Cheng, T., and Jaramillo-Botero, A. (2017) Reactive molecular dynamics simulations to understand mechanical response of thaumasite under temperature and strain rate effects, ACS Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 121(24), pp. 4688-4697. (link)
J14. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2016) Assessment of structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of portlandite through molecular dynamics simulations, Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 244, pp. 164-174. (link)
J13. Khatami*, D., Shafei, B., and Smadi, O. (2016) Management of bridges under aging mechanisms and extreme events: A risk-based approach, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2550, pp. 89-95. (link)
J12. Alipour, A. and Shafei, B. (2016) Assessment of post-earthquake losses in a network of aging bridges, ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 22(2), 04015023, pp. 1-12. (link)
J11. Alipour, A. and Shafei, B. (2016) Seismic resilience of transportation networks with deteriorating components, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 142(8), C4015015, pp. 1-12. (link)
J10. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2016) Mechanical failure mechanisms of hydrated products of tricalcium aluminate: A molecular dynamics study, Journal of Materials and Design, 90, pp. 165-176. (link)
J9. Hajilar*, S. and Shafei, B. (2015) Nano-scale investigation of elastic properties of hydrated cement paste constituents using molecular dynamics simulations, Journal of Computational Materials Science, 101, pp. 216-226. (link)
J8. Shafei, B. and Alipour, A. (2015) Application of large-scale non-Gaussian stochastic fields for the study of corrosion-induced structural deterioration, Journal of Engineering Structures, 88, pp. 262-276. (link)
J7. Shafei, B. and Alipour, A. (2015) Estimation of corrosion initiation time in reinforced concrete bridge columns: How to incorporate spatial and temporal uncertainties, ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 141(10), 04015037, pp. 1-12. (link)
J6. Shafei, B., Alipour, A., and Shinozuka, M. (2013) A stochastic computational framework to investigate the initial stage of corrosion in reinforced concrete superstructures, Journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 28(7), pp. 482-494 [Hojjat Adeli Award for Innovation in Computing]. (link)
J5. Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Shinozuka, M. (2013) Capacity loss evaluation of reinforced concrete bridges located in extreme chloride-laden environments, Journal of Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 9(1), pp. 8-27 [Editor’s Choice Award]. (link)
J4. Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Shinozuka, M. (2013) Reliability-based calibration of load and resistance factors for design of RC bridges under multiple extreme events: scour and earthquake, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 18(5), pp. 362-371. (link)
J3. Shafei, B., Alipour, A., and Shinozuka, M. (2012) Prediction of corrosion initiation in reinforced concrete members subjected to environmental stressors: A finite-element framework, Journal of Cement and Concrete Research, 42(2), pp. 365-376. (link)
J2. Shafei, B., Zareian, F., and Lignos, D.G. (2011) A simplified method for collapse capacity assessment of structural systems, Journal of Engineering Structures, 33(4), pp.1107-1116. (link)
J1. Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Shinozuka, M. (2011) Performance evaluation of deteriorating highway bridges in high seismic areas, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 16(5), pp. 597-611. (link)
List of Book Chapters and Dissertations
B5. Shi, W. and Shafei, B. (2023) Characteristics of chloride penetration and reinforcement corrosion in shrinkage-compensating cement concretes, Introduction to Corrosion – Basics and Advances, IntechOpen, pp. 1-11.
B4. Alipour, A. and Shafei, B. (2014) Structural vulnerability measures for deteriorating reinforced concrete bridges in seismic prone areas, Maintenance and Safety of Aging Infrastructure, CRC Press, pp. 55-94.
B3. Alipour, A., Shafei, B., and Shinozuka, M. (2012) A multi-hazard framework for optimum life-cycle cost design of reinforced concrete bridges, Structural Seismic Design Optimization and Earthquake Engineering: Formulations and Applications, IGI Global, pp. 76-104.
B2. Shafei, B. (2011) Stochastic finite-element analysis of reinforced concrete structures subjected to multiple environmental stressors, Ph.D. Dissertation (Advisor: Prof. Masanobu Shinozuka), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA.
B1. Shafei, B. (2006) Seismic evaluation and retrofit of buildings with a special consideration of existing connections, M.Sc. Thesis (Advisors: Prof. Masoud Motavalli and Prof. Rasoul Mirghaderi), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tehran in collaboration with Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (EMPA) and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).