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Journal Publications

  1. Eroz, M., White, D. and DesRoches, R. (2007). "Direct Analysis and Design of Steel Frames Accounting for Partially Restrained Column Base Conditions," ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, In Review, June, 2007.
  2. Eroz. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Bridge Seismic Response as a Function of FPS Modeling Parameters,” Engineering Structures, In Review, November, 2007.
  3. Yang, C.S., Leon, R. T., and DesRoches, R.(2006). “Pushover Tests and Analysis of a Braced Frames with Zipper Struts,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, In Review, September, 2006.
  4. Yang, C.S., Leon, R. T. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Cyclic Behavior of Zipper Braced Frames,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, In Review, February, 2007.
  5. Nielson, B. G., DesRoches, R., Padgett, J. E. (2007). “Selection of Optimal Intensity Measure for Use in Probabilistic Seismic Demand Models of Highway Bridge Portfolios,” Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, In Press, June, 2007.
  6. Hite, M., DesRoches, R., and Leon, R. T. (2007). “Full-Scale Test of Bridge Steel Pedestals,” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, In Press, May, 2007.
  7. Padgett, J. E., DesRoches, R. (2007) “Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Seismic Performance Evaluation of Retrofit Measures for Typical Steel Girder Bridges,” Engineering Structures, In Press, July, 2006.
  8. Padgett, J. E., DesRoches, R. (2007) “Methodology for the Development of Retrofitted Fragility Curves for Retrofitted Bridges,” Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, In Press, September, 2007.
  9. Yang, C.S., Leon, R. T. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Design and Behavior of Zipper Frames,” Engineering Structures, In Press, March, 2007.
  10. Andrawes, B. and DesRoches, R. (2008). “Sensitivity of Seismic Applications to Different Shape Memory Alloy Models,” ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 134, No. 2, February, 2008.Click title for PDF version of article.
  11. Padgett, J. E., DesRoches, R., Nielson, B. G., Yashinsky, M. Kwon, O.S., Burdette, N., and Tavera, E. (2008). “Bridge Damage and Repair Costs from Hurricane Katrina,” ASCE Bridge Journal, Vol. 13, No. 1, January, 2008.Click title for PDF version of article.
  12. Auricchio, F., Fugazza, D., and DesRoches, R. (2008) “Rate Dependent Thermomechanical Modeling of Shape Memory Alloys for Seismic Applications," The Journal of Intelligent Materials and Structures,Vol 19, No. 1, pp. 47-61, January, 2008..Click title for PDF version of article.
  13. Padgett, J. E., DesRoches, R. (2007) “Sensitivity of Response and Fragility to Parameter Uncertainty,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 133, No. 12, December, 2007.Click title for PDF version of article.
  14. Andrawes, B. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Comparison Between Shape Memory Alloy Restrainers and and Other Bridge Retrofit Devices,” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol. 12, No. 6, November 1, 2007.Click here for PDF version of article.
  15. Andrawes, B. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Effect of Ambient Temperature on the Hinge Openings in Bridges with Shape Memory Alloy Seismic Restrainers,” Engineering Structures, Vol. 29, pp. 2294-2301, January, 2007.Click title for PDF version of article.
  16. Nielson, B. and DesRoches, R (2007). “Analytical Fragility Curves for Typical Highway Bridge Classes in the Central and Southeastern United States.” Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp 615-633, August, 2007.Click title for PDF version of article.
  17. Tyber, J., McCormick, J., Gall, K., DesRoches, R., Maier, H., Maksoud, A. (2007). “Structural Engineering with NiTi Part I: Basic Materials Characterization,” ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 133, No. 9, pp. 1009-1018 , Sept, 2007.Click title for PDF version of article.
  18. McCormick, Tyber, J., Gall, K., DesRoches, R., and Maier, H. (2007). “Structural Engineering with NiTi Part II: Mechanical Behavior and Scaling,” ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 133, No. 9, pp. 1019-1029, Sept, 2007.Click title for PDF version of article.
  19. Lafortune, P., McCormick, J., DesRoches, R., and Terriault, P. (2007). “Testing of Superelastic Recentering Pre-Strained Braces for Seismic Resistant Design,” Vol. 11, pp. 383-399, Journal of Earthquake Engineering, June, 2007.Click title for PDF version of article.
  20. Padgett, J. E., and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Bridge Functionality Relationships for Improved Seismic Risk Assessment of Transportation Networks,” Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 115-130, February, 2007.Click here for PDF version of article.
  21. Nielson, B. and DesRoches, R. (2007) “Seismic Fragility Methodology for HW Bridges Using a Component Level Approach,” Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 36, No. 6, pp 823-839, May, 2007.Click here for PDF version of article.
  22. McCormick, J., DesRoches, R., Fugazza, D., Auricchio, F. (2007). “Seismic Assessment of Concentrically-Braced Frames Using Shape Memory Alloy Braces,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 133, No. 6, June, 2007.Click here for PDF version of article.
  23. Andrawes, B. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Effect of Hysterestic Properties of Shape Memory Alloys on the Seismic Performance of Structures,” Structural Control and Health Monitoring Journal, Vol. 14, pp. 301-320, Jan, 2007.Click here for PDF version of article.
  24. Nielson, B. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Seismic Performance Assessment of Simply Supported and Continuous Multi-Span Concrete Girder Highway Bridges,” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. 1-10, September, 2007.Click here for PDF version of article.
  25. Auricchio, F., Fugazza, D., and DesRoches, R. (2007) “A 1D Constitutive Model for Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys: Formulation and Comparison with Experimental Data,” Smart Materials and Structure, Vol. 16 (1), S39-S50, February, 2007.Click title for PDF
  26. Fugazza, D., DesRoches, R., and Auricchio, D. (2006). “Earthquake Performance of Steel Frames with Nitinol Braces,” Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Vol 10, 1, pp. 45-66, 2006. Click here for PDF version of article.
  27. Nielson, B. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Influence of Modeling Assumptions on the Seismic Response of Multi-Span Simply Supported Steel Girder Bridges in Moderate Seismic Zones,” Engineering Structures, Vol 28., No. 8, pp. 1083-1092, July, 2006.Click here for PDF version of article.
  28. McCormick, J., DesRoches, R., Fugazza, D., and Auricchio, F. (2006). “Seismic Vibration Control Using Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys,” Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Vol 128, No. 3., pp. 294-301, July, 2006.Click here for PDF version of article.
  29. Fugazza, D., and Auricchio, F., and DesRoches, R. (2006) “Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of the Damping Properties of Shape Memory Alloys,” Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Vol. 128, No. 3, pp. 312-319, July, 2006.Click here for PDF version of article.
  30. Andrawes, B. and DesRoches, R. (2005). “Unseating Prevention for Multiple Frame Bridges Using Superelastic Restrainers,” Smart Materials and Structures, Vol 14, No. 3, pp. 60-67, June, 2005 .Click here for PDF version of article.
  31. Muthukumar, S. and DesRoches, R. (2005) “Effect of Frame Restoring Force Characteristics on the Pounding Response of Multiple-Frame Bridges,” Earthquake Spectra, Vol 21, No. 4 pp. 1-10, November, 2005.Click here for PDF version of article.
  32. Muthukumar, S. and DesRoches, R. (2005) “A Hertz Contact Model with Nonlinear Damping for Pounding Simulations,” Earthquake Engineering Structural Dynamics, Vol 35, No. 7, pp 811-828, June, 2005.Click here for PDF version of article.
  33. DesRoches, R. and Muthukumar, S. (2004). “Implications of Seismic Pounding on the Longitudinal Response of Multi-Span Bridges – An Analytical Perspective,” Journal of Earthquake Engineering and Vibration, Vol 3, No. 1, pp. 57-65, June, 2004. Click here for PDF version of article.
  34. DesRoches, R., Choi, E., Leon, R. T., Aschheim, M., Dyke, S. T. (2004). "Seismic Response of Multi-Span Steel Bridges in Mid-America: Part I: As-Built Response," ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol 9, No. 5, pp. 1-9, September, 2004.Click here for PDF version of article.
  35. DesRoches, R., Choi, E., Leon, R. T., Pfeifer, T. (2004). "Seismic Response of Multi-Span Steel Bridges in Mid-America: Part II: Retrofitted," ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol 9, No. 5, pp. 10-17, September, 2004.Click here for PDF version of article.
  36. Ocel, J., DesRoches, R., Leon, R. T., Krumme, R., Hayes, J.R., and Sweeney, S. (2004). “Steel Beam-Column Connections Using Shape Memory Alloys,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol 130, No. 5, pp. 732-740, May, 2004.Click here for PDF version of article.
  37. DesRoches, R. McCormick, J., and Delemont, M. A. (2004). “Cyclical Properties of Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol 130, No. 1, pp. 38-46, January, 2004.Click here for PDF version of article.
  38. Choi, E. Neilson, B., and DesRoches, R. (2004). “Seismic Fragility of Typical Bridges in Moderate Seismic Zones,” Engineering Structures, Vol 26, No. 2, , pp 187-199, January, 2004.Click here for PDF version of article.
  39. DesRoches, R. and Smith, B. (2003). “Shape Memory Alloys in Seismic Resistant Design and Retrofit: A Critical Assessment of the Potential and Limitations,” Journal of Earthquake Engineering, Vol 7, No. 3, pp. 1-15, September, 2003.Click here for PDF version of article.
  40. DesRoches, R., Pfeifer, T., Leon, R. T., and Lam, T. (2003). "Full-Scale Testing of Cable Restrainer Retrofit for Simply Supported Bridges," ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol 8, No. 4, July/Aug 2003.Click here for PDF version of article.
  41. DesRoches, R. and Muthukumar, S (2002). "Effect of Pounding and Restrainers on the Response of Multiple-Frame Bridges," ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 128, No. 7, pp. 860-870, July 2002.Click here for PDF version of article.
  42. DesRoches, R. and Delemont, M. (2002). "Seismic Retrofit of Simply Supported Bridges Using Shape Memory Alloys," Engineering Structures, Vol. 24, pp. 325-333, January, 2002.Click here for PDF version of article.
  43. DesRoches, R. and Fenves, G. L. (2001). "Simplified Restrainer Design Procedure for Multi-Span Bridges," Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp. 551-567, November, 2001.Click here for PDF version of article.
  44. DesRoches, R. and Fenves, G. L. (2000). "Design of Seismic Cable Hinge Restrainers for Bridges," ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 126, No. 4, pp. 500-509, April, 2000.Click here for PDF version of article.
  45. DesRoches, R. and Fenves, G. L. (1997) “Evaluation of Recorded Earthquake Response of Curved Highway Bridge,” Earthquake Spectra, Vol 13, No. 3, August, 1997.Click title for PDF version of file

Conference and Workshop Proceedings

  1. Yang, W., Leon, R., and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Smart Zipper Frames,” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering, Shanghai, China, Dec 4-6, 2007.
  2. Nielson, B. G. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Development of Bridge Component Limit States Using Baysian Updating,” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering , Tokyo, Japan, August, 2007.
  3. Padgett, J. E. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Effect of Parameter Uncertainty on the Seismic Fragility of Retrofitted Bridges,” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, Tokyo, Japan, August, 2007.
  4. Eroz, M. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Influence of FPB Modeling Assumptions in a Seismically Isolated Multi-Span Simply Supported Steel Girder Bridge,” Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Seismic Isolation, Energy Dissipation and Active Control of Structures, May 28-31, 2007 Istanbul, Turkey.
  5. Padgett, J. E. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Seismic Fragility of Bridges Retrofit with Smart Materials,” Proceedings of the Asian-Pacific Network of Centers for Earthquake Engineering (ANCER), Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, May 28-31, 2007.
  6. DesRoches, R., Padgett, J. E., Nilsson, E., Elnashai, A., Spencer, B. F. (2007). “Assessing the Seismic Risk to Highway Infrastructure in Regions of Moderate Seismicity,” Proceedings of the Asian-Pacific Network of Centers for Earthquake Engineering (ANCER), Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, May 28-31, 2007.
  7. McCormick, R. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Applications of Shape Memory Alloys in Control of Buildings Under Seismic Loads,” Proceedings of The World Forum on Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology (SMSST07), Chongqing and Nanjing, China, May 22-28, 2007.
  8. Padgett, J. E. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Seismic Retrofit of Bridges with Shape Memory Alloy Recentering Devices: Analytical Evaluation and Large-Scale Experimental,” Proceedings of The World Forum on Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology (SMSST07), Chongqing and Nanjing, China, May 22-28, 2007.
  9. Padgett, J. E. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Analytical Development and Practical Application of Retrofitted Bridge Fragility Curves,” Proceedings of the ASCE Structures Congress, Long Beach, CA., May 17-20, 2007.
  10. Padgett, J. E. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Seismic Risk to Charleston, SC Transporation Network,” Proceedings of the ASCE Structures Congress, Long Beach, CA., May 17-20, 2007.
  11. Yang, C.S., Leon, R.T., and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Design of Zipper Frames,” Proceedings of the ASCE Structures Congress, Long Beach, CA., May 17-20, 2007.
  12. Padgett, J. E. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Experimental Evaluation of a New Retrofit Device Using Shape Memory Alloys,” Proceedings of the 1st US-Italy Seismic Bridge Workshop, Pavia, Italy, April 18-20, 2007.
  13. Padgett, J. E. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Seismic Risk Assessment of a Highway System in the United States,” Proceedings of the 1st US-Italy Seismic Bridge Workshop, Pavia, Italy, April 18-20, 2007.
  14. Padgett, J. E. and DesRoches, R. (2007). “Seismic Retrofit Performance with Multi-Level Performance Objectives,” Proceedings of the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, January, 2007.
  15. Hite, M. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Experimental Evaluation of Bridge Steel Pedestals under Seismic Loads,” Proceedings of the 5th National Seismic Bridge Conference, San Francisco, CA., September, 2006.
  16. Padgett, J. E. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Evaluation of Bridge Retrofits in Regions of Low-to-Moderate Seismicity,” Proceedings of the 5th National Seismic Bridge Conference, San Francisco, CA., September, 2006.
  17. Padgett, J. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Comparative Study of the Seismic Performance of Typical Retrofitted Multi-Span Steel Girder Bridges,” Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridge, Montreal, Canada, August, 2006.
  18. Nielson, B. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Seismic Modeling and Performance of Typical Multi-Span Simply Supported Steel Girder Bridges,” Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridge, Montreal, Canada, August, 2006.
  19. McCormick, J. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Testing and Characterization of Large Diameter SMA Bars for Applications in Earthquake Engineering,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies, Pacific Grove, CA., May 2006.
  20. Padgett, J. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Large Scale Testing of SMA Recentering Devices for Applications in Earthquake Engineering,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies, Pacific Grove, CA., May 2006.
  21. Yang, W., Leon, R.T., and DesRoches, R. (2006). “On the Development of Zipper Frames by Pushover,” The fifth Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas Conference, Yokohama, 2006.
  22. Hite, M., and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Evaluation of the Performance of Bridge Steel Pedestals Under Seismic Loads,” Proceedings of the ASCE Structures Congress, St. Louis, MO., April, 2006.
  23. Padgett, J. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Retrofitted Bridge Fragility Curves for Assessing the Impact of Retrofit on Bridge System Performance,” Proceedings of the ASCE Structures Congress, St. Louis, MO., April, 2006.
  24. Nielson, B. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Seismic Fragility Methodology For Highway Bridge Using A Component Level Approach,” Proceedings of the ASCE Structures Congress, St. Louis, MO., April, 2006.
  25. DesRoches, R., Padgett, J.E., Elnashai, A., Kim, Y., Reed, D. (2006). “MAE Center Transportation Test Bed Project,” Proceedings of the 8th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, CA., May, 2006.
  26. DesRoches, R., Nielson, B., and Padgett, J.E. (2006). “Fragility Curves for Mid-America Bridges,” Proceedings of the 8th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, CA., May, 2006.
  27. Nielson, B. and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Effect of Using PGA versus Sa on the Uncertainty in Probabilistic Seismic Demands Models of Bridges,” Proceedings of the 8th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, CA., May, 2006.
  28. Padgett, J. E., and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Bridge Damage-Functionality Using Expert Opinion Survey,” Proceedings of the 8th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, CA., May, 2006.

  29. DesRoches, R., McCormick, J. (2006). “Behavior of Large Diameter Superelastic NiTi SMA Bars for Seismic Application in Buildings,” Proceedings of the 8th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, CA., May, 2006.

  30. Hite, M., and DesRoches, R. (2006). “Experimental Evaluation of Steel Pedestals Under Seismic Loads,” Proceedings of the 8th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, CA., May, 2006.

  31. McCormick, J., DesRoches, R., Fuggazza, D., and Auricchio, F. (2005). “Seismic Vibration Control Using Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys,” Proceedings of the Workshop on Shape Memory Alloys, Composites and Foams, Metz, France, May, 2005.

  32. R., Fuggazza, D., and Auricchio, F., and DesRoches, R. (2005) “Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of the Damping Properties of Shape Memory Alloys,” Proceedings of the Workshop on Shape Memory Alloys, Composites and Foams, Metz, France, May, 2005.

  33. Maragakis, E., Saiidi, M., Johnson, R., DesRoches, R., and Padgett, J. (2005) “Experimental Evaluation of the Performance of SMA Bridge Restrainers,” Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Urban Earthquake Engineering, Tokyo, Japan, March, 2005.

  34. McCormick, J., Barbero, L., and DesRoches, R. (2005). “Effects of Mechanical Training on the Properties of Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys for Seismic Applications,” Proceedings of the SPIE Annual Conference, San Diego, CA., March 4-7, 2005.

  35. Andrawes, B., and DesRoches, R. (2005). “Effect of Ambient Temperature on the Performance of Shape Memory Alloys,” Proceedings of the SPIE Annual Conference, San Diego, CA., March 4-7, 2005.

  36. Leon, R.T., Yang, C. H., DesRoches, R., Reinhorn, A., Schachter, M., Stojadinovic, B., Yang, T., Shing, B., and Wei, Z. (2005). “Results of Early Collaboration Research on Behavior of Braced Steel Frames with Innovative Bracing Systems,” Proceedings

  37. DesRoches, R. (2004). “Applications of Shape Memory Alloys in Seismic Retrofit of Civil Structures,” Proceedings of Shape Memory and Superelastic Technology Conference, Baden Baden, Germany, Oct 4-9, 2004.

  38. Padgett, J. E., DesRoches, R., and Nielson, B. (2004). “Seismic Retrofit of Bridges in Moderate Seismic Zones,” Proceedings of the 2nd US-Turkey Workshop on Seismic Design, Retrofit, and Post-Earthquake Evaluation of Highway Bridges, Ankara, Turkey, Sept 20-25, 2004.

  39. DesRoches, R. (2004). “Performance of Steel Buildings with Smart Connections,” Proceedings of US Korea Smart Structures Conference, Soeul, Korea, September 15-18, 2004.

  40. Andrawes, B. and DesRoches, R. (2004). “Comparison of Different Methods for Seismic Retrofit of Bridges Using Smart Materials,” Proceedings of the 13th World Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, Canada, August 1-6, 2004, Paper 274.

  41. Muthukumar. S. and DesRoches R. (2004). “Evaluation of Impact Models for Seismic Pounding,” Proceedings of the 13th World Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, Canada, August 1-6, 2004, Paper 235.

  42. Taftali, B., Ellingwood, B., and DesRoches, R. (2004). “Fragility of Steel Moment Frames with Novel Beam-Column Connections Using Shape Memory Alloys,” Proceedings of the Probabilistic Mechanics Conference, July 23-25, 2004.

  43. Nielson, B. and DesRoches, R. (2004). “Improved Methodology for Analytical Fragility Curves for Bridges,” Proceedings of the 9th Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability Conference, July 23-25, 2004.

  44. McCormick, J. and DesRoches, R. (2004). “Damping Properties of Shape Memory Alloys,” Proceedings of ASCE Structures Congress, Nashville, TN., May 23-27, 2004.

  45. DesRoches, R. (2004). “Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Seismic Retrofit of Civil Structures,” Proceedings of the Planning Meeting for NEES-Edefense Collaboration, Kobe, Japan, April 4-6, 2004.

  46. McCormick, J. and DesRoches, R. (2004). “Effect of Cyclical Modeling Parameters on the Behavior of Shape Memory Alloys for Seismic Response,” Proceedings of the SPIE Annual Conference, San Diego, CA., March 3-5, 2004.

  47. Andrawes, B. and DesRoches, R. (2004). “Bridge Retrofit Using Cable Restrainers,” Proceedings of the ACI Annual Conference, Washington DC., March 3-5, 2004.

  48. Nielson, B. and DesRoches, R. (2004). “Analytical Fragility Curves for Typical Bridges,” Proceedings of the 4th National Seismic Conference on Bridges and Highways,” Memphis, TN., Feb 3-5, 2004.

  49. Muthukumar, S. and DesRoches, R. (2003). “Implications of Seismic Pounding on the Longitudinal Response of Multi-Span Bridges – An Analytical Perspective,” Proceedings of the 2nd US-PRC Workshop on Bridges, Buffalo, NY., Dec 3-5, 2003.

  50. Andrawes, B., DesRoches, R., and Kajita, Y., (2003). “Unseating Prevention for Bridges Using Superelastic Elements,” Proceedings from the 1st International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure, Tokyo, Japan, November 13-15, 2003.

  51. McCormick, J., and DesRoches, R. (2003). “Seismic Response Using Smart Bracing Elements,” Proceedings of the Extreme Loading Conference, Toronto, Canada, August, 2003.

  52. Muthukumar, S. and DesRoches, R. (2003). “Effect of Pounding on the Seismic Response of Bridges with Strength Degrading Columns,” Proceedings of the Extreme Loading Conference, Toronto, Canada, August, 2003.

  53. Neilson, B. and DesRoches, R. (2003). “Seismic Fragility Curves for Bridges: A Tool for Retrofit Prioritization,” Proceedings of the Sixth U.S. Conference and Workshop on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering, Long Beach, CA., August, 2003.

  54. McCormick, J., Barbero, L., and DesRoches, R. (2003). “Behavior of Shape Memory Alloys in Seismic Resistant Design and Retrofit,” Proceedings of the Structures Congress, Seattle, WA, June 2003.

  55. DesRoches, R., and McCormick, J. (2003) "Properties of Large Diameter Shape Memory Alloys Under Cyclical Loads," Proceeding of the SPIE Smart Systems for Bridges, Structures, and Highways, San Diego, CA, March 2003

  56. Ocel, J. Leon, R. T., and DesRoches, R. (2002). “High Damping Steel Connections Using Shape Memory Alloys,” Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering, London, England, September, 2002.

  57. Muthukumar, S., and DesRoches, R. (2002). “Evaluation of Linear Bounding Models in Pounding of Multi-Frame Bridges,” Proceedings of the 7th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Boston, MA., July 2002.

  58. DesRoches, R., Eunsoo, C., Dyke, S., and Aschheim, M. (2002). “Seismic Evaluation of Typical Bridge Superstructure Retrofits in Mid-America,” Proceedings of the 7th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Boston, MA., July 2002.

  59. DesRoches, R., Pfeifer, T.A., Leon, R. T. (2002). “Full-Scale Experimental Tests of Restrainer Cable Retrofit Used in Simply Supported Bridges,” Proceedings of the 7th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Boston, MA., July 2002.

  60. Ocel, J., Leon, R. T., DesRoches, R., Krumme, R., Hayes, J., and Sweeney, S. (2002). “High Damping Steel Beam-Column Connections Using Shape Memory Alloys,” Proceedings of the 7th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Boston, MA., July 2002.

  61. DesRoches, R. McCormick, J., and Andrawes, B. (2002). “Seismic Retrofit of Bridges Using Adaptive Structures,” Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Performance-Based Design and Retrofit of Transportation Facilities, Tokyo, Japan, July, 2002.

  62. DesRoches, R. and Andrawes, B. (2002). “Seismic Retrofit of Bridges Using Shape Memory Alloy Restrainers,” Proceedings of the 3rd National Seismic Conferences for Bridges and Highways, Portland, OR, May, 2002.

  63. DesRoches, R., Leon, R. T., and Ocel, J. (2002). “ Testing and Analysis of Partially Restrained Connections Using Shape Memory Alloys,” Proceedings of the 3rd World Conference in Structural Control, Como, Italy, April, 2002.

  64. DesRoches, R. and Delemont, M. (2001). “Design and Analysis of Innovative Dampers for Seismically Isolated Bridges in the United States,” Proceedings of the 7th International Seminar on Seismic Isolation, Energy Dissipation, and Active Control, Assissi, Italy, November, 2001.

  65. DesRoches, R., Pfeifer, T., and Leon, R. (2001) "Testing of Retrofits in the Central and Southeastern United States," Proceeding of the 17th Annual US-Japan Bridge Workshop, Tsukuba, Japan, November, 2001.

  66. Ocel, J., Leon, R., and DesRoches, R. (2001) "Damped Ductile Connections Using Shape Memory Alloys," Proceeding of the Advanced Stability and Seismicity Concepts for Performance-Based Design of Steel and Composite Structures, Kyoto, Japan, July 23-26, 2001.

  67. DesRoches, R., and Delemont, M. (2001) "Seismic Response Modification Using Shape Memory Alloys," Proceeding of the Advanced Stability and Seismicity Concepts for Performance-Based Design of Steel and Composite Structures, Kyoto, Japan, July 23-26, 2001.

  68. DesRoches, R. (2002) “High Performance Dampers for Bridges,” Proceedings of the ASCE Structures Congress, Washington, D.C. May , 2001.

  69. DesRoches, R., Leon, R., Hess, G., and Ocel, J. (2001) "Innovative Beam-Column Joint Connections Using Shape Memory Alloy Components," Proceeding of the SPIE Smart Systems for Bridges, Structures, and Highways, New Port Beach, CA, March 2001.

  70. DesRoches, R. (2000) "Shape Memory Alloy-Based Response Modification of Simply Supported Bridges", Proceeding of the International Conference on Advances in Structural Dynamics, Hong Kong, December 13-15, 2000.

  71. DesRoches, R., Leon, R., Hess, G., and Ocel, J. (2000) "Seismic Retrofit of Structures Using Shape Memory Alloys", Proceeding of the US-China Millenium Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, Beijing, China, November, 2000.

  72. DesRoches, R., Leon, R., Choi, E., Pfeifer, T. (2000) "Seismic Retrofit of Bridges in the Mid-America", Proceedings of the 16th US-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, Reno, Nevada, October 1-5, 2000.

  73. DesRoches, R., Leon, R., Choi, E., Dyke, S., Jansen, L. (2000) "Response Modification and Evaluation of Bridges in the Central and Southeastern United States", Proceedings of the 12th World Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand, February , 2000 , November 4-6, 2000.

  74. DesRoches, R. (1999) "Seismic Mitigation of Bridges Using Smart Restrainers", Proceedings of SPIE, Smart Systems for Bridges, Structures, and Highways, Newport Beach, CA., March, 1999.

  75. DesRoches, R. (1998) "Bridge Retrofit Using Energy Dissipating Connection Devices,” 1st US – Japan – China Workshop on Future R & D Directions in Public Works, Civil Infrastructure Systems and hazard Mitigation, Shanghai, China, November 4-6, 1998.

  76. Leon, R. and DesRoches (1998) The MAE Center Projects on Seismic Response Modification: Effects of Bearings and Restrainers,” Proceedings of 14th US-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA 1998.

  77. DesRoches, R. (1998) Seismic Mitigation of Bridge Structures Using Innovative Hinge Restrainers,” 3rd US – Japan – China Trilateral Symposium on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering, Kunming, China, August 4-7, 1998.

  78. DesRoches, R. and Fenves, G. L. (1998) "Effects of Pounding and Restrainers on Ductility Demands for Multiple-Frame Bridges," Proceedings of Sixth U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Seattle, Washington, June, 1998.

  79. DesRoches, R. and Fenves, G. L.(1997) Design Procedures for Intermediate Hinge Restrainers for Multiple-Frame Bridges,” Proceedings of the National Conferences on Bridges and Highways: Progress in Research and Practice, Sacramento, CA, July, 1997.

  80. Fenves, G. L. and DesRoches (1996) "Intermediate Hinge Restrainers for Bridges: Performance, Design, and Retrofit,” Proceedings of the Third U.S.-Japan Workshop on Seismic Retrofit of Bridges, Tsukuba-shi, Japan, December, 1996.

  81. DesRoches, R. and Fenves, G. L. (1996) "New Design Procedure for Hinge Restrainers,” Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Caltrans Seismic Workshop, Sacramento, CA, July, 1996.

Refereed Technical Reports

  1. DesRoches, R. et al. (2006). “Hurricane Katrina: Performance of Transportation Systems,” ASCE Technical Council in Lifeline Earthquake Engineering, August, 2006.
  2. Johnson, R., Maragakis, E., Saiidi, M., and DesRoches, R., "Experimental Evaluation of Seismic Performance of SMA Bridge Restrainers," Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, Report No. CCEER-04-2, February 2004.Saiidi, et (2004). “Shake Table Tests of SMA Restrainers,” MCEER Report.
  3. DesRoches, R (2002). “Seismic Retrofit of Bridges in Mid-America,” MAE Center Report, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2002.
  4. DesRoches, R. and Fenves, G. L.  (1998)."New Design and Analysis Procedures for Intermediate Hinges in Multiple-Frame Bridges." UCB/EERC Report, Earthquake Engineering Research Center, University of California, Berkeley, 1998.
  5. DesRoches, R. and Fenves, G. L.  (1998).  "Design Procedures for Hinges Restrainers and Hinge Seat Widths for Multiple-Frame Bridges."MCEER-98-0013 Report, Multi-Discipline Earthquake Engineering Research Center, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 1998.
  6. DesRoches, R. and Fenves, G. L.  (1994). "Response of the Northwest Connector in the Landers and Big Bear Earthquakes,” Report No. UCB/EERC-94/12", Earthquake Engineering Research Center, University of California, Berkeley, 1994.

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