Books
Mehrabi, A.B., Torrealba, A., Abedin, M., Khedmatgozar Dolati,S.S., and Pranit Malla “Available ABC Options for Short-Span Bridges,” Cambridge Scholars Publishing, published March 19, 2024.
Mehrabi, A.B., Khedmatgozar Dolati,S.S., Malla, P., Farhangdoust, S., and Azzi, Z., “Non-destructive Testing (NDT) for Inspection of Bridges and Buildings,” In Press, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, target publishing date, December, 2024.
Mehrabi, A.B., and Khedmatgozar Dolati,S.S., “Structural Health Monitoring and Performance Evaluation of Bridges and Structural Elements,” MDPI- Infrastructures, October, 2024, https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/9996
Journal Papers
- Feghhi, M., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Mehrabi, A., Mall, P., and Tabiatnejad, D., “A New Framework for Condition and Risk Assessment for Sustainable Management of PT Bridges,” MDPI Sustainability2024, 16(22), 9703; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16229703
- Mehrabi, A., and Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., “Structural Health Monitoring and Performance Evaluation of Bridges and Structural Elements,” MDPI Infrastructures2024, 9(10), 178; https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures9100178
- Tabiatnejad, D., Tabiatnejad, B., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., and Mehrabi, A., “Damage Detection in External Tendons of Post-Tensioned Bridges,” MDPI, Infrastructures2024, 9(7), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures9070103
- Tabiatnejad, D., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Mehrabi, A., and Helwig, T.A., “Fatigue Consideration for Tension Flange over Intermediate Support in Skewed Continuous Steel I-Girder Bridges,” MDPI Infrastructures2024, 9(7), 99; https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures9070099
- Malla, P., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Ortiz, J., Mehrabi, A., Nanni, A., and Ding, J. “Damage Detection in FRP-reinforced Concrete Elements,” Material 2024, 17 (5), 1171, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17051171.
- Odelola, M., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Mehrabi, A., and Garber, D., “Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Piles and Splicing Options,” MDPI Applied Sciences 14 (2), 827, https://doi.org/10.3390/app14020827
- Ortiz, J., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Malla, P., Mehrabi A., and Nanni, A., “Nondestructive Testing (NDT) for Damage Detection in Concrete Elements with Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer,” MDPI Buildings 2024, 14(1), 246; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010246
- Malla, P., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Mehrabi, A., Ortiz, J., and Nanni, A., “Applicability of available NDT methods for damage detection in concrete elements reinforced or strengthened with FRP,” Bridge Structures vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 149-164, 2023, DOI: 3233/BRS-230217.
- Malla, P., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Ortiz, J., Mehrabi, A., and Nanni, A., “Damage and Defects in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforced and Strengthened Concrete Elements,” Journal of Composites for Construction, 2023, ASCE, Vol. 27, No. 4, https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCOF2.CCENG-4132
- Hameed, , Afzal, M.F., Javed, A., Rasool, A.M., Qureshi, M.U., Mehrabi, A.B., and Ashraf, I., “Behavior and Performance of Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to Accelerated Corrosion,” MDPI Metals2023, 13(5), 930; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13050930
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Malla, P., Ortiz, J., Mehrabi, A., and Nanni, A., “Identifying NDT methods that are applicable to damage detection in concrete elements reinforced or strengthened with FRP,” Elsevier, Engineering Structures, Vol. 287, 15 July 2023, 116155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116155.
- Awan, M.S., Javed, A., Afzal, M.F., Vilchez, L.F.N., and Mehrabi, A., “Evaluation of System Identification Methods for Free Vibration Flutter Derivatives of Long-Span Bridges,” MDPI Applied Sciences 13 (8), 4672, https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084672
- Malla, P., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Ortiz, J., Mehrabi, A., Nanni, A., and Dinh, K., “Feasibility of Conventional Non-Destructive Testing Methods in Detecting Embedded FRP Reinforcements,” MDPI Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 4399. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13074399
- Ortiz, J., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Malla, P., Nanni, A., and Mehrabi A., “FRP-Reinforced/Strengthened Concrete: State-of-the-Art Review on Durability and Mechanical Effects,” MDPI Materials2023, 16(5), 1990; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16051990
- Javed, A., Krishna, C., Ali, K., Afzal, M.F., Mehrabi, A., and Meguro, K., “Micro-Scale Experimental Approach for the Seismic Performance Evaluation of RC Frames with Improper Lap Splices,” MDPI Infrastructures 2023, 8, 56. https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures8030056
- Farhangdoust, S., Mehrabi, A.B., and Nolan, S., “GFRP Composite Bars for Splicing Prestressed Precast Concrete Piles: Design and Experimental Investigation.” Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Volume 272, 1 December 2022, 114969, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114969, [Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1)]
- Taeby, M. and Mehrabi, A.B., “Risk-Based Selection of Inspection Method for External Post-Tensioning System of Bridges,” Applied Sciences, MDPI, 2022, 12, 7103; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12147103. [Computer Science Applications (Q2); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes (Q2); Instrumentation (Q2); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Process Chemistry and Technology (Q2)]
- Ahmed, M.D., Sadri, A.M., Mehrabi, A.B., and Azizinamni. A., “Identifying Topological Credentials of Physical Infrastructure Components to Enhance Transportation Network Resilience: A Case of Florida Bridges,” Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems, 148 (9), September 2021.
- Mokhtari Mousavi, , Kitali, A.E., Anderson, J.C., Alluri, O., and Mehrabi, A.B., “COVID-19 and Injury Severity of Drivers Involved in Run-Off-Road Crashes: Analyzing the Impact of Contributing Factors,” Transportation Research Record, 2022. [Civil and Structural Engineering (Q2);Mechanical Engineering (Q2)] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03611981221097093
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., and Mehrabi, A., “NSM FRP pile splice system for prestressed precast concrete piles,” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, Volume 27, Issue 4, November 2022. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000723. [Arts and Humanities (Q2), Building and Construction (Q3), Civil and Structural Engineering (Q3)]
- Abedin, M., Mehrabi, A., Azizinamini, A., Ghosn, M., Nowak, A., and Ramesh Babu, A., “Reliability and Redundancy Evaluation of Twin Steel Box Girder Bridges Using a Simplified Method,” Engineering Structures Journal, Volume 259, 15 May 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114122 [Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1)]
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., and Mehrabi, A., “FRP sheet/jacket system as an alternative method for splicing prestressed-precast concrete piles,” Case Studies in Construction Materials, Elsevier, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e00912 [(Q1) Material Science]
- Mokhtari Mousavi, S., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Flight Delay Causality: Machine Learning Technique in Conjunction with Random Parameter Statistical Analysis,” Elsevier, International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijtst.2022.01.007 [Automotive Engineering (Q1); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Transportation (Q1)]
- Abedin, M., De Caso y Basalo, F. J., Kiani, N., Mehrabi, A. B., & Nanni, A., “Performance evaluation of full-depth precast and prestressed voided slab bridge.” Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Volume 252, 1 February 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113648. [Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1)]
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., and Mehrabi A., “Application of viscous damper and laminated rubber bearing pads for bridges in seismic regions,” Metals, MDPI, 2021, 11(11), 1666; https://doi.org/10.3390/met11111666. [Metals and Alloys (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2)]
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Caluk, N., Mehrabi A., and Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., “Non-Destructive Testing Applications for steel bridges,” Applied Sciences, MDPI, 2021, 11(20), 9757; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11209757. [Computer Science Applications (Q2); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes (Q2); Instrumentation (Q2); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Process Chemistry and Technology (Q2)]
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., and Mehrabi, A., “Alternative system and materials for splicing prestressed-precast concrete piles,” Transportation Research Records (TRR) of Transportation Research Board (TRB), TRB, 2021, Sage Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981211052949. [Civil and Structural Engineering (Q2); Mechanical Engineering (Q2)]
- Abedin, M, and Mehrabi, A.B., “Health monitoring of steel box girder bridges using non-contact sensors,” Structures, Elsevier, Volume 34, December 2021, Pages 4012-4024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.10.021. [Architecture (Q1); Building and Construction (Q1); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1)]
- Farhangdoust, S., Mehrabi, A.B., and Nolan, S., “Design of Prestressed Precast Pile Splice Using Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Dowels.” Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Volume 244, 1 October 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112806. . [Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1)]
- Farhangdoust, S., Georgeson, G., Ihn, J.B., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Embedded Metamaterial Subframe Patch for Increased Power Output of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters,” ASME Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnostics and Prognostics of Engineering Systems, June 2021. [Civil and Structural Engineering (Q3); Mechanics of Materials (Q3); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q3)]
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S. S., and Mehrabi, A.B. “Review of Mechanical Bar Couplers for Splicing Precast Concrete Members.” Sci J Research & Rev. 3(1): 2021. SJRR.MS.ID.000551. DOI: 10.33552/SJRR.2021.03.000551.
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S. S., and Mehrabi, A.B. “Review of available systems and materials for splicing prestressed-precast concrete piles.” Structures, Elsevier 2021; 30:850-65 doi:10.1016/j.istruc.2021.01.029. [Architecture (Q1); Building and Construction (Q1); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1)]
- Tashakori, S., Farhangdoust, S., Baghalian, A., McDaniel, D., Tansel, I.N., Mehrabi, A., “Damage detection of 3D printed mold using the surface response to excitation method,” Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Techno Press, Volume 75, Number 3, August10 2020, pages 369-376, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/sem.2020.75.3.369. [Building and Construction (Q2); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q2); Mechanical Engineering (Q2); Mechanics of Materials (Q2)]
- Farhangdoust, S, and Mehrabi, A.B., “Non-Destructive Evaluation of Closure Joints in Accelerated Bridge Construction using a Damage Etiology Approach,” MDPI- Applied Sciences, February 2020. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10041457 . [Computer Science Applications (Q2); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes (Q2); Instrumentation (Q2); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Process Chemistry and Technology (Q2)]
- Abedin, M, and Mehrabi, A.B., “Effect of Cross-Frames on Load Distribution of Steel Bridges with Fractured Girder,” MDPI- InfrastructuresApril 2020, 5(4),32, https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures5040032 – 01 . [Building and Construction (Q2); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q2); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2)]
- Taeby, M., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Decision Support Framework for Inspection and Maintenance; A Focus on Bridges using Post-Tensioning Tendons,” Journal of Current Trends in Civil and Structural Engineering, Iris Publishers, 3(5): 2019. CTCSE.MS.ID.000574. DOI: 10.33552/CTCSE.2019.03.000574.
- Abedin, M., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Novel Approaches for Fracture Detection in Steel Girder Bridges,” MDPI Journal of Infrastructures 2019, 4(3), 42; https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures4030042 . [Building and Construction (Q2); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q2); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2)]
- Farhangdoust, S., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Health Monitoring of Closure Joints in Accelerated Bridge Construction: A Review of Non-Destructive Testing Application,” Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, Vol. 17, 381-404, July 2019.https://doi.org/10.3151/jact.17.381. [SJR Q3]
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Farhangdoust, S. “A Laser-Based Noncontact Vibration Technique for Health Monitoring of Structural Cables: Background, Success, and New Developments,” Advances in Acoustics and Vibration, vol. 2018, Article ID 8640674, 13 pages, 2018.https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/8640674. [SJR Q3]
- Mehrabi, A., “Performance of Cable-Stayed Bridges: Evaluation Methods, Observations, and a Rehabilitation Case.” ASCE, Perform. Constr. Facil., 30 (1), February 2016. Also on-line 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000715 , C4014007.
- Mehrabi, A.B., Ligozio, C.A., Ciolko, A.T., and Wyatt, S.T., “Evaluation, Rehabilitation Planning, and Stay-Cable Replacement Design for the Hale Boggs Bridge in Luling, Louisiana,” of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, 15(4), July-August 2010, pp. 364-372.
- Al-Chaar, G, Mehrabi, A.B., and Manzouri, T., “Finite Element Interface Modeling and Experimental Verification of Masonry-Infilled R/C Frames,” The Masonry Society Journal, TMS, 26(1), July 2008, pp. 47-65.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “In-Service Evaluation of Cable-Stayed Bridges, Overview of Available Methods and Findings,” of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, 11(6) Nov.-Dec. 2006, pp. 716-724.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “A Monumental Bridge with a Problem Caused by Oversights in Design,” Bridge Structures , June 2006, 2(2), pp.79-95.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Shing, P.B., “Seismic Analysis of Masonry-Infilled RC Frames,” The Masonry Society Journal, September 2003, 21(1), pp. 81-94.
- Shing, P.B., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Behavior and Analysis of Masonry-Infilled Frames,” of Progress in Structural Engineering and Material, 4(3), July-September 2002, pp. 320-331.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Corley, W.G., “Cable Supported Bridges and Structures: Health and Safety Monitoring and Problem Solving,” The Structural Engineer, Journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers, 78(9), May 2, 2000, pp. 17-20.
- Tabatabai, H., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Design of Mechanical Viscous Dampers for Stay Cables,” Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, 5(2), May 2000, pp. 114-123.
- Mehrabi, A.B., Tabatabai, H., and Lotfi, H. R., “Damage Detection in Structures Using Precursor Transformation Method,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 9, October 1999, pp. 808-817.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Tabatabai, H., “A Unified Finite Difference Formulation for Free Vibration of Cables,” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 124(11), 1998, pp. 1313-1322.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Shing, P.B., “Finite Element Analysis of Masonry-Infilled R/C Frames,” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 123(5), 1997, pp. 604-613.
- Azizinamini, A, Keeler, B., Rohde, J., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Implementation of a New Non-Destructive Technique on a 25-Year Old Prestressed Girder,” PCI Journal, Vol. 41, No. 3, May-June 1996, pp. 82-95.
- Mehrabi, A.B., Shing, P.B., Schuller, M., and Noland, J.L., “Experimental Evaluation of Masonry-Infilled RC Frames,” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 122(3), 1996, pp. 228-237)
Names in Bold identify Dr. Mehrabi’s current/former students
Conference Papers
- Mehrabi, A., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Malla, P., Ortiz, J., and Nanni, T., “NDT for damage detection in FRP reinforced/strengthened concrete elements,” IABMAS 2024, Copenhagen, DK, June 24-28, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003483755
- Taeby, M., Mehrabi, A., and Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., “Risk-based optimal life-cycle maintenance of post-tensioned concrete bridges considering accuracy of inspection methods in structural model updating,” Risk-Based Strategies for Bridge Maintenance: Proceedings of the 11th New York City Bridge Conference, 21-22 August 2023, New York, USA.
- Taeby, M., Mehrabi, A., and Lau, K., “Risk-based selection of inspection method for optimal maintenance of post-tensioned concrete bridges,” Life-Cycle of Structures and Infrastructure Systems: Proceedings, CRC Press, 2023, Milan, Italy, PP. 1877-1884 DOI: 10.1201/9781003323020-230
- Taeby, M., and Mehrabi, A., “Stochastic Condition Assessment of External Post-Tensioning System of Bridges Based on NDE Results,” ASCE Structures Congress 2023, 174-181.
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., and Mehrabi, A., “Two New Methods for Establishing Simple Yet Durable Connection System for Precast Elements,” ASCE Structures Congress 2023, 293-303.
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Malla, P., Polanco, J.O., Mehrabi A., and Nanni, A., “Nondestructive Testing Applications for FRP Reinforced or Strengthened Concrete Elements,” ASCE Structures Congress 2023, 217-229.
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., and Mehrabi, A., “Two new methods for establishing simple yet durable splicing of prestressed concrete piles,” International Bridge Conference, 2022, IBC 22-67, Pittsburg, PA, July 18-20, 2022.
- Kiani, N., Abedin, M., Steputat, C.C., Mehrabi, A.B., and Nanni, A., “Structural health monitoring of FRP-reinforced concrete bridges using vibration responses,” EWSHM 2022, 032, v3, Palermo, Italy.
- Abedin, M., Mehrabi, A., Azizinamini, A., Ghosn, M., Nowak, A., and Ramesh Babu, A., “Redundancy Evaluation of Twin Steel Box Girder Bridge,” accepted for IABMAS-2022 Conference, MS01: Life-Cycle Redundancy, Robustness and Resilience of Bridges and Infrastructure Networks under Multiple Hazards, Barcelona, Spain, July 2022.
- Abedin, M., De Caso y Basalo, F. J., Kiani, N., Mehrabi, A. B., & Nanni, A., “Innovative Methods for Evaluation of Precast Box-Beam Bridges,” ASCE-SEI Structures Congress, 2022, Pages 148-159.
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., and Mehrabi, A., Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., and Caluk, N. “NDT methods for damage detection in steel bridges,” Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XVI, SPIE, Volume 12048, Pages 385-394, Long Beach, CA, March 6-9, 2022.
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Mehrabi, A., and Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., “Application of VD-LRBP system for bridges in seismic zones,” Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVI, SPIE, Volume 12043, Pages 44-52, Long Beach, CA, March 6-9, 2022.
- Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Mall, P., Mehrabi, A., Ortiz Polanco, J, and Nanni, A, “Non-Destructive Testing Applications for In-Service FRP Reinforced/Strengthened Concrete Bridge Elements,” Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, SPIE, Volume 12047, Pages 59-74, Long Beach, CA, March 6-9, 2022.
- Farhangdoust, S., Moradisizkoohi, H., Georgeson, G. Mehrabi, A., and Soleimani, K., NDE 4.0 for In-motion wheel inspection of a high-speed train via a RF energy harvesting module: an autonomous cyber-physical approach toward the smart city, NDE 4.0 and Smart Structures for Industry, Smart Cities, Communication, and Energy, 11594, Pages 1159405, International Society for Optics and Photonics, March 2021.
- Aasi, A., Aghaei, S.M., Farhangdoust, S., Mehrabi, A., and Panchapakesan, B., Phosphorene-based nanosensor for lung cancer detection, Nano-, Bio-, Info-Tech Sensors and Wearable Systems, 11590, Pages 1159009, International Society for Optics and Photonics, March 2021.
- Abedin, M., & Mehrabi, A. B., Bridge damage identification through frequency changes. Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2021, 11591, Pages 1159109, International Society for Optics and Photonics.
- Abedin, M., Mokhtari, S., & Mehrabi, A. B., Bridge joint damage detection using machine learning. Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XV, 11593, Pages 115932P, International Society for Optics and Photonics, March 2021.
- Farhangdoust, S., Aghaei,S.M., Amirahmadi, M., Pala, N., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Auxetic MEMS Sensor,” Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2020, International Society for Optics and Photonics, SPIE, V. 11379, P. 113790Z.
- Abedin, M, Farhangdoust, S., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Fracture detection in steel girder bridges using self-powered wireless sensors,” Proceedings of the 10th New York City Bridge Conference, CRC Press/Balkema, Leiden, The Netherlands, August 26-27, 2019, NY, NY, pp. 216-228.
- Farhangdoust, S., Tashakori, S., Baghalian, A., Mehrabi, A.B., and Tansel, I. N., “Prediction of damage location in composite plates using artificial neural network modeling,” SPIE Conference Proceedings Volume 10970, Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XIII; 109700I (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2517422
- Farhangdoust, S., Mehrabi, A.B., and Younesian, D., “Bistable wind-induced vibration energy harvester for self-powered wireless sensors in smart bridge monitoring systems,” SPIE Conference Proceedings Volume 10971, Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XIII; 109710C (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.251742
- Tashakori, S., Farhangdoust, S., Baghalian, A., Tansel, I. N., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Evaluating the performance of the SuRE method for inspection of bonding using the COMSOL finite element analysis package,” SPIE Conference Proceedings Volume 10972, Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XIII; 109722Q (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2517425
- Farhangdoust, S., Mehrabi, A.B., “NDT Inspection of Critical ABC Details to Assure Life Cycle Performance and Avoid Future Unforeseen Excessive Repairs,” ASCE-SEI Structures Congress 2019
- Farhangdoust, S., Mehrabi, A.B., and Almosawi, S.F., “NDT Methods Applicable to Health Monitoring of ABC Closure Joints,” 27thASNT Research Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 2018.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “Cable-Stayed Bridges; Health Monitoring, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation,” Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Bridge Testing, Monitoring & Assessment, HBRC-ISHMII, Cairo, Egypt, December 27-29, 2015.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “Cable-Stayed Bridges; inspection, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation,” Proceedings of Geo-Hubei 2014 International Conference on Sustainable Civil Infrastructure, ASCE (ISBN: 978-0-7844-7851-6), July 20-22, Yichang, Hubei, China, pp.61-68.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “Complete Stay cable Replacement for the Luling Bridge, First of its Kind in North America,” Proceedings of the 2013 International Bridge Conference, June 2013, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “Stay Cable Replacement of the Hale Boggs Bridge,” Proceedings of the 26th US-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, September 20-22, 2010, New Orleans, LA.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and McGain, Z., “Design of Stay Cable Replacement for the Luling Bridge,” Proceedings of the 2009 International Bridge Conference, June 14-17, 2009, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “Luling Bridge Stay Cable Replacement,” Proceedings of the 2009 Structures Congress & Exposition, ASCE Structures Cong. 2009, Apr.30-May 2, Austin, TX.
- Mehrabi, A.B., Ligozio, C.A., Ciolko, A.T., and Wyatt, S.T., “Condition Assessment, rehabilitation Planning, and Stay Cable Replacement Design for the Hale Boggs Bridge in Luling, Louisiana, “ 10th International Bridge and Structure Management Conference, IBSME, Transportation Research Board, October 2008, Buffalo, NY.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “Stay Cables of the Luling Bridge are to be Replaced,” Proceedings of the 2008 International Bridge Conference, June 2-4, 2008, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Ligozio, A., “Cable-Stayed Bridges – Discovering Alarming Distress and Damage,” Proceedings of the 2007 International Bridge Conference, June 4-7, 2007, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “A Monumental Bridge with a Problem Left by Design,” 5th International Cable-Supported Bridge Operators’ Conference (ICSBOC) & LRFD Workshop, August 28-29, 2006, New York, NY.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Ciolko, A.T. “A Non-destructive Method for Structural Evaluation of Pipeline Suspension Bridges,” of Pipelines 2006, ASCE, July 30-August 2, Chicago, IL.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “Assessment of In-Service Cable-Stayed Bridges, Approach and Findings,” Proceedings of the 2006 Structures Congress & Exposition, ASCE Structures Congress 2006, May 18-20, Saint Louis, MO.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “A Unique Bridge with a Unique Problem,” Proceedings of the 2005 International Bridge Conference, June 13-15, Pittsburgh,
- Ligozio, A., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Development and Verification of a NDT Method for Detection of Flaws in PE Sheathing of Stay Cables.” Proceedings of the 2005 International Bridge Conference, June 13-15, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Mehrabi, A.B., “In-Service Evaluation of Cable-Stayed Bridges, Overview of Available Methods and Findings,” Proceedings of the 2005 Structures Congress & Exposition, ASCE Structures Congress 2005, April 20-24, New York, NY.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Telang, N.M., “Health Monitoring of Cable-Stayed Bridges- A Case Study,” Proceedings of the 2004 Structures Congress & Exposition, ASCE Structures Congress 2004, May 23-26, Nashville, TN.
- Oesterle, R.G., Mehrabi, A.B., Tabatabai, H., Scanlon, A., and Ligozio, C.A., “Continuity Considerations in Prestressed Concrete Jointless Bridges,” Proceedings of the 2004 Structures Congress & Exposition, ASCE Structures Congress 2004, May 23-26, Nashville, TN.
- Telang, M., and Mehrabi, A.B., “The Case of the Case Bridge,” Proceedings, 2nd New York City Bridge Conference, October 20-21, 2003.
- Telang, M., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Assessment of In-Service Cable-Stayed Bridges – Lessons from the Field,” Proceedings of the 2003 International Bridge Conference, June 9-11, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Telang, N.M., “Cable-Stayed Bridge Performance Evaluation- Lessons from the Field,” Proceedings of the 2003 Structures Congress & Exposition, ASCE Structures Congress 2003, May 29-June 1, Seattle, WA.
- Mehrabi, A.B., Ligozio, A., Elremaily, A.F., and Vanderpool, D.R., “Performance of Thermoplastic Fiber Reinforced Polymer Rebars,” Proceedings of 6th International Symposium on Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures (FRPRCS6), Singapore, July 8-10, 2003, pp 79-88.
- Ligozio, A., Mehrabi, A.B., Gauvreau, and Bilow, D.N., “Design, Construction, and Testing of a Quarter Scale Model Precast Segmental Concrete Shelf Pylon for WMATA,” Proceedings of 1st Annual Concrete Bridge Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, Oct. 6-9, 2002.
- Mehrabi, A.B., Elremaily, A.F., and Vanderpool, D.R., “Mechanical Performance of Thermoplastic Fiber Reinforced Polymer Rebars,” Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Composite Engineering, San Diego, CA, July 1-6, 2002, pp 521-522.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Ciolko, A.T., “Health Monitoring and Problem Solving for Cable Supported Bridges,” Proceedings of the 4th Symposium on Strait Crossing, Bergen, Norway, September 2-5, 2001, pp. 55-60.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Ciolko, A.T., “Health Monitoring of Aging Cable Structures,” Proceedings of the 2001 Structures Congress & Exposition, ASCE Structures Congress 2001, May 2001.
- Tabatabai, H., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Evaluation of Various Damping Treatments for Stay Cables,” Proceedings, 18th International Modal Analysis Conference, SEM, Feb. 7-10, 2000, San Antonio, Texas, pp. 836-841.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Shing, P.B., “Seismic Resistance of Masonry-Infilled RC Frames,” Proceedings, 8th North American Masonry Conference, June 6-9, 1999, Austin, TX.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Tabatabai, H., “Damage Detection Using Precursor Transformation Method,” Proceedings, ASCE Structures Congress, April 18-21, 1999, New Orleans, LA, pp. 723-726.
- Tabatabai, H., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Vibration Suppression Measures for Stay Cables,” Proceedings, 17th International Modal Analysis Conference, SEM, Feb. 8-11, 1999, Kissimmee, FL, pp. 1237-1243.
- Tabatabai, H., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Combining Sag and Bending Stiffness Effects on Cable Vibrations,” Proceedings, ASCE 12th Engineering Mechanics Division Conference, May 17-20, 1998, La Jolla, CA, pp. 390-393.
- Mehrabi, A.B., Tabatabai, H., and Lotfi, H. R., “Precursor Transformation Method for Damage Detection in Structures,” Proceedings, 5-th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, SPIE, March 1-5, 1998, San Diego, CA, pp. 232-243.
- Tabatabai, H., Mehrabi, A.B., and Yen, W.P., “Bridge Stay Cable Condition Assessment Using Vibration Measurement Techniques,” , Struct. Materials Technology Conference on Bridges and Highways, SPIE, 31 March-2 April, 1998, San Antonio, Texas, pp. 194-204.
- Mehrabi, A. B., and Shing, P. B., “Analysis of Masonry Infilled R/C Frames with Interface Model,” Proceedings, 1998 World Congress on Structural Engineering, ASCE, July 18-23, 1998, Elsevier, San Francisco, CA, T126-1.
- Yen, W.P., Mehrabi, A.B., and Tabatabai, H., “Evaluation of Stay Cable Tension Using a Non-Destructive Vibration Technique,” , ASCE Struct. Cong., Apr. 1997, pp. 503-507.
- Azizinamini, A, Mehrabi, A.B., Keeler, B., and Rohde, J., “A Non-Destructive Method of Prestress Evaluation,” Proceedings, ASCE Structures Congress, Vol. 2, April 1996, 900-907.
- Shing, P.B., and Mehrabi, A.B., “Influence of Masonry Infill on Lateral Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Frames,” Proceedings, NIST Seismic Rehabilitation Workshop on Lightly Reinforced Concrete Frames, Gaithersburg, MD, June 12-13, 1995.
- Shing, P.B., Mehrabi, A.B., Schuller, M., and Noland, J., “Experimental Evaluation and Finite Element Analysis of Masonry Infilled R/C Frames,” Proceedings, Conference on Analysis and Computation, ASCE, Atlanta, GA, 1994, pp. 84-93.
- Schuller, M., Mehrabi, A.B., Noland, J.L., and Shing, P.B., “Performance of Masonry Infilled R/C Frames Under In-Plane Lateral Loads: Experiments,” Proceedings, NCEER Workshop on Seismic Response of Masonry Infills, San Francisco, CA, 1994.
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Shing, P.B., “Performance of Masonry-Infilled R/C Frames Under In-Plane Lateral Loads: Analytical Modeling,” Proceedings, NCEER Workshop on Seismic Response of Masonry Infills, San Francisco, CA, 1994.
- Shing, P.B., Lotfi, H.R., Mehrabi, A.B., and Brunner, J., “Failure Analysis of Masonry Structures,” Proceedings, 9th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, L.D. Lutes and J.M. Niedzwecki, editors, New York, NY, 1992, pp. 780-783.
- Shing, P.B., Lotfi, H.R., Mehrabi, A.B., and Brunner, J., “Finite Element Analysis of Resistance of Masonry Wall Panels With and Without Confining Frames,” Proceedings, 10th Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Madrid, Spain, July 1992, pp. 2581-2586.
- Mehrabi, A.B., Lotfi, H.M., and Shing, P.B., “Analysis of Infilled Reinforced Concrete Frames Subjected to Lateral Loads,” Proceedings, International Conference on Concrete, Research and Standards Bureau, Tehran, Iran, 1992, pp. 482-496.
Names in Bold identify Dr. Mehrabi’s current/former students
Research
Active
- Guide for Field Inspection of In-Service Fiber Reinforced, Polymer Reinforced/Strengthened Concrete Bridge Elements
Funded by: FHWA
Funding amount: $285,000
Project URL: https://highways.dot.gov/research/projects/guide-field-inspection-service-fiber-reinforced-polymer-reinforcedstrengthened - Half-Round Bearing Stiffeners for Skewed Steel I-Girders, Florida Department of Transportation
Funded by: FDOT
Funding amount: $200,000
Project URL: https://rip.trb.org/View/1992634 - Evaluation of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Pile Splices
Funded by: FDOT
Funding amount: $407,986
Project URL: https://rip.trb.org/view/2114140
Completed
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Lee, S.J. Evaluation of Concrete Pile to Footing or Cap Connections, Florida Department of Transportation, September 2023, $24,000. https://rip.trb.org/View/2286434
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Lee, S.J. Evaluation of Concrete Pile to Footing or Cap Connections, Florida Department of Transportation, June 2021, $300,000 (Initial PI, David Garber).
- Mehrabi, A.B., Azizinamini, A., Lau, K., and Helwig, T., Half-Round Bearing Stiffeners for Skewed Steel I-Girders, Florida Department of Transportation, June 2022, $200,000 (ongoing).
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Nanni, A., Guide for Field Inspection of In-service FRP Reinforced/ Strengthened Concrete Bridge Elements, Project No. PR HIF210133PR, Federal Highway Administration, USDOT, $275,000. (ongoing)
- Mehrabi, A.B., Farhangdoust, S., Garber, D., and Lee, SJ, Epoxy Dowel Pile Splice Evaluation, Project No. BDV29 TWO 977-40, Florida Department of Transportation, $299,000, PI (Completed-2022).
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.S., Alternative Materials and Configuration for Precast Prestressed Concrete Pile Splices, ABC-UTC under USDOT Grant No. 69A3551747121. $60,000 plus $30,000 Cost Sharing, PI (ongoing).
- Sadri, A., Azizinamini, A., and Mehrabi, A.B., Complex Networks Perspectives towards Accelerated Bridge Construction, ABC-UTC under USDOT Grant No. 69A3551747121. 2020, $60,000 plus $30,000 Cost Sharing, Co-PI (Completed).
- Mehrabi, A.B., Azizinamini, A., and Abedin, M., Redundancy of Twin Steel Box Girder Bridges, Project No. BDV29-977, Florida Department of Transportation, $175,000, PI (Completed-2021).
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Torrealba, A., Available ABC Bridge Systems for Short Span Bridges- Course Module. ABC-UTC under USDOT Grant No. 69A3551747121. $30,000 plus $20,000 Cost Sharing, PI (completed 2020).
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Riccitelli, F. Performance of Existing ABC Projects: Inspection Case Studies, 2020, ABC-UTC under USDOT Grant No. 69A3551747121 $20,000 plus $15,000 Cost Sharing, PI (Completed 2021).
- Mehrabi, A.B., Ali, H., Zaman, M., Development of a Guide for Selection of Substructure for ABC Projects (ongoing). ABC-UTC under USDOT Grant No. 69A3551747121, $80,000 Plus $40,000 Co0st Sharing, PI (Completed 2021).
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Farhangdoust, S., NDT Methods Applicable to Health Monitoring of ABC Closure Joints (2019). ABC-UTC under USDOT Grant No. DTRT13-G-UTC41, $60,000 plus $30,000 Cost Sharing, PI (completed 2019).
- Mardanpour, P, and Mehrabi, A.B., Principal and Considerations for Design of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Inspection and Survey (2019). ABC-UTC under USDOT Grant No. DTRT13-G-UTC41, $60,000 plus $30,000 Cost Sharing, PI (completed 2019).
- Mehrabi, A.B., and Taeby, M., Synthesis of Inspection and Rehabilitation Activities for the External Post-Tensioning Tendons of the Vivekananda Bridge. (2019), Second Vivekananda Bridge Toll Company, India. $50,000, PI (Completed 2019).
- Azizinamini et al., ABC-UTC USDOT Grant No. 69A3551747121, 2016-17, $6,071,141. Co-PI.
- Co-investigator, FHWA Contract No. DTFH61-96-R-00029, Condition Assessment of Cable-Stayed Bridges, 1996-1999
- Principal Investigator (Later Consultant)-, NCHRP #12-69, Design and Construction Guidelines for Long-Span Decked Precast, Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges, 2004- $450,000.
- Consultant, NCHRP #10-64, Field Inspection of FRP Bridge Decks, 2003-2005- $40,000.
- Principal Investigator, NCHRP IDEA Project #71, Field Implemetation of Tuned Mass Dampers for Suppression of Stay Cable Vibration, 2000-2001- $90,000.
- Co-investigator, NCHRP IDEA Project #50, Tuned Dampers and Cable Fillers for Suppression of Bridge Stay Cable Vibrations, 1998-1999- $90,000.
- Ph.D. Studies, NSF Grant Nos. MSM-8914008 and MSM-9011065, Seismic Performance of Masonry-Infilled RC Frames, 1990-1994.