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Bai, Y., Kim, S.H., and Burkett, W. R., "Enhancing the Capability of Rapid Bridge Replacement after Extreme Events," Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 375-386, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, August 2007. Download pdf .

Bai, Y. "Intelligent Painting Process Planner for Robotic Bridge Painting," Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 133, No. 4, 2007 Page 335-342. Download pdf

Parsons, R.L., Young, C.B., and Kneebone, E.R., "Structuring a Comprehensive Georeferenced Subgrade Database," Pavement Mechanics and Performance. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication 154. ASCE, Reston, Virginia. 173-179., 2006.

Parsons, R.L., Young, C.B., and Kneebone, E.R., "Storage and Analysis of Georeferenced Geotechnical and Pavements Data,” Geotechnical Engineering in the Information Technology Age, edited by DeGroot et al., ASCE, Reston, Virginia, 2006.

Lindquist, W.D., Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., and Miller, G.G., "Effect of Cracking on Chloride Content in Concrete Bridge Decks," ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 103, No. 6, November-December 2006, pp. 467-473. Download pdf.

Bai, Y. and Burkett, W.R., “Rapid Bridge Replacement: Processes, Techniques, and Needs for Improvements,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 132, No. 11, November 2006, Page 1139-1147. Download pdf

Bai, Y., Burkett, W.R. and Nash, P.T., “Rapid Bridge Replacement under Emergency Situation: Case Study,” Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 11, No. 3, May 2006, Page 266-273. Download pdf

Bai, Y., Burkett, W.R. and Nash, P.T., “Lessons Learned from an Emergency Bridge Replacement Project,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 132, No. 4, April 2006, Page 338-344. Download pdf

Darwin, D. and Detwiler, R.J., "How to Prepare a Good Technical Presentation," Concrete International, February 2006, pp. 53-56. Download pdf.

Young, C. B. and McEnroe, B.M., “Updated Precipitation Frequency Estimates for Kansas City: A Comparison with TP-40 and Hydro-35,” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering,11(3), p. 206-213, 2006.

Medina, M. A., Young, C. B., “A Perspective on the Effect of Climate and Local Environmental Variables on the Performance of Attic Radiant Barriers in the United States,” Building and the Environment 41, p. 1767-1778, 2006.

Ebihara, T.,Young, C. B., Tiwari, V., and Agee, L. M. , "Field Evaluation of Vegetated Highway Embankments for the Retention of PAH, Metals, and Particulates in Stormwater Runoff," Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation 78^th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. Washington, D.C., 2005.

Darwin, D., Lutz, L.A., and Zuo, J., "Recommended Provisions and Commentary on Development and Lap Splice Lengths for Deformed Reinforcing Bars in Tension," ACI Structural Journal V. 102, No. 6, November-December, 2005, pp 892-900. Download pdf.

Zhang, M., Medina, M.A., and King, J.B., “Development of a Thermally Enhanced Frame Wall With Phase-change Materials for On-peak Air Conditioning Demand Reduction and Energy Savings in Residential Buildings,” International Journal of Energy Research. Vol. 29, 2005, ppp. 795-809.

Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., and Lindquist, W.D., “Control of Cracking in Bridge Decks: Observations from the Field,” Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, ASTM International, Vol. 26, No. 2, Dec. 2004, pp. 148-154. Download pdf.

Kucera, P. A., Krajewski, W.F., and Young, C. B., “Radar Beam Occultation Studies using GIS and DEM Technology: An Example Study of Guam,” Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 21(7), 2004, pp. 995–1006.

Parsons, R.L, Milburn, J.P. “Engineering Performance of Stabilized Soils”. Geomaterials, Transportation Research Record No 1837. Journal of the Transportation Research Board. National Research Council. Washington D.C. 2004, pp. 20-29.

Darwin, D. and Carino, N.J., “Rapid Development of ACI Documents,” Concrete International, Vol. 26, No. 11, Nov. 2004, pp. 50-51. Download pdf

Bai, Y. and Pigott, R., “Assessing Outcomes Using Program Assessment Portfolio Approach,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, ASCE, Vol. 130, No. 4, October 2004, Page 246-254. Download pdf

Brachmann, I., Browning, J.P., Matamoros, A., “Drift–Dependent Confinement Requirements for Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Cyclic Loading,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 101, No.5, September-October 2004, pp. 669-677.

Hernandez, M., Medina, M.A., and Schruben, D.L., , “Verification of an Energy Balance Approach to Estimate Indoor Wall Heat Fluxes Using Transfer Functions and Simplified Solar Heat Gain Calculations,” Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Vol. 37, 2003, pp. 235-243.

Matamoros, A., Garcia, L.E., Browning, J., and Lepage, A., “Flat-Rate Design Method for Low and Medium-Rise Reinforced Concrete Structures,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 101, No. 4, July-August 2004, pp. 435-446.

Matamoros, A., Browning, J.P., and Luft, M., “Evaluation of Simple Methods for Estimating Drift of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Subjected to Earthquakes,” Earthquake Spectra, The Professional Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Vol. 19 I4, November 2003, pp. 839-861.

Matamoros, A., Kuok-Hong, “Design of Simply-Supported Deep Beams using Strut-and-Tie Models,” ACI Structural Journal, VOL. 100, No. 6, November-December 2003. pp. 704-712.

Miller, G.G., Kepler, J.L., and Dawrin, D., "Effect of Epoxy Coating Thickness on Bond Strength of Reinforcing Bars," ACI Strucutrual Journal, V100, No. 3, May-June 2003, pp. 1-7. Download pdf

Matamoros A. and Sozen, M., “Drift Limits of High-Strength Concrete Columns Subjected to Load Reversals,” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, VOL. 129, No. 3, March 2003, pp. 297-313.

Kuntz, G., and Browning, J.P., “Reduction of Column Yielding during Earthquakes for RC Frames,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 100, No. 5, Sept.-Oct. 2003, pp. 573-580.

Kuntz, G., and Browning, J.P., “Reduction of Column Yielding during Earthquakes for RC Frames,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 100, No. 5, Sept.-Oct. 2003, pp. 573 – 580.

Miller, G. G., Kepler, J. L., and Darwin, D., “Effect of Epoxy Coating Thickness on Bond Strength of Reinforcing Bars,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 100, No. 3, May-June, 2003, pp. 314-320.

Young, C. B., and McEnroe, B. M., “Sampling Adjustment Factors for Rainfall Recorded at Fixed Time Intervals,” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 8(5),2993, pp. 294-296.

Matamoros, A., and Ramirez, J., “Example 6: Prestressed Beam,” Examples for the Design of Structural Concrete with Strut-and-Tie Models, SP-208, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 2002, pp. 163-184.

Aguilar, G., Matamoros, A., Parra-Montesinos, G., Ramirez, J., and Wight, J., “Experimental Evaluation of Design Procedures for Shear Strength of Deep Reinforced Concrete Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 99, No. 4, July-August 2002, pp. 539-548.

Browning, J.P., “Proportioning Earthquake-Resistant RC Frames in Central/Eastern U.S.,” Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 31, 2002, pp. 1267-1280.

Darwin, D., McCabe, S. L., Browning, J.P., Matamoros, A., and Zuo. J., “Evaluation of Development Length Design Expressions,” Proceedings: Bond in Concrete - From Research to Standards, eds. G. L. Balázs, P. J. M. Bartos, J. Cairns, A. Borosnyói, Budapest, 2002, pp. 747-754.

Darwin, D., Zuo, J., and McCabe, S.L. “Descriptive Equations for Development and Splice Strength of Straight Reinforcing Bars,” Proceedings: Bond in Concrete - From Research to Standards, eds. G. L. Balázs, P. J. M. Bartos, J. Cairns, A. Borosnyói, Budapest, 2002, pp. 501-508.

Darwin, D., Browning, J. P., Balma, J., Ji, J., Gong, L., Nguyen, T. V., and Locke, C. E., “Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcing Steels,” Proceedings, National Bridge Conference, Nashville, 2002, 17 pp.

Kirsch, F.W. and Medina, M.A., “Cost of Implementation of Energy-Efficiency Measures in Specific Industries,” The Journal of Energy and Development, Vol. 27, No. 2, 2002, pp. 285-298.

Parsons, R.L. and Frost, J.D., “Evaluating Site Investigation Quality Using GIS And Geostatistics,” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 128, No. 6, 2002, pp. 451-461.

Cross, S.A. and Parsons, R.L., “Evaluation of Expenditures on Kansas Rural Interstate Pavements,” Proceedings of the 81st Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, Washington D.C., January 7-11, 2002, CD-ROM. 22 pp.

Bradley, A.A., Peters-Lidard, C.D. , Nelson, B.R., Smith, J.A., and Young, C.B., “Raingage Network Design using NEXRAD Precipitation Estimates,” Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 38(5), 2002, p. 1393-1407.

Deaton, S.L., Frost, J.D., Luna, R., and Parsons, R.L. “GIS-Based Evaluation of Geotechnical Borehole Log Quality,” Geology and Properties of Earth Materials, Transportation Research Record No 1755. Journal of the Transportation Research Board. National Research Council, Washington D.C., 2001, pp. 15-25.

Darwin, D., Barham, S., Kozul, R., and Luan, S., “Fracture Energy of High-Strength Concrete,” ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 98, No. 5, Sep.-Oct., 2001, pp. 410-417.

Detwiler, R. and Darwin, D. “How to Write a Good Technical Paper,” Concrete International, Vol. 23, No. 9, Sep. 2001, pp. 52-55.

Darwin, D., Balma, J., Locke, C.E., and Nguyen, T.V., “Accelerated Testing for Concrete Reinforcing Bar Corrosion Protection Systems,” Durability 2000, P. J. M. Monteiro, K. P. Chong, J. Larsen-Basse, and K. Komvopoulos, eds., Proc. of Durability Workshop, Berkeley, CA, Elsevier Science Ltd., Oxford, 2001, pp. 97 - 108.

Browning, J.P., “Proportioning of Earthquake-Resistant RC Building Structures,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 127, No. 2, pp. 145-151, February, 2001.

Parsons, R.L., Johnson, C.J., and Cross, S.A. “Evaluation of Field Mixing and Construction Procedures for Lime Modified Subgrades,” Proceedings of the 80th Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board. National Research Council. Washington, DC, January 7-11, 2001, CD-ROM. 24pp.

Darwin, D.,” Fracture of High-Strength Concrete: Implications for Structural Applications,” Proceedings, Korea Concrete Institute, Vol. 12, No. 2, 2000, pp. 11-30.

Darwin, D., “Recent Technology for Concrete-Steel Composite Design,” International Seminar on Recent Technology for Concrete-Steel Composite Systems, Seoul, Korea, 2000, pp. 1-45 (in English and Korean).

Medina, M.A., "On the Performance of Radiant Barriers in Combination with Different Attic Insulation Levels," Energy and Buildings, Vol. 33, No. 1, 2000, pp. 31-40. Download pdf.

Medina, M.A., "Effects of Shingle Absorptivity, Radiant Barrier Emissivity, Attic Ventilation Flowrate, and Roof Slope on the Performance of Radiant Barriers," International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 24, No. 8, 2000, pp. 665-678. Download pdf.

Kirsch, F. W. and Medina, M.A., "Cost of Industrial Energy Efficiency: Its Effect Upon Their Implementation," The Journal of Energy and Development, Vol. 24, No. 1, 2000, pp. 83-108. Download pdf.

Parsons, R.L. and Frost, J.D., "Interactive Analysis of Spatial Subsurface Data Using a GIS-based Tool", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2000, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 215-222.

Parsons, R.L. and McDonnell, J.J., "Use of Electrical Conductivity to Determine the Location of Subsurface Coal Mining Activity. Use of Geophysical Methods in Construction", ASCE Special Technical Publication 108, 2000, pp. 170-186.

Roddis, W. M. Kim and Zhang, L., "Equation Discovery in Databases from Engineering", Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference (ICCCBE-VIII), American Society of Civil Engineers, Aug. 14-16, 2000, pp. 890-897.

Browning, J., R. Li, A. Lynn, and J. P. Moehle. "Performance Assessment for a Reinforced Concrete Frame Building," EERI Spectra, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 541-555, August 2000.

Zuo, J. and Darwin, D., "Splice Strength of Conventional and High Relative Rib Area Bars in Normal and High Strength Concrete," ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 97, No.4, July-Aug., 2000, pp. 630-641. (Download: pdf )

Zuo, J. and Darwin, D., "Bond Slip of High Relative Rib Area Bars under Cyclic Loading," ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 97, No. 2, Mar. - Apr. 2000, pp. 331-334.

Darwin, D., "Design of Composite Beams with Web Openings," Progress in Structural Engineering and Materials, Vol. 2, No. 2, Apr.-June, 2000, 157-163. Invited.

Browning, J. "Implications of a Proportioning Method for Earthquake-Resistant RC Frames Subjected to Strong Ground Motion," Proceedings 12th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand, Jan. 1- Feb. 4, 2000.

Zhao, Y. and Roddis, W. M. Kim, "Fatigue Crack Investigation for the Arkansas River Bridge in Hutchinson, Kansas", TRB 79th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., Transportation Research Board, Jan. 9-13, 2000, CD ROM.

Young, C. B., Bradley, A.A., Krajewski, W. F., Kruger, A., and Morrissey, M. L., "Evaluating NEXRAD Multisensor Precipitation Estimates for Operational Hydrologic Forecasting", Journal of Hydrometeorology, Vol. 1, No. 3, 2000, pp. 241-254.

Holman-Dodds, J. K., Young, C. B., and Nelson, B. R., "Computational-Reach Length for Prismatic Channels", Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Vol. 126, No. 6, 2000, pp. 467-469.

Young, C. B., A. A. Bradley, W. F. Krajewski, A. Kruger, and M. L. Morrissey, “Evaluating NEXRAD Multisensor Precipitation Estimates for Operational Hydrologic Forecasting,” Journal of Hydrometeorology 1(3): 241-254 (2000).

Holman-Dodds, J. K., C. B. Young, and B. R. Nelson, “Computational-Reach Length for Prismatic Channels,” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering 126(6): 467-469 (2000).

Darwin, D., "Concrete in Compression," Concrete International, Vol. 21, No.8, Aug., 1999, pp. 82-85.

Idun, E. K. and Darwin, D., "Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement: Coefficient of Friction and Rib Face Angle," ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 96, No. 4, July-Aug., 1999, pp. 609-615.

Browning, J. "Limiting Drift Response of Reinforced Concrete Building Structures Subjected to Strong Ground Motion," Proceedings of International Workshop on Seismic Isolation, Energy Dissipation, and Control of Structures, sponsored by NSF, Chinese Ministry of Construction, and Guangzhou Municipal People's Government, Guangzhou, China, May 6-8, 1999.

Medina, M.A., "A Quasi Steady State Heat Balance Model of Residential Walls," Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Vol. 30, 1999, pp. 103-112.

Medina, M.A.,"Validation and Simulations of a Quasi Steady State Heat Balance Model of Residential Walls,” Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Vol. 30, 1999, pp. 93-102.

Schmitt, T. R. and Darwin, D., "Effect of Material Properties on Cracking in Bridge Decks," Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 4, No. 1, Feb. 1999, pp. 8-13.

Young, C. B., Nelson, B. R., Bradley, A. A., Smith, J.A., Peters-Lidard, C. D., Kruger, A., and Baeck, M. L., 1999. "An Evaluation of NEXRAD Precipitation Estimates in Complex Terrain", Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 104, No. D16, pp. 19,691-19,703.

Benitez, M. A., Darwin, D., and Donahey, R. C., "Deflections of Composite Beams with Web Openings," Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 124, No. 10, Oct. 1998, pp. 1139-1147.

Roddis, W. M. Kim, Hamid, H. A. and Guo, C., "K Factors for Unbraced Frames: Alignment Chart Accuracy for Practical Frame Variations," Engineering Journal, AISC, Third Qtr 1998, Vol. 35, No. 3 pp 81-93.

Darwin, D., Zuo, J., and Tholen, M.L., "Overview of Research to Improve the Development Characteristics of Reinforcing Bars," Bond and Development of Reinforcement: A Tribute to Peter Gergely, SP-180, R. Leon, Ed., American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 1998, pp. 299-318.

Darwin, D., Idun, E. K., Zuo, J., and Tholen, M. L., "Reliability-Based Strength Reduction Factor for Bond," ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 95, No. 4, July-Aug. 1998, pp. 434-443.

Roddis, W. M. Kim, "Torsion and Stability of Steel Bridge Girders During Construction," 43rd Annual Structural Engineering Conference, The University of Kansas Department of Civil Engineering and Division of Continuing Education, Lawrence, Kansas, Mar. 19, 1998, 4 pages.

Tholen, M. L. and Darwin, D., "Effect of Reinforcing Bar Deformation Pattern on Flexural Ductility," ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 95, No. 1, Jan.-Feb. 1998, pp. 37-42.

Attoh-Okine, N. O. and Roddis, W. M. Kim, "Uncertainties of Asphalt Layer Thickness Determination in Flexible Pavements : Influence Diagram Approach," Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, Gordon and Breach Publishers, Vol. 15, 1998, pp. 107-124.

Roddis, W. M. Kim, "Knowledge-Based Assistants in Collaborative Engineering," Artificial Intelligence in Structural Engineering: Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence 1454, Ian Smith (Ed.), Springer, 1998, pp. 320-334.

Young, C. B., McEnroe, B. M., and Quinn, R. J., 1998. "GIS-Based Processing of NEXRAD Rainfall Estimates", in Water Resources and the Urban Environment, Loucks, E. D., Ed., ASCE, Reston, Virginia, pp. 165-170.

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Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., O'Reilly, Matthew, Xing, Lihua, "Bond Strength of Reinforcing Bars with Deformation Spacings that Exceed Maximum Specified in ASTM A615," SL Report 08-1, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, March 2008, 21 pgs. Download pdf

Bai, Y. and Kim, S. H., "Development of a Wireless Real-Time Productivity Measurement System for Rapid Bridge Replacement," Final Report, KU Transportation Research Institute, Kansas Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, January 2008, 180 pgs.Download pdf

Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., Gong, L., Hughes, S.R., "Effects of Deicers on Concrete Deterioration", SL Report 07-3, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, December 2007, 28 pgs. Download pdf

Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., O'Reilly, M., Xing, L., "Critical Chloride Corrosion Threshold for Galvanized Reinforcing Bars", SL Report 07-2, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, December 2007, 36 pgs. Download pdf

Seliem, H.M., Hosny, A., Rizkalla, S., Zia, P., Briggs, M., Miller, S., Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., Glass, G.M., Hoyt, K., Donnelly, K., and Jirsa, J.O., “Bond Behavior of MMFX (ASTM A 1035) Reinforcing Steel”, Summary Report of a Cooperative Research program – Phase I, submitted to MMFX Technologies Corporation, Irvine, California, November 2007, 32 pgs. Download pdf

Bai, Y. and Li, Y., “Determining Major Causes of Highway Work Zone Accidents in Kansas, Phase II,” Final Report for Kansas Department of Transportation Research Project KU-06-1, October 2007, 134 pages. Download pdf

Briggs, M., Miller, S., Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., “Bond Behavior of Grade 100 ASTM A 1035 Reinforcing Steel in Beam-Splice Specimens,” SL Report 07-1, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, August 2007, 92 pages. Download pdf

Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., Locke, C.E. and Nguyen, T. V., "Multiple Corrosion Protection Systems for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Components," Publication No. FHWA-HRT-07-043, Federal Highway Administration, also SM Report 84, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, July 2007, 116 pp. Download pdf

Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., Nguyen, T. V., and Locke, C.E., “Evaluation of Metallized Stainless Steel Clad Reinforcement,” South Dakota Department of Transportation Report, SD2002-16-F, also SM Report No. 90, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, July 2007, 156 pp. Download pdf

Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., Nguyen, T. V., and Locke, C.E., “Evaluation of Metallized Stainless Steel Clad Reinforcement,” South Dakota Department of Transportation Summary Report, SD2002-16-X, July 2007, 12 pp. Download pdf

Bai, Y., Oslund, P., Mulinazzi, T., Tamara, S., Liu, C. X., Barnaby, M. M., and Atkins, C. E., "Transportation Logistics and Economics of the Processed Meat and Related Industries in Southwest Kansas," Final Report for Kansas Department of Transportation Research Project KU-06-3, July 2007, 378 pages. Download pdf

Glavinich, T.E., "Guide to Benchmarking Field Operations", No. F2605, ELECTRI International, The Foundation for Electrical Construction, April 2007, 44 pages.

Glavinich, T.E., "A Guide for Entering the IBS Market", No. F2703, ELECTRI International, The Foundation for ELectrical Construction, April 2007, 85 pages.

Deshpande, S., Darwin, D., and Browning, J.P., "Evaluating Free Shrinkage of Concrete for Control of Cracking in Bridge Decks," SM Report 89, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, January 2007, 290 pp. Download pdf

Anderson, B., Rolfe, S.T., Matamoros, A.B., Bennett, C., and Bonetti, S., "Post Retrofit Analysis of the Tuttle Creek Bridge Br. No. 16-81-2.24," SM Report 88, University of Kansas Center for Research, January 2007, 80 pages. Download pdf.

Young, C. B., “Mapping the Design Rainfall Event for Stormwater Quality Control,” Report No. K-TRAN: KU-03-1, Kansas Department of Transportation, 17 pp, 2006.

Bai, Y. and Li, Y., “Determining Major Causes of Highway Work Zone Accidents in Kansas,” Final Report for Kansas Department of Transportation Research Project KAN37040, June 2006, 168 pages. Download pdf

Guo, G., Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., and Locke, Jr., C.E., "Laboratory and Field Tests of Multiple Corrosion Protection Systems for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Components and 2205 Pickled Stainless Steel,"SM Report 85, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, June 2006, 865 pp. Download pdf

Darwin, D., Browning, J.P., Locke, C.E. and Nguyen, T. V., Multiple Corrosion Protection Systems for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Components," SM Report 84, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, July 2007, 95 pp. Download pdf

Warden, B., Browning, J.P., and Matamoros, A., "A Simplified Method to Estimate Nonlinear Response with an Approximate Linear Analysis for Reinforced Concrete Structures," SM Report 83, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, April 2006, 116 pp. Download pdf

Gong, L., Darwin, D., and Browning, J.P., "Evaluation of Multiple Corrosion Protection Systems and Stainless Steel Clad Reinforcement for Reinforced Concrete," SM Report 82, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, January 2006, 540 pp. Download pdf

Ji, J., Darwin, D., and Browning, J. P., "Corrosion Resistance of Duplex Stainless Steels and MMFX Microcomposite Steel for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks," SM Report 80, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, December 2005, 507 pp. Download pdf

Marshall, N., Ramirez, G., Roddis, W. M. K., Rolfe, S. T., Matamoros, A. B., "Field Instrumentation and Analysis of the Tuttle Creek Bridge Br. No. 16-81-2.24 (017)" SM Report 79, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, April 2005, 126 pp. Download pdf

Lindquist, W. D., Darwin, D., and Browning, J. P., “Cracking and Chloride Contents in Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks,” SM Report No. 78, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, February 2005, 453 pp. Download pdf

Tritsch, N., Darwin, D., and Browning, J. P., “Evaluating Shrinkage and Cracking Behavior of Concrete Using Restrained Ring and Free Shrinkage Tests,” SM Report No. 77, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, January 2005, 178 pp. Download pdf

Hudson, J. L. and Darwin, D., “Evaluation and Repair of Blast Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams,” SL Report 05-1, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, January 2005, 111 pp. Download pdf

Balma, J., Darwin, D., Browning, J. P., and Locke, C. E., “Evaluation of Corrosion Protection Systems and Corrosion Testing Methods for Reinforcing Steel in Concrete,” SM Report No. 76, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, January 2005, 517 pp. Download pdf

Bournonville, M., Dahnke, J., Darwin, D., “Statistical Analysis of the Mechanical Properties and Weight of Reinforcing Bars,” SL Report 04-1, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, December 2004, 194 pp. Download pdf

Ge, B., Darwin, D., Locke, C. E., and Browning, J. P., “Evaluation of Corrosion Protection Systems and Testing Methods for Conventional Reinforcing Steel,” SM Report No. 73, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, April 2004, 213 pp. Download

Balma, J., Darwin, D., Browning, J. P., and Locke, C. E., “Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance of Microalloyed Reinforcing Steel,” SM Report No. 71, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, December 2002,171 pp. Download pdf

Gong, L., Darwin, D., Browning, J. P., and Locke, C. E., “Evaluation of Mechanical And Corrosion Properties of MMFX Reinforcing Steel for Concrete,” SM Report No. 70, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, December 2002, 113 pp. Download pdf

Brachmann, I., Browning, J.P., and and Matamoros, A. “Drift Capacity Approaches of Rectangular Slender Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Cyclic Loading,” SM Report No.68, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, May 2002, 221 pp. Download pdf

Darwin, D., Browning, J.P, Nguyen, T.V., and Locke, C.E., “Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of a High-Strength, High Chromium Reinforcing Steel for Concrete,” SM Report No. 66, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, March 2002, pp. 142; also South Dakota Department of Transportation Report, SD2001-05-F. Download pdf

Kahrs, J.T., Darwin, D., and Locke, C.E., “Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance of Type 304 Stainless Steel Clad Reinforcing Bars,” SM Report No. 65, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, August 2001, 76 pp. Download pdf

Kepler, J.L., Darwin, D., and Locke, C.E., Jr. "Evaluation of Corrosion Protection Methods for Reinforced Concrete Highway Structures,"SM Report No. 58, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, May 2000, 221 pp. Download pdf

Miller, G.G. and Darwin, D., "Performance and Constructability of Silica Fume Bridge Deck Overlays," SM Report No. 57, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, January 2000, 423 pp.

Barham, S. and Darwin, D., "Effects of Aggregate Type, Water-to-Cementitious Material Ratio, and Age on Mechanical and Fracture Properties of Concrete," SM Report No. 56, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, August 1999, 95 pp.

Fei, J. and Darwin, D., "Fatigue of High Relative Rib Area Reinforcing Bars," SM Report No. 54, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, July 1999, 76 pp. Download pdf

Axelsson, H., Darwin, D., and Locke, C.E, Jr., "Influence of Adhesion at Steel/Mortar Interface on Corrosion Characteristics of Reinforcing Steel," SL Report 99-4, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, July 1999, 55 pp. Download pdf

Darwin, D., Locke, C.E, Jr., Balma, and J., Kahrs, J.T., "Evaluation of Stainless Steel Clad Reinforcing Bars," SL Report 99-3, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, July 1999, 17 pp. Download pdf

Wang, X. and Roddis, W.M. Kim, "Fabrication error Indexed eXamples and Solutions: FIXS," SL Report 99-5, The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., June 1999, 253 pages.

Guo, C.Q. and Roddis, W.M. Kim, "The Significance of P-D Effects in Single Story Metal Building Design," SL Report 99-2, The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., June 1999, 61 pages.

Roddis, W.M. Kim, Kriesten, M. and Liu, Z. "Torsion Analysis For Exterior Girders," Report No. K-TRAN: KU-96-3, Final Report, KTRAN and Mid America Transportation Center MATC/KU96-2, Kansas Department of Transportation, Apr. 1999, 127 pages.

North, T.L. and Roddis, W.M. Kim, "Torsion of Exterior Girders of a Steel Girder Bridge During Concrete Deck Placement Loads: Field Test Report," SL Report 99-1, The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Mar. 1999, 62 pages.

Greenfield, R.R. and Roddis, W.M. Kim, "Steel Bridge Fabrication Errors Indexed Examples and Solutions: Combining Rules and Cases," SL Report 98-2, The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., June 1998, 37 pages.

Miller, G., Kepler, J.L., and Darwin, D., "Effect of Epoxy Coating Thickness on Bond Strength of No. 19 [No. 6] Reinforcing Bars," SL Report 98-1, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, January, 1998, 26 pp. Download pdf

Zuo, J. and Darwin, D., "Bond Strength of High Relative Rib Area Reinforcing Bars," SM Report No. 46, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, January 1998, 350 pp.

Wright, J.L. and McCabe, S.L., "The Development Length and Anchorage Behavior of Headed Reinforcing Bars," SM Report No. 44 University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, September 1997, 154 pp. Download pdf. 5.38MB

Lucas, W. K. and Darwin, D., "Steel and Composite Beams with Web Openings," SM Report No. 23, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, June 1990, 208 pp. Download pdf. 18MB

Mockry, Eldon F. and Darwin, D., "Simplified Design of Slender Reinforced Concrete Columns," SM Report 2, University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, July 1980, 312 pp. Download pdf. 150MB

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PRESENTATIONS

Darwin, David, "Low Cracking - High Performance Concrete (LC-HPC) Bridge Decks," 56th Annual Concrete Conference, University of Minnesota, December 7, 2006

Darwin, David, "Concrete Construction: What Designers Should Know" CEAE Professional Development Series, Kansas City, February 27, 2006

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