Amir Mirmiran,
PhD, PE, FASCE, FACI
Professor and Dean
Research Interests
- Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Composites for
Infrastructure
- Concrete Bridges
- Non-Destructive Testing of
Concrete and Composites
- Nonlinear Finite Elements for
Concrete and Composite Structures
- Bridge Engineering and
Software Development
Research Projects
Current
Active Projects
- “Full-Scale Simulation of
Hurricane Effects on Residential Building Envelopes to Reduce
Hurricane-Induced Losses.” Florida
Sea Grant College
Program, PI: Dr. Chowdhury (FIU), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Dr. Simiu (FIU), 2008-2010
- “Development of Innovative
Load Transfer Mechanism to Reduce Hurricane-Induced Failures in New and
Existing Residential Construction.” Gulf of Mexico Regional
Sea Grant Program,
PI: Dr. Chowdhury (FIU), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Dr. Simiu
(FIU), Dr. Cai (LSU), 2008-2010
- “Hurricane
Wind Simulation and Testing to Develop Damage Mitigation Techniques.” NSF, PI: Dr. Chowdhury (FIU), Co-PI: Dr.
Mirmiran, 2007-2009.
- “NSF
NEESR-SG; Seismic Performance of Bridge Systems with Conventional and
Innovative Materials.” NSF, PI: Dr. Saiidi (U of Nevada, Reno), Co-PI: Dr.
Mirmiran/Dr. Fenves (UC-Berkeley)/Dr. Elgamal (UCSD)/Dr. Kiremidjian
(Stanford), 2004-2009.
- “STR-01: Alternatives to
Steel Grid Decks.” Florida
Department of Transportation, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI: Dr. Zhao (UCF),
2007-2009.
Previous
Projects
- “NCHRP
10-59: Construction Specifications for Bonded Repair and Retrofit of
Concrete Structures Using FRP Composites.“ NCHRP, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI:
Dr. Shahawy/Dr. Nanni
(U of Missouri-Rolla)/Dr. Karbhari (UCSD),
2001-2007.
- “A Pilot Study for Assessing,
Protecting, Sensing, and Hardening for Safety and Security of Florida
Transportation Structures.” University
Consortium for Intermodal Safety and Security – Florida Atlantic University, PI: Dr.
Mirmiran, 2005-07.
- “Performance of Tile Roofs
under Hurricane Impact – Phase 2.” Florida Department of Community Affairs,
International Hurricane Research Center
(IHRC), PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI: Dr. Wang (FIU), Dr. Abishdid (FIU), 2005-06.
- “NCHRP
12-64: Application of the LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to
High-Strength Structural Concrete: Flexure and Compression Provisions.” NCHRP, PI: Dr. Rizkalla (NCSU), Co-PI: Dr.
Mirmiran, Dr. Zia (NCSU), 2003-2006.
- “Performance of Tile Roofs
under Hurricane Impact – Phase 1.” Florida Department of Community Affairs,
International Hurricane Research Center
(IHRC), PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI: Dr. Wang (FIU), Dr. Abishdid (FIU), 2005-06.
- “NCDOT
2005-18: Full Scale Testing of Overhang Falsework
Hangers on NCDOT Modified Bulb Tee Girders.” North
Carolina DOT, PI: Dr. Sumner (NCSU), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2004-2006.
- “NCDOT
2005-10: Traffic Control Design for Portable Concrete Barriers.” North
Carolina DOT, PI: Dr. Rahman (NCSU), Co-PI:
Dr. Mirmiran, 2004-2006.
- “NCDOT
2004-15: Value Engineering and Cost Effectiveness of Various FRP Repair
Systems.” North Carolina DOT, PI: Dr. Rizkalla (NCSU), Co-PI: Dr.
Mirmiran, 2003-2005.
- “Innovative
Weaving Technology for Modular Bridge Decks.” NSF , PI: Dr. Rizkalla
(NCSU), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2003-2005.
- “NSF-CAREER:
Hybrid Columns of Concrete and FRP.” NSF
, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 1996-2004.
- “NCDOT
2004-13: Review of NCDOT Practices for Analyzing Overhang Falsework.” North
Carolina DOT, PI: Dr. Sumner (NCSU), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2003-2004.
- “NCDOT
2003-14: Corrosion Inhibitors for Concrete Bridges.” North Carolina DOT, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI: Dr.
Rizkalla (NCSU), 2002-2004.
- “BD224: Hybrid FRP-Concrete
Column.” Florida DOT,
PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2000-2003 (Summary,
Full
Report).
- “Project 100: Field Test and
Analysis of Existing Prestressed Concrete Bridge
after Deck Replacement with FRP Panels.” Hamilton County of
Ohio, PI: Dr. Swanson (UC), Co-PI: Dr. Baseheart
(UC), Dr. Miller (UC), Dr. Mirmiran, 2000-2002.
- “Field and Laboratory Tests
and Analysis of Existing CR-79 Steel Truss Bridge in Delaware County
Before and After Deck Replacement with FRP
Panels.” Delaware
County of Ohio and Ohio DOT,
PI: Dr. Swanson (UC), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2000-2002.
- “Transverse Cracking of High Performance Concrete
Bridge Decks after
One Season or 6-8 Months.” Ohio
DOT and FHWA, PI: Dr. Miller (UC), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2000-2002.
- “NCHRP
12-53 : Connection Between Simple-Span Precast
Concrete Girders Made Continuous.” NCHRP, PI: Dr. Miller (UC),
Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Dr. Hastak (UC), Dr.
Castrodale, 1999-2003.
- “FRP-Concrete Hybrid
Columns-Industry Match” NSF and Florida DOT, PI: Dr.
Mirmiran, 1996-2001.
- “Development of a
Structurally Integrated Fiber Optic Damage Assessment System.” UC, PI: Dr.
Mirmiran, 1999-2000.
- “Non-Destructive
Testing and Instrumentation in a Concrete Lab.” NSF, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 1996-98.
- “FRP-Encased
Concrete Piles - Phase 3: Pile Driving.” Florida DOT, PI: Dr.
Mirmiran, 1996-98 (Summary).
- “FRP-Concrete
Composite Column and Pile Jacket Splicing - Phase 2.” Florida DOT, PI: Dr.
Mirmiran, 1995-97 (Summary).
- “Reinforced
Concrete Columns Encased in Fiberglass Tubular Jackets.” Florida DOT, PI: Dr.
Mirmiran, 1994-96 (Summary).
- “Nonlinear Modeling of
Concrete-Encased Pultruted Shapes.” UCF-OSR, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 1994-95.
- “Nonlinear Stability of Prestressed Arches Using Riks-Wempner
Method.” UCF-CEE, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 1994-95.
- “Application of Boundary
Elements to Structural Damage Assessment.” UCF-CEE, PI: Dr. Chopra (UCF),
Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Dr. Onyemelukwe (UCF),
1994-95.
- “Risk Assessment of Turbine
Missile Damages to Structural Barriers in Nuclear Power Plants.” University of Maryland, PI: Dr. Amde (UMCP), PDF: Dr. Mirmiran, 1992-93.
- “Nonlinear Stability Analysis
of Prestressed Sandwich Arches Using
Finite Element Method.” University
of Maryland, PI: Dr.
Amde (UMCP), RA: A. Mirmiran, 1988-91.
- “Shear Capacity of Composite
Masonry walls with Finite Element Modeling.” University of Maryland,
PI: Dr. Amde (UMCP), RA: A. Mirmiran, 1989.
- “Prestressed and Post-Tensioned
Masonry Structures.” University
of Maryland, PI: Dr.
Amde (UMCP), RA: A. Mirmiran, 1986.
- “High Fidelity Condensation
of Damping Matrices using the Spectral Basis Technique.” University of Maryland,
PI: Dr. Chang (UMCP), RA: A. Mirmiran, 1986.
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