Amir Mirmiran, PhD, PE, Fellow ASCE, Fellow ACI
Vasant H. Surti Professor of Civil Engineering and Dean

Research Interests

• Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Composites for Infrastructure
• Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
• Prestressed and Reinforced Concrete Bridges
• Non-Destructive Testing of Prestressed and Reinforced Concrete and Composites
• Nonlinear Finite Elements for Concrete and Composite Structures
• Bridge Engineering and Software Development

Research Projects

Current Active Projects

• “Use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Cable for Post-Tensioning Applications.” Florida Department of Transportation, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI: Dr. Suksawang, Dr. Zohrevand, Dr. Arockiasamy (FAU), Dr. Grace (Lawrence Tech), 2012-14.
• “Lightweight Solid Decks for Movable Bridges.” Florida Department of Transportation, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI: Dr. Mackie (UCF), 2012-14.

Previous Projects

• “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), 2004-12.
• “Alternatives to Steel Grid Decks: Phase II.” Florida Department of Transportation, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI: Dr. Mackie (UCF), 2010-12.
• “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), 2008-10
• “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), 2008-10
• “Hurricane Wind Simulation and Testing to Develop Damage Mitigation Techniques.” NSF, PI: Dr. Chowdhury (FIU), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2007-09.
• “STR-01: Alternatives to Steel Grid Decks.” Florida Department of Transportation, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI: Dr. Zhao (UCF), 2007-09.
• “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), 2001-07.
• “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), 2003-06.
• “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, 2004-06.
• “NCDOT 2005-10: Traffic Control Design for Portable Concrete Barriers.” North Carolina DOT, PI: Dr. Rahman (NCSU), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2004-06.
• “NCDOT 2004-15: Value Engineering and Cost Effectiveness of Various FRP Repair Systems.” North Carolina DOT, PI: Dr. Rizkalla (NCSU), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2003-05.
• “Innovative Weaving Technology for Modular Bridge Decks.” NSF , PI: Dr. Rizkalla (NCSU), Co-PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2003-05.
• “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, 2003-04.
• “NCDOT 2003-14: Corrosion Inhibitors for Concrete Bridges.” North Carolina DOT, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, Co-PI: Dr. Rizkalla (NCSU), 2002-04.
• “BD224: Hybrid FRP-Concrete Column.” Florida DOT, PI: Dr. Mirmiran, 2000-03 (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, 2000-02.
• “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, 2000-02.
• “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, 2000-02.
• “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.

Additional Research Information

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