Current Graduate Students
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Matthew Bandelt
Education: Villanova University - B.S. in Civil
Engineering 2010, M.S. in Civil Engineering 2011
Project:
Effective Width and Section
Properties of the Girder-SlabŪ System: Phase II
Advisor: Dr. Shawn Gross
Project Description:
The Girder-SlabŪ
System is a composite steel and concrete framing system
which utilizes precast hollow core concrete slabs and an
open-web dissymmetric steel beam. This study focuses on
component testing of the Girder-SlabŪ system to verify
previous full scale test results performed at Villanova.
Additional tests are being performed by varying different
design parameters such as steel and grout strength to
determine how these parameters affect the system.
Awards:
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AISC Education Fellowship
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NSF Graduate Research
Fellowship
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Adam Beckmann
Education: Villanova University - B.S. in Civil
Engineering 2010, M.S. in Civil Engineering 2011
Project: Tensile Capacity of Grouped
Anchorage with Overlapping Failure Areas
Advisor: Dr. David Dinehart
Project Description: Investigate
accuracy of ACI code equations pertaining to the tensile
capacity of grouped anchorage with overlapping failure
surfaces. This study compares predicted values of the CCD
method and the cone method to experimental results.
Awards:
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Stephen Ernst
Education: Villanova University - B.S. in Civil
Engineering 2010, M.S. in Civil Engineering 2011
Project: Structural Properties of
Alkali-Activated Concrete
Advisor: Dr. Joseph Yost
Dr. Aleksandra Radlinska
Project Description: Stephen is
currently researching the structural properties and behavior
of alkali activated fly ash concrete (AAFAC). This includes
testing under-reinforced, over-reinforced, and shear
critical AAFAC beams with comparison to traditional portland
cement concrete beams under the same conditions. The
project is funded through an NSF grant looking into using
AAFAC in FEMA temporary emergency shelters. Last summer
Stephen had the opportunity to Intern with Campbell Soup
Company in the Camden, NJ; where he performed a flood
analysis and prepared a Flood Emergency Response Plan (FERP)
for the World Headquarters site in Camden, NJ. In addition,
he prepared an electronic, hyper-linked excel database for
over 50 years of engineering documents which he cataloged
and organized in their new plan room. Lastly, he
participated in weekly construction meetings for the new
state of the art Employee Services Building, and was able to
observe the complex construction process and communicate
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Jason Riegler
Education: Temple University - B.S. in Civil Engineering
2009, Villanova University - M.S. in Civil Engineering 2010
Project: Decorative Concrete Overlay
Advisor: Dr. Leslie McCarthy
Dr. Aleksandra Radlinska
Project Description: The intent of my
project is to determine the durability of decorative
concrete overlay on transportation infrastructure in terms
of strength and exposure to extreme weathering. |
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Zachary Ells
Education: Villanova University - B.S. in Civil
Engineering 2010, M.S. in Civil Engineering 2011
Project: Bearing Capacity of
Filament Wound Fiber Reinforced Polymer Poles
Advisor: Dr. Shawn Gross
Project Description: Filament wound
fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) utility poles are designed to
resist stronger loads and environmental effects while
weighing less and having a longer design life in comparison
to older wooden models. This study investigates the bearing
capacity of different thicknesses of a composite utility
pole provided by Utility Composite Solutions Inc. |
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Shane B. Moran
Education: Villanova University - B.S. in Civil
Engineering 2010, M.S. in Civil Engineering 2011
Project:
Material Properties of Adobe Blocks Made with Recycled
Materials
Advisor: Dr. Aleksandra Radlinska
Project Description:
Papercrete is a new construction material that is comprised
of cement, water and recycled paper. This material has
successfully been used to build homes throughout the
Southwestern United States, but little scientific research
has been conducted on the topic. The purpose of this study
will be to obtain the strength and thermal resistance
properties of papercrete.
Awards:
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Tau Beta Pi National
Engineering Honor Society
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Chi Epsilon National Civil
Engineering Honor Society
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2009 NATGUN Corporation
Scholarship
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Current Undergraduate Students
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Previous Graduate Members of the group
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