Brett Tempest

Publications

Tempest, B., Snell, C., Gentry, T., Trejo, M., Isherwood, K. “Manufacture of full scale precast geopolymer cement concrete components: a case study to highlight opportunities and challenges.” PCI Journal. (ACCEPTED)

 

Farinde, Abiola A., Brett Tempest, and Lisa Merriweather. “Service Learning: A Bridge to Engineering for Underrepresented Minorities.” International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (2014): 475-491.

 

Whelan, M., Tempest, B., and Scott, D. (2014). “Influence of fire damage on the modal parameters of a prestressed concrete double-tee joist roof,” Structural Control and Health Monitoring

 

Whelan, M., Tempest, B., and Scott, D. (2013). “Post Fire Nondestructive Evaluation of a Prestressed Concrete Double-Tee Joist Roof.” J. Perform. Constr. Facil

 

Tempest, B.Q., Pando, M.A., Dika, S.L., “A Student Review of an International Service Learning Program in Peru: Successes and Lessons Learned.” Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE International Forum.

 

Dika, S.L., Pando, M.A., Tempest, B.Q., “Creating Socially Aware Engineers through International Service Learning” Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE National Conference.

 

Tempest, Brett Q., and Miguel A. Pando. “Characterization and Demonstration of Reuse Applications of Sewage Sludge Ash.” International journal of GEOMATE: geotechnique, construction materials and environment 4.1 (2013): 552-559.

 

Tempest, B., Dika, S., Pando, M., Lopez, S., “International Service as a Means of Improving Retention of Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the 2012 ASEE National Conference.

 

Tempest, B., Whelan, M., “Damage Evaluation of Prestressed Double Tees Exposed to Accidental Building Fire,” Proceedings of the 2012 PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference.

 

Gentry, T., Tempest, B., “Integrative Design with Precast/Prestressed Concrete,” Proceedings of the 2012 PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference.

 

Whelan, M., Tempest, B., (2012) “Vibration-Based Condition Assessment of the Harbor Baptist Church.” Report.

 

Garcia, M, Pando, M, Tempest, B. (2011) “Tire Derived Aggregate as a Sustainable Recycled Material for Retaining Wall Backfill.” International Conference on Sustainable Design and Construction, 2011.

 

Sanusi O., Tempest B., Ogunro, V. (2011) “Mitigating Leachability from Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Concrete Using Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA).” Geo-Frontiers- 2011, Dallas, TX March 13-16, 2011.

 

Whelan, M., Tempest, B., (2011) “Nondestructive Evaluation of Prestressed, Concrete Double-Tees at Harbor Baptist Church.” Report.

 

Tempest B., Cavalline T., Gergely J., Weggel D. (2010) “Construction and Demolition Waste used as Recycled Aggregates in Concrete: Solutions for Increasing the Marketability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete.” National Ready Mix Concrete Association Concrete Sustainability Conference

 

Tempest, B., Olanrewaju S., Gergely, J., Ogunro, V., Weggel, D. (2009) “Compressive Strength and Embodied Energy Optimization of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Concrete.” World of Coal Ash, Lexington KY May 4-7, 2009

 

Sanusi, O., Tempest, B., Ogunro, V., Gergely, J and Daniels, J (2009). “Effect of Hydroxyl ion on Immobilization of Oxyanions Forming Trace Elements from Fly Ash Based Geopolymer.” World of Coal Ash, Lexington KY May 4-7, 2009

 

Gergely, J., Szabo, I., Tempest, B.Q., Bledsoe, J.E. (2006) “Chloride Permeability of Concrete in Bridges” Eleventh International Conference on Extending the Life of Bridges Concrete and Composites Buildings, Masonry and Civil Structures, University of Edinburgh June 13-15, 2006

 

Tempest, B., (2007) “Measurement of Existing Chloride Exposure in North Carolina and Development of Chloride Diffusion Parameters for Bridge Design Modeling” MSCE thesis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.