Conferences

2016

Kernicky, T., Tedeschi, M., and Whelan, M.J. (2016) “Leveraging Hybrid Simulation for Vibration-Based Damage Detection Studies,” International Modal Analysis Conference XXXIV, Orlando, FL, January 25-28.

Ramsey, J., Cavalline, T., Whelan, M.J., Goyal, R., and Tempest, B. (2016) “A 25-year retrospective on bridge-related crashes in North Carolina: frequencies, user costs, and associated bridge characteristics,” Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting.

Goyal, R., Whelan, M.J., and Cavalline, T. (2016) “Multivariate Regression Modeling of Bridge Deterioration: Identifying Factors Influencing Deterioration over the Life-Cycle,” 8th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety, and Management, Foz do Iguanu, Brazil, June 26-30.

 

2015

Sylvain, M., Pando, M., Whelan, M.J., Ogunro, V., Park, Y., and Koch, T. (2015) “Static Load Test to Assess Vertical Load Capacity of Steel Sheet Piles for Bridge Abutments – Initial Assessment,” XV Panamerican Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 15-18.

Kernicky, T., Whelan, M.J., Rauf, U., and Al-Shaer, E. (2015) “Damage Detection in a Laboratory Model using a Nonlinear Constraint Satisfaction Processor for Finite Element Model Updating,” The International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University, September 1-3, 2015.

Whelan, M.J., Kernicky, T., and Salas Zamudio, N. (2015) “Structural Identification of Large Finite Element Models using Commodity Computing Clusters for Parallel Genetic Algorithms,” The International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University, September 1-3, 2015.

Kernicky, T., Whelan, M.J., and Moen, C.D. (2015) “Influence of Prestressing Strand Damage on Modal Parameters of a Hybrid Composite Bridge Beam,” International Modal Analysis Conference XXXIII, Orlando FL, February 2-5.

Rauf, U., Kernicky, T., Whelan, M.J., and Al-Shaer, E. (2015) “Formal Analysis of Critical Infrastructures by Structural Identification using Constraint Programming Paradigm,” International Modal Analysis Conference XXXIII, Orlando, FL, February 2-5.

 

2014

Ameijeiras, M.P., Godoy, L., Weggel, D., and Whelan, M.J. (2014) “Incidencia del tiempo de arribo de onda en la respuesta de tanques sometidos a explosions externas,” XXI Congress on Numerical Methods and their Applications, Bariloche, Argentina, 23-26 September.

Salas Zamudio, N., Kernicky, T., and Whelan, M.J. (2014) “Structural Identification of a Tied Arch Bridge Span: Effect of Boundary Conditions on Model Correlation,” International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges, Calgary, Alberta.

Goyal, R., Ramsey, J., Whelan, M.J., Cavalline, T., and Tempest, B. (2014) “A Framework for Statistical Regression of Bridge Deterioration Rates for Improved BMS Classification,” International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges, Calgary, Alberta.

Rice, C., Pando, M., Whelan, M.J., and Ogunro, V. (2014) “Vertical Load Capacity of Steel Sheet Piles for Bridge Abutments – Preliminary Assessment for Test Site in Sand,” International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges, Calgary, Alberta.

Kernicky, T., Whelan, M.J., and Weggel, D. (2014) “Experimental Modal Analysis of a Prestressed Concrete Double-Tee Joist Roof Subject to Blast,” International Modal Analysis Conference XXXII, Orlando, FL, February 2-5, 2014.

Whelan, M.J., Kernicky, T., and Weggel, D. (2014) “Structural Identification using the Applied Element Method: Advantages and Case Study Application,” International Modal Analysis Conference XXXII, Orlando, FL, February 2-5, 2014.

Goyal, R., Kelsey, B., Kennedy, R., Whelan, M.J., and Janoyan, K.D. (2014) “Parametric Study of Underground Wireless Sensor Networks using 2nd Generation RF Transceivers,” Geo-Congress 2014, Atlanta, GA.

Warren, K., Whelan, M.J., Hite, J., and Adams, M. (2014) “Three Year Evaluation of Thermally Induced Strain and Corresponding Lateral End Pressures for a GRS IBS in Ohio,” Geo-Congress 2014, Altanta, GA.

 

2013

Kernicky, T., Whelan, M.J., Rice, C., and Weggel, D. (2013) “Structural Identification of a Full-Scale CMU Infill Wall Subjected to Blast Loading using an Applied Element Framework,” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University, September 10-12.

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., Janoyan, K.D., and Minnetyan, L. (2013) “The Importance in Load Positioning During Experimental Load Testing of Highway Bridges,” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University, September 10-12.

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., Janoyan, K.D., and Minnetyan, L. (2013) “A Complementary Approach to Condition Assessment of Highway Bridges using a Quantitative Index Measure,” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University, September 10-12.

Kernicky, T., Whelan, M.J., and Weggel, D. (2013) “Numerical Simulation of a Masonry Infill Wall Subjected to Blast Load using Applied Element Method,” U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Raleigh, NC, July 24, 2013.

Warren, K., Whelan, M.J., Adams, M., and Nicks, J. (2013) “Preliminary Evaluation of Thermally Induced Strains and Pressures that Develop in a GRS Integrated Bridge System,” Geosynthetics 2013, April 1-4, 2013.

2012
Tempest, B. and Whelan, M.J. (2012) “Damage Evaluation of Prestressed Double-Tees Exposed to Accidental Building Fire,” 2012 PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference, October 1.

Whelan, M.J. and Hietbrink, C. (2012) “Wireless Sensor Network Deployments for Structural Identification in a Tied Arch Bridge,” NDE/NDT for Highways and Bridges: Structural Materials Technology, New York, NY, August 23.

Kernicky, T. and Whelan, M.J. (2012) “Sensor Topologies for Application of Strain Energy Damage Diagnostics and Prognostication,” SPIE Smart Structures/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March 14.

Hietbrink, C. and Whelan, M.J. (2012) “System Identification of a Tied Arch Bridge using Reference-Based Wireless Sensor Networks,” SPIE Smart Structures/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March 14.

2011
Whelan, M.J. (2011) “Design and Application of a Wireless Sensor Network for Vibration-Based Performance Assessment of a Tied Arch Bridge,” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA, September 13-15.

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., Janoyan, K.D. (2011). “Diagnostic Performance Indication through Field Testing of a bridge Superstructure,” 8th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA, September 13-15.

Whelan, M.J., Gangone, M.V., and Janoyan, K.D. (2011) “Influence of Sensor Placement on Operational Modal Analysis of Steel Girder Bridges,” SPIE Smart Structures/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March 8 (Invited Paper).

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., and Janoyan, K.D. (2011) “Condition Assessment of a Bridge Superstructure using Diagnostic Performance Indicators,” SPIE Smart Structures/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March 8.

2010
Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., Janoyan, K.D., Minnetyan, L., and Qiu, T. (2010) “High Rate Wireless Strain Monitoring of an FRP Bridge Deck Replacement Superstructure,” NDE/NDT for Highways and Bridges: Structural Materials Technology (SMT), New York, NY August 16-20.

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., and Janoyan, K.D. (2010) “Damage Detection of Highway Bridges using Wireless Strain and Acceleration Measurements,” NDE/NDT for Highways and Bridges: Structural Materials Technology (SMT), New York, NY August 16-20.

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., Janoyan, K.D., Minnetyan, L., and Qiu, T. (2010) “Wireless Sensor Performance Monitoring of an Innovative Bridge Design in New York State,” International Association for Bridge Management and Safety (IABMAS), Philadelphia, PA. July 11-15.

2009
Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., Janoyan, K.D. (2009) “Wireless Monitoring of a Multi-Span Bridge Superstructure for Structural Evaluation.” 4th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-4). Zurich, Switzerland, 22-24 July.

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., and Janoyan, K.D. (2009) “Wireless Sensing Systems for Bridge Condition Assessment and Health Monitoring.” SPIE Smart Structures Symposium, San Diego, California. 8-12 March.

2008
Whelan, M.J., Gangone, M.V., Janoyan, K.D., and Jha, R. (2008) “Wireless Vibration Monitoring for Damage Detection of Highway Bridges,” SPIE Smart Structures Symposium. San Diego, CA.

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., Janoyan, K.D., and Jha, R. (2008) “Field deployment of a dense wireless sensor network for condition assessment of a bridge superstructure,” SPIE Smart Structures Symposium, San Diego, CA.

Whelan, M.J., Janoyan, K.D., and Qiu, T. (2008) “Integrated Monitoring of Wind Plant Systems,” SPIE Smart Structures Symposium, San Diego, CA.

2007
Whelan, M.J. and Janoyan, K.D. (2007) “Wireless Sensor Network for Monitoring of Geo-Structural Systems,” 7PPthPP International Symposium on Field Measurements in Geomechanics, Boston, MA.

Whelan, M.J., Gangone, M.V., and Janoyan, K.D. (2007) “Integrated Smart Wireless Sensors for Bridge Structural Health and Homeland Security Monitoring,” 3PPrdPP International Conference on Intelligent Infrastructure, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada.

Whelan, M.J., Gangone, M.V., Janoyan, K.D., Cross, K., and Jha, R. (2007) “Reliable High-Rate Bridge Monitoring using Dense Wireless Sensor Arrays,” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA.

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., Janoyan, K.D., Cross, K., and Jha, R. (2007) “Performance Monitoring of a Bridge Superstructure using Dense Wireless Sensor Networks,” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA.

Cross, K., Jha, R., Whelan, M.J., and Janoyan, K.D. (2007) “Bridge Health Monitoring Using Non-Linear Approaches: Experimental Validation.” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA.

Cross, K., Jha, R., Whelan, M.J., and Janoyan, K.D. (2007) “Bridge Health Monitoring using Non-Linear Approaches: Numerical Validation.” International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA.

Cross, K., Jha, R., Whelan, M.J., and Janoyan, K.D. (2007) “Numerical Evaluation of Hilbert-Huang Transform and Fourier Spectrum for Benchmark Bridge Health Monitoring,” ASCE Engineering Mechanics Division Conference, Blacksburg, VA.

Whelan, M.J. and Janoyan, K.D. (2007) “Wireless Sensor Network with Spatiotemporal Intelligence for Real-Time Monitoring and Tracking,” 86PPthPP Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.

Whelan, M.J., Fuchs, M.P., Gangone, M.V., and Janoyan, K.D. (2007) “Development of a Wireless Bridge Monitoring System for Condition Assessment using Hybrid Techniques,” SPIE Smart Structures Symposium, San Diego, CA.

Whelan, M.J. and Janoyan, K.D. (2007) “Real-time Wireless Sensing with Spatiotemporal Tracking,” SPIE Smart Structures Symposium, San Diego, CA.

Gangone, M.V., Whelan, M.J., Fuchs, M.P., and Janoyan, K.D. (2007) “Performance Monitoring of a Single-Span Integral Abutment Bridge using a Dense Wireless Sensor Network,” SPIE Smart Structures Symposium, San Diego, CA.

2006
Whelan, M.J. and Janoyan, K.D. (2006) “Wireless Accelerometer Network for Process Monitoring,” SPIE Smart Structures Symposium, San Diego, CA.

Whelan, M.J. and Janoyan, K.D. (2006) “Interface Granular Force Measurement using Tactile Sensors,” GeoCongress 2006 Conference, ASCE, Atlanta, GA.

2005
Whelan, M.J. and Janoyan, K.D. (2005) “Large Scale Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring of Infrastructure,” International Conference on Energy, Environment, and Disasters (INCEED), Charlotte, NC.

Whelan, M.J. and Janoyan, K.D. (2005) “Development and Optimization of Novel Sensors for Inline Measurement of Sand Filling and Compaction Stages in Lost Foam Casting,” SPIE Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, San Diego, CA.

Whelan, M.J. and Janoyan, K.D. (2005) “Mobilization of Component Interface Stresses Between Soil and Pile Under Lateral Loading,” GeoFrontiers 2005 Conference, ASCE, Austin, TX.

2004
Whelan, M.J. and Janoyan, K.D. (2004) “Advanced Inline Measurement and Control Tools for Sand Filling and Compaction in Lost Foam Casting,” Smart Structures/NDE 2004, San Diego, CA.

Janoyan, K.D. and Whelan, M.J. (2004) “Interface Stresses between Soil and Large Diameter Drilled Shaft under Lateral Loading,” Drilled Shafts, Micropiling, Deep Mining, Remedial Methods, and Specialty Foundation Systems ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 124

2003
Janoyan, K.D. and Whelan, M.J. (2003) “Experimental Investigation of Interface Stresses between Soil and Laterally Loaded Shaft,” 6th International Symposium on Field Measurements in Geomechanics, Oslo, Norway.