This collection contains scholarly articles, reports and other publications authored by faculty members in the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Submissions from 2022
Changing Climates and Extreme Weather for Minnesota, Patrick A. Tebbe
Submissions from 2021
Use of Ultrasonic Acoustic Technology for Temporary Deterrence of Bats from Bridges, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Julie Blanchong, Katelyn Freeseman, and Ahmed Albughdadi
Improving Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) Performance with Placement Strategies: Final Report, Patrick A. Tebbe, Nazli A. Yilmaz Wodzinski, and Namyong Lee
Submissions from 2020
InfoBridge(TM) in Research and Education, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Lateral Response of Drilled Shafts in A Moving Cohesive Soil, Mohammad M. Yamin, Mousa Attom, and Zahid Khan
Submissions from 2019
Protocols for Concrete Bridge Deck Protection and Treatments, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Drivers of Bridge Decommissioning in the United States, Başak Aldemir Bektaş and Ahmed Albughdadi
Lateral Earth Pressures Acting on Circular Shafts Considering Soil Structure Interaction, Ali Chehadeh, Alper Turan, Farid Abed, and Mohammad M. Yamin
Evaluation of Shear Geophones in MASW Testing, Zahid Khan and Mohammad M. Yamin
Submissions from 2018
Characteristics of Decommissioned Bridges Final Report, Başak Aldemir Bektaş and Ahmed Albughdadi
Characteristics of Decommissioned Bridges: Findings from a National Survey and Analysis of the NBI Archive, Başak Aldemir Bektaş and Ahmed Albughdadi
Assessing Bridge Characteristics for Use and Importance as Roosting Habitats for Bats, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Zachary Hans, and Brent Phares
Most Likely Bridges as Roosting Habitat for Bats: Study for Iowa, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Zachary Hans, Brent Phares, Emmanuel Nketah, Joe Carey, Mary Solberg, and Kraig McPeek
Scour Management in Iowa Using Modified HYRISK, Mehrdad Morshedi, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, and Omar Smadi
Nonlinear Regression Analysis for Side Resistance of Socketed Piles in Rock Formations of Dubai Area, Mohammad M. Yamin, Zahid Khan, Hesham Naggar, and Nasser Hai
Design of MSE Wall with Reinforcing Strips using FoundationPro, Mohammad M. Yamin and Mohammad Obadat
Submissions from 2017
Next Generation Bridge Management Systems, MnDOT, State DOT High-Value Research Projects, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Predicting NBI Condition Ratings from NBE Condition Data by Recursive Partitioning, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Use of Recursive Partitioning to Predict National Bridge Inventory Condition Ratings from National Bridge Elements Condition Data, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Upgrading Bridge Rails on Low-Volume Roads in Iowa, Emmanuel Nketah, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Zachary Hans, and Nicole Fox
Numerical Study of Contact Stresses Under Foundations Resting on Cohesionless Soil: Effects of Foundation Rigidity and Applied Stress Level, Mohammad M. Yamin, Ahmed Ashteyat, Izzaldin Al-Mohd, and Enad Mahmoud
Solutions for Soil-Pile-Soil Forces in Pile Stabilized Slopes, Mohammad M. Yamin, Mousa Attom, and Robert Liang
Instrumentation and Monitoring of JEF-152 Landslide in Ohio, Mohammad M. Yamin, Aaron Budge, and Robert Liang
Submissions from 2016
Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity and Crash Frequency: Segmentation, Line Type, and Imputation Effects, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Konstantina Gkritza, and Omar Smadi
Upgrading Bridge Rails on Low-Volume Roads in Iowa: Final Report, Zachary Hans, Başak Bektaş, Emmanuel Nketah, and Brent Phares
Problem Solving in Foundation Engineering Using foundationPro, Mohammad M. Yamin
Identification of Effective Next Generation Pavement Performance Measures and Asset Management Methodologies to Support MAP-21 Performance Management Requirements, K. Zimmerman, B. Allen, P. Ram, G. Duncan, Omar Smadi, K. Smith, K. Manda, and Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Submissions from 2015
Next Generation Bridge Management Tools and Inspection, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Performance Management by Assessing and Forecasting Bridge Condition: A Case Study from Iowa, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Effects of Segmentation and Sampling of Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity on Crash Frequency Analysis, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Konstantina Gkritza, and Omar Smadi
Naturalistic Driving Study: Development of the Roadway Information Database, Omar Smadi, Neal Hawkins, Zachary Hans, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Skylar Knickerbocker, Inya Nlenanya, Reginald Souleyrette, and Shauna Hallmark
Submissions from 2014
Design of Geogrid Reinforced Earth Walls: Transition of Limits and Critical Surfaces, Izzaldin Almohd, Osama Nusier, Ahmed Ashteyat, and Mohammad M. Yamin
Analyzing Mix Parameters in ASR Concrete using Response Surface Methodology, Fatih Bektas and Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Experimental Study on Portland Cement Pervious Concrete Mechanical and Hydrological Properties, Ahmed Ibrahim, Enad Mahmoud, Mohammad M. Yamin, and Varun Chowdary Patibandla
Recommended Laboratory Test for Predicting the Initial Retroreflectivity of Pavement Marking from Glass Bead Quality, Omar Smadi, Neal Hawkins, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Paul Carlson, Adam Pike, and Chris Davies
Submissions from 2013
Weibull-Based Bridge Deterioration Models for Iowa Bridges, Başak Aldemir Bektaş and Dimitrios Bilionis
Using Classification Trees for Predicting National Bridge Inventory Condition Ratings, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Alicia Carriquiry, and Omar Smadi
The Relationship Between Asset Condition and Safety on Primary Roads in Iowa, Jian Gao, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Konstantina Gkritza, Omar Smadi, and Neal Hawkins
Measuring Salt Retention, Neal Hawkins, Omar Smadi, and Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Defining Bridge Preservation by Action Type, Michael B. Johnson and Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Recommended Laboratory Test for Predicting the Initial Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings from Glass Bead Quality, Omar Smadi, Neal Hawkins, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Paul Carlson, Adam Pike, and Chris Davies
Effect of Foundation Rigidity on Contact Pressure Distribution, Mohammad M. Yamin, Ahmed Ashteyat, I. Alldin, and E. Mahmoud
Submissions from 2012
Production of Self-Compacting Concrete Using Jordanian Oil Shale Ash, Ahmed Ashteyat, Rami Haddad, and Mohammad M. Yamin
Iowa DOT Pontis Bridge Management System Implementation, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Working with Pontis: Status in Iowa, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
CART Algorithm for Predicting NBI Condition Ratings, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, Alicia Carriquiry, and Omar Smadi
Asset Management and Safety: A Performance Perspective, Jian Gao, Konstantina Gkritza, Omar Smadi, Neal Hawkins, Başak Aldemir Bektaş, and Inya Nlenanya
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Temporary Work-Zone Pavement Marking Products, Neal Hawkins, Omar Smadi, and Başak Aldemir Bektaş
The Challenges and Implications for Energy Education, Patrick A. Tebbe
Submissions from 2011
A National Survey on Bridge Management, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Wet-Reflective Pavement Marking Demonstration Project, Neal Hawkins, Omar Smadi, and Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Bridge Preservation Action Classifications, Michael B. Johnson and Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Roadway Lighting and Safety: Phase II - Monitoring Quality, Durability, and Efficiency, Omar Smadi, Neal Hawkins, and Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Performance Analysis of Solar Walls in Minnesota: Final Project Report, Patrick A. Tebbe, Saeed Moaveni, and Louis Schwartzkopf
Submissions from 2010
Analysis Method for Drilled Shaft-Stabilized Slopes using Arching Concept, Robert Y. Liang, Wassel Al Bodour, Mohammad M. Yamin, and Arash Efrani Joorabchi
Design of Drilled Shafts for Slope Stabilization, Robert Y. Liang and Mohammad M. Yamin
Three-Dimensional Finite Element Study of Arching Behavior in Slope/Drilled Shafts System, Robert Y. Liang and Mohammad M. Yamin
Pavement Markings and Safety, Omar Smadi, Neal Hawkins, Inya Nlenanya, and Başak Aldemir Bektaş
Limiting Equilibrium Method for Slope/Drill Shaft System, Mohammad M. Yamin and Robert Y. Liang
Submissions from 2009
Lesson from Instrumented Slope Stabilization Project Using Drilled Shafts, Robert Y. Liang, Mohammad M. Yamin, and Wassel Bodour
Interpreting the Behavior of Laterally Loaded Drilled Shaft from Measured Deflection Data, Mohammad M. Yamin and Robert Y. Liang
Submissions from 2008
Network Level Programming of Bridge Projects: Current Practice and Recommendations, Başak Aldemir Bektaş
A Discussion on the Efficiency of NBI Translator Algorithm, Başak Aldemir Bektaş and Omar Smadi
Stability Analysis of Slopes Using the Finite Element Method and Limiting Equilibrium Approach, Nezar Hammouri, Abdallah Malkawi, and Mohammad M. Yamin
Submissions from 2007
Design Methodology for Drilled Shafts to Stabilize a Slope, M. Christopher, G. Geiger, Robert Y. Liang, and Mohammad M. Yamin
