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Catherine E. Wolfgram French
I.T. Distinguished Professor
Contact Information:
- Office: CivE 254
- Phone: (612)625-3877
- Fax: (612)626-7750
- E-mail: cfrench@umn.edu
Research Interests:
Primary research areas involve the experimental investigation of reinforced
and prestressed concrete structural systems subjected to earthquake
or fatigue loadings. Interests include the design/detailing/behavior of
connections between precast elements, participation of the floor slab/panel
systems in resisting lateral loads, bond strength and durability of reinforcement
in concrete, evaluation and repair of damaged structures, and development
and application of new materials. Projects currently under investigation
include the testing of a nonrectangular four-story reinforced concrete
structural wall under multidirectional loading at the University
of Minnesota Multi-Axial Subassemblage Testing (MAST) Laboratory, part
of the National Science Foundation Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation
(NEES).Other projects include development of rapid replacement bridges
and cast-in-place connections between precast superstructure elements;
discrepancies in shear rating; and performance of deck sealants. In addition,
an extensive materials research project is under way to investigate the
application of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) to the precast industry.
Selected Publications:
Baran, E., Schultz, A.E. and French, C.W. 2006. Tenson tests on cast-in-place
inserts: The influence of reinforcement and prestress. PCI Journal, 51(5):
88-108.
Brueggen, B.L., French, C.W., Jung, N. and Nakaki S. D. 2006. Non-rectangular reinforced concrete shear walls: Design issues and performance. Proceedings, 8th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, April 18-22.
Baran, E., Schultz, A.E. and French, C.W. 2005. Analysis of the flexural strength and ductility of prestressed concrete flanged sections. PCI Journal, 50(1): 74-93.
Zhao, J., French, C.W., Shield, C.K. and Posbergh, T. 2005. Nonlinear system modeling and velocity feedback compensation for effective force testing. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, American Society of Civil Engineers, 131(3): 244-253.
Baran, E. Shield, C., French, C., Wyffels, T. 2004. Analysis of the effects of vertical pre-release cracks on prestressed concrete bridge girders. PCI Journal, 49(6): 114-134.
Zhao, J., French, C., Shield, C. and Posbergh, T. 2003. Considerations for the development of real-time dynamic testing using servo-hydraulic actuation. Earthquake Engineering and Structuctural Dynamics, 32(11): 1773-1794.
French, C. W. 2002. Durability of concrete structures. Summary Paper, Structural Concrete Journal, 4(3): 101-107 .
Shield, C.K., French, C., and Timm, J. 2002. Development and implementation of the effective force testing method for seismic simulation of large-scale structures. Phil. Trans.: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences (The Royal Society), 359(1786): 1911-1929.
Pantazopoulou, S.J., and French, C.W.2001. Slab participation in practical earthquake design of reinforced concrete frames. ACI Structural Engineering Journal, 98(4): 479-489.
Mokhtarzadeh, A. and C. French. 2000. Time-dependent properties of high strength concrete: With consideration for precast applications. ACI Materials Journal, 97(3):263-271.
Education:
- B. C . E., 1979, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota
- M.S.C.E., 1980, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Ph.D., 1984, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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