Prof. Chao's Publications in Structural Engineering and Materials Science

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Journal Papers

Chao, S.-H., and Kaka, V. B. (2025), “FRP-Rebar-Reinforced UHPC Flexural Members with Compression-Controlled Design,” ACI Structural Journal (Accepted).
Alcocer, S. M., Almasabha, G., Carrillo, J., Chao, S.-H., and Lubell, A. S. (2024), “Shear Strength of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beams and One-Way Slabs,” ACI Structural Journal (Accepted).
Maison, B. and Chao, S.-H. (2024), “Test Protocols for ASCE 41 Backbones in Concrete Building Evaluation,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 150, No. 9., pp. 04024108-1 to 04024108-11.
Chou. C.-C., Lin, H.-Z., Córdova, A., Chen, J.-M., Chou, Y.-H., Chao, Shu-Hsien, Chao, S.-H., Tsampras, G., Uang, C.-M., Chung, H.-Y., Loh, C.-H., Hu, H.-T. (2024), “Earthquake Simulator Testing of a Three-Story Steel Building for Evaluating Built-up Box Column Performance and Effect of Sliding Slab,” Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 53, No. 9, pp. 2637-2655.
Pervaiz, F., Hummel, M., Acharya, B, Chao, S.-H., and Ahmari, H., (2024), “Evaluation of Countermeasures for Hydraulic Loading on Bridges,” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol. 29, No. 6, pp. 04024039-1 to 04024039-11.
Maison, B. and Chao, S.-H. (2024), “Discussion of ‘‘ASCE/SEI 41 Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Buildings: Benchmarking Nonlinear Dynamic Procedures with Empirical Damage Observations,” Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Vol. 40, No 2., pp. 1591-1599.
Chao, S.-H., Almasabha, G., Price, B., and Jiansinlapadamrong, C., (2023), “A Horizontal Stiffener Detailing for Shear Links at the Link-to-Column Connection in Eccentrically Braced Frames,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, V. 149, No. 9, September 2023, pp. 04023114-1 to 04023114-18.
Almasabha, G. and Chao, S.-H. (2023), “A New Reinforcement Configuration for Achieving High-Ductility and High-Strength Rectangular Squat Structural Walls,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 120, No. 1, January 2023, pp. 253-268.
Park, K.-S., and Chao, S.-H., (2022), “Strength of Transverse Plate-to-Rectangular HSS Connection under Single-Concentrated Compression,” Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 199, December 2022, 107606.
Hung, C.-C., El-Tawil S., and Chao, S.-H. (2021), “A Review of Developments and Challenges for UHPC in Structural Engineering: Behavior, Analysis, and Design,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, V.147, No. 9, September 2021, pp. 03121001-1 to 03121001-19.
Park, K.-S., Price, B., Jiansinlapadamrong, C., and Chao, S.-H. (2021), “Seismic Performance of Double-HSS Links for Eccentrically Braced Frames,” Engineering Structures, Vol. 239, July, 2021. pp. 112297-1 to 112297-17.
Park, K.-S., Jiansinlapadamrong, C., and Chao, S.-H. (2021), “Double-HSS Seismic Resistant Beam-to-Column Moment Connections,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, V.147, No. 7, pp. 04021098-1 to 04021098-17.
Chao. S.-H., Shamshiri, M., Liu, X., Palacios, G., Schultz, A. Nojavan, A. (2021), “Seismically Robust Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Columns,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 118, No. 2, March 2021, pp. 17-32.
Choi, Y.-J. and Chao, S.-H. (2020), “Analysis and Design of Double-Beam Coupling Beams (DBCBs),” ACI Structural Journal, V. 117, No. 5, September 2020, pp. 79-95.
Chao, S.-H., Jiansinlapadamrong, C., Simasathien, S., Okazaki, T. (2020), “Full-Scale Testing and Design of Special Truss Moment Frames for High Seismic Areas,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 146, No. 3, March 2020.
Chao, S.-H. (2020), “Size Effect on Ultimate Shear Strength of SFRC Slender Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 117, No. 1, January 2020, pp. 145-158.
Jiansinlapadamrong, C., Park, K.-S., Hooper, J. D., and Chao, S.-H., (2019), “Seismic Design and Performance Evaluation of Long-Span Special Truss Moment Frames,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol 145, No. 7, April 2019.
Choi, Y.-J. and Chao, S.-H. (2019), “Balanced Damage Concept for Beam-to-Column Connections of SMFs Using HPFRC,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 116, No. 1, January 2019, pp. 237-249.
Abediniangerabi, B., Shahandashti, S. M., Bell, B., Chao. S.-H., and Makhmalbaf, A. (2018), “Building Energy Performance Analysis of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHP-FRC) Façade Systems,” Energy and Buildings, Vol. 174, September 2018, pp. 262-275.
Jiansinlapadamrong, C., Price, B., and Chao, S.-H., (2018), “Cyclic Behavior of Steel Double-Channel Built-Up Components with a New Lateral-Torsional-Buckling Prevention Detail,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 144, No. 8, August 2018.
Waweru, R., Palacios, G., and Chao. S.-H. (2018), “Strength of Interface Shear Reinforcement with Limited Development Length,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 115, No. 4, July 2018, pp. 983-996.
Choi, H., Palacios, G., Popovics, J. S., and Chao, S.-H. (2018), “Monitoring Damage in Concrete Columns Using Ultrasonic Tomography,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 115, No. 2, March 2018, pp. 545-558.
Choi, Y.-J., Hajyalikhani, P., and Chao, S.-H. (2018), “Seismic Performance of an Innovative RC Coupling Beam – The Double-Beam Coupling Beam,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 115, No. 1, January 2018, pp. 113-125.
Zarrinpour, M. R. and Chao, S.-H. (2017), “Shear Strength Enhancement Mechanisms of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Slender Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 114, No. 3, May-June 2017, pp. 729-742.
Nojavan, A., Schultz, A. E., Chao, S.-H., and Haselton, C. (2017), “Influence of Cross Sectional Size on Seismic Performance of Columns,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 114, No. 2, March-April, 2017, pp. 311-321.
Nojavan, A., Schultz, A., and Chao, S.-H. (2017), “Analytical Study of In-Plane Buckling of Longitudinal Bars in Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Extreme Earthquake Loading,” Engineering Structures, Vol. 134, 1, March 2017, pp. 48–60.
Simasathien, S., Jiansinlapadamrong, C., and Chao, S.-H. (2017), “Seismic Behavior of Special Truss Moment Frame with Double Hollow Structural Sections as Chord Members,” Engineering Structures, Vol. 131, 15 January 2017, pp. 14–27.
Aghdasi, P., Heid A. E., and Chao, S.-H. (2016), “Developing Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete For Large-Scale Structural Applications,” ACI Materials Journal, V. 113, No. 5, September-October 2016, pp. 559-570.
Liu, X., Pareek, T., and Chao, S.-H. (2016), “New Methodology for Design and Construction of Concrete Members with Complex Stress Fields Using Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 142, No. 11, November 2016.
Freeseman, K., Khazanovich, L., Hoegh, K., Nojavan, A., Schultz, A., and Chao, S.-H. (2016), “Nondestructive Monitoring of Subsurface Damage Progression in Concrete Columns Damaged by Earthquake Loading,” Engineering Structures, Vol. 114, 1 May 2016,pp. 148–157.
Simasathien, S. and Chao, S.-H. (2015), “Shear Strength of Steel Fiber-reinforced Deep Hollow-core Slabs,” PCI Journal, Vol. 60, No. 4, July-August 2015,pp. 85-101.
Sahoo, D. R. and Chao, S.-H. (2015), “Stiffness-based Design for Mitigation of Residual Displacements of Buckling-restrained Braced Frames” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering,Vol. 141, No. 9, September 2015.
Nojavan, A., Schultz, A. E., Haselton, C., Simathathien, S., Liu, X., and Chao, S.-H. (2015), “A New Dataset for Full-Scale RC Columns under Collapse-Consistent Loading Protocols,” Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, May 2015, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 1211-1231.
Liao, W.-C. and Chao, S.-H. (2015), “Crack Opening Evaluation and Sustainability Potential of Highly Flowable Strain-Hardening, Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (HF-SHFRC),” ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Volume 43, Issue 2, March 2015, pp. 326-335.
Chao, S.-H., Karki, N., Sahoo, D. R., (2013), “Seismic Behavior of Steel Buildings with Hybrid Braced Frames” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 139, No. 6. June, 2013, pp. 1019-1032.
Sahoo, D. R., Flores, C. A., and Chao, S.-H. (2012), “Behavior of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams with Large Opening,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 109, No. 2, March-April, 2012, pp. 193-203.
Chao, S.-H., Cho, J.-S., Karki, N., Sahoo, D. R., and Yazadani, N. (2011), “FRC Performance Comparison: Direct Tensile Test, Beam-Type Bending Test, and Round Panel Test,”ACI Special Publication 276 Durability Enhancements in Concrete with Fiber Reinforcement, pp. 5-1 to 5-20.
El-Tawil S., Ekiz, E., Goel, S. C., Chao, S.-H. (2011), “Retraining Local and Global Buckling Behavior of Steel Plastic Hinges Using CFRP,” Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 67, No. 3, March 2011, pp. 261-269.
Sahoo, D. R. and Chao, S.-H. (2010), “Performance-Based Plastic Design Method for Buckling-Restrained Braced Frames,” Engineering Structures, Vol. 32, pp. 2950-2958.
Liao, W.-C., Chao, S.-H., and Naaman, A. E. (2010), “Experience with Self-Consolidating High Performance Fiber Reinforced Mortar and Concrete,” ACI SP-274 Fiber Reinforced Self-Consolidating Concrete: Research and Applications, pp. 79-94.
Chao, S.-H., Naaman, A. E., and Parra-Montesinos, G. J. (2010), “Local Bond Stress-Slip Models for Reinforcing Bars and Prestressing Strands in High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites (HPFRCCs),” ACI SP-272 Antoine E. Naaman Symposium – Four Decades of Progress in Prestressed Concrete, FRC, and Thin Laminate Composites., pp. 151-172.
Goel, S. C., Liao, W.-C., Bayat, M. R., and Chao, S.-H. (2010), “Performance-Based Plastic Design (PBPD) Method for Earthquake-Resistant Structures: An Overview” The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, Vol. 19, pp. 115-137.
Chao, S.-H., Naaman, A. E., and Parra-Montesinos, G. J. (2009), “Bond Behavior of Reinforcing Bars in Tensile Strain-Hardening Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 106, No. 6, November-December, 2009, pp. 897-906.
Chao, S.-H., and Goel, S. C. (2008), “A Modified Equation for Expected Maximum Shear Strength of the Special Segment for Design of Special Truss Moment Frames,” AISC Engineering Journal, second quarter, pp. 117-125.
Chao, S.-H., and Goel, S. C. (2008), “Performance-Based Plastic Design of Special Truss Moment Frames,” AISC Engineering Journal, second quarter, pp. 127-150.
Chao, S.-H., Goel, S. C., and S.-S., Lee. (2007), “A Seismic Design Lateral Force Distribution Based on Inelastic State of Structures,” Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Vol. 23, No. 3, August 2007, pp. 547-569.
Chao, S.-H., and Naaman, A. E. (2006), “Simplified Calculation of Short-Term Deflection in Prestressed Two-Way Flat Slabs,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 103, No. 6, November-December, 2006, pp. 850-856.
Chao, S.-H., Naaman, A. E., and Parra-Montesinos, G. J. (2006), “Bond Behavior of Strands Embedded in Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites,” PCI Journal, V. 51, No. 6, November-December 2006, pp. 56-71.
Chao, S.-H., and Goel, S. C. (2006), “Performance-Based Design of Eccentrically Braced Frames Using Target Drift and Yield Mechanism,” AISC Engineering Journal, 3rd Quarter, 2006, pp. 173-200.
Chao, S.-H., Khandelwal, K., and El-Tawil, S. (2006), “Ductile Web Fracture Initiation in Steel Shear Links,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 132, No. 8, August, 2006, pp. 1192-1200.
Parra-Montesinos, G. J., Peterfreund, S. W., and Chao, S.-H. (2005), “Highly Damage Tolerant Beam-Column Joints Through the Use of High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 102, No.3, May-June, 2005, pp. 487-495.

Conference Papers

Kaka, V. and Chao, S.-H., (2024). “A Design Methodology for High Stiffness, Strength, Ductility, And Durability In UHPFRC Flexural Members With Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Rebars,” RILEM-fib-IABSE-ACI-AFGC Int. Symp. on Ultra-High Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete, UHPFRC 2024 – October 21-23, 2024, Menton, France.
Chao, S.-H, Kaka, V., Bell, B., Shahandashti, S. M., and Pokhrel, R., (2024). “Advancing Building Façades with High-Performance Sandwich Panels Using Thin UHP-FRC and UHP-FRC Ferrocement Wythes,” Ferro14: The 14th International Symposium on Ferrocement and Thin Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Composites, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA, June 4-6, 2024.
Maison, B., Chao, S.-H., (2024), “Challenges with Lab Testing for ASCE 41 Performance-Based Engineering,” 18WCEE, June 30 – July 5, Milan, Italy.
Park, K., Fields, D., and Chao, S.-H., (2024), “Full-scale Testing of Double-Beam Coupling Beam with High-Strength Rebars and Utility Penetrations,” 18WCEE, June 30 – July 5, Milan, Italy.
Chao, S.-H., Jiansinlapadamrong, C., Park, K.-S., and Hooper, J. D., (2024), “Special Truss Moment Frames: A Solution for Long-Span Seismic Resistant Structures,” 18WCEE, June 30 – July 5, Milan, Italy.
Al-mazaidh, R. and Chao, S.-H., (2024), “Advances in Improving the Seismic Resistance of Steel Staggered Truss Framing Systems (STF),” 18WCEE, June 30 – July 5, Milan, Italy.
Almasabha, G. and Chao, S.-H., (2024), “A New Detailing Approach for High Ductility and High Strength Rectangular Squat Structural Walls,” 18WCEE, June 30 – July 5, Milan, Italy.
Chou. C.-C., Lin, H.-Z., Córdova, A., Chen, J.-M., Chou, Y.-H., Chao, Shu-Hsien, Chao, S.-H., Tsampras, G., Uang, C.-M., Chung, H.-Y., Loh, C.-H., Hu, H.-T. (2024), “Shake Table Tests of A Full-Scale Three-Story Steel BRBF With Sliding Slabs in Chihshang Earthquake,” 18WCEE, June 30 – July 5, Milan, Italy
Chou. C.-C., Lin, H.-Z., Córdova, A., Chen, J.-M., Chou, Y.-H., Chao, Shu-Hsien, Chao, S.-H., Tsampras, G., Uang, C.-M., Chung, H.-Y., Loh, C.-H., Hu, H.-T. (2023), “Analysis and Test Plan for a Three-Story Steel BRBF with a Sliding Slab to Reduce Seismic Lateral Force in Shake Table Tests,” Anniversary Workshop in Commemoration of the 1999 Chi-Chi and 2022 Chihshang Earthquakes (ACCCS) in Taipei, Taiwan, from September 25-27, 2023.
Chao. S.-H., Chao. S.-H and Shamshiri, M. (2023), “Structural Implications of the Synergistic Interactions between Steel Reinforcement and UHPC,” Third International Interactive Symposium On UHPC, Wilmington, Delaware, June 4-7, 2023.
Chao. S.-H., Acharya, B., and Singh, S. K. (2023), “Tensile Properties of UHP-FRC Reinforced with High-Strength Steel Hooked Fibers and Ultra-High-Performance Slurry Infiltrated Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHP-SIFCON),” Third International Interactive Symposium On UHPC, Wilmington, Delaware, June 4-7, 2023.
Karmacharya, A., Shahandashti, S. M., and Chao. S.-H. (2023), “Full-Depth Rapid Repair of Airfield Rigid Pavements with Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Precast Panels (UHP-FRC-PCP) and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis,” Third International Interactive Symposium On UHPC, Wilmington, Delaware, June 4-7, 2023.
Park, K.-S., Chao, S.-H., and Uang, C.-M. (2022), “An Innovative Horizontal Seismic Force-Resisting System for Improved Seismic Resilience of Steel Buildings,” 8th Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (8ACEE), November 2022.
Chou, C.-C, Córdova, A., Lin, H.-Z., Chen, J.-M., Chou, Y.-H.m Shu-Hsien Chao, Shih-Ho Chao, Tsampras, G., Uang, C.-M., Chung, H.-Y., Hu, H.-T., and Loh, C.-H. (2022), “Analysis and Test Plan for a Three-Story Steel BRBF with a Sliding Slab to Reduce Seismic Lateral Force in Shake Table Tests,” 8th Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (8ACEE), November 2022.
Almasabha, G., and Chao, S.-H., (2022), “A Simple Detailing Approach Toward a Ductile Reinforced Concrete Squat Wall,” SEAOC Convention, Indian Wells, September 2^nd, 2022.
Park, K., Hajyalikhani, P., and Chao, S.-H. (2022), “Full-scale Testing of Double-Beam Coupling Beam (DBCB) with High-Strength Reinforcement,” 12th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 27-July 1, 2022, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Karmacharya, A., Almasabha, G., Shamshiri M., and Chao, S.-H. (2022), “Toward Highly Resilient Concrete Columns for Earthquake-Resistant Structures Using Emerging Ultra-High-Performance Materials,” 12th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 27-July 1, 2022, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Almasabha, G., and Chao, S.-H., (2020), “A New Design Approach Toward A Ductile Reinforced Concrete Squat Wall,” 17th World Conference on Earthquake (17WCEE), Sendai, Japan. Paper N° C001165.
Chao, S.-H., Shamshiri, M., and Karmacharya, A. (2020), “A Seismic Resilient Concrete Column Using Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete,” 17th World Conference on Earthquake (17WCEE), Sendai, Japan. Paper N° C002807.
Chao, S.-H., Park, K., Jiansinlapadamrong, C., and Price, B. (2020), “Steel Double-HSS Members for Seismic Force-Resisting Systems,” 17th World Conference on Earthquake (17WCEE), Sendai, Japan. Paper N° C001146.
Shamshiri, M., Kaka, V., and Chao, S.-H. “Non-Prestressed and Sustainable Precast Bridge Girders Using Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHP-FRC),” 2019 International Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference, Miami, Florida, December 12-13, 2019.
Chao, S.-H., Kaka, V., and Shamshiri, M. “Toward A Non-Prestressed Precast Long-Span Bridge Girder Using UHP-FRC,” Second International Interactive Symposium On UHPC, Albany, NY, June 3-5, 2019.
Tuladhar, S. and Chao, S.-H. “A Simple Tensile Testing Method for UHP-FRC Based on Double-Punch Test,” Second International Interactive Symposium On UHPC, Albany, NY, June 3-5, 2019.
Abediniangerabi, B., Shahandashti, S. M., Bell, B., Chao. S.-H., and Makhmalbaf, A., “Assembly-Scale and Whole-Building Energy Performance Analysis of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHP-FRC) Façade Systems,” Second International Interactive Symposium On UHPC, Albany, NY, June 3-5, 2019.
Karmacharya, A. and Chao, S.-H. “Precast Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHP-FRC) for Fast and Sustainable Pavement Repair,” Transportation Consortium of South Central States Conference, San Antonio, TX, April 12, 2019.
Choi, Y.-J., Hajyalikhani, P., and Chao. S.-H. “Simplistic and Innovative Reinforcement Detailing of RC Coupling Beams,” Eleventh U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 25-29, 2018, Los Angeles, California.
Nojavan, A., Schultz, A. E., Chao S.-H. “Effect of Lateral Loading Protocols on Seismic Performance of RC Columns,” Eleventh U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 25-29, 2018, Los Angeles, California.
Nojavan, A., Schultz, A. E., Chao S.-H. “Plane Bar Buckling of RC Columns in Severe Seismic Events,” Eleventh U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, June 25-29, 2018, Los Angeles, California.
Kaka, V. and Chao, S.-H. “Investigation of Eliminating Prestress in Bridge Girders with the Use of Non-Prestressed Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Girders,” ASCE Structures Congress, Fort Worth, Texas, April 19-21, 2018.
Karmacharya, A. and Chao, S.-H. “Use Ultra‐High‐Performance Fiber‐Reinforced Concrete (UHP‐FRC) for Fast and Sustainable Repair of Pavement,” Transportation Consortium of South Central States Conference, New Or leans, LA, April 3-4, 2018.
Shahandashti, S. M., Abediniangerabi, B., Bell, B., and Chao. S.-H. “Probabilistic Building Energy Performance Analysis of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced-Concrete (UHP-FRC) Façade System,” 2017 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering (IWCCE 2017), June 25 – 27, 2017, Seattle, Washington.
Choi, Y.-J., Hajyalikhani, P., and Chao. S.-H. “Seismic Behavior of RC Coupling Beams with Simplistic Reinforcement Layout,” 16th World Conference on Earthquake (16WCEE), Santiago Chile, January 9 – 13, 2017. Paper N° 2859.
Jiansinlapadamrong, C., Simasathien, S., Okazaki, T., and Chao, S.-H., “Cyclic Loading Performance of Full-Scale Special Truss Moment Frame with Innovative Details for High Seismic Activity,” 16th World Conference on Earthquake (16WCEE), Santiago Chile, January 9 – 13, 2017. Paper N° 2914.
Palacios, G., Liu, X., Chao, S.-H., Nojavan, A., and Schultz, A. E. “Seismic Performance of A Highly Damage-Tolerant Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Column,” 16th World Conference on Earthquake (16WCEE), Santiago Chile, January 9th to 13th 2017. Paper N° 2833.
Kaka, V., Laskoski, C. D., Bell, B., and Chao, S.-H. “UHP-FRC for Architectural Structural Columns with Non-Euclidean Geometries,” First International Interactive Symposium On UHPC, Des Moines, Iowa, July 18-20, 2016.
Kaka, V., Kim, J., and Chao, S.-H. “Formulating Constitutive Stress-Strain Relations for Flexural Design of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete,” First International Interactive Symposium On UHPC, Des Moines, Iowa, July 18-20, 2016.
Chao, S.-H., Kaka, V., Palacios, G., Kim, J., Choi, Y.-J., Aghdasi, P., Nojavan, A., and Schultz, A. E. “Seismic Behavior of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Moment Frame Members,” First International Interactive Symposium On UHPC, Des Moines, Iowa, July 18-20, 2016.
Waweru, R., Palacios, G., and Chao. S.-H., “Toward A More Realistic Interface Shear Strength Equation for Composite Members,” 2016 PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference, March 1-5, 2016, Nashville, TN.
Chao. S.-H., Choi, Y.-J., Hajyalikhani, P., and Jiansinlapadamrong, C. “Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams with Innovative Simplistic Detailing,” 2015 SEAOC Convention, September 11, 2015, Bellevue, Washington.
Palacios, G., Chao S.-H., Nojavan, A., and Schultz, A. E. “Performance of Full-Scale Ultra-High Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) Column Subjected to Extreme Earthquake-Type Loading,” HPFRCC-7, Proceedings of the 7th RILEM Workshop on High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites, Stuttgart, Germany, June 1-3, 2015.
Choi, Y.-J. and Chao S.-H. “Seismic Performance of Full-Scale High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced (HPFRC) Special Moment Frame Slab-Beam-Column Subassemblage Using Joints As The Major Energy Dissipation Source,” HPFRCC-7, Proceedings of the 7th RILEM Workshop on High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites, Stuttgart, Germany, June 1-3, 2015.
Zarrinpour, M. and Chao S.-H. “Investigation of The Size Effect In Shear of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) Slender Beams,” HPFRCC-7, Proceedings of the 7th RILEM Workshop on High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites, Stuttgart, Germany, June 1-3, 2015.
Aghdasi, P., Palacios, G., Heid, A. E., and Chao S.-H., “Mechanical Properties of A Highly Flowable Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Mixture Considering Large-Size Effects,” HPFRCC-7, Proceedings of the 7th RILEM Workshop on High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites, Stuttgart, Germany, June 1-3, 2015.
Woods, A. P., Klingner, R., Jirsa, J., Chao. S.-H, Karki, N., and Bayrak, O. “Evaluating Concrete With High-Performance Steel Fibers Using Double-Punch Testing,” International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures, Johannesburg, South Africa 24-26 November 2014.
Waweru, R., Palacios, G., and Chao. S.-H., “Horizontal Shear Strength of Full-Scale Composite Box And Slab Bridge Beams Having Horizontal Shear Reinforcement with Limited Development Length,” 2014 PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference, September 6-9, 2014, Washington, D. C.
Simasathien, S., Chao S.-H., Moore, K., and Okazaki, T. “Modified structural layouts for staggered truss framing systems used in seismically active areas,” Proceedings of the 10th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Anchorage, AK, 2014.
Nojavan, A., Schultz, A. E., Chao S.-H., Haselton, C., Simasathien, S., Palacios, G., Liu X., “Preliminary results of NEESR full-scale RC columns subjected to collapse-consistent loading protocols for enhanced collapse simulation,” Proceedings of the 10th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Anchorage, AK, 2014.
Simasathien, S., Jiansinlapadamrong, C., Okazaki, T., Chao, S.-H., “Cyclic loading performance of special truss moment frame with double-channel chord members,” Proceedings of the 10th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Anchorage, AK, 2014.
Hajyalikhani, P., and Chao, S.-H. “Experimental Study on Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams with Double-Beam Reinforcement Layout,” Proceedings of the 10th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Anchorage, AK, 2014.
Price, B., and Chao, S.-H. “Double-HSS Links for Eccentrically Braced Frames,” Proceedings of the 10th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Anchorage, AK, 2014.
Simasathien, S., Lundy, J., and Chao, S.-H. (2013) “Enhance the Shear Strength of Deep Prestressed Hollow-Core Slabs through the Use of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete,” 2013 PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference, September 21 – 24, Grapevine, Texas.
Sahoo, D. R. and Chao, S.-H. (2012) “Performance-Based Plastic Design (PBPD) of High-Rise Buckling-Restrained Braced Frames,” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper No. 4027, Lisbon.
Chao, S.-H., Karki, N. B., Cho, J.-S., and Waweru, R. N. (2011) “Use of double punch test to evaluate the mechanical performance of fiber reinforced concrete,” High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites (HPFRCC 6), International Workshop, Ann Arbor MI., June 20-22, 2011.
Chao, S.-H., Pareek, T., and Sahoo, D. R. (2011) “Effect of fiber reinforced concrete in members with highly complex stress fields,” High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites (HPFRCC 6), International Workshop, Ann Arbor MI., June 20-22, 2011.
Chao, S.-H., Netra, B. K., and Sahoo, D. R. (2010) “An Analytical Study of Combined Brace Systems for Enhanced Seismic Performance of Steel Buildings,” 2010 Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) Convention, September 22-25, Indian Wells, CA.
Sahoo, D. R. and Chao, S.-H. (2010) “Performance-Based Plastic Design Method for Buckling-Restrained Braced Frames,” 9th US National/10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, July 25-July 29, 2010, Toronto, Canada.
Bayat, M. R., Chao, S.-H., and Goel, S. C. (2010) “Further Development of Performance-Based Plastic Design Method for Concentrically Braced Frames,” 9th US National/10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, July 25-July 29, 2010, Toronto, Canada.
Chao, S.-H., Cho, J.-S., Karki, N. B., and Lundy, J. (2010) “Enhanced Structural Performance and Constructability of Prestressed Concrete Beams through the Use of Steel Fibers,” 2010 PCI Convention & 3rd fib International Congress, May 29-June 2, 2010, Washington, D. C.
Sahoo, D. R. and Chao, S.-H. (2010) “Use of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete for Enhanced Performance of Deep Beams with large Opening,” ASCE Structures Congress’10, May 12-May 15, 2010, Orlando, Florida.
Cho, J.-S., Lundy, J., and Chao, S.-H. (2009), “Shear Strength of Steel Fiber Reinforced Prestressed Concrete Beams,” ASCE Structures Congress’09, April 30-May 2, 2009, Austin, Texas.
Chao, S.-H., Bayat, M. R., and Goel, S. C. (2008), “Performance-Based Plastic Design (PBPD) of Steel Concentric Braced Frames for Enhanced Confidence Level,” 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper No. 05-01-0033, Beijing China.
Goel, S. C., Chao, S.-H., Leelataviwat, S., and Lee, S.-S. (2008), “Performance-Based Plastic Design (PBPD) Method for Earthquake-Resistant Structures,” 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper No. 05-01-0036, Beijing China.
Furukawa, S., Goel, S. C., and Chao, S.-H. (2008), “Seismic Evaluation of Eccentrically Braced Steel Frames Designed by Performance-Based Plastic Design (PBPD) Method,” 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper No. 05-01-0385, Beijing China.
Bayat, M. R., Goel, S. C., and Chao, S.-H., (2008), “Further Refinement of Performance-Based Plastic Design (PBPD) of Structures for Earthquake Resistance,” 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper No. 05-01-0412, Beijing China.
Chao, S.-H. (2008), “Achieving “Green” Concrete through the Use of High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete,” ASCE Texas Section Fall Meeting, Addison, Dallas, October 3rd, 2008.
Chao, S.-H., Liao, W.-C., Wongtanakitcharoen, T., and Naaman, A. E. (2007), “Large Scale Tensile Tests of High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites,” High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites: HPFRCC-5, International Workshop, Mainz, Germany, July 10-13, 2007.
Liao, W.-C., Chao, S.-H., Park, S.-Y., and Naaman, A. E. (2007), “Self-Consolidating High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete: SCHPFRC,” High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites: HPFRCC-5, International Workshop, Mainz, Germany, July 10-13, 2007.
Chao, S.-H., and Goel, S. C. (2006), “Performance-Based Seismic Design of Special Truss Moment Frames,” Proceedings, Fourth International Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chao, S.-H., and Goel, S. C. (2006), “A Seismic Design Method for Steel Concentric Braced Frames for Enhanced Performance,” Proceedings, Fourth International Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chao, S.-H., Goel, S. C., and Lee, S. S. (2006), “Seismic Design Lateral Force Distribution Based on Inelastic State,” Proceedings, Eighth U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, California.
Lee, S.-S., Goel, S. C., and Chao, S.-H. (2004), “Performance-Based Design of Steel Moment Frames Using Target Drift and Yield Mechanism,” Proceedings, 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper No. 266, Vancouver, B. C., Canada.

Technical Reports

Park, K.-S. and Chao S.-H. (2023). “Full-Scale Testing of a New Double-Beam Coupling Beam (DBCB) with a Simplistic Reinforcing Layout,” ACI Foundation and CRSI Foundation, 334 pages.
Ahmari, H., Hummel, M., Chao, S.-H., Kabir, S., Pervaiz, F., Acharya, B., Dean, M., Mowla, Q. (2021). “Identify and Analyze Inundated Bridge Superstructures in High Velocity Flood Events,” Report No: FHWA/TX-21/0-7068-1, 213 pages.
Karmacharya, A. and and Chao S.-H. (2018). “Use of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHP-FRC) for Fast and Sustainable Repair of Pavements,” Report 17STUTA03. Transportation Consortium of South-Central States (Tran-SET), University Transportation Center for Region 6, 82 pp.
Simasathien, S., Price, B., and Chao S.-H. (2015). “Quantification of Seismic Performance Factors for Steel Staggered Truss and Eccentrically Braced Framing Systems,” Research Report for the AISC Milek Fellowship Project, September 1, 2015. 392 pp.
Waweru, R., Palacios, G., and Chao. S.-H., “Strength of Horizontal Shear Reinforcement with Limited Development,” Research Report for TxDOT Project 0-6718. November 2014, 220 pp.
Bayrak, O, Chao, S.-H., Jirsa J. O., Klingner, R. E., Azimov, U., Foreman, J., Foster S., Karki, N., Kwom, K.-Y., Woods, A. (2013), “Bridge Deck Reinforcement and PCP Cracking: Final Report,” Report No. FHWA/TX-12/0-6348-2. April 2013.
Klingner, R. E., Bayrak, O, Jirsa J. O., Chao, S.-H. (2010), “PCP Cracking and Bridge Deck Reinforcement: An Interim Report,” Report No. FHWA/TX-11/0-6348-1.
Bayat, M. R., Goel, S. C., and Chao, S.-H. (2010), “Performance-Based Plastic Design of Earthquake Resistant Concentrically Braced Steel Frames,” Research Report UMCEE 10-02, 213 pp.
Liao, W.-C., Chao, S.-H., Park, S.-Y., and Naaman, A. E. (2006), “Self-Consolidating High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SCHPFRC)—Preliminary Investigation,” Report No. UMCEE 06-02, 76 pp.
Chao, S.-H. (2005), “Bond Characterization of Reinforcing Bars and Prestressing Strands in High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites (HPFRCCs) Under Monotonic and Cyclic Loading,” Doctorial Dissertation, 475 pp.
Chao, S.-H., and Goel, S. C. (2006), “Performance-Based Plastic Design of Seismic Resistant Special Truss Moment Frames,” Report No. UMCEE 06-03, 225 pp.
Chao, S.-H., and Goel, S. C. (2005), “Performance-Based Seismic Design of Eccentrically Braced Frames Using Target Drift and Yield Mechanism as Performance Criteria,” Report No. UMCEE 05-05, 149 pp.
Chao S.-H. (2003), “Innovative Hybrid Reinforced Concrete-Special Segment Frame for High Seismic Zone,” Independent Study Report. 105 pp.

Books and Chapters

Naaman, A. E. and Chao, S.-H. (2022). “Prestressed Concrete Analysis and Design: Fundamentals“, 4th Edition, Technopress 3000, 1433 pages.

Leelataviwat. S., Goel, S. C., and Chao, S.-H. (2020), “Plastic versus Elastic Design of Steel Structures,” Structural Engineering and Geomechanics-Vol. 1, pages 171-199.
Goel, S. C. and Chao, S.-H. (2008), “Performance-Based Plastic Design—Earthquake Resistant Steel Structures,” International Code Council (ICC), 261 pages.

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