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$17.5 million+

Total External Research Funding

Dr. Yazdani’s steadfast commitment to academia has led to an exceptional achievement of securing over $17.5 million in research grants. This substantial funding, endorsed significantly by prominent federal and national entities, underscores his distinction and role in pioneering innovative collaborations.

Ongoing Research

Principal Investigator: Dr. Yazdani

Impact of a Hybrid Girder Bridge on Live Load Distribution Factor

Impact of a Hybrid Girder Bridge on Live Load Distribution Factor

Md Yeasin Mostafiz
Ongoing
Probabilistic Assessment of Bridge Failure Due to Vehicular Impact on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Retrofitted Piers

Probabilistic Assessment of Bridge Failure Due to Vehicular Impact on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Retrofitted Piers

Sujan Subedi
Ongoing
Partial Composite Action in Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges

Partial Composite Action in Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges

Balaram Luitel
Ongoing
Bridge Asset Condition Maintenance and Improvement

Bridge Asset Condition Maintenance and Improvement

Naima Tahsin Zenika
August 2022 – August 2023
TxDOT GIS Project

TxDOT GIS Project

Syed Sadat Morshed
Ongoing
Completed Research

Nondestructive Method for Concrete Cover Thickness & Reinforcement Location


Grad. Research Asst.: Li Hong Mao

Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation

Load Testing Evaluation of Precast Pre-stressed I-girder Concrete Bridge with Deck Panel Failure


Grad. Research Asst.: Ahmed Alateeq

Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation

Safety of Slab Home Elevations in Harvey-Affected Communities


Grad. Research Asst.: Cedric Ling

Sponsor: Sea Grant

Quantitative Non-Destructive Evaluation of Rebar Corrosion in Concrete Structures


Grad. Research Asst.: Khadiza Jalal

Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation

Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Bridges


Grad. Research Asst.: Khadiza Jalal

Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation

Load Test evaluation and Theoretical modeling of In-Service FRP strengthened Bridges


Grad. Research Asst.: Santosh Timilsina

Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation

Hydrocarbon Pool Fire Performance of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Retrofitted and Thermally Insulated Bridges


Grad. Research Asst.: Eyosias Beneberu

Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation | DFW DPS Fire Training Research Center

Safety of Slab Home Elevations in Harvey-Affected Communities


Grad. Research Asst.: Mina Riad

Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation

Strengthening of Elevated Slabs on Ground with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Systems


Grad. Research Asst.: Natawut Chaiwino

Bent Cap Repair of In-Service Bridges Using FRP Laminates


Grad. Research Asst.: Yazan Almomani

Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation

Strengthening of Laterally Damaged Pre-stressed Concrete Bridge Girders with CFRP Laminates


Grad. Research Asst.: Tariq Aljaafreh

Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation

Decision Tool for Prioritizing Bridge Repair or Replacement


Grad. Research Asst.: Amy Florius

Evaluation and Retrofitting of a Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridge with Excessive Vibration


Grad. Research Asst.: Ikram Efazs

Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation

Structural Performance of Distressed Cast-in-Place Concrete Bridge Retaining Wall


Grad. Research Asst.: Karzan Habeeb

Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation

Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Old Steel Girder Bridge w/ Severely Deteriorated Concrete Deck


Grad. Research Asst.: Mohd Mezanur

Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation

Evaluation of Strengthening Two-Way Slabs with Regular and Pre-saturated CFRP


Grad. Research Asst.: Shams Naqvi

Sponsors: Texas Department of Transportation

Research Projects

In-Situ NDE and Load Capacity Evaluation of Concrete Bridges, Culverts and Retaining Walls, $904,000

PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Federal/State.
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 2020-2023

Safety of Slab Home Elevations in Harvey-Affected Communities: Research, Extension, Training and Outreach,$455,000

PI: N. Yazdani. | Co-PI: M. Koliou (TAMU)
Funding source: Federal.
Sponsor: Texas Sea Grant Program (flow-through from NOAA), 2020-2022

Monitoring of Concrete Bridges, $500,000

PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Federal/State.
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 2016-2021

Prioritizing Model for Bridge Repair and Replacement, $224,541

PI: N. Yazdani.
Funding source: Federal/State.
Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 2019-2021

Pending Proposals

Effect of Enhanced Building Codes on Cost Effective Wind/Hail Mitigation and Resiliency for New Home Construction, $300,00

PI: N. Yazdani. | Co-PI: L. Siebeneck (UNT), K. Simmons (Austin College)
Funding source: Federal.
Sponsor: NSF, 2021-2024

Completed Sponsored Research

Research Details
NDE and Load Rating of Concrete Bridges
$735,000, Texas Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 2017-2020, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Strengthening and NDE Evaluation of Concrete Bridges
$600,000, Texas Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 2015-2018, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal/State
IRES: UT Arlington – Spain Collaborative Research on Hazard Mitigation of Civil Infrastructure
$250,000, National Science Foundation (NSF), 2014-2018, N. Yazdani: PI, L. Thompson (Prairie View M University), Co-PI
Funding source: Federal
Evaluating the Performance of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Strengthening of Concrete Bridges
$300,000, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), 2012-2016, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Strength of Horizontal Shear Reinforcement with Limited Development
$413,142, Texas Department of Transportation, 2011-2015, S. Chao: PI, N. Yazdani: Co-PI
Funding source: Federal/State
UT Arlington Research Experience for Undergraduates in Engineering (REU) Site on Hazard Mitigation
$300,000, National Science Foundation (NSF), 2010-2014, N. Yazdani: PI, M. Sattler: Co-PI, A. Puppala, M. Wright (CSE), W. Lee (EE), S. Daza (Education): Senior Personnel
Funding source: Federal
UT Arlington Research Experience for Teachers in Engineering (RET) Site on Hazard Mitigation
$512,000, National Science Foundation (NSF), 2008-2011, N. Yazdani: PI, Y. Weatherton: Co-PI, A. Puppala, M. Sattler, J. McEnery, C. Tiernan (CSE), M. Wright (CSE), B. Boardman (IE), T. Graca (Edu), S. Daza (Edu): Senior Personnel
Funding source: Federal
Strength Evaluation of Concrete Utility Poles
$18,000, Superior Poles, N. Yazdani: PI, G. Ramirez: Co-PI
Funding source: Private
Finite Element Modeling of Ductile Precast Panels
$75,000, Hanson Pipe & Precast Products, 2006-2009, A. Abolmaali: PI, G. Ramirez and N. Yazdani: Co-PI
Funding source: Private
Investigations of Material and Structural Properties of Aero-Dwell Concrete
$150,000, Hanson Pipes & Precast Products, 2006-2009, A. Abolmaali: PI, G. Ramirez and N. Yazdani: Co-PI
Funding source: Private
Florida Bridge Safety under Extreme Flood Effects
$86,000, University Consortium for Inter-modal Transportation Safety and Security (UCITSS), FHWA, 2005 – 2007, N. Yazdani: PI, W. Huang: (Co-PI)
Funding source: Federal
Post-Tensioned Anchorage Zone Enhancement with Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC)
$150,000, Federal Highway Administration/Florida Department of Transportation/, 2004- 2007, N. Yazdani: PI, K. Tawfiq: Co-PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Florida Hurricane Mitigation Alliance: a Florida State University System Coalition
$5,500,000 each year for five years, NOAA and FEMA, 2004-2008, Florida International University, Florida State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, University of North Florida, University of Central Florida, Florida A&M University, N. Yazdani, M. Abdullah and W. Huang: PIs
Funding source: Federal
Initiation of Florida Hurricane Mitigation Alliance
$67,000, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, 2004-2006 (renewable annually), N. Yazdani: PI, P. Mtenga: Co-PI
Funding source: Federal
Fatigue Evaluation of Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) T-Beam Bridge Girders
$156,000, U.S.D.A. Forest Products Laboratory, 2004-2006, N. Yazdani: PI, P. Mtenga: Co-PI
Funding source: Federal
Accelerated Curing of Silica Fume Concrete
$120,000, Federal Highway Administration/Florida Department of Transportation, 2002-2005, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Wind Provision Evaluation from the 2004 Florida Building Code for Hurricane Vulnerability Mitigation
$45,000, NOAA, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal
Academic Strategic Partnering, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
$4 million/year, The Pennsylvania State University Consortium, 2003-2008, N. Yazdani, J. Wekezer, K. Tawfiq and S. Nnaji: PIs
Funding source: Federal
Florida House Learning Center Hurricane Mitigation Project
$52,000, Sarasota County, Florida, 2003-2004, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Local
Large Wind Missile Impact Performance of Public and Commercial Building Assemblies
$130,000, Florida Division of Emergency Management, 2003-2005, N. Yazdani: PI, R. Cook and P. Green (Univ. of Florida): Co-PI
Funding source: State
Time Dependent Strength and Elasticity Development in Florida Concrete
$120,000, Florida Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 2001-2003, N. Yazdani: PI, L. Spainhour: Co-PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Development of Wind Shelter Retrofit Room Standards for Existing Houses
$135,000, Florida Division of Emergency Management, 2001-2003, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: State
Application of Steel Fiber Reinforcement in Anchorage Zones of Post-Tensioned Bridge Girders
$118,000, Florida Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 1999-2002, N. Yazdani: PI, L. Spainhour: Co-PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Behavior of Thin Precast Prestressed Spandrel Beams Under Torsion
$20,000, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Daniel P. Jenny Graduate Fellowship, 1999- 2002, N. Yazdani: PI, J. Ach: Research Assistant
Funding source: Federal
Substitution of Components in FDOT Concrete Design Mixes
$118,000, Florida Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 1999-2002, N. Yazdani: PI, J. Sobanjo: PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Post-Storm Model for Reconstruction of Coastal Structures
$120,000, Sea Grant Program, National Ocean and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), 1998-2001, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal
Composite Fiber Wrapping for the Strengthening and Repair of Bridge Elements in the Splash Zone
$150,000, NSF, 1997-2001, L. Spainhour: PI, N. Yazdani: Co-PI
Funding source: Federal
Utilization of Structural Composite Lumber for Bridge Applications
$195,000, U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 1997-2000, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal
Investigation of Bridge Fenders for Ship Impact
$140,000, Florida Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 1997-2000, N. Yazdani: PI, J. Wekezer: Co-PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Effect of Boundary Conditions on Bridge Superstructure Performance
$75,000, Florida Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 1997-99, N. Yazdani: PI, L. Spainhour, Co-PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Post-Storm Foundation Reconstruction Model for Coastal Structures
$60,000, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 1997-99, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: State
Effect of Pumping on Properties of Concrete: Phase II
$55,000, Florida Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 1996-98, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Post-Storm Reconstruction Model for Coastal Structures: A Preliminary Study
$15,000, Sea Grant Program, National Ocean and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), 1996-97, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal
Epoxy Jointing of Precast Concrete Segments
$50,000, Florida Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 1995-97, N. Yazdani: PI
Funding source: Federal/State
Investigation of Excessive Camber in Precast Concrete Bridge Girders
$90,000, Florida Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 1994-97, N. Yazdani: PI, P. Mtenga: Co-PI
Funding source: Federal/State