湖南大学土木工程学院硕士研究生导师介绍：Sashi Kunnath

一、个人基本情况

姓名：Sashi K Kunnath

性别：男

职称：教授，博士生导师

学科专业：结构工程

学历学位：博士研究生，工学博士

工作单位：土木工程学院

通讯地址：湖南大学土木工程学院

邮政编码：410082

电话：0731-88821395

二、研究方向

Modeling and Simulation of Progressive Structural Collapse

Performance-based seismic engineering

Development of inelastic material and member models for nonlinear structural analysis

Application of low-cycle fatigue concepts in seismic analysis and design

Macro-model-based computational tools for nonlinear transient analysis of structures

Seismic behavior of concrete and steel structures

Soil-structure interaction problems

Seismic retrofit and rehabilitation

Instrumentation and experimental methods in support of model-based simulation

三、学习与工作经历

Ph.D., Structural and Earthquake Engineering, State University of New York, Buffalo (1989)

M.Eng., Structural Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok (1982)

B.Eng., Civil Engineering, Bangalore University, India (1980)

Professor, Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics, University of California at Davis (2004 - present)

Associate Professor, Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics, University of California at Davis (2001-2004)

Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Central Florida (1997 - 2001)

Visiting Research Engineer, National Institute of Standards and Technology (1997-1998)

Graduate Program Coordinator, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Central Florida (1996 - 1997)

Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, Orlando (1991-1996)

Research Assistant Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo (1989-1991)

Graduate Research Assistant, State University of New York at Buffalo (1985-1988)

Information Scientist, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok (1982-1985)

四、主要学术兼职

EDITOR, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, (October 2003 - present)

Senior Managing Editor, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering (Oct. 2000 - Sep.2003)

Chair, ASCE Committee on Seismic Effects (October 2000 - Sept. 2003)

Managing Editor, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering (Oct. 1998 - Sep. 2000)

Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering (Oct. 1996 - Sep. 1998)

五、发表学术论文

1. Yaw, L., Kunnath, S.K. and Sukumar, N. (2009). “Meshfree Method for Inelastic Frame Analysis.” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol.135, No.6, 676-684

2. Lucchini, A., Monti, G. and Kunnath, S.K. (2009). “Seismic Behavior of Single-Story Asymmetric-Plan Buildings under Uniaxial Excitation.” Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. John Wiley, Vol. 38, No.9, 1053-1070.

3. Kunnath, S.K., Heo, Y. and Mohle, J.F. (2009). “Nonlinear Uniaxial material Model for Reinforcing Steel Bars.” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 134 (4), 333-343.

4. Heo, Y. and Kunnath, S.K. (2009). “Sensitivity to Constitutive Modeling in Fiber-Based Discretization of Reinforced Concrete Members for Performance-Based Seismic Evaluation.” Advances in Structural Engineering. Vol.12 (1), 37-51.

5. Khandelwal, K., El-Tawil, S., Kunnath, S.K. and Lew, H.S. (2008). Macromodel-Based Simulation of Progressive Collapse: Steel Frame Structures, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol. 134, No.7, 1070-1078.

6. Bao, Y., Kunnath, S.K., El-Tawil, S. and Lew, H.S. (2008). Macromodel-Based Simulation of Progressive Collapse: Steel Frame Structures, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Vol. 134, No.7, 1079-1091.

7. Yi, W-J., Zhou, Y., Kunnath, S.K. and Xu, B. (2008). “Identification of localized frame parameters using higher natural modes.” Engineering Structures, Vol. 30, No.11, 3082-3094.

8. Kunnath, S.K., Erduran, E., Chai, Y.H. and Yashinsky, M. (2008). “Effect of Near-Fault Vertical Ground Motions on Seismic Response of Highway Overcrossings.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol. 13, No.3, 282-290.

9. Yi, W-J., He, Q-F., Xiao, Y. and Kunnath, S.K. (2008). “Experimental Study on Progressive Collapse-Resistant Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures.” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 105, No. 4, 433-439.

10. Kalkan, E. and Kunnath, S.K. (2007). “Relevance of Absolute and Relative Energy Content in Seismic Evaluation of Structures.” Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol. 11, No.1, 17-34.

11. Sorrentino, L., Kunnath, S.K., Monti, G. and Scalora, G. (2007). “Seismically Induced One-Sided Rocking Response of Unreinforced Masonry Facades.” Engineering Structures. Elsevier Publishers, Vol.30, No.8, 2140-2153.

12. Kalkan, E. and Kunnath, S.K. (2007). Effective Cyclic Energy as a Measure of Cyclic Demand. Journal of Earthquake Engineering. Vol.11, 725-751.

13. Yi, W-J., Zhang, H-Y. and Kunnath, S.K. (2007). Probabilistic Constant-Strength Ductility Demand Spectra. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 133. No.5, 567-575.

14. Kalkan, E. and Kunnath, S.K. (2006). Assessment of Current Nonlinear Static Procedures for Seismic Evaluation of Buildings. Engineering Structures. Vol.29, No.3, 305-316.

15. Kalkan, E. and Kunnath, S.K. (2006). Adaptive Modal Combination for Nonlinear Static Analysis of Building Structures. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 132, No.11, 1721-1731.

16. Kalkan, E. and Kunnath, S.K. (2006). Effects of Fling-Step and Forward Directivity on the Seismic Response of Buildings, Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 22 (2), 367-390.

17. Kunnath, S.K., Larson, L. and Miranda, E. (2005). Modeling considerations in probabilistic performance-based seismic evaluation: case study of the I-880 viaduct, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. Vol.35 (1).

18. Chai, Y.H. and Kunnath, S.K. (2005). Minimum Thickness for Ductile RC Structural Walls. Engineering Structures, Vol. 27, pp. 1052-1063.

19. Brown, J. and Kunnath, S.K. (2004). Low-Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Reinforcing Steel Bars. ACI Materials Journal, Vol.101, No.6, 457-466.

20. Kunnath, S.K., Nghiem, Q. and El-Tawil, S. (2004). Modeling and Response Prediction in Performance-Based Seismic Evaluation: Case Studies of Instrument Steel Moment Frame Buildings. Earthquake Spectra, Vol.20, No.3, 883-915.

21. Kunnath, S.K. and Kalkan, E. (2004). “Evaluation of seismic deformation demands using nonlinear procedures in multistory steel and concrete moment frames.” ISET Journal of Earthquake Technology. 41(1).

22. Jeremic, B., Kunnath, S.K. and Xiong, F. (2004). Influence of Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction on Seismic Response of the I-880 Viaduct.” Engineering Structures. 26: 391-402.

23. Kunnath, S.K. and Chai, Y.H. (2004). Cumulative Damage-Based Inelastic Cyclic Demand Spectrum. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. 33: 499-520.

24. Kunnath, S.K. (2004). Identification of Modal Combinations for Nonlinear Static Analysis of Building Structures. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 19: 282-295.

25. Rittenburg, K. and Kunnath, S.K. (2003). Deflection of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses with Non-Triangulated Openings. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 129 (11).

26. Chai, Y.H. and Kunnath, S.K. (2003). Geometry of Submerged Funicular Arches in Cartesian Coordinates. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 129, No. 8.

27. Kunnath, S.K. and Malley, J. O. (2002). Advances in Seismic Design and Evaluation of Steel Moment Frames: Recent Findings from FEMA/SAC Phase II Project. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 128, No. 4, pp.415-419.

28. Gupta, B. and Kunnath, S.K. (2000). Adaptive Spectra-Based Pushover Procedure for Seismic Evaluation of Structures. EERI Earthquake Spectra, Vol.16, No.2, 367-392.

29. Kunnath, S.K. and Malley, J. (2000) Seismic Behavior and Design of Steel Moment Frames: Aftermath of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Structural Forum, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol.126, No.1, pp.4-9.

30. El-Tawil, S., Mikesell, T., and Kunnath, S.K., (2000). Effects of Local Details and Yield Ratio on Behavior of FR Steel Connections, ASCE Journal of Structural Engrg., Vol.126, No.1, 79-87.

六、目前主持或参加主要科研项目

1.Framework for Quantifying Structural Robustness through Modeling and Simulation (2009-12), funded by National Science Foundation

2.Novel Computational Simulation Methodology for Complex Structural System Analysis (2008-11), funded by National Science Foundation

3.NEESR-CR: Design of soil and structure compatible yielding to improve system performance (2009-12),(Co-Investigator; PI: Kutter) funded by National Science Foundation

4.Effect of Vertical Ground Motions on Shear Demand and Capacity in Bridge Columns (2009-11), funded by the California Department of Transportation

七、获奖及荣誉称号

Fellow, American Concrete Institute

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Raymond Reese Research Prize (2008)

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Structural Research Award (2001)

College of Engineering Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, UCF (1998)

Teaching Incentive Program Award, State University System of Florida (1995)

College of Engineering Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, UCF (1994)

Royal Netherlands Government Academic Scholarship, Graduate Studies, Asian Institute of Technology (1980-1982)