Gian Andrea Rassati, PhD, PE

Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering

 

 
 

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PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS

Moore A.M., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. “An Experimental Analysis of Strength and Ductility of High Strength Fasteners”. Submitted for review to AISC Engineering Journal

Quanwei Y., Swanson J.A., Rassati G.A. “Investigation of Hole Making Practices in the Fabrication of Structural Steel”. AISC Engineering Journal, in preparation

Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M., Rassati G.A. “Improving the Constructability of Coupled Core Wall Systems,” ACI Structural Journal, in preparation

Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M. “Inelastic Behavior of Composite Coupling Beams - Finite Element Modeling with Experimentally-Measured Response,” ACI Structural Journal, in preparation

Rassati G.A., Fortney P.J., Noé S., Clemente I., Shahrooz B.M. “Experimental Testing of Plate-Reinforced Composite Coupling Beams – A Design Philosophy Comparison,” Journal of Constructional Steel Research, in preparation

Smallidge J.M., Swanson J.A., Rassati G.A., Leon R.T. “Full-scale cyclic tests on steel T-stub beam-to-column connections”. In preparation

Moore A.M., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. “Evaluation of the Resistance Factors of High Strength Fasteners for Steel Building Design”. Journal of Structural Engineering, submitted for review.

Moore A.M., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. “A Reliability Analysis of High-Strength Bolts”. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, submitted for review

Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M. (2008) “Investigation on Effect of Transverse Reinforcement on Performance of Diagonally Reinforced Coupling Beams”, ACI Structural Journal, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, Nov-Dec:1-8

Gang X., Shahrooz B.M., Harries K.A., Rassati G.A. (2008) “A Performance-Based Design Approach for Coupled Core Wall Systems with Diagonally Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams”, Advances in Structural Engineering, 11(3):253-268

Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M., Fortney P.J. (2007) “Experimental Investigation of Coupling Beams in Hybrid Coupled Core Wall Systems”, submitted for review to Composite Construction Conference VI, July, Denver, CO

Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M., Rassati G.A. (2007) “Seismic Performance Evaluation of Coupled Core Walls with Concrete and Steel Coupling Beams”, Steel and Composite Structures Journal. Vol. 7(4):279-301

Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M., Rassati G.A. (2007) “Large-Scale Testing of a Replaceable Steel Coupling Beam”, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 133(12):1801-1807

Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M., Rassati G.A. (2006) “Large-Scale Testing of Concrete Coupling Beams with Practical Span-to-Depth Ratios”, submitted for review to ACI Structural Journal

Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M., Rassati G.A. (2006) “Boundary Detailing of Coupled Core Wall System Wall Piers,” submitted for review to ACI Structural Journal (manuscript ID: S-2006-060)

Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M. (2006). “The Next Generation of Composite Coupling Beams”, Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete V, R.T. Leon and J. Lange eds., ASCE, Reston, VA pp. 619:630

Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A., Leon R.T (2006). “Interpretation of the Experimental Behavior of Two Semi-rigid Composite Frames by Means of a By-component Mechanical Model”, Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete V, R.T. Leon and J. Lange eds., ASCE, Reston, VA pp. 674:685

Harries K.A., Shahrooz B.M., Brienen P., Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A.. (2006). “A Performance-Based Design Methodology for Coupled Wall Systems”, Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete V, R.T. Leon and J. Lange eds., ASCE, Reston, VA pp:686:697.

Rassati G.A., Leon R.T., Noé S. (2004a). “Component modeling of PR composite frames under cyclic and dynamic loading. Numerical analyses.”, Steel Structures No. 4:131-140.

Green T.P., Leon R.T., Rassati G.A. (2004). “Bidirectional tests on partially restrained, composite beam-to-column connections”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 130 (2):320-327

Rassati G.A., Leon R.T., Noè S. (2004b). “Component modeling of PR composite joints under cyclic and dynamic loading.”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 130 (2):343-351

Bernuzzi C., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (2002). “A mechanical model for the prediction of the response of steel-concrete composite beam-to-column joints,” ISET Journal of Earthquake Technology, India.

 

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PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Hantouche E.G., Swanson J.A., Rassati G.A. (2008). “Design of Built-Up T-Stub Connections for Use in Special and Intermediate Moment Frames. Experimental and Analytical Studies.”, submitted to STESSA09 – Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Philadelphia, PA.

Chalasani R.A., Rassati G.A., Kukreti A.R. (2008). “A Predictor-Corrector Phenomenological Method for the Real Time Simulation of Multiple Hysteretic Responses in Steel Structures”, submitted to STESSA09 – Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Philadelphia PA.

Moore A.M., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. (2008) “Evaluation of the Resistance Factors of High Strength Fasteners for Steel Building Design”. Connections in Steel Structures VI, Chicago, IL.

Hantouche E.G., Swanson J.A., Rassati G.A., Leon R.T. (2008) “Prequalification Testing of Built-Up T-Stub Components for Use in Moment Resisting Frames”. Connections in Steel Structures VI, Chicago IL

Rassati G.A., Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M. (2006) “A Steel-Concrete Composite Solution for Practical Design of Coupling Beams”, in Mazzolani, F.M. and Wada, A., eds, STESSA 2006: Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, pp. 605-610, Taylor & Francis, London

Rassati G.A., Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M. (2006) “Hybrid Coupled Core Wall Systems: An Innovative Approach to Post-Event Damage Mitigation” in Proceedings of the 8th EERI NCEE Conference, San Francisco, April 18-22 2006

Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2005). “Experimental behavior of T-stub connection components for the mechanical modeling of bare-steel and composite partially-restrained beam-to-column joints’, in F.S.K. Bijlaard, A.M. Gresnigt, and G.j. van der Vegte, Eds. Connections in Steel Structures V, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Shahrooz B.M., Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A. (2003) “Seismic Performance of Hybrid Core Wall Buildings”, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Steel and Concrete Composite Construction (IWSCCC-2003): 79-88

Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2003c). “Influence of partially-restrained connections on the overall seismic behavior of steel-concrete composite frames. A mechanical modeling approach.”, in Hancock, G.J., Bradford, M.A., Wilkinson, T.J., Uy, B., and Rasmussen,  K.J.R. (eds.) ASSCCA 03 – Advances in Structures, Balkema Publishers.

Rassati G.A., Hajjar J.F., Schultz A.E., Shield C.K. (2003). “Cyclic analysis of PR steel frames with composite reinforced concrete infill walls.”, in Hancock, G.J., Bradford, M.A., Wilkinson, T.J., Uy, B., and Rasmussen,  K.J.R. (eds.) ASSCCA 03 – Advances in Structures, Balkema Publishers.

Baron D., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2003). “Identification of strut-and-tie mechanisms in reinforced concrete structures using the cell method and genetic algorithm optimization techniques.”, Proceedings of ISEC 03 International Conference, Balkema Publishers.

Clemente I., Leon R.T., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2003d). “Detailed analysis of energy dissipation capabilities of partially-restrained steel-concrete composite frames subjected to seismic loading”, in Mazzolani, F.M. (ed.) STESSA 2003 – Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Balkema Publishers.

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RESEARCH REPORTS

Moore A.M., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. (2008). “Investigation on the Resistance Factors of High Strength Fasteners”, Final Report, submitted to the Research Council on Structural Connections

Taylor A.T., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. (2008). “Investigation on the Resistance Factors of Full-threaded Bolts”, Final Report, submitted to the Metal Building Manufacturing Association

Quanwei Y., Swanson J.A., Rassati G.A. (2004). “Investigation of Hole Making Practices in the Fabrication of Structural Steel”. Research report for the American Institute of Steel Construction.

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OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Rassati G.A., Fortney P.J. and Shahrooz B.M. (2008) “Design and Testing of Innovative Coupling Beams for Use in Hybrid Coupled Core Wall Systems”, submitted to ASCCS 2009 Conference, Leeds, UK

Kukreti A.R. and Rassati G.A. (2008) “A Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Structural Engineering”. In 2008 ASEE Conference Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA

Bower O.J. and  Rassati G.A. (2007) “Axial Restraint in Diagonally Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams: An Analytical Investigation”, submitted to the 2008 ASCE/SEI Structures Congress, April 22-25 Vancouver, Canada

Shahrooz B.M., Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., and Xuan G. (2007) “Performance-Based Design and Innovative Hybrid Systems to Overcome Design and Construction Challenges of Diagonally-Reinforced Coupling Beams”, in Proceedings of the 2007 SEI Structures Congress, Long Beach, CA May 16-19.

Kukreti A.R., and Rassati G.A. (2007). “A Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Development of Enhanced Materials and Structural Assemblages for Seismic Performance Evaluation Studies”, Proceedings of Frontiers In Education 2007, Milwaukee, WI.

Baseheart T.M. and Rassati G.A. (2007). “Physical Discrete and Continuous Dynamic Models”, Proceedings of ACI Spring 2007 Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2005). “Experimental and numerical analyses of the cyclic behavior of T-stub components”. In XX Congresso CTA.

Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2004). “Experimental analysis of the cyclic behavior of T-Stub elements for the component modeling of steel-concrete composite beam-to-column connections”. Submitted for publication in Atti del VI Workshop Italiano sulle Strutture Composte, Trieste, Italy, 22-23 Nov.

Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M. (2004). “Innovative solutions for the constructability and performance of coupled core wall systems”. Submitted for publication in Atti del VI Workshop Italiano sulle Strutture Composte, Trieste, Italy, 22-23 Nov.

Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M., Clemente I., Noé S. (2004). “Cyclic test on steel plate reinforced coupling beam”. Submitted for publication in Atti del VI Workshop Italiano sulle Strutture Composte, Trieste, Italy, 22-23 Nov.

Clemente I., De Franceschi A., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2003e). “Application of the AISC / ASCE design procedure for moment-resisting composite frames within the EUROCODE framework”, in Atti del V Workshop italiano sulle strutture composte, Salerno, Italy, 28-29 Nov 2002

Fattor F., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (2001). “Ottimizzazione di strutture reticolari per mezzo di algoritmi genetici [Optimization of truss structures by means of genetic algorithms],” XVIII Congresso C.T.A., Venice, Italy, 26-28 Sep 2001, C.T.A., Milan, Italy (in Italian, English abstract).

Leon R.T., Green T.P., Rassati G.A. (2001). “Cyclic behavior of three-dimensional partially-restrained composite connections,” Proceedings of the ASCE 2001 Structures Congress and Exposition, Chang, Peter C. (ed.), Washington, D.C., May 21-23, 2001, ASCE, Reston, VA.

De Franceschi A., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (2000). “Progetto di telai con nodi semirigidi in struttura mista acciaio-calcestruzzo [Design of semi-rigid steel-concrete composite frames]”, Atti del IV Workshop italiano sulle strutture composte, Palermo, Italy, 20-23 Nov 2000, CLUP Palermo (in Italian, English abstract).

Rassati G.A., Leon R.T., Noè S. (2000). “PR composite joints under cyclic and dynamic loading conditions: a component modeling approach,” Connections in Steel Structures IV, Roanoke, VA, 22-24 Oct 2000, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Benussi F., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (1999). “Richieste di resistenza e duttilità in giunti di telai semirigidi composti soggetti a sisma [Ductility and strength demands in joints of composite frames under seismic loading]”, XVII Congresso C.T.A., Naples, Italy, 3-7 Oct, C.T.A., Milan, Italy (in Italian, English abstract).

Blasig E., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (1999). “Impiego di algoritmi genetici nel progetto di impalcati da ponte in struttura mista acciaio-calcestruzzo [Utilization of genetic algorithms in steel-concrete composite bridges design]”, XVII Congresso C.T.A., Naples, Italy, 3-7 Oct, C.T.A., Milan, Italy (in Italian, English abstract).

Bernuzzi C., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (1998) “On the modeling of steel-concrete composite joints under seismic actions by means of the component approach”, Atti del III Workshop italiano sulle strutture composte, Dezi L. (ed.), Ancona, Italy 29-30 Oct, CLUA Ancona (in Italian, English abstract).

Noè S., Rassati G.A. (1998). “Esame del comportamento di nodi semirigidi in telai a struttura mista acciaio-calcestruzzo soggetti a sisma [Behavior of semi-rigid joints in steel-concrete composite frames under seismic loading]”, Atti del III Workshop italiano sulle strutture composte, Dezi, L. (ed.), Ancona, Italy 29-30 Oct, CLUA Ancona (in Italian, English abstract).

Benussi F., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (1997). “Modellazione per componenti dei giunti semirigidi in telai composti soggetti a carichi monotoni e ciclici [Component modeling of semi-rigid joints in composite frames under monotonic and cyclic loads]”, Atti del XVI Congresso C.T.A., Ancona, Italy, 2-5 Oct, C.T.A., Milan, Italy (in Italian, English abstract)

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MS THESES ADVISED/CO-ADVISED

Kundu, R. (2004). "Energy Dissipation in Steel Coupling Beams Using Localized Energy Dissipating Device (Without and With the Use of Elastomeric Pads)". MSCEE submitted to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati

Baron, D. (2002). "Search for Strut-and-Tie Mechanisms in Reinforced Concrete Elements" (in Italian, English abstract). MSCE Thesis submitted to the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Trieste (Italy).

Clemente, I. (2001). "Title here" (in Italian, English abstract). MSCE Thesis submitted to the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Trieste (Italy).

Fattor, F. (2000). "Structural Optimization and Genetic Algorithms. Topology, Shape, and Design Problems in Space Trusses" (in Italian, English abstract and conclusions). MSCE Thesis submitted to the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Trieste (Italy).

Blasig, E. (1999). "Application of Genetic Algorithms to Structural Optimization. Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Flexural Members and Bridge Structures" (in Italian, English abstract). MSCE Thesis submitted to the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Trieste (Italy).

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PhD DISSERTATIONS ADVISED/CO-ADVISED

Fortney, P.J. (2005). "The Next Generation of Coupling Beams". PhD Dissertation submitted to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati.

Clemente, I. (2005). "Steel and Steel-Concrete Composite Frames with Partially-Restrained Connections Subjected to Seismic Loads". PhD Dissertation submitted to the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Trieste (Italy)

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