Roberto Lopez-Anido, Ph.D., P.E.

Associate Professor

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Maine

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. Barbero, E.J., Lopez-Anido, R., and Davalos, J.F. “On the Mechanics of Thin-Walled Laminated Composite Beams,” Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 27, No. 8, pp. 806-829, 1993.

  2. Barger, L.B., Lopez-Anido, R., and GangaRao, H.V.S. “Experimental Evaluation of Stressed Timber Bridge Systems,” Low Volume Roads: Part 2 - Modern Timber Bridges, Transportation Research Record No. 1426, TRB, pp. 57-61, 1993. (Abstract)

  3. Lopez-Anido, R., Barbero, E.J., and Davalos, J.F. “Experimental Evaluation of Stiffness of Laminated Composite Beam Elements under Flexure,” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 349-361, 1995. (PDF file)

  4. Lopez-Anido, R., and GangaRao, H.V.S. “Macro Approach Closed-Form Series Solution for Orthotropic Plates,” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 121, No. 3, pp. 420-432, 1995. (PDF file)

  5. Lopez-Anido, R., and GangaRao, H.V.S.  “Warping Solution for Shear Lag in Thin-Walled Orthotropic Composite Beams,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 122, No. 5, pp. 449-457, 1996. (PDF file)

  6. Davalos, J.F., Salim, H.A., Qiao, P., Lopez-Anido, R., and Barbero, E.J. “Analysis and Design of Pultruded FRP Shapes under Bending.” Composites, Part B: Engineering, Vol 27, No. 3-4, pp. 295-305, 1996. (PDF file)          

  7. Lopez-Anido, R., and Godoy, L.A. “Post-Buckling of One-Dimensional Elements with Thin-Walled Angle Section Using Simplified Models,” Mechanics of Structures and Machines, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 473-495, 1996. (Abstract)

  8. Lopez-Anido, R., Gardner, D.J., and Hensley, J.L. “Adhesive Bonding of Eastern Hemlock Glulam Panels with E-Glass/Vinyl Ester Reinforcement,” Forest Products Journal, Vol. 50, No. 11/12, pp. 43-47, 2000. (PDF file)

  9. Kshirsagar, S., Lopez-Anido, R., and Gupta, R.K. “Environmental Aging of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Wrapped Concrete Cylinders,” ACI Materials Journal, American Concrete Institute, Vol. 97, No. 6, pp. 703-712, 2000. (PDF file)

  10. Franklin, R., Halabe, U., Lopez-Anido, R., and Kshirsagar, S. “Condition Assessment of FRP Wrapped Concrete Members using Ultrasonics”, Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 59-78, 2001.

  11. Lopez-Anido, R., and Xu, H., "Structural Characterization of Hybrid FRP-Glulam Panels for Bridge Decks," Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, Vol. 6, No. 3,  pp. 194-203, 2002. (PDF file)

  12. Tascioglu, C., Goodell, B., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Effects of Wood Preservative Treatments on Mechanical Properties of E-glass / Phenolic Pultruded Reinforcement for Wood,” Forest Products Journal, Vol. 52, No. 11/12, pp. 53-61, 2002. (PDF file)

  13. Lopez-Anido, R., Michael, A.P., and Sandford, T.C. “Experimental Characterization of FRP Composite-Wood Pile Structural Response by Bending Tests,” Marine Structures, Elsevier Applied Science, Vol. 16, No. 4 pp. 257-274, 2003. (PDF file)

  14. Tascioglu, C., Goodell, B., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Bond Durability Characterization of Preservative Treated Wood and E-Glass/Phenolic Composite Interfaces,” Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 63, No.7, pp. 979-991, 2003. (PDF file)

  15. Kwon, S.C., Dutta, P.K., Kim, Y.H., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Comparison of the Fatigue Behaviors of FRP Bridge Decks and Reinforced Concrete Conventional Decks under Extreme Environmental Conditions,” KSME International Journal, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 1-10, 2003. (Abstract)

  16. Tascioglu, C., Goodell, B., Lopez-Anido, R., Peterson, M., Halteman, W., and Jellison, J. “Monitoring Fungal Decay in E-Glass/Phenolic Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Wood Reinforcement,” International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 157-165, 2003. (PDF file)

  17. Abdel-Magid, B., Lopez-Anido, R., Smith, G. and Trofka, S. “Flexure Creep Properties of E-Glass Reinforced Polymers,” Composite Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 62, No.3-4, pp. 247-253, 2003. (PDF file)

  18. Lopez-Anido, R., Michael, A.P., Goodell, B., and Sandford, T.C. “Assessment of Wood Pile Deterioration due to Marine Organisms,” , Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 130, No. 2, pp. 70-76, 2004. (PDF file)

  19. Lopez-Anido, R., Michael, A.P., Sandford, T.C., and Goodell, B. “Repair of Wood Piles Using Prefabricated Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Shells,” Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 78-87, 2005. (PDF file)

  20. Lopez-Anido, R., Michael, A.P., and Sandford, T.C. “Freeze-Thaw Resistance of FRP Composites Adhesive Bonds with Underwater Curing Epoxy,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 283-286, 2004. (PDF file)

  21. Lopez-Anido, R., Michael, A.P., and Sandford, T.C. “FRP Composite-Wood Pile Interface Characterization by Push-Out Tests,” Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, Vol. 8, No.4, pp. 360-368, 2004. (PDF file)

  22. Herzog, B., Goodell, B., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Electron Microprobe Imaging for the Characterization of Polymer Matrix Composites,” Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Vol. 35, No. 9, pp. 1075-1080, 2004. (PDF file)

  23. Herzog, B., Goodell, B., Lopez-Anido, R., Muszyñski, L., Gardner, D., Halteman, W., and Qian, Y. “The Effect of Creosote and Copper Naphthanate Preservative Systems on the Adhesive Bondlines of FRP/Glulam Composite Beams,” Forest Products Journal, Vol. 54, No. 10, pp. 82-90, 2004. (PDF file)

  24. Pirvu, A., Gardner, D.J., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Carbon Fiber-Vinyl Ester Composite Reinforcement of Wood Using the VARTM/SCRIMP Fabrication Process,” Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Vol. 35, No. 11 pp 1257-1265, 2004.

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  25. Herzog, B., Goodell, B., Lopez-Anido, R., Muszyñski, L., Gardner, D., and Tascioglu, C. “Effect of Creosote and Copper Naphthenate Preservative Treatments on Properties of FRP Composite Materials Used for Wood Reinforcement,” Journal of Advanced Materials, SAMPE, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 25-33, 2004. (PDF file)

  26. Tascioglu, C., Goodell, B., Lopez-Anido, R., and Gardner, D. “Surface Energy Characterization of Preservative Treated Wood and E-glass/Phenolic Composite,” Forest Products Journal, Vol. 54, No. 12, pp. 262-268, 2004. (PDF file)

  27. Lopez-Anido, R., Lech Muszyński, L., Gardner, D., Goodell, B., and Herzog, B. “Performance-Based Material Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Wood Interfaces in Reinforced Glulam Members,” Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM Int., Vol. 33, No. 6, pp. 385-394, 2005. (PDF file)

  28. Herzog, H., Gardner, D.J., Lopez-Anido, R., Goodell, B. “Glass-transition temperature based on dynamic mechanical thermal analysis techniques as an indicator of the adhesive performance of vinyl ester resin,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 97, No. 6, pp. 2221-2229, 2005. (PDF file)

  29. Hong, Y., Muszyński, L., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Modeling and Calibration of a Laminating Press Prototype for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Glulam Billets,” Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM Int., Vol. 33, No. 6, pp. 395-405, 2005. (PDF file)

  30. Herzog, B., Goodell, B., Lopez-Anido, R., and Gardner, D.J. “Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite - Wood Hybrid Products Fabricated Using the Composites Pressure Resin Infusion System (COMPRIS),” Forest Products Journal, Vol. 55, No. 11, pp. 54-60, 2005. (PDF file)

  31. Goodell, B., Lopez-Anido, R., Herzog, B., and Qian, Y. and Souza, B. “Tooling for the Composites Pressure Resin Infusion System: ComPRIS,” SAMPE Journal, Vol. 41, No. 4, pp. 20-25, 2005. (PDF file)

  32. Dutta, P.K., Lopez-Anido, R., and Kwon, S.K. “Fatigue Durability of FRP Composite Bridge Decks at Extreme Temperatures,” International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 28, No. 1/2, pp. 198-216, 2007. (PDF file)

  33. Nader. J.W., Dagher, H. J., Lopez-Anido, R., El Chiti, F., Fayad, G.N., and Thompson, L., “Probabilistic Finite Element Analysis of Modified ASTM D3039 Tension Test for Marine Grade Polymer Matrix Composites,” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 27, No. 6, pp. 583-597, 2008. (PDF file)

  34. Silva-Muñoz, R., and Lopez-Anido, R.A. “Monitoring of Marine Grade Composite Doubler Plate Joints using Embedded Fiber Optic Strain Sensors,” Journal of Advanced Materials, Vol. 40, No. 4, pp. 52-72, 2008. (PDF file)

  35. Berube, K.A., Lopez-Anido, R.A., and Caccese, V., “Integrated Monitoring System for Carbon Composite Strands in the Penobscot-Narrows Cable-Stayed Bridge,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2050, pp. 177–186, 2008. (PDF file)

  36. Silva-Muñoz, R., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Structural Health Monitoring of Marine Composite Structural Joints using Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating Strain Sensors,” Composite Structures, published on-line ahead of print, 11 pp., Sep. 12, 2008. (PDF file)

  37. Nader. J.W., Dagher, H. J., Lopez-Anido, R., “Probabilistic Finite Element Analysis of ASTM D6641 Compression Test for Marine Grade Polymer Matrix Composites,” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, published on-line ahead of print, 15 pp., Jun. 4, 2008. (PDF file)

Peer-Reviewed Book

Lopez-Anido, R.A., and Naik, T.R., (Editors), “Emerging Materials for Civil Engineering Infrastructure - State of the Art,” 232 pp., eight chapters, (Peer-reviewed), ISBN: 0-7844-0538-7, ASCE Press, Reston, VA, 2000.

Peer-Reviewed Book Chapter

Lopez-Anido, R.A., and Karbhari, V.M. Chapter 2: “Fiber Reinforced Composites in Civil Infrastructure,” in Emerging Materials for Civil Engineering Infrastructure - State of the Art, Edited by Lopez-Anido, R.A. and Naik, T.R., (Peer-reviewed), pp. 41-78, ASCE Press, Reston, VA, 2000. (PDF file)

Journals Editorial Board

  1. Member of the Editorial Board and Associate Editor of the Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers. 2001-present.

  2. Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of ASTM International, Section 1 on Materials Performance and Characterization. 2005-present

  3. Member of the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Advanced Materials, published by the Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering, 2003-present.

Patents

  1. U.S. Patent No.: 6,309,732. Lopez-Anido, R.A., and Hota, G.V.S. (Inventors). “Modular Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Structural Panel System.” Oct. 30, 2001.

  2. U.S. Patent No.: 6,455,131. Lopez-Anido, R.A., Hota, G.V.S., and Barbero, E. (Inventors). “Modular Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Deck System.” Sep. 24, 2002.

  3. U.S. Patent No.: 6,544,624. Lopez-Anido, R.A., Hota, G.V.S., and Barbero, E. (Inventors). “Modular Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Deck System.” Apr. 8, 2003.

  4. U.S. Patent No. 7,300,894. Goodell, B., Lopez-Anido, R., and Herzog, B. (Inventors). “Composites Pressure Resin Infusion System (ComPRIS) to produce Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Laminates and other Hybrid Composite Products.” Nov. 27, 2007.

  5. U.S. Patent No. 7,416,368. Dagher, H.J., Lopez-Anido, R.A., Gardner, D.J., Dura, M.J., and Stephens, K.L. (Inventors). “Sheet Piling Panels with Elongated Voids.” Aug. 26, 2008.

  6. U.S. Patent Application No. 60/752,233. Dagher, H.J., Tomblin, J.J., Nye, R.F., El Chiti, I.W., Bodwell, M.W., Baker, A.L., and Lopez-Anido, R.A. (Inventors). “Composite Construction Members and Method of Making.” Aug. 2, 2007.

Peer-Reviewed Papers in Conference Proceedings

  1. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), and GangaRao, H.V.S. “Design Equations for Shear Lag in Thin-Walled Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Beams,” Fiber Composites in Infrastructure (ICCI'96), Eds. H Saadatmanesh and M.R. Ehsani, (Peer-reviewed), Tucson, AZ, pp. 708-722, 1996. (Abstract)

  2. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), and GangaRao, H.V.S. “Design and Construction of Composite Material Bridges,” Advanced Rehabilitation, Durable Materials, Non-Destructive Evaluation and Management, Eds. U. Meier and R. Betti, (Peer-reviewed), Zurich, Switzerland, pp. 265-272, 1997.

  3. Lopez-Anido, R., GangaRao, H.V.S., Troutman D., and Williams, D. “Design and Construction of Short-Span Bridges with Modular FRP Composite Deck,” Second International Conference on Composites in Infrastructure (ICCI'98), Eds. H Saadatmanesh and M.R. Ehsani, (Peer-reviewed), Tucson, AZ, Vol. I, pp. 705-714, 1998. (Abstract)

  4.  Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Stephenson, L.D., and Howdyshell, P. “Durability of Modular FRP Composite Bridge Decks Under Cyclic Loading,” Durability of FRP Composites for Construction, Eds. B. Benmokrane and H. Rahman, (Peer-reviewed), Sherbrooke, Canada, pp. 611-622, 1998.

  5. Kshirsagar, S., Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), and Gupta, R.K. “Durability of Fiber Reinforced Composite Wrapping for the Rehabilitation of Concrete Piers.” Durability of FRP Composites for Construction, Eds. B. Benmokrane and H. Rahman, (Peer-reviewed), Sherbrooke, Canada, pp. 117-128, 1998.

  6. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter) “Life-Cycle Cost Survey of Concrete Bridge Decks – A Benchmark for FRP Bridge Deck Replacement,” Transportation Research Board, 80th Annual Meeting, Compendium of Papers CD-ROM, (Peer-reviewed), Washington, DC, No. 01-3166, 15 pp., Jan. 2001. (PDF file)

  7. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Muszynski, L., Gardner, D., and Goodell, B. (2002), “FRP-Glulam Structures: From Material and Processing Issues to a Performance-Based Evaluation Methodology,” in Composites in Construction: A Reality, Proceedings of the International Workshop, Eds. E. Cosenza, G. Manfredi and A. Nanni, (Peer-reviewed), ASCE Press, Reston, VA, pp. 149-159, ISBN 0-7844-0596-4, 2002.

  8. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Gardner, D., Muszyñski, L., Goodell, B. Dagher H., Hong, Y., and Eisenheld, L. “Performance-Based Material Evaluation of FRP Composite Reinforcement Bonded to Glulam Members,” Durability of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Construction (Proceedings of CDCC 2002), Eds. B. Benmokrane and E. El-Salakawy, (Peer-reviewed). Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, (Québec) Canada, pp. 677-688, ISBN 2-7622-0133-0, 2002.

  9. Dutta, P.K., Kwon, S.C., and Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter) “Fatigue Evaluation of FRP Composite Bridge Deck Systems under Extreme Temperatures,” Durability of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Construction (Proceedings of CDCC 2002), Eds. B. Benmokrane and E. El-Salakawy, (Peer-reviewed). Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, (Québec) Canada, pp. 665-675, ISBN 2-7622-0133-0, 2002.

  10. Dutta, P.K., Kwon, S.C., Durell, G.D., Lopez-Anido, R., and Kim, Y.H. “Fatigue Studies of FRP Composite Decks at –30ºC and 50ºC,” Proceedings of the Twelfth International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, (Peer-reviewed), Kitakyushu, Japan, May 26-31. ISOPE, Cupertino, CA, pp. 155-161, ISBN 1-880653-58-3, 2002.

  11. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Michael, A.P., and Sandford, T.C. “Experimental Characterization of FRP Composite-Wood Pile Structural Response by Bending Tests,” Transportation Research Board 82nd Annual Meeting, Compendium of Papers CD-ROM, (Peer-reviewed), Washington, DC, No. 03-3977, 25 pp., Jan. 2003. (PDF file)

  12. Dutta, P.K., Kwon, S.C., and Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter) “Fatigue Performance Evaluation of FRP Composite Bridge Deck Protypes under High and Low Temperatures,” Transportation Research Board 82nd Annual Meeting, Compendium of Papers CD-ROM, (Peer-reviewed), Washington, DC, No. 03-4480, 20 pp., Jan. 2003. (PDF file)

  13. Kwon, S.C., Dutta, P.K., Kim, Y.H., Eum, S.H., Shin, D.H., and Lopez-Anido, R., “Fatigue Studies of FRP Composite Decks at Extreme Environmental Conditions,” Key Engineering Materials, Advances in Fracture and Failure Prevention, Vols. 261-263, Part 2, pp. 1301-1306, ISBN 0-87849-938-5, 2004. (PDF file)
  14. Lua, J., Key, C., Hess, P.E., Jones, B.J., Lopez-Anido, R., and Dagher, H.J., “A Virtual Testing Methodology for Marine Composites to Develop Design Allowables,” Composites 2004, American Composites Manufacturers Association, 11 pp., Oct. 6-8, Tampa, FL, 2004. (PDF file)
  15. Lopez-Anido, R., El-Chiti, F.W., Muszyński, L., Dagher, H.J., Thompson, L., and Hess, P.E., “Composite Material Testing Using a 3-D Digital Image Correlation System,” Composites 2004, American Composites Manufacturers Association, 7 pp., Oct. 6-8, Tampa, FL, 2004. (PDF file)
  16. Berube, K.A., Lopez-Anido, R., and Hess. P.E. “Variability in Flexural Response of E-Glass/Vinyl Ester Composites Fabricated using the VARTM Process.” Composites 2005, American Composites Manufacturers Assoc., Sep. 28-30, Columbus, OH, 2005.
  17. Silva-Muñoz, R., Lopez-Anido, R., and Nye, R. “Fabrication of Secondary Bonded VARTM Composite Doubler-Plate Joint Panel with Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating Strain Sensors for Fatigue Crack Monitoring,” Composites & Polycon 2007, American Composites Manufacturers Assoc., 12 pp., Oct. 17-19, Tampa, FL, 2007. (PDF file)
  18. Blake, S.P., Lopez-Anido, R.A., and El-Chidi, F.W. “Fatigue Performance of Marine Composite Doubler Plate Joints under Random Load Spectra,” Accepted for publication at Composites & Polycon 2009, American Composites Manufacturers Assoc. 10 pp., Jan. 15-17, Tampa, FL, 2009.
  19. Bannon, D.J., Dagher, H.J. and Lopez-Anido, R.A. “Behavior of Inflatable Rigidified Composite Arch Bridges, Accepted for publication at Composites & Polycon 2009, American Composites Manufacturers Assoc. 7 pp., Jan. 15-17, Tampa, FL, 2009.
  20. Alvarez-Valencia, D., Dagher, H.J., Lopez-Anido, R.A., Davids, W.G. and Gardner D.J. “Behavior of Natural-Fiber/Thermoplastic Sheet Piling,” Accepted for publication at Composites & Polycon 2009, American Composites Manufacturers Assoc. 15 pp., Jan. 15-17, Tampa, FL, 2009.

Other Papers in Conference Proceedings

  1. Lopez-Anido, R., Salim, H.A., Davalos, J.F., and Barbero, E.J. “Response Evaluation of Pultruded FRP Sections by Mechanics of Laminated Beams: Modeling and Experimental Verification,” First International Conference on Composites Engineering (ICCE/1), Ed. D. Hui, New Orleans, 1994.

  2. GangaRao, H.V.S., Lopez-Anido, R., and Luciano, R. “Study of Structural Deterioration Using a Simplified Damage Mechanics Model,” 23rd. AIAS National Conference (Italian Association for Stress Analysis), pp. 959-970, Cosenza, Italy, 1994.

  3. Salim, H., Davalos, J.F., Lopez-Anido, R. and Qiao, P. “A Design Approach for FRP Structural Shapes Used in Civil Engineering Structures,” 10th. ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, Composite Materials for Civil Structures Session, Ed. S. Sture, Boulder, CO, pp. 405-408, 1995.

  4. GangaRao, H.V.S., Lopez-Anido, R., Dutta, P.K., and Trovillion, J.C. “Design of Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Structural Members,” International Conference on Fibre Reinforced Structural Plastics in Civil Engineering, Eds. S.L. Iyer and V. Kalyanaraman, Madras, India, pp. 481-489, 1995.

  5. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), GangaRao, H.V.S., and Luciano, R. “Damage Mechanics Model for Evaluation of Bridge Deterioration,” 7th. ASCE EMD/STD Joint Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability, Eds. D.M. Frangopol and M.D. Grigoriu, Worcester, MA, pp. 458-461, 1996.

  6. Sotiropoulos, S., GangaRao, H.V.S., and Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter) “Evaluation of FRP Composites Bolted and Adhesive Joints,” 4th. ASCE Materials Engineering Conference, Ed. Ken P. Chong, Washington, DC, pp. 914-923, 1996.

  7. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Bendidi, R., GangaRao, H.V.S., and Al-Megdad, M. “Local Buckling Experiments on Pultruded Composite Beams,” 4th. ASCE Materials Engineering Conference, Ed. Ken P. Chong, Washington, DC, pp. 233-242, 1996.

  8. GangaRao, H.V.S., Lopez-Anido, R., and Williams, D. “Design and Construction of a Composite Material Industrial Building,” 2nd. International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures (ACMBS II), Ed. M.M. El-Badry, Montréal, Canada, pp. 983-990, 1996.

  9. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), GangaRao, H.V.S., Al-Megdad, M., and Bendidi, R. “Optimized Design of Fiber Architecture For Pultruded Beams”, Composites Institute's 51st Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH, Paper 20-D, 1996.

  10. GangaRao, H.V.S., Lopez-Anido, R., Sotiropoulos, S., Sonti, S.S., and Winegardner, T. “Experimental Versus Design Correlation in Multi-Cellular Fiber Reinforced Plastic Panels”, Composites Institute's 51st Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH, Paper 24-A, 1996.

  11. GangaRao, H.V.S., Lopez-Anido, R., Williams, D.L., and Winegardner, T. “Construction of a Multi-Cellular Fiber Reinforced Plastic Building”, Composites Institute's 51st Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH, Paper 20-E, 1996.

  12. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), GangaRao, H.V.S., and Barbero, E.J. “FRP Modular System for Bridge Decks,” Structures Congress XV, Eds. L. Kempner and C. Brown, American Society of Civil Engineers, Portland, OR, pp. 1489-1493, 1997.

  13. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), and Spacone, E. “Analytical Methods for Advanced Composite Materials - State of the Art,” Structures Congress XV, Eds. L. Kempner and C. Brown, American Society of Civil Engineers, Portland, OR, pp. 894-898, 1997.

  14. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), GangaRao, H.V.S., and Williams D. “Design and Construction of Short-Span Bridge with Fiber Reinforced Plastic Materials,” Proceedings - 14th Annual International Bridge Conference, Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 513-520, 1997.

  15. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), GangaRao, H.V.S., Trovillion, J., and Busel, J. “Development and Demonstration of a Modular FRP Deck for Bridge Construction and Replacement,” International Composites Expo '97 Conference, SPI-Composites Institute, Nashville, TN, Paper 16-D, 1997.

  16. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), GangaRao, H.V.S., Vedam, V., and Overby, N. “Design and Evaluation of a Modular FRP Bridge Deck,” International Composites Expo '97, SPI-Composites Institute, Nashville, TN, Paper 3-E, 1997.

  17. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Troutman D., and Busel, J. “Fabrication and Installation of Modular FRP Composite Bridge Deck,” International Composites Expo '98, SPI-Composites Institute, Paper 4-A, pp. 1-6, 1998.

  18. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Pauer R., and Vedam, V. “Evaluation of Polymer Concrete Overlay for FRP Composite Bridge Deck,” International Composites Expo '98, SPI-Composites Institute, Paper 13-F, pp. 1-6, 1998.

  19. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Howdyshell, P., Stephenson, L.D., and GangaRao, H.V.S. “Fatigue and Failure Evaluation of Modular FRP Composite Bridge Deck,” International Composites Expo '98, SPI-Composites Institute, Paper 4-B, pp. 1-6, 1998.

  20. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Falker, E., Mittelstadt, B., and Troutman, D. "Shear Tests of FRP Pultruded Beam-to-Column Connection with Clip Angles," in Materials and Construction: Exploring the Connection, Ed. L. Bank, pp. 92-99, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1999. (PDF file)

  21. Harik I., Alagusundaramoorthy P., Siddiqui R., Lopez-Anido R., Morton S., Dutta, P., and Shahrooz B. "Testing of Concrete/FRP Composite Deck Panels," in Materials and Construction: Exploring the Connection, Ed. L. Bank, pp. 351-358, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1999.

  22. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Dutta, P., Bouzoun, J., Morton, S., Shahrooz, B., and Harik I. "Fatigue Evaluation of FRP-Concrete Bridge Deck on Steel Girders at High Temperature," Proc. of the 44th Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Evolving and Revolutionary Technologies for the New Millennium, ISSE Vol. 44, pp. 1666-1675, Long Beach, CA, May 23-27, 1999. (PDF file)

  23. Harik, I., Alagusundaramoorthy, P., Siddiqui, R., Lopez-Anido, R., Morton, S., Dutta, P., and Shahrooz, B. "Static Testing on FRP Bridge Deck Panels," Proc. of the 44th Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Evolving and Revolutionary Technologies for the New Millennium, ISSE Vol. 44, pp. 1643-1654, Long Beach, CA, May 23-27, 1999. (PDF file)

  24. Harik, P., Alagusundaramoorthy, P., Siddiqui, R., Lopez-Anido, R.  Morton, S., Dutta, P., and Shahrooz, B. "Testing of Fiberglass Composite Bridge Deck Panels," Second International Conference CMT 99-Computational Methods and Testing for Engineering Integrity, Eds. Chen, C.S., Brebbia, C.A., and Pepper, D.W., WIT Press, pp. 663-672, Southampton, UK, 1999.

  25. Hensley, J., Lopez-Anido, R., and Gardner, D. J. “Adhesive Bonding of Wood with Vinyl Ester Resin,” In Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Ed. Anderson G.L., pp. 136-138, Myrtle Beach, SC, Feb. 20-23, 2000. 

  26. Brody, J., Richard, A., Sebesta, K., Wallace, K., Hong, Y., Lopez Anido, R., Davids, W., and Landis, E. “FRP-Wood-Concrete Composite Bridge Girders,” In Proceedings of the Structures Congress 2000, Philadelphia, PA, May 8-10, 2000. (Abstract)

  27. Muszyñski, L., Lopez-Anido, R., and Shaler, S.M. “Image Correlation Analysis Applied to Measurement of Shear Strains in Laminated Composites,” SEM IX International Congress & Exposition on Experimental Mechanics, pp. 163-166, Orlando, FL, Jun. 5-8, 2000. (PDF file)

  28. Harik, P., Alagusundaramoorthy, P., Siddiqui, R., Lopez-Anido, R.,  Morton, S., Dutta, P., and Shahrooz, B. “Testing of Contact Molding Hand Lay-Up FRP Deck Panels,” Innovative Process and Material Solutions for Creative Design Effectiveness, Ed. M.E. Erath, pp. 425-434, SAMPE Europe, Aalsmeer, Netherlands, Apr. 18-20, 2000.

  29. Lopez-Anido, R., Muszynski, L., Gardner, D., Goodell, B., Hong, Y., Eisenheld, L., and Herzog, B. (2002), “Performance-Based Material Evaluation of FRP Composite Reinforcement Bonded to Glulam Members,” Proceedings of 10th US- Japan Conference on Composite Materials, Ed. Fu-Kuo Chang, Stanford University, CA, Sep. 16-18. DEStech Publications, Lancaster, PA, pp. 462-471, ISBN 1-932078-13-4, 2002.

  30. Dutta, P.K., Kwon, S.C., Durell, G., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Fatigue Evaluation of Composite Bridge Decks,” Proceedings of 10th US- Japan Conference on Composite Materials, Ed. Fu-Kuo Chang, Stanford University, CA, Sep. 16-18. DEStech Publications, Lancaster, PA, pp.336-344, ISBN 1-932078-13-4, 2002.

  31. Tascioglu, C., Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), and Goodell, B. “Characterization of Wood Preservative Treatments on E-Glass/Phenolic Pultruded Composite for Wood Reinforcement,” 34th International SAMPE Technical Conference, 2002 M&P - Ideas to Reality, Vol. 34, pp. 632–643, Baltimore, MD, Nov. 4-7,  2002. (PDF file)

  32. Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), and Fifield, S. “Experimental Methodology for Embedding Fiber Optic Strain Sensors in Fiber Reinforced Composites Fabricated by the VARTM/SCRIMP Process,” Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Ed. F-K Chang, Stanford University, CA, Sep. 15-17, DEStech Publications, Lancaster, PA, pp. 247-254, ISBN 1-932078-20-7, 2003. (PDF file)

  33. Abdel-Magid, B., Lopez-Anido, R., Smith, M., Machac, D., and Bausman III, M.D. “Creep and Creep Rupture Properties of Glass Polymer Composites,” Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Composite Science and Technology (ICCST/4), Durban, South Africa, Jan. 21-23, pp. 118-123, 2003.

  34. Abdel-Magid, B., Smith, G., Gass, K., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Flexure Creep in Three and Four Point Bending Tests of Unidirectional Glass/Urethane Composites,” in Materials and Processing Technology – 60 Years of SAMPE Progress, SAMPE Symposium Proceedings, CD-ROM, Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, Vol. 49, Session 51, Covina, CA, 2004.

  35. Melrose, P., Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), and Muszyński, L., “Elastic Properties of Sandwich Composite Panels using 3-D Digital Image Correlation with the Hydromat Test System,” Proc. of the SEM XI Int. Congress and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Society for Experimental Mechanics, Paper No. 490, Jun. 7-10, 7 pp., Costa Mesa, CA, 2004.

  36. Lua, J., Key, C., O’Brien, J., Lopez-Anido, R.A., El-Chiti, F.W., Dagher, H. and Hess, P. “Validation of a Woven Fabric Analyzer Using Composite Material Strain Measurements from a Digital Image Correlation System,” American Society for Composites 19th Annual Technical Conference, Atlanta, GA, Oct. 17-20, 2004.

  37. Key, C.T., Lua, J., Hess, P., Lopez-Anido, R. “Development of a MCT Based Virtual Progressive Damage Predictions of Composite Plates subjected to Hydromat Test,” 9th Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability; Albuquerque, NM, 2004.

  38. Fayad G.N., Dagher H.J., Lopez-Anido R., Thompson L., Hess P.E. “Probabilistic Finite Element Analysis of ASTM D3039 Tension Test for Marine Grade Polymer Matrix Composites,” in New Horizons for Materials and Processing Technologies, SAMPE Symposium Proceedings, CD-ROM, Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, Vol. 50, 15 pp., Covina, CA, 2005. (PDF file)

  39. Dura, M., Lopez-Anido, R.A., Dagher, H.J., Gardner, D.J., O'Neill, S.R., and Stephens, K.L. “Experimental Behavior of Hybrid Wood-Plastic Composite-FRP Structural Members for Use in Sustained Loading Applications,” 8th International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites, Madison, WI, May 23-25, 2005.

  40. Kahl, M., Dagher, H.J., Lopez-Anido, R.A., Gardner, D.J., and Dura, M., “Design of Innovative Hollow Extruded WPC Sheet Piling,” 8th International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites, Madison, WI, May 23-25, 2005.

  41. Walter, T.R., Miskioglu, I., Bertelsen, W.D., Lopez-Anido, R. Haskell, A., Trofka, S., and Baylor J.S., “ASTM D6416 Round Robin Testing of Sandwich Panels,” Proc. of the SEM XII Int. Congress and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Society for Experimental Mechanics, Paper 175, 7 pp., Jun 7-9, Portland, OR, 2005.

  42. El-Chiti, F., Lopez-Anido, R.A., Dagher, H.J., Thompson, L., Muszynski, L., and Hess, P.E., “Experimental Approach for Characterizing VARTM Composites using a 3-D Digital Image Correlation System,” Proc. of the SEM XII Int. Congress and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Society for Experimental Mechanics, Paper 206, 8 pp., Jun 7-9, Portland, OR, 2005.

  43. Lua, J., Hess, P.E., Lopez-Anido, R., and Dagher, H.J, “Multi-Scale Probabilistic Analyzer for Assessing Processing Uncertainty on Marine Composite Structures,” 9th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR), Rome, Italy, Jun. 19-23, 2005.

  44. Lua, J., Hess, P.E., Lopez-Anido, R., and Dagher, H.J, “Multi-Scale Analyzer for Assessing Processing Uncertainty on Maine Composite Structures,” Proceedings of IMECE 2005, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Nov. 5-11, 2005.

  45. Berube, K.A., Lopez-Anido, R., Caccese, V., and Hess, P.E. “Variability in Flexural Response of E-Glass/Vinyl Ester Composites Fabricated using the VARTM Process,” Proc. of the 51st Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Creating New Opportunities for the World Economy, CD-ROM, ISSE Vol. 51, 11 pp., Long Beach, CA, Apr. 30-May 4, 2006. (PDF file)

  46. Nader. J.W., Dagher, H. J., Lopez-Anido, R., El Chiti, F., Fayad, G.N., Thompson, L., and Hess, P.E. “Probabilistic Finite Element Analysis of Modified ASTM D3039 Tension Test for Marine Grade Polymer Matrix Composites”. Proc. of the 38th Int. SAMPE Technical Conference, Global Advances in Materials and Process Engineering, CD-ROM, ISTC Vol. 38, 15 pp., Dallas, TX, Nov. 6-9, 2006.(PDF file)

  47. Nader. J.W., Dagher, H. J., Lopez-Anido, R., and Thompson, L. “Probabilistic Finite Element Analysis of ASTM D6641 Compression Test for Marine Grade Polymer Matrix Composites,” Proc. of the 52nd Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, CD-ROM, ISSE Vol. 52, Jun. 3-7, Baltimore, MD, 2007.

  48. Silva-Muñoz, R., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Monitoring of Marine Grade Composite Doubler-Plate Joints Using Embedded Fiber Optic Strain Sensors,” Proc. of the 53rd Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Material and Process Innovations: Changing our World, CD-ROM, ISSE Vol. 53, 20 pp., May 18-22, Long Beach, CA, 2008 (First Place Outstanding Paper).

  49. Silva-Muñoz, R., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Effect of Transverse Shear Deformation on Elastic Response of Sandwich Composite Plates,” Proc. of the 53rd Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Material and Process Innovations: Changing our World, CD-ROM, ISSE Vol. 53, 17 pp., May 18-22, Long Beach, CA, 2008.

  50. Silva-Muñoz, R., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Experimental and Theoretical Elastic Analysis of Sandwich Composite Plates,” Proc. of the 53rd Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Material and Process Innovations: Changing our World, CD-ROM, ISSE Vol. 53, 15 pp., May 18-22, Long Beach, CA, 2008.

  51. El-Chiti, F., Lopez-Anido, R. (presenter), Landis, E., Thibodeau, E., and Thompson, L., “Numerical Approach for Predicting Fracture Failure in Marine Grade FRP Composite Joints,” Proc. of the 53rd Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Material and Process Innovations: Changing our World, CD-ROM, ISSE Vol. 53, 12 pp., May 18-22, Long Beach, CA, 2008.

  52. Berube, K.A., and Lopez-Anido, R.A., “Variability of Marine Composite Properties in a Manufacturing Round Robin Study,” Proc. of the 53rd Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Material and Process Innovations: Changing our World, CD-ROM, ISSE Vol. 53, 18 pp., May 18-22, Long Beach, CA, 2008.

  53. Nader, J.W., Dagher, H.J., Lopez-Anido, R., and Berube, K., “Size Effects on the Bending Strength of Marine Grade Polymer Matrix Composites,” Proc. of the 53rd Int. SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Material and Process Innovations: Changing our World, CD-ROM, ISSE Vol. 53, 17 pp., May 18-22, Long Beach, CA, 2008.

  54. Berube, K.A., and Lopez-Anido, R.A. (presenter), “Full-field Strain Measurements for Determining Mechanical Properties of Marine Composite Laminates,” Proc. of the SEM XI Int. Congress and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Society for Experimental Mechanics, Paper 288, 7 pp., Jun. 2 - 5, Orlando, FL, 2008.

  55. Berube, K.A., and Lopez-Anido, R.A., and Caccese, V., “Initial Data Analysis of a Structural Health Monitoring System for Carbon Fiber Composite Strands in a Cable Stayed Bridge,” 25th International Bridge Conference, Paper IBC-08-17, 9 pp., Jun. 2 – 4, Pittsburgh, PA, 2008.

Technical Reports

  1.  Howdyshell, P.A., Trovillion, J.C., GangaRao, H.V.S. and Lopez-Anido, R. “Development and Demonstration of Advanced Design Composite Structural Components,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Engineering Research Lab., Technical Report CERL-TR-98/99, Champaign, IL, 1998. (PDF file)

  2. Lopez-Anido R., Gupta, R., GangaRao, H., Halabe, H., Kshirsagar S., and Franklin, R. “Evaluation of a New Rehabilitation Technology for Bridge Piers with Composite Materials,” IDEA Report NCHRP-33, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Science, Washington, DC, 1999.

  3. Caccese, V., Lopez-Anido, R., and Berube, K. “Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Pod/Strut Structure for the AHFID Program Phase I Final Report: Technical Plan and Preliminary Structural Analysis,” University of Maine, Department of Mechanical Engineering Report No. C-9909, 2000.

  4. Lopez-Anido, R., Harik, I., Dutta, P. and Shahrooz, B. “Field Performance Evaluation of Multiple Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bridge Deck Systems Over Existing Girders - Phase I,” ERDC/CRREL LR-01-24, US Army Corps of Engineers, Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory, ERDC, Hanover, NH, 2001. (Abstract)

  5. Lopez-Anido, R., and Wood, K. “Environmental Exposure Characterization of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Materials used in Bridge Deck Systems,” Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center, Advanced Structures and Composites Laboratory, University of Maine, Research Report No. AEWC 01-26, 2001.

  6. Christie, R., Fagrell, B., Hiel, C., Hooks, J., Karbhari, V. (Leader), Karshenas, M., Liles, P., Lopez-Anido, R., Meggers, D., Sikorsky, C., Seible, F. (Chair), Seim, C., Till, R., Williams, D. and Yannotti, A. “HITEC Evaluation Plan for FRP Composite Bridge Decks,” Civil Engineering Research Foundation, Washington, DC, 27 pp., 2001.

  7. Lopez-Anido, R., Gardner, D., Muszynski, L., Goodell, B. Dagher H., Hong, Y. and Eisenheld, L., “Material Screening and Qualification of FRP Composite Reinforcement Bonded to Glulam Members,” Research Report No. AEWC 02-17, Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME. pp 13, 2002

  8. Lopez-Anido, R., and Davila, A. E., “Physical and Mechanical Property Testing of Syntactic Foam,” Research Report No. AEWC 02-19, Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME, pp. 100, 2002.

  9. Lopez-Anido, R., Michael, A.P. and Sandford, T. (2002), “Repair of Wood Piles with Fiber Reinforced Composites,” Research Report No. AEWC-02-22, Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME, pp. 153, 2002.     

  10. Lopez-Anido, R., and Fifield, S. “Experimental Methodology for Embedding Fiber Optic Strain Sensors in Fiber Reinforced Composites Fabricated by the VARTM/SCRIMP Process,” Research Report No. AEWC 03-07, Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME, pp. 188, 2003.

  11. Lopez-Anido, R., and Hong, Y. “Fatigue and Fracture of the FRP-Wood Interface: Experimental Characterization and Performance Limits,” Research Report No. AEWC 03-16, Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME, pp. 236, 2003. 

  12. Dutta, P.K., Lopez-Anido, R., Kwon, S-C, Durell, G.D. “Fatigue Evaluation of Multiple Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bridge Deck Systems Over Existing Girders - Phase II,” ERDC/CRREL LR-03-21, Engineer Research and Development Center, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, NH, 27 pp., Nov. 2003.

  13. Haskell, A., and Lopez-Anido, R. “Hydromat Test of an FRP Composite Laminate,” Report No. AEWC 05-15, 21 pp., AEWC Center, Univ. of Maine, Orono, ME, Nov. 2004.        

Articles in Professional Magazines

  1. GangaRao, H.V.S. and Lopez-Anido, R. “Evaluating Composites for Infrastructure Applications,” CDA (Composites Design & Application), published by the Composites Institute of the Society of Plastics Industry, Summer Issue, pp. 24-31, 1996.

  2. Lopez-Anido, R., Gardner, D.J. and Hensley, J.L. “New Methods for Bonding Wood to E-Glass/Vinyl Ester Composites,” Adhesives Age, Chemical Week Associates, New York, pp 25-34, Nov. 2000.

  3. Goodell, B., Lopez-Anido, R., and Herzog, B. “ComPRIS: The Composites Pressure Resin Infusion System,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, published by American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), pp. 10-15, Apr. 2004. (PDF file)

                                                                                                   

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