CURRICULUM VITA
December 2014
PERSONAL
NAME:
George E. Blandford
OFFICE ADDRESS:
Department of Civil Engineering
377 Raymond Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0281
OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER:
OFFICE FAX NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
(859) 257-1855
(859) 257-4404
george.blandford@uky.edu
EDUCATION
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Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Cornell University, January, 1981
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky, August, 1976
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky, May, 1974
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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ExCEEd Seminar, American Society of Civil Engineers, October 13 – 14, 2001, ASCE
Annual Conference, Houston, TX.
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1997 American Society for Engineering Education Workshop on ABET 2000 Program
Evaluator Training, June 17, 1997, Milwaukee, WI.
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1995 American Society of Civil Engineers Workshop on Education Issues, June 7-11,
1995, Denver, CO.
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Workshop on Inelastic Structural Analysis and Design, Structural Stability Research
Council, Pittsburgh, PA, April 5, 1992.
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Institute on Higher Education Administration, University of Virginia, Charlottesville,
VA, March 13-16, 1992.
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39th Annual College Business Management Institute, University of Kentucky and the
Southern Association of College and University Business Officers, Lexington, KY,
July 28-August 2, 1991.
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IBM 3090 Supercomputer Workshop, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, January
13-14, 1988.
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Graduate/Research Workshop in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder,
CO, October 29-31, 1987.
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Earthquake Protective Designs, Emergency Management Institute, National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD, July 6-10, 1987.
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ASCE Leadership Management Seminar, Atlanta, GA, January 25-27, 1987.
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Boundary Integral Equation Method, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, June 913, 1975.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
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7/05 – Present: Chair, Dept. of Civil Engrg., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
7/92 – Present: Professor of Civil Engrg., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
7/85 – 6/92: Assoc. Prof. of Civil Engrg., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
1/80 – 6/85: Assist. Prof. of Civil Engrg., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
9/76 – 12/79: TA and RA, Dept. of Structural. Engrg., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
9/74 – 8/76: RA, Dept. of Civil Engrg., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
5/74 – 8/74: Assist. Resident Engineer, KY Bureau of Highways, Fort Knox, KY
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Member of the IACM (International) and USACM (United States; ACM = Association for Computational Mechanics) (10/90-cont.)
Member of the Structural Stability Research Council (4/88-cont.)
Member of the American Academy of Mechanics (1/85-cont.)
Member of the American Society of Engineering Education (1/85-cont.)
Member of Local, State, and National American Society of Civil Engineers (1/81cont.)
ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) NATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Member of the Civil Engineering Program Criteria Task Committee, 1/13 – cont.
Member of the Raise the Bar Sub-Committee on the Equivalent 30-Credit Hour
Requirement for Licensure in lieu of a Master’s Degree, 10/13 – cont.
Member of the Raise the Bar Committee 10/12 – 9/13
Member of the Public Policy Committee, 10/10 – 9/12
Member of the ASCE Department Heads Council Executive Committee
(DHCEC), 10/07 – continuing
• Chair of the DHCEC 10/10-9/12
Member of the ASCE Educational Activities Committee, 10/07 – continuing
• Member of the ASCE Committee on Scholarships, 10/07 – 9/08
• Member of the ASCE Committee on Technology Curricula and Accreditation,
10/08-9/10
• Member of the ASCE Committee on Pre-College Outreach, 10/08 – continuing
• Chair of the STEM Advocacy Subcommittee of CPO, 10/10 – continuing
Editor, 2004 Structures Congress Proceedings
Member of the Structures Congress 2004 Planning Committee, 10/02-6/04
District 9 Director, ASCE, 10/99-11/02
• Member of the ASCE Board of Direction, 10/99-11/02
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Chair of the Board Infrastructure and Research Policy Committee, 11/0311/04
• Chair of the Board Research Policy Committee, 10/01-11/03
• Member of the Board Education Activities Committee, 10/02-11/03
• Member of the Board Governance Committee, 10/01-10/04
• Member of the Board Policy Team, 10/01-9/02
• Member of the Board Leadership Team, 10/99-9/01
• Member of the Board Committee on Publications, 10/99-9/02
Member of the Committee on Special Structures (3/95-cont.) and Subcommittee
on Dynamic Response of Lattice Structures (3/95-4/00)
Control Member of the Task Committee on Dynamic Response of Lattice Towers
(9/95-9/98)
Member of the Committee on Stability (6/89-9/94)
Member of the Committee on Methods of Analysis (11/88-9/95)
Member of the Committee on Computational Mechanics (10/87-9/96)
Assoc. Member of the Committee on Computational Mechanics (10/85-9/87)
Member of the Committee on Cold-Formed Members (10/83-9/95); Subcommittee Chair on Current Research and Future Needs (8/87-9/95); Organized Session
“New Developments in Cold-Formed Steel Design for Structural Engineering
Congress 1985, Chicago, IL
ASCE STATE ACTIVITIES
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Chair of the Kentucky Infrastructure Report Card Committee, 3/02-1/04
District 9 Delegate (10/92-9/99)
Past-President, Kentucky Section (10/91-9/92)
President, Kentucky Section (10/90-9/91)
Vice-President, Kentucky Section (10/89-9/90)
Board Member, Kentucky Section of ASCE (10/88-9/95)
Chair, Kentucky Section Scholarship Committee (1/89-9/95)
Member of the KY Section Scholarship Committee (10/88-12/88) & (10/95-cont.)
ASCE LOCAL ACTIVITIES
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Student Chapter Faculty Advisor (1/08 – continuing)
Chair, Bluegrass Branch Scholarship Committee (1/89 – 9/94)
President, Bluegrass Branch (10/88 – 9/89)
President-Elect, Bluegrass Branch (10/87 – 9/88)
Treasurer, Bluegrass Branch (10/85 – 9/87)
AWARDS AND HONORS
2012 ASCE ExCEEd Leadership Award
2007 Distinguished Alumni Award, Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Raymond-Blythe Civil Engineering Professorship, July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2005
Outstanding Educator, Kentucky Section ASCE, 2000 and 2003
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Gilliam Award for Outstanding Professional Service, Kentucky Section ASCE, 2000
Member of Chi Epsilon
Kentucky Bureau of Highways Scholarship, 6/71-5/74
AREAS OF RESEARCH SPECIALIZATION
Composite Structures
Static/Dynamic/Earthquake Analysis of Thin-Walled Steel Structures
Computational Hydrology
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
RESEARCH CONTRACTS
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H.S. Tzou (PI) and G.E. Blandford (Co-PI), Distributed Control of Nonlinear Aircraft
Structures Including Aerodynamic and Temperature Interactions, Air Force Office of
Scientific Research through DEPSCoR, $337,806 (AFOSR), $327,001 (Cost Sharing: UK and WPAFB), May 15, 1998 – May 14, 2002.
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I.E. Harik, G.E. Blandford, and T. Hopwood, Structural Investigation of the J A
Roebling Bridge, KY Transportation Cabinet/KY State Government, June 1, 1997
– December 31, 1999; $50,000.
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H.S. Tzou, T.R. Tauchert, and G.E. Blandford, Development of “Smart” Piezothermoelastic Laminae: Theory and Applications, U.S. Army Research Office, March 1,
1991 - August 31, 1994; $374,309-ARO; $433,666-UK.
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B.O. Hardin and G.E. Blandford, Three-Dimensional Elasto-Plastic Analysis for Soils,
Air Force Office of Scientific Research, $79,146, August 15, 1987 - August 14, 1988.
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B.O. Hardin and G.E. Blandford, Three-Dimensional Elasto-Plastic Analysis for Soils,
Air Force Office of Scientific Research, $170,577, August 15, 1985 - August 14,
1987.
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G.E. Blandford and B.O. Hardin, Three-Dimensional Elasto-Plastic Analysis for Soils,
Air Force Office of Scientific Research, $68,916, June 15, 1984 - August 14, 1985.
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D.C. Leigh, T.R. Tauchert, and G.E. Blandford, Behavior and Analysis of Layered
Pressure Vessels, National Science Foundation, Production Research Program, Division of Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics and Industry/University Cooperative Program, $223,336, June 1, 1983 - May 31, 1986.
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G.E. Blandford, Finite Element Analysis of Coupled Flow and Contaminant Transport
in Saturated-Unsaturated Porous Media, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of
Water Planning Allotment Project, $11,000, July 1, 1983 - August 31, 1984.
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G.E. Blandford and M.E. Meadows, Development of Models for Simulating Stormwater Runoff from Surface Mine Lands, Office of Surface Mining, Title III, $26,719,
October 1, 1981 - September 30, 1982.
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M.E. Meadows and G.E. Blandford, Improved Methods and Guidelines for Modeling
Stormwater Runoff from Surface Mined Watersheds, OWRT Matching Grant,
$44,142, October 1, 1980 - March 30, 1983.
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M.E. Meadows and G.E. Blandford, Development of Models for Simulating Stormwater Runoff from Surface Mine Lands, Office of Surface Mining, Title III, $31,423,
October 1, 1980 - September 30, 1981.
GRANTS
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G.E. Blandford, Civil Engineering Coordinator, AED Iraq Linkages Project – Partnership with the University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq, University of Kentucky, $1M, 20102013 – P.I. Susan Carvalho, Associate Provost, International Affairs, Project Manager
Tom Clayton. Joint program among Department of Business and Management, Department of Civil Engineering, and English as a Second Language.
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G.E. Blandford, Smart Composite Structures, Center for Computational Sciences,
University of Kentucky, $33,600, Ph.D. student support for Mr. John Moore, July 1999
- June 2001.
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G.E. Blandford and S.T. Wang, Effect of Bracing and Semi-Rigid Connections on the
Stability of Space Frame Structures, Center for Computational Sciences, University
of Kentucky, $13,200, Ph.D student support for Mr. Pratyoosh Gupta, July 1996 - June
1997.
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G.E. Blandford, Smart Composite Structures, Center for Computational Sciences,
University of Kentucky, $19,100, Ph.D student support for Mr. Wei-Min Xiao, July
1994 - December 1995.
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G.E. Blandford, Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Steel Space Structures, NSF
EPSCoR Computational Sciences Project, $30,350, Ph.D. student support for Ms.
Hong Chen, June 1987 - May 1990.
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S.T. Wang and G.E. Blandford, Effects of Semi-Rigid Connections on Frame Behavior,
AISC Fellowship for Mr. Daniel F. Schertler, $5,000, August 1986 - June 1987; additional support of $4,350 provided by the NSF EPSCoR Computational Sciences Project for January 1987 - July 1987.
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S.T. Wang and G.E. Blandford, Interactive and Post-Buckling Analysis of Steel Space
Structures, AISC Fellowship for Mr. Christopher D. Hill, $5,000, August 1986 - June
1987; additional support of $4,350 provided by the NSF EPSCoR Computational
Sciences Project for January 1987 - July 1987.
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G.E. Blandford and D.K. Roy, Nonlinear Behavior of Stiffened and Unstiffened Reinforced Concrete, Graduate Research Assistantship, University of Kentucky, $5,200,
August 1, 1981 - July 30, 1982.
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D.K. Roy and G.E. Blandford, Elasto-Plastic Analysis of Stiffened Reinforced Concrete
Slabs, Departmental Incentive Program, University of Kentucky, $3,500, January 1,
1981 - June 30, 1981.
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PUBLICATIONS 1
REFEREED PAPERS: Journal and Book
1. Blandford, G.E. and Datchanamourty, B. (2014), “Piezothermoelastic Analysis: Plate Theory,” Encyclopedia of Thermal Stresses, Springer, Chapter 333, 25 pp.
2. Ren, W.-R., Blandford, G.E. and Harik, I.E. (2004), “Roebling Suspension Bridge: I. FE
Model and Free Vibration Response,” Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, 9(2), 110118.
3. Ren, W.-R., Harik, I.E., Blandford, G.E., Lenett, M. and Baseheart, T.M. (2004),
“Roebling Suspension Bridge: II. Ambient Testing and Live Load Response,” Journal of
Bridge Engineering, ASCE, 9(2), 119-126.
4. Blandford, G.E. (2002), Dynamic Response of Lattice Towers and Guyed Masts: Chapter
3 – Dynamic Analysis, ASCE, Murty K.S. Madugula (Editor), 58-109 of the 266 pp.
5. Blandford, G.E., Tauchert, T.R. and Du, Y. (1999), “Self-Strained Piezothermoelastic
Composite Beam Analysis Using First-Order Shear Deformation Theory,” Composites
Part B: Engineering Journal, 60, 51-63.
6. Penn, L.S., Blandford, G.E., Jump, J.B. and Greenfield, M.J. (1999), “Use of the Free Vibration Spectrum to Detect Delamination Thick Composites,” Journal of Composite Materials, 33(1), 54-72.
7. Xiao, W.-M. and Blandford, G.E. (1998), “Layerwise Composite Plate Analysis Using an
Element Template Methodology”, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, 124(5), 587590.
8. Blandford, G.E. (1997), “A Review of Progressive Failure Analysis for Truss Structures”,
Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 123(2), 122-129.
9. Gupta, P., Wang, S.T. and Blandford, G.E. (1996), “Lateral-Torsional Buckling of NonPrismatic I-Beams”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 122(7), 748-755.
10. Blandford, G.E. (1996), “Large Deformation Analysis of Inelastic Space Truss Structures”,
Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 122(4), 407-415.
11. Blandford, G.E. (1996), “Progressive Failure Analysis of Inelastic Space Truss Structures”,
Computers and Structures, 58(5), 981-990.
12. Chen, H. and Blandford, G.E. (1995), “FE Model for Thin-Walled Space Frame Flexible
Connection Behavior”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 121(10), 1514-1521.
13. Blandford, G.E. (1994), “Stability Analysis of Thin-Walled Space Frames”, Computers
and Structures, 53, 839-847.
14. Jonnalagadda, K.D., Blandford, G.E. and Tauchert, T.R. (1994), “Piezothermoelastic Composite Plate Analysis Using First-Order Shear Deformation Theory”, Computers and Structures, 51(1), 79-89.
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15. Chandramouli, S., Wang, S.T. and Blandford, G.E. (1994), “Stability Response of Flexibly
Connected Cold-Formed Steel Space Frames”, Thin-Walled Structures, 18, 333-346.
16. Blandford, G.E. and Wang, S.T. (1993), “Response of Space Trusses during Progressive
Failure”, Dynamic Response and Progressive Failure of Special Structures, ASCE, R.
Malla (Editor), 1-16.
17. Jonnalagadda, K.D., Tauchert, T.R. and Blandford, G.E. (1993), “High-Order Thermoelastic Composite Plate Theories: An Analytic Comparison”, Journal of Thermal Stresses,
16(3), 265-284.
18. Chen, H. and Blandford, G.E. (1993), “Work-Increment-Control Method for Nonlinear
Analysis”, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 36, 909-930.
19. Blandford, G.E. and Ormsbee, L. (1993), “A Diffusion Wave Finite Element Model for
Channel Networks”, Journal of Hydrology, 142, 99-120.
20. Chen, H. and Blandford, G.E. (1991), “Thin-Walled Space Frames: I. Large Deformation
Analysis Theory”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 117(8), 2499-2520.
21. Chen, H. and Blandford, G.E. (1991), “Thin-Walled Space Frames: II. Algorithmic Details
and Applications”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 117(8), 2521-2539.
22. Blandford, G.E. and Meadows, M.E. (1990), “Finite Element Simulation of Nonlinear Kinematic Surface Runoff”, Journal of Hydrology, 119, 335-356.
23. Blandford, G.E. (1990), “Thin-Walled Space Frame Analysis with Geometric and Flexible
Connection Nonlinearities”, Computers and Structures, 35(5), 609-617.
24. Chen, H. and Blandford, G.E. (1989), “A C0 Finite Element Formulation for Thin-Walled
Beams”, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 28, 2239-2255.
25. Hardin, B.O. and Blandford, G.E. (1989), “Elasticity of Particulate Materials”, Journal of
Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, 115(6), 788-805.
26. Blandford, G.E., Tauchert, T.R. and Leigh, D.C. (1989), “Nonlinear Analysis of Axisymmetric Layered Pressure Vessels: Part 1 - Theory”, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology,
ASME, 111(2), 113-119.
27. Leigh, D.C., Tauchert, T.R. and Blandford, G.E. (1989), “Nonlinear Analysis of Axisymmetric Layered Pressure Vessels: Part 2 - Steady State Applications”, Journal of Pressure
Vessel Technology, ASME, 111(2), 120-123.
28. Hill, C.D., Blandford, G.E. and Wang, S.T. (1989), “Post-Buckling Analysis of Steel Space
Trusses”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 115(4), 900-919.
29. Blandford, G.E. (1988), “Static Analysis of Flexibly Connected Thin-Walled Plane
Frames”, Computers and Structures, 28(1), 105-113.
30. Turner, L.W., Blandford, G.E., Loewer, O.J. and Taul, K.L. (1987), “A Finite Element
Model of Heat Transfer in the Bovine; Part 1: Theory”, TRANSACTIONS of the ASAE,
30(3), 768-774.
31. Blandford, G.E. and Glass, G.C., “Static/Dynamic Analysis of Locally Buckled Frames”,
Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 113, No. 2, February 1987, pp. 263 - 280.
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32. Blandford, G.E. and Tauchert, T.R. (1985), “Nonlinear Thermoelastic Analysis of Layered
Structures”, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 1(3), 271-285.
33. Blandford, G.E. and Tauchert, T.R. (1985), “Thermoelastic Analysis of Layered Structures
with Imperfect Thermal Contact”, Computers and Structures, 21(6), 1283-1291.
34. Ingraffea, A.R., Blandford, G.E. and Liggett, J.A. (1983), “Automatic Modeling of MixedMode Fatigue and Quasi-Static Crack Propagation Using the Boundary Element Method”,
Fracture Mechanics: Fourteenth Symposium - Volume I; Theory and Analysis, ASTM STP
791, J.C. Lewis and G. Sines, Editors, American Society for Testing and Materials, I-407I-426.
35. Blandford, G.E., Ingraffea, A.R. and Liggett, J.A. (1981), “Two-Dimensional Stress Intensity Factor Computations Using the Boundary Element Method, International Journal for
Numerical Methods in Engineering, 17, 387-404.
36. Wang, S.T. and Blandford, G.E. (1976), “Comparison of Boundary Integral Equation and
FE Method”, Journal of the Structures Division, ASCE, 102(ST9), 1939-1947.
DISCUSSION PAPERS
1. Chen, H. and Blandford, G.E. (1992), Closure for paper “Thin-Walled Space Frames: I.
Large Deformation Analysis Theory”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 118(9),
2641-2642.
2. Hill, C.D., Blandford, G.E. and Wang, S.T. (1991), Closure for paper “Post-Buckling Analysis of Steel Space Trusses”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 117(12), 38293831.
3. Wang, S.T., Blandford, G.E. and Wang, N.T. (1984), Discussion of “Post-Buckling of
Plates in Compression and Bending”, Journal of the Structures Division, ASCE, 110(ST1),
172-174.
PROCEEDINGS: Full Paper Published and Reviewed
1. Yost, S.A., Lane, D. and Blandford, G.E. (2006), “RATS: Students Working in Teams, Do
They Really Benefit?”, Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education,
Chicago, IL, June 18-21.
2. Gupta, P., Wang, S.T. and Blandford, G.E. (1996), “Effect of Bracing Stiffness on Buckling Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Columns”, Thirteenth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, October 17-18, St. Louis, MO, 335-347.
3. Fu, X., Tauchert, T.R. and Blandford, G.E. (1995), “Optimum Design of Piezoelectric Elements for Deformation Suppression in Laminated Plates”, Design Optimization of Composite Material Components, International Conference on Composites Engineering II, August 21-24, V.E. Verijenko and S. Adali (Editors), New Orleans, LA, 2 pages.
4. Xu, Y., Tauchert, T.R. and Blandford, G.E. (1993), “Piezothermoelastic Analysis of an
Antisymmetric, Angle-Ply Laminate Using a High-Order Displacement Formulation”,
Composite Materials and Structures, ASME, AD-Vol. 37, AMD-Vol. 179, C.W. Bert, V.
Birman and D. Hui (Editors), 89-102.
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5. Chandramouli, S., Wang, S.T. and Blandford, G.E. (1992), “Flexibly Connected ThinWalled Space Frame Stability”, Eleventh International Specialty Conference on ColdFormed Steel Structures, October 20-21, St. Louis, MO, 395-404.
6. Blandford, G.E. (1990), “Current Research on Cold-Formed Steel Structures”, Tenth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, October 23-24, St.
Louis, MO, 649-668.
7. Blandford, G.E. and Chowdhury, A.H. (1988), “Current Research on Cold-Formed Steel
Structures”, Ninth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures,
November 8-9, St. Louis, MO, 697-712.
8. Wang, S.T., Blandford, G.E. and Hill, C.D. (1988), “Nonlinear Analysis of Steel Space
Trusses”, Ninth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, November 8-9, St. Louis, MO, 295-312.
9. Blandford, G.E., Tauchert, T.R. and Leigh, D.C. (1988), “Effect of Internal Pressure on
Thermoelastic Stresses in a Layered Vessel”, Advances in Macro-Mechanics of Composite
Material Vessels and Components, PVP-Vol. 146, ASME, Proceedings of the 1988 ASME
Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, June 19-23, D. Hui and T.J. Kozik (Editors),
Pittsburgh, PA, 129-136.
10. Blandford, G.E. and Glass, G.C. (1986), “Earthquake Response of Locally Buckled
Frames”, Eighth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St.
Louis, MO, November 11-12, 311-327.
11. Blandford, G.E., Wang, S.T. and Wang, N.T. (1984), “Geometric Nonlinear Dynamic
Analysis of Locally Buckled Frames”, Seventh International Specialty Conference on
Cold-Formed Steel Structures, November 13-14, St. Louis, MO, 167-187.
12. Blandford, G.E. and Meadows, M.E. (1984), “Finite Element Simulation of Kinematic Surface Runoff”, Finite Elements in Water Resources, Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference, June 18-24, The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 153-164.
13. Peters, N., Blandford, G.E. and Meadows, M.E. (1983), “Finite Element Simulation of
Overland Flow”, 1983 ASCE Specialty Conference of the Irrigation and Drainage Division
- Advances in Irrigation and Drainage: Surviving External Pressures, July 20-22, Jackson,
WY, 466-475.
14. Blandford, G.E., Wang, S.T. and Wang, N.T. (1982), “Dynamic Behavior of Locally Buckled Frames”, Sixth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures,
November 16-17, St. Louis, MO, 349-368.
15. Ingraffea, A.R., Saouma, V., Blandford, G.E. and Chappell, J. (1980), “Crack Propagation
in Rock and Concrete Structures”, International Symposium on Absorbed Specific Energy
and Strain Energy Density Criterion, Budapest, Hungary, 207-221.
16. Wang, S.T. and Blandford, G.E. (1978), “Stability Analysis of Locally Buckled Frames”,
Fourth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis,
MO, 497-512.
PROCEEDINGS: Full Paper Published based on Abstract Review
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1. Wang, D.W., Blandford, G.E. and Tzou, H.S. (2003), “Dynamics and Control of Active
Piezothermoelastic Nonlinear Structures”, Proceedings of the 5th International Congress on
Thermal Stresses and Related Topics, Thermal Stresses ‘03, Volume 1, L. Librescu and P.
Marzocca (Editors), June 8 – 11, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
Blacksburg, VA, pp. MM-4-4-1 – MM-4-4-4.
2. Gupta, P., Wang, S.T. and Blandford, G.E. (1998), “Stability and Bracing of Thin-Walled
Columns”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures,
December 2-4, Singapore, 8 pp.
3. Blandford, G.E. (1996), “Progressive Failure Analysis of Truss Structures”, Proceedings
of the 5th International Colloquium: Future Direction in Stability Research & Design,
Structural Stability Research Council, April 15-18, Chicago, IL, 373-382.
4. Gupta, P., Wang, S.T. and Blandford, G.E. (1996), “Effects of Bracing Stiffness on Buckling Strength of Columns”, Proceedings of the 5th International Colloquium: Future Direction in Stability Research & Design, Structural Stability Research Council, April 15-18,
Chicago, IL, 333-342.
5. Gupta, P., Chen, H. and Blandford, G.E. (1996), “Geometrically Nonlinear Stability Analysis of Flexibly Connected Thin-Walled Space Frames”, Proceedings of the 5th International Colloquium: Future Direction in Stability Research & Design, Structural Stability
Research Council, April 15-18, Chicago, IL, 279-288.
6. Khatter, N., Blandford, G.E. and Wang, S.T. (1994), “Large Deformation Analysis of Lattice Truss Structures Including Hysteretic Material Behavior”, Spatial, Lattice and Tension
Structures, ASCE, Proceedings of the IASS-ASCE International Symposium 1994, April
24-28, J.F. Abel, J.W. Leonard and C.U. Penalba (Eds), Atlanta, GA, 498-508.
7. Tauchert, T.R., Jonnalagadda, K.D. and Blandford, G.E. (1993), “Thermal Buckling of
Laminated Plates Using High-Order Deformation Theories”, Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM/9), July 12-16, Vol. VI, A. Miravete (Editor), Madrid, Spain, 394-401.
8. Jonnalagadda, K.D., Tauchert, T.R. and Blandford, G.E. (1993), “High-Order Displacement Formulation for a Piezothermoelastic Laminate”, Mechanics of Electromagnetic Materials and Structures, ASME, AMD-Vol. 161, MD-Vol. 42, J.S. Lee, G.A. Maugin and
Y. Shindo (Eds.), 145-159.
9. Blandford, G.E., Wang, S.T. and Khatter, N. (1991), “Stability and Inelastic Post-Buckling
Analysis of Lattice Domes”, Structures Congress '91 Compact Papers, ASCE, April 29 May 1, Indianapolis, IN, 108-111.
10. Blandford, G.E., Wang, S.T. and Khattar, N. (1991), “Stability and Inelastic Post-Buckling
Analysis of Lattice Domes”, Proceedings of the SSRC Conference on Inelastic Stability
Analysis, April 16-17, Chicago, IL, 209-221.
11. Carlberg, R.C., Jr., Blandford, G.E. and Wang, S.T. (1990), “Stability Analysis of Steel
Space Frames with Flexible Connections and Partial Warping Rigidity”, Proceedings of
the SSRC Conference on the Stability of Bridges, April 9-11, St. Louis, MO, 121-131.
George E. Blandford Vita: Page 10 of 22
12. Wang, S.T., Blandford, G.E., Hill, C.D. and Waddle, S. (1989), “Stability and Post-Buckling Analysis of Locally Buckled Steel Space Trusses”, Proceedings of the Fourth International Colloquium on Stability of Metal Structures, April 17-19, New York, 273-285.
13. Blandford, G.E., Wang, S.T. and Carlburg, R.C., Jr. (1988), “Stability of Steel Space
Frames with Flexible Connections”, Proceedings of the SSRC Conference on Computer
Technology Applied to Structural Stability, April 26-27, Minneapolis, MN, 83-94.
14. Blandford, G.E., Wang, S.T. and Hill, C.D. (1988), “Stability and Post-Buckling Analysis
of Steel Space Trusses”, Proceedings of the SSRC Conference on Computer Technology
Applied to Structural Stability, April 26-27, Minneapolis, MN, 309-320.
15. Blandford, G.E. and Glass, G.C. (1987), “Flexibly Connected Thin-Walled Steel Frame
Response”, Materials and Member Behavior, Proceedings of the Structures Congress '87,
August 17-20, Duane S. Ellifritt (Editor), Orlando, FL, 30-45.
16. Glass, G.C. and Blandford, G.E. (1986), “DYNFAP: DYnamic Nonlinear Frame Analysis
Program”, 4th National Conference on Microcomputers in Civil Engineering, November
5-7, Orlando, FL, 93-97.
17. Wang, S.T., Galloway, L.M. and Blandford, G.E. (1985), “2-D and 3-D Finite Element
Analysis of Room-Pillar Mining Systems with Flat and Rolling Seams”, 26th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, June 26-28, Rapid City, SD, 231-238.
18. Turner, L.W., Loewer, O.J., Blandford, G.E., Taul, K.L., Muntifering, R.B. and Gay, N.
(1985), “A Finite Element Model of Heat Transfer in the Bovine”, 1985 Summer Meeting
of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, June 23-26, East Lansing, MI, 34 pp.
19. Gonsalves, I.R., Ferrell, L.K., Blandford, G.E. and Tauchert, T.R. (1984), “Microcomputer
Pre- and Post-Processing Algorithms for Axisymmetric Thermal Stress Finite Element
Analysis”, 2nd National Conference on Microcomputers in Civil Engineering, October 30
- November 1, Orlando, FL, 4 pp.
20. Blandford, G.E., Ingraffea, A.R. and Liggett, J.A. (1979), “Mixed-Mode SIF Calculations
Using the BEM”, Third ASCE/EMD Specialty Conference, Austin, TX, 797-800.
21. Liggett, J.A., Gallagher, R.H., Salmon, J. and Blandford, G.E. (1978), “A Graphical Computation System for Three-Dimensional Lake Circulation and Contaminant Dispersion”,
Verification of Mathematical and Physical Models in Hydraulic Engineering, 26th Annual
Hydraulics Division Specialty Conference, August 9-11, University of Maryland, College
Park, MD, 12 pp.
PROCEEDINGS: Full Paper Published but Not Reviewed
1. Tzou, H.S., Blandford, G.E. and Venkayya, V.R. (2001), “Distributed Control of Nonlinear
Aircraft Structures Including Aerodynamic and Temperature Interactions”, Air Force Office of Scientific Research – Structural Mechanics Workshop, October 18-20, Washington,
D.C., 6 pp.
2. Tzou, H.S., Blandford, G.E. and Venkayya, V.R. (1999), “Distributed Control of Nonlinear
Aircraft Structures Including Aerodynamic and Temperature Interactions”, Air Force Office of Scientific Research – Structural Mechanics Workshop, September 27-29, Wright
Patterson Air Force Base, OH, 165-170.
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3. Blandford, G.E., Leigh, D.C., Tauchert, T.R. and Tracy, M.A. (1986), “Thermal Stress
Analysis of Layered Pressure Vessels”, Manufacturing Processes, Machines and Systems,
November 18-21, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 309-321.
4. Blandford, G.E., Leigh, D.C., Tauchert, T.R. and Tracy, M.A. (1985), “Design-By-Analysis of Layered Pressure Vessels”, Advanced Systems for Manufacturing, May 14-17, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 311-322.
5. Leigh, D.C., Tauchert, T.R., Blandford, G.E. and Tracy, M.A. (1984), “Behavior and Analysis of Layered Pressure Vessels”, Computer-Based Factory Automation, 11th Conference
on Production Research and Technology, May 21-23, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, 303-309.
PROCEEDINGS: Abstract Reviewed and Published
1. Datchanamourty, B. and Blandford, G.E. (2009), “Thermal Buckling of Piezothermoelastic
Composite Plates Using a Mixed Finite Element Formulation,” Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering, ICCE/17, David Hui (Editor),
July 26-August 1, 177-178.
2. Blandford, G.E. and Sparling, B. (1999), “Dynamic Analysis of Lattice Towers,” Structural Engineering in the 21st Century, Proceedings of the 1999 Structures Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, R. Richard Avent and Mohamed Alawady (Editors), April
19-21, New Orleans, LA, pp. 975-978.
3. Du, Yu, Blandford, G.E. and Tauchert, T.R. (1998), “Self-Strained Piezothermoelastic
Composite Beam Analysis Using First-Order Shear Deformation Theory,” Proceedings of
the Fifth International Conference on Composites Engineering, ICCE/5, David Hui (Editor), July 5-11, 93-94.
4. Jonnalagadda, K.D., Tauchert, T.R. and Blandford, G.E. (1994), “Free Vibration of Laminated Plates According to a Third-Order Displacement Theory”, Proceedings of International Conference on Composites Engineering, ICCE/1, David Hui (Editor), August 2931, 513-514.
5. Blandford, G.E. and Ormsbee, L.E. (1993), “A Diffusion Wave Finite Element Model for
Channel Networks”, Kentucky Water Resources Symposium, December 16, University of
Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 85-86.
6. Blandford, G.E. and Wang, S.T. (1993), “Response of Space Trusses During Progressive
Failure”, Abstracts, MEET'N'93, First Joint ASCE/ ASME/SES Meeting, June 6-9, C.T.
Herakovich and J.M. Duva (Editors), University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 637.
7. Jonnalagadda, K.D., Tauchert, T.R. and Blandford, G.E. (1993), “High-Order Displacement Formulation for a Piezothermoelastic Laminate”, Abstracts, MEET'N'93, First Joint
ASCE/ASME/SES Meeting, June 6-9, C.T. Herakovich and J.M. Duva (Editors), University
of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 182.
8. Blandford, G.E., Wang, S.T. and Hill, C.D. (1988), “Inelastic Post-Buckling Analysis of
Steel Space Trusses”, Engineering Mechanics - 7th Conference Abstracts, May 23-25,
Blacksburg, VA, 256.
George E. Blandford Vita: Page 12 of 22
RESEARCH REPORTS
1. Ormsbee, L.E., Blandford, G.E., Montgomery, J.S., Terrell, L.B., Barfield, B.J. and Storm,
D.E. (1990), Hydrology and Sedimentology of Dynamic Rill Networks: Volume II - Hydrologic Model for Dynamic Rill Networks, U.S. Geologic Survey Final Report, 62 pp.
2. Hardin, B.O. and Blandford, G.E. (1988), Three-Dimensional Elasto-Plastic Analysis for
Soils, Air Force Office of Scientific Research Final Report, 84 pp.
3. Hardin, B.O. and Blandford, G.E. (1987), Three-Dimensional Elasto-Plastic Analysis for
Soils, Air Force Office of Scientific Research Annual Report, 150 pp.
4. Leigh, D.C., Tauchert, T.R., Blandford, G.E. and Tracy, M.A. (1986), Behavior and Analysis of Layered Pressure Vessels, Final Report to the National Science Foundation.
5. Hardin, B.O. and Blandford, G.E. (1986), Three-Dimensional Elasto-Plastic Analysis for
Soils, Air Force Office of Scientific Research Annual Report, 153 pp.
6. Blandford, G.E. and Hardin, B.O. (1985), Three-Dimensional Elasto-Plastic Analysis for
Soils, Air Force Office of Scientific Research Annual Report, 170 pp.
7. Blandford, G.E. (1984), Finite Element Simulation of Two-Dimensional Saturated-Unsaturated Subsurface Flow, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Water Planning, 61 pp.
8. Meadows, M.E. and Blandford, G.E. (1983), Improved Methods and Guidelines for Modeling Runoff from Surface Coal Mined Lands, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of
Water Research and Technology, Report No. B-069-KY, 133 pp.
9. Blandford, G.E., Peters, N. II and Meadows, M.E. (1983), Development of Models for Simulating Stormwater Runoff from Surface Coal Mined Lands - Finite Element Simulation of
Overland Flow, Vol. II, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining, Research Division, Washington, D.C., Report No. G5115213, 161 pp.
10. Blandford, G.E., Ingraffea, A.R. and Liggett, J.A. (1981), Automatic Two-Dimensional
Quasi-Static and Fatigue Crack Propagation Using the Boundary Element Method, Report
No. 81-3, Department of Structural Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 276 pp.
11. Wang, S.T., Blandford, G.E. and Galloway, L.M. (1978), Finite Element Analysis of PillarRoof Systems in Coal Mines, IMMR Report, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 103
pp.
12. Wang, S.T., Galloway, L.M. and Blandford, G.E. (1978), Two-Dimensional Finite Element
Ana-lysis of Coal Mine Systems with Flat and Rolling Coal Seams, IMMR Report, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 70 pp.
13. Wang, S.T., Blandford, G.E. and Galloway, L.M. (1976), A Bibliography on Analysis and
Design of Coal Mine Structures Using Finite Element Techniques, IMMR 13-MI-76, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 88 pp.
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CONSULTING REPORTS
1. Blandford, G.E. (1997), Review of the New Pacific Northwest Baseball Park Roof Stability
Analyses, Skilling, Ward, Magnusson, And Barkshire, Inc., Seattle, WA, December 7-8,
1997.
2. Weigel, T.A. and Blandford, G.E. (1992), Analysis and Redesign of the Reed Crushed
Stone Tripod Structure, Process Machinery Inc., Louisville, KY, 200 pp.
3. Gillis, P. and Blandford. G.E. (1989), Three-Dimensional Structural Analysis of the Forrester Tree Stand, Moore Diversified Products Inc., Lexington, KY, 20 pp.
4. Blandford, G.E. and Hardin, B.O. (1982), Inspection and Analysis of Rapid Transit River
Tunnels - Phase I, Tri-State Regional Planning Commission, New York City Transit Authority, Project No. TS C-622, Federal Grant No. IT 09 0089, prepared by: Mason &
Hanger - Silas Mason Co., Inc., April 1982, Revised July 1982, Lexington, KY, 328 pp.
PRESENTATIONS
INVITED LECTURES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
1. “Best Practices in Academic Management by the Department Chair,” IREX Iraqi Leadership Conference, March 24-26, 2013, Erbil, Iraq
2. “Building a Quality Assurance Framework Through Accreditation,” IREX Iraqi Leadership Conference, March 24-26, 2013, Erbil, Iraq
3. “ABET: Engineering Programmatic Accreditation,” IREX Iraqi Leadership Conference,
March 24-26, 2013, Erbil, Iraq
4. “Preparation and Conducting the Self-Study,” IIE Quality Assurance Conference, January
29-31, 2012, Erbil, Iraq.
5. “Quality Assurance at the Programmatic Level,” IIE Quality Assurance Conference, January 29-31, 2012, Erbil, Iraq.
6. “Engineering Programmatic Accreditation,” IIE Quality Assurance Conference, January
29-31, 2012, Erbil, Iraq.
7. “Progressive Failure Analyses for Truss Structures,” Skilling, Ward, Magnusson, Barkshire, Inc., Seattle, WA, December 8, 1997.
8. “Large Deformation Analysis of Space Truss Structures Including Hysteretic Material Behavior,” Center for Computational Sciences Seminar, University of Kentucky, Lexington,
KY, February 1993.
9. “Stability and Post-Buckling Analysis of Steel Space Trusses,” Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, May 1989.
10. “Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Steel Space Structures,” NSF Site Visit Poster
Session: Kentucky EPSCoR Program - Component Project 5, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, April 1989.
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11. “Nonlinear Thermoelastic Finite Element Analysis of Axisymmetric Layered Pressure
Vessels,” Computational Methods Research Group Seminar, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, November 1985.
12. “Dynamic Behavior of Locally Buckled Frames,” Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, December 1982.
13. “The Boundary Element Method for Two-Dimensional Stress Intensity Factor Calculations,” Department of Civil Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, November
1979.
14. “Graphical Computation System for 3-D Lake Circulation and Contaminant Dispersion,”
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Department of Structural Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, April 1978.
TECHNICAL CONFERENCES 2
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“Thermal Buckling of Piezothermoelastic Composite Plates Using a Mixed Finite Element
Formulation,” Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering, ICCE/17, July 26-August 1, 2009, Waikiki, HI.
2. “Dynamic Analysis of Lattice Towers,” Structural Engineering in the 21st Century, Proceedings of the 1999 Structures Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, April 1921, New Orleans, LA.
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“Self-Strained Piezothermoelastic Composite Beam Analysis Using First-Order Shear Deformation Theory,” Fifth International Conference on Composites Engineering, ICCE/5,
July 5-11, 1998, Las Vegas, NV.
4. “Progressive Failure Analysis of Truss Structures”, 5th International Colloquium: Future
Direction in Stability Research & Design, April 18, 1996, Chicago, IL.
5. “Large Deformation Analysis of Lattice Truss Structures Including Hysteretic Material
Behavior,” IASS-ASCE International Symposium 1994, Atlanta, GA, April 26, 1994.
6. “A Diffusion Wave Finite Element Model for Channel Networks,” Kentucky Water Resources Symposium, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, December 16, 1993.
7. “Response of a Tower Space Truss During Progressive Failure,” MEET' N'93, The 1st Joint
Mechanics Meeting of ASME/ASCE/SES, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, June
1993.
8. “Stability and Inelastic Post-Buckling Analysis of Lattice Domes,” SSRC Conference on
Inelastic Stability Analysis, Chicago, IL, April 1991.
9. “Stability Analysis of Steel Space Frames with Flexible Connections and Partial Warping
Rigidity,” SSRC Conference on the Stability of Bridges, St. Louis, MO, April 1990.
10. “Inelastic Post-Buckling Analysis of Steel Space Trusses,” Seventh ASCE/EMD Specialty
Conference, Blacksburg, VA, May 1988.
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11. “Stability Analysis of Flexibly Connected Thin-Walled Space Frames,” SSRC Conference
on Computer Technology Applied to Structural Stability, Minneapolis, MN, April 1988.
12. “Stability and Post-Buckling Analysis of Steel Space Trusses,” SSRC Conference on Computer Technology Applied to Structural Stability, Minneapolis, MN, April 1988.
13. “Flexibly Connected Thin-Walled Steel Frame Response,” Sixth Annual Structures Congress, Orlando, FL, August 1987.
14. “Earthquake Response of Locally Buckled Frames,” Eighth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, November 1986.
15. “Geometric Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Locally Buckled Frames,” Seventh International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, November
1984.
16. “Finite Element Simulation of Kinematic Surface Runoff,” 5th International Conference
on Finite Elements in Water Resources, Burlington, VT, June 1984.
17. “Dynamic Behavior of Locally Buckled Frames,” Sixth International Specialty Conference
on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, MO, November 1982.
18. “Mixed-Mode SIF Calculations Using the BEM,” Third ASCE/EMD Specialty Conference, Austin, TX, September 1979.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
BOOK REVIEWS
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Aslam Kassimali, Matrix Computer Analysis of Structures, PWS Publishing Company,
Inc., Boston, MA, 1997, ≈ 750 pp.
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William B. Bickford, A First Course in the Finite Element Method, Richard D. Irwin,
Inc., Boston, MA, 1990, ≈ 650 pp.
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Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
Finite Elements in Analysis and Design
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives
International Journal of Solids and Structures
Journal of Applied Mechanics, ASME
Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE
Journal of Hydrology
Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering, ASCE
Journal of Sound and Vibration
Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE
Journal of Thermal Stresses
Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal
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PROPOSAL REVIEWS
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Army Research Office Proposals related to Computational Mechanics: 10/02 and 6/03
National Science Foundation Panel to Review Proposals in Construction, Geotechnology and Structures – August 1998
National Science Foundation: Combined Research and Development Program Panel,
July, 1996
National Science Foundation: Combined Research and Development Program Panel,
April, 1995
National Science Foundation: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Development
Program, August, 1992
National Science Foundation: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Development
Program, January, 1991;Second Panel Review, August, 1992
National Science Foundation: Solid Mechanics and Geomechanics
Kentucky Water Resources and Research Institute
Purdue Water Resources Research Center
Illinois Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
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Member of the SACS Regional Accreditation Team that will deal with professional
program accreditation.
Member of the University Futures Task Committee – Prepare a report on the faculty
and staff input on the attributes and qualifications that the next president of the University of Kentucky should possess to lead us into the next millennium. Committee report
also included recommendations on revising the governing structure of the university.
Member of the University Senate, 1989-90; 1995-98; 1999-2002; 2002-2005
Member of the Academic Organization and Structure Senate Committee, 2002-05
Member of the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee, 1999-00
Chair of the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee, 1996-98; 00-02
Member of the Admissions Advisory Committee, 1996-98; 00-02
Member of the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee, 1995-98
CEWRT Building Committee, Civil Engineering Coordinator, 1990-92
Member of the College of Engineering Dean Search Committee, 1989-90
Ad Hoc Committee to have a conference on “Advances in Computational Methods in
Transport Phenomena” at the University of Kentucky, January 7-9, 1991; conference
facilitator; 6/89-5/91
Research Committee Grants Program, Spring 1989 (15 Proposals)
Member of NSF-CBMS Conference Committee (Spring, 1988; Ad Hoc)
Planning and Allocation Committee (PAC) for Computational Sciences, 8/87-8/90
University Appeals Board, 9/87-8/90
Computational Sciences Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, 10/86-9/87
Lexington Campus Computer Advisory Committee, 1986-87
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Lexington Campus Computing Task Force Committee, 1984-85
ENGINEERING COMMITTEES
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Member of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Joint Engineering Degree Program with
Western Kentucky University
Member of the College of Engineering Education Team, 9/98-6/09
Member of the Pre-Engineering CQI Team, 7/95-5/98
Member of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, 7/95-5/98
Ad-Hoc Committee: Merger of CE and EM, 2/94-10/94
Elected Member of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, 7/90-6/92
Evaluation and Review of the Department of Electrical Engineering,1987-88
Evaluation and Review of the Department of Civil Engineering,1983-84
College of Engineering Computer Advisory Committee, 9/81-8/89
DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES
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Ex-officio member of the CE Academic Appeals Committee, 1/96-6/09
Member of the CQI Team on Controlling Student Quantity/Quality and Student-Faculty Pledge, 8/95-12/96
Department Chair's Advisory Committee, 8/92-6/05
Student Recruitment and Advising Committee, 8/92-6/94
Ad-Hoc Committee on Review of Computer Programming Instruction and Languages
(Chair), 2/88-10/88
Curriculum and Program Planning Committee, 8/88-continuing (Chair 8/92-6/96; exofficio 8/96-5/97)
Student-Faculty Advisory Council, 8/86-6/88 (Chair), 8/89-6/90
Independent Study and Research, 8/85-6/86
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
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Awards Banquet Coordinator, 7/14 – cont.
Department Chair, 7/05-6/14
Director of Undergraduate Studies, 7/96-6/09
Acting Director of Undergraduate Studies, 8/95-6/96
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS
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Faculty Advisor and Chair of the Advisory Council for UK Alpha Zeta Chapter of the
National Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega, 10/95 – 6/13 (Co-ed student organization)
Faculty Advisor for UK ASCE Steel Bridge Team; 1993 – continuing: 1993 (3rd place
in regional competition), 1994 (1st place in regional competition), 1995 (1st place in
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six out of seven categories in the regional competition; 13th in national competition
with a 3rd place finish for construction time), 1996 (1st place in seven out of seven
categories in the regional competition; 21st place in national competition), 1998 (1st
place in six out of seven categories in the regional competition; in national competition)
Faculty Advisor for ASCE Student Chapter, 1982-1985
Life Member of the UK and Engineering Alumni Associations (1994)
Member of the UK and Engineering Alumni Associations (1991-1994)
TEACHING
GRADUATE COURSES
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CE 783 – Structural Finite Element Analysis
CE 782 – Dynamics of Structures
CE 699 – Advanced Finite Element Analysis
CE 699 – Nonlinear Structural Analysis
CE 682 – Advanced Structural Analysis
CE 621 – Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
EGR 621 – Finite Element Analysis in Engineering
EGR 622 – Advanced Finite Element Analysis in Engineering
CE 790 – Special Research Projects in Civil Engineering
F'96: Instruction and Example Manual for KYFrame (Visual Basic Windows 95
Version)
S’94: Plane Frame Limit Analysis
F'93: Instruction and Example Manual for KYFrame (QuickBasic Version)
S'93: Two-Dimensional Elastic Bridge Analysis
F'92: Plane Frame Analysis Program for Multiple Loads and Load Combinations
F'83: Development of C0 Beam and Arch Elements for FENTAP
F'81: (1) Nonlinear Frame Dynamics Including Local-Buckling and First-Order
Geometric Nonlinearity
(2) Development of a First-Order Geometric Nonlinear Composite Plate
Finite Element Program
S'81: Development of a General Flexibility Analysis Program for Beam Structures
Su'80: (1) Finite Element Analysis of Kinematic Overland Flow
(2) One-Dimensional Unsteady Advection-Diffusion Analysis Using Cubic
Hermitian Elements
(3) Two-Dimensional Unsteady Saturated Flow Analysis
(4) Two-Dimensional Unsteady Contaminant Transport in the Saturated
Zone
(5) Two-Dimensional Thermoelastic Finite Element Analysis
GRADUATE/UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
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CE 599 – Numerical Methods in Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
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CE 121 – Introduction to CE Systems
CE 382 – Structural Analysis
CE 395 – Independent Study in Civil Engineering
S'93: Steel Bridge Project (eight students)
S'82: Investigation of Rayleigh Damping
F'81: Finite Element Simulation of the One-Dimensional Convective-Dispersion
Equation
Su'81: Finite Element Kinematic Wave Model for Overland Flow
CE 429 – Civil Engineering System Design
ARC 830 – Structural Design and Analysis I
ARC 831 – Structural Design and Analysis II
REPORTS (ℜ), THESES, AND DISSERTATIONS
1. Di Liu, Exact Location of Positive Moment Plastic Hinges under Uniform and Trapezoidal Loading, Master of Science Report, Civil Engineering, December 2009 (Director). ℜ
2. Balasubramanian Datchanamourty, Nonlinear Static, Buckling and Dynamic Analysis of
Laminated Piezothermoelastic Composite Plate Using Reissner-Mindlin Theory Based on
a Mixed Hierarchic Finite Element Formulation, Ph.D., Civil Engineering, May 2008,
(Director).
3. John Moore, Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Piezothermoelastic Composite Plate
Structures, Master of Science Report, August 2005, Civil Engineering, (Director).
4. Wendy A. Harper, Bridge Deck Design for a Super-Load Condition: Going Beyond the
Code, Master of Science Report, Civil Engineering, August 2003 (Director). ℜ
5. Laura Schweri, Flexibility-Based Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of Two-Dimensional
Frame Structures Composed of Nonprismatic Members, Master of Science Thesis, Civil
Engineering, May 2002 (Director).
6. Kelley Coy, High Performance Steel: An Overview and Cost and Efficiency Comparison
for Simple and Three Span Bridges, Master of Science Report, Civil Engineering, April
2000 (Director). ℜ
7. Susanne Dawson, KYFrame - Windows 98 FORTRAN Version, Mater of Science Report,
Civil Engineering, December 1999 (Director). ℜ
8. John Carnes, Comparing Different Methods of Calculating Prestress Losses in Typical
Pretentioned Concrete Highway Bridges, Mater of Science Report, Civil Engineering,
April 1998 (Director). ℜ
9. Jon Marcum, KYFrame - Windows 95 Visual Basic Version, Mater of Science Report, Civil
Engineering, December 1996 (Director). ℜ
10. Yu Du, Piezothermoelastic Composite Beam Analysis Using First-Order Shear Deformation Theory, Master of Science, Engineering Mechanics, December 1996 (Co-Director).
11. Hongwei Jiang, Optimal Design of Laminated Plates, Master of Science, Engineering Mechanics, August 1996 (Co-Director).
George E. Blandford Vita: Page 20 of 22
12. Wei-men Xiao, Large Deformation Layerwise Analysis of Piezothermoelastic Composite
Plates Using an Element Template Methodology and Serendipity Hierarchical Finite Elements, Ph.D., Civil Engineering, May 1996 (Director).
13. Xiaoyao Shao, Deformation Behavior and Postbuckling Analysis of Laminated Beams,
Master of Science, Engineering Mechanics, August 1995 (Co-Director).
14. Xiaojin Zhang, Plane Frame Limit Analysis, Master of Science, Civil Engineering, May
1994 (Director).ℜ
15. Jeffrey Griffin, Instruction and Example Manual for KYFrame, Civil Engineering, December 1993 (Director). ℜ
16. Krishna D. Jonnalagadda, Analytic Solutions for Smart Composite Plate Structures, Master
of Science, Engineering Mechanics, May 1993 (Co-Director).
17. A. David Hall, Two-Dimensional Elastic Bridge Analysis, Master of Science, Civil Engineering, May 1993 (Director). ℜ
18. Sundar Chandramouli, Stability Analysis of Flexibly Connected Space Frame Structures
Composed of Cold-Formed Steel Members, Master of Science, Civil Engineering, August
1992 (Co-Director).
19. Hatest Singh, Transient Analysis of Axisymmetric Layered Pressure Vessels Subjected to
Cool Down Unloading, Master of Science, Engineering Mechanics, December 1991 (CoDirector).
20. Nayla Khattar, Large Deformation Analysis of Space Truss Structures with Hysteretic Material Properties, Master of Science, Civil Engineering, August 1991 (Director). ℜ
21. Hong Chen, Nonlinear Space Frame Analysis Including Flexible Connection and Bifurcation Behavior, Ph. D., Civil Engineering, August 1990 (Director).
22. Christopher David Hill, An Updated Lagrangian Formulation for the Inelastic and Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of Steel Space Trusses, Master of Science, Civil Engineering,
December 1987 (Co-Director).
23. Daniel Frederick Schertler, Effects of Semi-Rigid Connections on Space Frame Behavior,
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, December 1987 (Co-Director).
24. Gordon Glass, Nonlinear Analysis of Thin-Walled Steel Frames, Master of Science, Civil
Engineering, December 1987 (Director). ℜ
25. Ivan Gonsalvas, Finite Element Analysis of Nonlinear Transient Heat Conduction and
Thermoelasticity in Layered Structures - A Polar Coordinate Analysis, Master of Science,
Engineering Mechanics, August 1986 (Co-Director).
26. Larry W. Turner, Modeling Thermoregulation and Heat Transfer Within the Beef Animal,
Ph. D., Agricultural Engineering, December 1984 (Co-Director).
27. N. T. (David) Wang, Dynamic Analysis of Light-Gage Steel Structures Including PostLocal-Buckling Behavior and First-Order Geometric Nonlinearity, Master of Science,
Civil Engineering, December 1984 (Co-Director). ℜ
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28. Deepak Dhawan, Saturated and Unsaturated Groundwater Flow Analysis Using Two-Dimensional Quadratic Finite Elements, Master of Science, Civil Engineering, December
1983 (Director). ℜ
29. Nathaniel Peters II, Finite Element Simulation of Overland Flow, Master of Science, Civil
Engineering, May 1983 (Director).
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