Christopher M. Foley, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Office:
Haggerty Engineering, 268
E-mail: christopher.foley@marquette.edu
Research interests
- Linear and nonlinear structural and finite element analysis
- Evolutionary algorithm applications in optimized structural design
- Structural steel building analysis and design
- Performance-based design of building and bridge structures
- Seismic analysis and design
Professional preparation
Ph.D., 1996, Civil Engineering, Marquette University
M.S., 1989, Civil Engineering, Marquette University
B.S.C.E., 1986, Civil Engineering, Marquette University
Selected recent publications
Foley, C.M. Linear Structural Analysis – Matrix and Approximate Methods, Pearson Prentice-Hall, Manuscript in Preparation, 7 Chapters submitted and under review. 2009
Foley, C.M., Schneeman, C., Barnes, K. “Quantifying and Enhancing Robustness in Steel Structures: Part 1 – Moment-Resisting Frames”, Engineering Journal, American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL, 4th Quarter 2008, pp. 247-266.
Foley, C.M., Barnes, K., Schneeman, C. “Quantifying and Enhancing Robustness in Steel Structures: Part 2 – Floor Framing Systems”, Engineering Journal, American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL, 4th Quarter 2008, pp. 267-286.
Rojas, H., Pezeshk, S., Foley, C.M. “Performance-Based Optimization Considering Both Structural and Nonstructural Components”, Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Vol. 23, No. 3, 2007, pp. 685-709.
Foley, C.M. “Structural Optimization Using Evolutionary Computation”, Chapter 3, Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems, Arora, J.S., Ed., World Scientific, pp. 59-120. 2007
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