Numerical and experimental modeling of repaired and retrofitted structures
Use of Fiber Reinforce Polymer (FRP) in structural members
Field testing and nondestructive evaluation of bridges
Behavior of reinforced and prestressed concrete structural elements
Finite element analysis
Professional Preparation
Ph.D., 2002, Civil Engineering, University of South Carolina
M.S., 1999, Civil Engineering, University of South Carolina
B.E., 1996, Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University
Peer Reviewed Publications
2012
Mohammadi, T., Wan, B., Dai, J.G., and Zhu, C., "The Prediction of FRP Stiffness Variation in FRP Debonding from Concrete using Brownian Motion", Composites Part B: Engineering, (submitted and under review).
Feng, P., Qi, Y., Wan, B., Te, L., and Meng, X., "Model Test of FRP Woven Web Structures Subjected to Full Span and Half Span Loads", ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, (submitted and under review).
Qi, Y., Feng, P., Wan, B., and Ye, L., "Finite Element Modeling of FRP Woven Web Structure", ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, (submitted and under review).
Tian, Y., Feng, P., Zhou, z., Ye, L., and Wan, B., "Test on Hybrid Connection for Steel Bars in Concrete", Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vols. 166-169, pp. 215-218.
2011
Foley, C.M., Wan, B., and Komp, J., "The Role of Shrinkage- and Vehicle-Induced Strains in Causing Early-Age Cracking in Cast In Place Concrete Bridge Decks", Journal of Bridge Engineering, (submitted and under review).
Mohammadi, T., Wan, B. and Dai, J.G., "Modeling CFRP-Concrete Interface Subjected to coupled Pull-out and Push-off Actions",ACI Special Publication SP-275: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures, CD-ROM, SP-275-19, 18 pp.
2009
Ouyang, Z. and Wan, B., An Analytical Model of FRP-Concrete Bond Deterioration in Moist Environment,Advances in Structural Engineering, 2009 (in press), 12 manuscript pages
Dai, J., Wan, B., Yokota, H. and Ueda, T., Fracture Criterion for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Sheet to Concrete Interface Subjected to Coupled Pull-out and Push-off Actions, Advances in Structural Engineering, 2009 (in press), 40 manuscript pages.
Ouyang, Z. and Wan, B., Nonlinear Deterioration Model for Bond Interfacial Fracture Energy of FRP-Concrete Joints in Moist Environments,ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol. 13, No. 1, 2009 pp. 53-63
2008
Foley, C.M., Wan, B. and Liu, J., Wheel Load Distribution in Concrete Bridge Decks with FRP Stay-In-Place Forms, ACI SP-257: FRP Stay-In-Place Forms for Concrete Structures CD-ROM, SP-257-3, 2008 pp. 33-51
Ouyang, Z. and Wan, B., Modeling of Moisture Diffusion in FRP Strengthened Concrete Specimens, ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol. 12, No. 4, 2008 pp. 425-434