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Christopher M. Foley

Associate Professor
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Marquette University

Office: Haggerty Hall 267
Phone: (414) 288-5741
Fax: (414) 288-7521

Email: chris.foley@marquette.edu

Website: 
http://www.eng.mu.edu/foleyc

Dr. Foley's Complete CV

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

Marquette University
Ph.D.
1996
Civil Engineering
Marquette University
M.S.
1989
Civil Engineering
Marquette University
B.S.C.E.
1986
Civil Engineering

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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