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G I A N A . RA S S A T I
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management
Associate Professor
Phone: (513) 556-3696
Fax: (513) 556-2599
Email: [email protected]
ACADEMIC LOCATION
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management
765C Baldwin Hall
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0071
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dr. Rassati specializes in structural engineering, and focuses on experimental and numerical studies of
steel and steel-concrete composite structures for seismic resistance. He is the director of the graduate
program in Civil Engineering. He is active nationally with the Structural Engineering Institute of the
American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Institute of Steel Construction, the Research Council on
Structural Connections, and ASTM International.
EDUCATION
Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Trieste (Italy), 1996
Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering, University of Trieste (Italy), 2001
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Professional Engineer, License no. 1919 (1997), Udine, Italy (Europe-wide)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Design Engineer, Structures SAS, 1997-2000
Post-Doctoral Associate, University of Minnesota, 2001-2002
Visiting Professor, University of Cincinnati, 2002-2004
Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, 2004-2010
Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, 2010-present
HONORS AND AWARDS
Master Educator, 2012, University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science
Professor of the Quarter, Winter 2009, University of Cincinnati Engineering Tribunal and College
of Engineering
Neil Wandmacher Award for Excellence in Teaching for Junior Faculty, 2007, University of
Cincinnati, College of Engineering.
Professor of the Quarter, Spring 2005. University of Cincinnati Engineering Tribunal and College
of Engineering
Professor of the Year, 2005, University of Cincinnati Engineering Tribunal and College of
Engineering
Dean’s Award for Innovation in Teaching, 2005, University of Cincinnati College of Engineering
Professional Accomplishment Award – Engineer in Academia, 2005, Engineers and Scientists
Cincinnati
RESEARCH
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Large scale and component testing of steel and steel-concrete composite structures
Numerical simulations of nonlinear systems: steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete, and
steel-concrete composite structures
Testing, characterization, and installation studies of high strength fasteners
Testing, development, and simulation of lateral force resisting systems for earthquake loadings
Seismic response of structures
Structural optimization by means of genetic algorithms and other nonlinear optimization schemes
GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISING
PH.D. STUDENTS GRADUATED
Syed Murtuza Abbas Winter 2012 – Spring 2015
Mohammad Suleiman† Fall 2009 – Fall 2013.
Dawit Alemayehu Winter 2006 – Spring 2012
Elie Hantouche† Fall 2007 – Spring 2011
Zhengquan Wang† Fall 2004 – Spring 2007†
†Co-advised
PH.D. STUDENTS ADVISED
Martin Adam Butler Fall 2013 – Present
M.S. STUDENTS GRADUATED
Frida Pettersson Graduated Spring 2016 Thesis Student
Derek Marucci† Graduated Fall 2015 Thesis Student
Richard Kennedy Graduated Summer 2014 Thesis Student
Mathias Kozma Graduated Summer 2014 Thesis Student
Kyle Ficker Graduated Spring 2014 Thesis Student
Utsab Dhungana† Graduated Spring 2014 Thesis Student
Kyle Larkin Graduated Spring 2014 Thesis Student
Keith Adkins† Graduated Fall 2013 Thesis Student
Steven Mitchell† Graduated Spring 2013 Thesis Student
Ken Wurzelbacher† Graduated Summer 2012 Thesis Student
Jacob Nash Graduated Summer 2012 Thesis Student
Wei Zhang Graduated Spring 2012 Thesis Student
John Schroeder Graduated Spring 2012 Thesis Student
Jared Schippers† Graduated Spring 2012 Thesis Student
Tyler Leben† Graduated Fall 2011 Thesis Student
Melinda Barber Graduated Winter 2011 Thesis Student
Daniel Ruffley Graduated Spring 2011 Thesis Student
Craig Schrader Graduated Fall 2010 Thesis Student
Travis McCoy Graduated June 2009 Non Thesis (NTO) Student
Owen Bower Graduated June 2008 Thesis Student
Amy Moore Graduated Dec 2007 Thesis Student
Kumar Penubothu Graduated Mar 2007 Thesis Student
Ananth Avadhani Graduated Dec 2006 Non Thesis (NTO) Student
Murali Ramani Graduated Jun. 2005 Non-Thesis (NTO) Student
†Co-advised
M.S. STUDENTS ADVISED
Paul Just Fall 2012 –Pres. Expected to graduate Spring 2016
Damaraju Avinash Sharma Fall 2013 - Pres. Expected to graduate Spring 2016
Yaser Almusawy Fall 2014 - Pres. Expected to graduate Fall 2016
Andrew Roenker Fall 2015 - Pres. Expected to graduate Fall 2016
Anne Schmid Fall 2014 - Pres. Expected to Graduate Spring 2017
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Authors are underlined when students.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (SUBMITTED/UNDER REVIEW)
Pettersson F., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. and Burns T.M. (2016). “Behavior of Connections to Deep Wide
Flange Steel Beam-Column Members in Seismic Applications”, under review at the Engineering Journal
Brunesi E., Nascimbene R., Rassati G.A. (2015) “Evaluation of the Response of Partially-Restrained Bolted
Beam-to-Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Pseudo-Static Loads”, submitted to the Journal of
Structural Engineering.
Hantouche E.G., Kukreti A.R., Rassati G.A. (2015) “Nonlinear finite element modeling of built-up bolted T-
stub beam-to-column frames connections for use in moment resisting frames”, submitted to the
Journal of Constructional Steel Research
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (PUBLISHED/IN PRESS)
Brunesi E., Nascimbene R., Rassati G.A. (2015) “Seismic response of MRFs with partially-restrained bolted
beam-to-column connections through FE analyses”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research 107:37-
49
Hantouche E.G., Kukreti A.R., Rassati G.A., and Swanson J.A. (2015). “Strength Prying Models and Modified
Stiffness Model for Thick Flange Built-up T-stub Connections”, Journal of Structural Engineering,
141(2):04014102
Mitchell S.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M. “The Development of a Steel Fuse Coupling Beam for Coupled
Core Wall Systems”, in Bradford M. and Uy B., Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete VII, doi:
10.1061/9780784479735.038
Wijesundara K.K., Nascimbene R., Rassati G.A. (2014) “Modeling of Concentrically Braced Steel Frames
Using a Fiber-Beam Based Approach”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research 101:426-436.
Brunesi E., Nascimbene R., Rassati G.A. (2014) “Response of partially-restrained bolted beam-to-column
connections under cyclic loads”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research 97:24-38
Hantouche E.G., Kukreti A.R., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. (2013) “Modified stiffness model for thick flange in
built-up T-stub connections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 81:76-85
Hantouche E.G., Rassati G.A., Kukreti A.R., Swanson J.A. (2012) ”Built-up T-stub connections for moment
resisting frames: experimental and finite element investigation for prequalification”, Engineering
Structures, 43(2012):139-148
Hantouche E.G., Rassati G.A. Kukreti A.R. (2012) “Investigation of secondary prying in thick built-up T-stub
connections using nonlinear finite element modeling”, Engineering Structures, 36(3):113-122
Nascimbene R., Rassati G.A., and Wijesundara K.K. (2012) “Numerical Simulation of Gusset-Plate
Connections with RHS Shape Brace Under Quasi-Static Cyclic Loading”, Journal of Constructional Steel
Research, 70(2012):177-189
Moore A.M., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. (2010) “An Experimental Analysis of Strength and Ductility of High
Strength Fasteners”. AISC Engineering Journal, 3rd Qtr:161-174.
Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M. (2008) “Investigation on Effect of Transverse Reinforcement on
Performance of Diagonally Reinforced Coupling Beams”, ACI Structural Journal, American Concrete
Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, Nov-Dec:1-8
Gang X., Shahrooz B.M., Harries K.A., Rassati G.A. (2008) “A Performance-Based Design Approach for
Coupled Core Wall Systems with Diagonally Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams”, Advances in
Structural Engineering, 11(3):253-268
Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M., Fortney P.J. (2007) “Experimental Investigation of Coupling Beams in Hybrid
Coupled Core Wall Systems”, Composite Construction Conference VI, July, Denver, CO
Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M., Rassati G.A. (2007) “Seismic Performance Evaluation of Coupled Core Walls
with Concrete and Steel Coupling Beams”, Steel and Composite Structures Journal. Vol. 7(4):279-301
Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M., Rassati G.A. (2007) “Large-Scale Testing of a Replaceable Steel Coupling Beam”,
ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 133(12):1801-1807
Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M., Rassati G.A. (2006) “Large-Scale Testing of Concrete Coupling Beams with
Practical Span-to-Depth Ratios”, ACI Structural Journal
Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M., Rassati G.A. (2006) “Boundary Detailing of Coupled Core Wall System Wall
Piers,” ACI Structural Journal (manuscript ID: S-2006-060)
Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M. (2006). “The Next Generation of Composite Coupling Beams”,
Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete V, R.T. Leon and J. Lange eds., ASCE, Reston, VA pp.
619:630
Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A., Leon R.T (2006). “Interpretation of the Experimental Behavior of Two
Semi-rigid Composite Frames by Means of a By-component Mechanical Model”, Composite
Construction in Steel and Concrete V, R.T. Leon and J. Lange eds., ASCE, Reston, VA pp. 674:685
Harries K.A., Shahrooz B.M., Brienen P., Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A.. (2006). “A Performance-Based Design
Methodology for Coupled Wall Systems”, Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete V, R.T. Leon
and J. Lange eds., ASCE, Reston, VA pp:686:697.
Rassati G.A., Leon R.T., Noé S. (2004a). “Component modeling of PR composite frames under cyclic and
dynamic loading. Numerical analyses.”, Steel Structures No. 4:131-140.
Green T.P., Leon R.T., Rassati G.A. (2004). “Bidirectional tests on partially restrained, composite beam-to-
column connections”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 130 (2):320-327
Rassati G.A., Leon R.T., Noè S. (2004b). “Component modeling of PR composite joints under cyclic and
dynamic loading.”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 130 (2):343-351
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Wilson K.E., Rassati G.A. and Swanson J.A. (2016). “A Numerical Study on the Influence of Skew and Slope
on RBS and WUF-W Connections”, submitted to Connections in Steel Structures VIII, Boston, MA
Marucci D., Swanson J.A. and Rassati G.A. (2015) “Analytical Study Comparing the Seismic Behavior of
Partially Restrained Steel Moment Frames to That of Fully Restrained Steel Moment Frames”, in
Mazzolani F.M. ed. STESSA 2015 – Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Tongji, China.
Wilson K., Rassati G.A., and Swanson J.A. (2015) “Analytical Study on the Behavior of Skewed and Canted
Connections in Steel Moment Resisting Frames”, in Mazzolani F.M. ed. STESSA 2015 – Behaviour of
Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Tongji, China.
Abbas, S.M., Rassati G.A. (2015) “Advanced Hybrid Simulation Model Based on Phenomenological and
Artificial Intelligence Approaches to Predict the Response of Structures under General Loads”, in
Mazzolani F.M. ed. STESSA 2015 – Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Tongji, China.
Kennedy R., Swanson J.A., and Rassati G.A. (2014) “A Study on the Effect of Jumbo Angles on the Strength
and Stiffness of Top-And-Seat Angle Connections”, in Landolfo R. and Mazzolani F.M. Eds. EUROSTEEL
2014 – 7th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures
Kozma M., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A., and Manning. S.O. (2014) “Application of Partially- and Fully-
Restrained Connections to Hybrid Moment-Resisting Frames for Seismic Loads”, submitted to Eurosteel
2014.
Schippers J., Ruffley D.J., Swanson J.A., and Rassati G.A.. (2013) “A Design Procedure for Top-and-Seat Angle
Beam-to-Column Connections”, in Dubina D. and Grecea D., Eds. Connections VII – 7th International
Workshop on Connections in Steel Structures.
Schroeder J.M., Barber M.A., Rassati G.A., and Swanson J.A. (2013) “Strength and Stiffness of Simple
Connections in Building Frames”, in Dubina D. and Grecea D., Eds. Connections VII – 7th International
Workshop on Connections in Steel Structures.
Barber, M.A., Rassati G.A., and Swanson J.A. (2012) “Contribution of Shear Connections to the Lateral
Stiffness and Strength of Steel Frames”, in Mazzolani F.M. and Herrera R., Eds. STESSA 2012 – Behavior
of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas
Ruffley, D.J., Rassati G.A., and Swanson J.A. (2012) “A Finite Element Approach for Modeling Bolted Top and
Seat Angle Moment Connections and Components”, in Mazzolani F.M. and Herrera R., Eds. STESSA
2012 – Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas
Wijesundara K.K., Rassati G.A., Bolognini D., and Nascimbene R. (2010) “Effect of gusset end restrain on the
effective length of bracing members in concentrically braced frames”, in Proceedings of the 14th
European Conference on Earthquake Engineering.
Bower O.J., Truscott G.T., Rassati G.A. and Shahrooz B.M. (2009). “Lean on Me: Seismic Retrofit of Double
Angles in Concentrically Braced Frames”, ATC/SEI Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of
Existing Buildings and Other Structures”, San Francisco, CA, Dec 9-11.
Hantouche E.G., Swanson J.A., Rassati G.A. (2009). “Design of Built-Up T-Stub Connections for Use in Special
and Intermediate Moment Frames. Experimental and Analytical Studies.”, in Mazzolani F.M. and Ricles
J.M., eds., STESSA 2009 – Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Taylor & Francis, London.
Chalasani R.A., Rassati G.A., Kukreti A.R. (2009). “A Predictor-Corrector Phenomenological Method for the
Real Time Simulation of Multiple Hysteretic Responses in Steel Structures”, in Mazzolani F.M. and Ricles
J.M., eds., STESSA 2009 – Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Taylor & Francis, London.
Moore A.M., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. (2008) “Evaluation of the Resistance Factors of High Strength
Fasteners for Steel Building Design”. Connections in Steel Structures VI, Chicago, IL.
Hantouche E.G., Swanson J.A., Rassati G.A., Leon R.T. (2008) “Prequalification Testing of Built-Up T-Stub
Components for Use in Moment Resisting Frames”. Connections in Steel Structures VI, Chicago IL
Rassati G.A., Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M. (2006) “A Steel-Concrete Composite Solution for Practical Design
of Coupling Beams”, in Mazzolani, F.M. and Wada, A., eds, STESSA 2006: Behavior of Steel Structures in
Seismic Areas, pp. 605-610, Taylor & Francis, London
Rassati G.A., Fortney P.J., Shahrooz B.M. (2006) “Hybrid Coupled Core Wall Systems: An Innovative
Approach to Post-Event Damage Mitigation” in Proceedings of the 8th EERI NCEE Conference, San
Francisco, April 18-22 2006
Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2005). “Experimental behavior of T-stub connection components for the
mechanical modeling of bare-steel and composite partially-restrained beam-to-column joints’, in F.S.K.
Bijlaard, A.M. Gresnigt, and G.j. van der Vegte, Eds. Connections in Steel Structures V, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands
Shahrooz B.M., Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A. (2003) “Seismic Performance of Hybrid Core Wall Buildings”,
Proceedings of the International Workshop on Steel and Concrete Composite Construction (IWSCCC-
2003): 79-88
Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2003c). “Influence of partially-restrained connections on the overall
seismic behavior of steel-concrete composite frames. A mechanical modeling approach.”, in Hancock,
G.J., Bradford, M.A., Wilkinson, T.J., Uy, B., and Rasmussen, K.J.R. (eds.) ASSCCA 03 – Advances in
Structures, Balkema Publishers.
Rassati G.A., Hajjar J.F., Schultz A.E., Shield C.K. (2003). “Cyclic analysis of PR steel frames with composite
reinforced concrete infill walls.”, in Hancock, G.J., Bradford, M.A., Wilkinson, T.J., Uy, B., and
Rasmussen, K.J.R. (eds.) ASSCCA 03 – Advances in Structures, Balkema Publishers.
Baron D., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2003). “Identification of strut-and-tie mechanisms in reinforced concrete
structures using the cell method and genetic algorithm optimization techniques.”, Proceedings of ISEC
03 International Conference, Balkema Publishers.
Clemente I., Leon R.T., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2003d). “Detailed analysis of energy dissipation capabilities of
partially-restrained steel-concrete composite frames subjected to seismic loading”, in Mazzolani, F.M.
(ed.) STESSA 2003 – Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Balkema Publishers.
RESEARCH REPORTS
Niekamp P.M., Swanson J.A., Rassati G.A. (2015). “Investigation on Turn-of-Nut installation of super high
strength bolts”, Final Report, Steel Structures Technology Center, Inc.
Moore A.M., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. (2008). “Investigation on the Resistance Factors of High Strength
Fasteners”, Final Report, Research Council on Structural Connections, publicly available from
www.boltcouncil.org
Taylor A.T., Rassati G.A., Swanson J.A. (2008). “Investigation on the Resistance Factors of Full-threaded
Bolts”, Final Report, Metal Building Manufacturing Association
Quanwei Y., Swanson J.A., Rassati G.A. (2004). “Investigation of Hole Making Practices in the Fabrication of
Structural Steel”. Research report for the American Institute of Steel Construction.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Brunesi E., Nascimbene R., Rassati G.A. (2016). “Seismic Response of High-Rise Mega-Braced Frame Core
Buildings through FE Analysis”, Proceedings of the 2015 ASCE/GeoI+SEI Joint Congress, Phoenix, AZ
Brunesi E., Nascimbene R., Rassati G.A. (2014). “Seismic performance of steel MRF with partially restrained
bolted beam-to-column connections through FE simulations”, Proceedings of the 2014 ASCE/SEI
Structures Congress, Boston, MA
Brunesi E., Nascimbene R. and Rassati G.A. (2013). “Evaluation of the Response of Partially Restrained
Bolted Beam-to-Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Pseudo-Static Loads”, Proceedings of the
2013 Structures Congress, Pittsburgh, PA
Hantouche E.G., Kukreti A.R., Rassati G.A., and Swanson J.A. (2012) “Modified stiffness model for thick
flange built-up T-stub connections”, in Proceedings of the 2012 Joint Conference of the Engineering
Mechanics Institute and the ASCE Joint Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural
Reliability.
Fagá E., Rassati G.A., and Nascimbene R. (2012) “Seismic design of elevated steel tanks with concentrically
braced steel supporting frames”, in Proceedings of the ASCE/SEI Structures Congress, 2012
Rassati G.A., Fortney P.J. and Shahrooz B.M. (2009) “Testing and Design of Innovative Coupling Beams for
Use in Hybrid Coupled Core Wall Systems”, 2009 NSF CMMI Grantees Conference, Honolulu, HW
Moore A.M., Rassati G.A., and Swanson J.A. (2009) “Re-evaluation of resistance factors for high strength
fasteners”, in ASCE/SEI Structures Congress Proceedings, 2010
Rassati G.A., Baseheart T.M., and Stedman B. (2009) “An interdisciplinary capstone experience using BIM”,
in ASCE/SEI Structures Congress proceedings, 2010
Hantouche E.G., Schrader C.A., Swanson J.A., and Rassati G.A. (2009) “A study on the behavior of t-stub
connections for use in special and intermediate moment frames”, ASCE/SEI Structures Congress 2010
Koriom M., Shahrooz B.M., Fortney P.J., and Rassati G.A. (2009) “A study on innovative replaceable fuse
details for coupling beams in hybrid coupled core wall systems” ASCE/SEI Structures Congress 2010
Wijesundara K.K., Bolognini D., Nascimbene R., and Rassati G.A. (2009) “Seismic performance of brace-
beam-column connections in concentrically braced frames” 2010 AISC North American Steel
Construction Conference
Rassati G.A., Fortney P.J. and Shahrooz B.M. (2009) “Design and Testing of Innovative Coupling Beams for
Use in Hybrid Coupled Core Wall Systems”, ASCCS 2009 Conference, Leeds, UK
Kukreti A.R. and Rassati G.A. (2008) “A Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Structural
Engineering”. In 2008 ASEE Conference Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA
Bower O.J. and Rassati G.A. (2007) “Axial Restraint in Diagonally Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams: An
Analytical Investigation”, submitted to the 2008 ASCE/SEI Structures Congress, April 22-25 Vancouver,
Canada
Shahrooz B.M., Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., and Xuan G. (2007) “Performance-Based Design and Innovative
Hybrid Systems to Overcome Design and Construction Challenges of Diagonally-Reinforced Coupling
Beams”, in Proceedings of the 2007 SEI Structures Congress, Long Beach, CA May 16-19.
Kukreti A.R., and Rassati G.A. (2007). “A Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Development of
Enhanced Materials and Structural Assemblages for Seismic Performance Evaluation Studies”,
Proceedings of Frontiers In Education 2007, Milwaukee, WI.
Baseheart T.M. and Rassati G.A. (2007). “Physical Discrete and Continuous Dynamic Models”, Proceedings
of ACI Spring 2007 Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2005). “Experimental and numerical analyses of the cyclic behavior of T-
stub components”. In XX Congresso CTA.
Clemente I., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2004). “Experimental analysis of the cyclic behavior of T-Stub elements
for the component modeling of steel-concrete composite beam-to-column connections”. Submitted
for publication in Atti del VI Workshop Italiano sulle Strutture Composte, Trieste, Italy, 22-23 Nov.
Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M. (2004). “Innovative solutions for the constructability and
performance of coupled core wall systems”. Submitted for publication in Atti del VI Workshop Italiano
sulle Strutture Composte, Trieste, Italy, 22-23 Nov.
Fortney P.J., Rassati G.A., Shahrooz B.M., Clemente I., Noé S. (2004). “Cyclic test on steel plate reinforced
coupling beam”. Atti del VI Workshop Italiano sulle Strutture Composte, Trieste, Italy, 22-23 Nov.
Clemente I., De Franceschi A., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (2003e). “Application of the AISC / ASCE design procedure
for moment-resisting composite frames within the EUROCODE framework”, in Atti del V Workshop
italiano sulle strutture composte, Salerno, Italy, 28-29 Nov 2002
Fattor F., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (2001). “Ottimizzazione di strutture reticolari per mezzo di algoritmi genetici
[Optimization of truss structures by means of genetic algorithms],” XVIII Congresso C.T.A., Venice, Italy,
26-28 Sep 2001, C.T.A., Milan, Italy (in Italian, English abstract).
Leon R.T., Green T.P., Rassati G.A. (2001). “Cyclic behavior of three-dimensional partially-restrained
composite connections,” Proceedings of the ASCE 2001 Structures Congress and Exposition, Chang,
Peter C. (ed.), Washington, D.C., May 21-23, 2001, ASCE, Reston, VA.
De Franceschi A., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (2000). “Progetto di telai con nodi semirigidi in struttura mista acciaio-
calcestruzzo [Design of semi-rigid steel-concrete composite frames]”, Atti del IV Workshop italiano sulle
strutture composte, Palermo, Italy, 20-23 Nov 2000, CLUP Palermo (in Italian, English abstract).
Rassati G.A., Leon R.T., Noè S. (2000). “PR composite joints under cyclic and dynamic loading conditions: a
component modeling approach,” Connections in Steel Structures IV, Roanoke, VA, 22-24 Oct 2000,
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Benussi F., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (1999). “Richieste di resistenza e duttilità in giunti di telai semirigidi composti
soggetti a sisma [Ductility and strength demands in joints of composite frames under seismic loading]”,
XVII Congresso C.T.A., Naples, Italy, 3-7 Oct, C.T.A., Milan, Italy (in Italian, English abstract).
Blasig E., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (1999). “Impiego di algoritmi genetici nel progetto di impalcati da ponte in
struttura mista acciaio-calcestruzzo [Utilization of genetic algorithms in steel-concrete composite
bridges design]”, XVII Congresso C.T.A., Naples, Italy, 3-7 Oct, C.T.A., Milan, Italy (in Italian, English
abstract).
Bernuzzi C., Noé S., Rassati G.A. (1998) “On the modeling of steel-concrete composite joints under seismic
actions by means of the component approach”, Atti del III Workshop italiano sulle strutture composte,
Dezi L. (ed.), Ancona, Italy 29-30 Oct, CLUA Ancona (in Italian, English abstract).
Noè S., Rassati G.A. (1998). “Esame del comportamento di nodi semirigidi in telai a struttura mista acciaio-
calcestruzzo soggetti a sisma [Behavior of semi-rigid joints in steel-concrete composite frames under
seismic loading]”, Atti del III Workshop italiano sulle strutture composte, Dezi, L. (ed.), Ancona, Italy 29-
30 Oct, CLUA Ancona (in Italian, English abstract).
Benussi F., Noè S., Rassati G.A. (1997). “Modellazione per componenti dei giunti semirigidi in telai composti
soggetti a carichi monotoni e ciclici [Component modeling of semi-rigid joints in composite frames
under monotonic and cyclic loads]”, Atti del XVI Congresso C.T.A., Ancona, Italy, 2-5 Oct, C.T.A., Milan,
Italy (in Italian, English abstract)
RESEARCH PROPOSALS AND GRANTS AWARDED
PROPOSALS SUBMITTED AS P.I.
“New component applications in deconstructible beam-column connections” G.A. Rassati (PI), J.A. Swanson
(Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation, $429,221, Submitted February 2016
“Experimental Study on Non-Orthogonal Beam-Column Connections for Seismic Resistance” G.A. Rassati
(PI), J.A. Swanson (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation, $566,821, Submitted
February 2016
“Proposed New AASHTO Load Rating Provisions for Implements of Husbandry” J.A Swanson (PI) and G.A.
Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Cooperative Highway Research Program of the Engineering
Academies, $549,453, Submitted December 2015
“Advancing the Knowledge of the Response of Beam-Column Connections in Steel Frames Through
Experimentation and Advanced Hybrid Simulation” G.A. Rassati (PI), J.A. Swanson (Co-PI), Submitted to
the National Science Foundation, $408,017, Submitted February 2014
“A Fully Integrated Multi-Platform Structural Investigation Paradigm for Research and Education” G.A.
Rassati (PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation, $172,167, Submitted September 2012
“Advancing the Knowledge of the Response of Beam-Column Connections in Steel Frames Through
Experimentation and Simulation” G.A. Rassati (PI), J.A. Swanson (Co-PI), Submitted to the National
Science Foundation, $289,827, September 2012
“Advancing the Knowledge of the Response of Beam-Column Connections in Steel Frames Through
Experimentation” G.A. Rassati (PI), J.A. Swanson (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation,
$107,793, September 2011
“Advances in Bolted Connections for Moment Frames Subject to Exceptional Loads”, 2009 AISC Fellowship
application. G.A. Rassati (PI), Submitted to the American Institute of Steel Construction, $120,000,
August 2009
“Implementation of Hybrid Testing Integrating ABAQUS, OpenFRESCO, and MTS Computer Simulation
Interface and Configurator”, G.A. Rassati (PI), B.M. Shahrooz (Co-PI), Submitted to MTS Corp. October
2008, 1 year, $40,000 in-kind contributions, Awarded Feb 2009,
“CAREER: Towards a Fully Integrated Multi-Platform Structural Investigation Paradigm: Structural Research
in the 21st Century”. G.A. Rassati (PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation, Re-Submitted July
2008, Declined Dec 2008
“IGERT: Global Challenges in Bridge Infrastructure Systems”, G.A. Rassati (PI), A.R. Kukreti (Co-PI), Arthur J.
Helmicki (Co-PI), James A Swanson (Co-PI), and Cynthia C Tsao (Co-PI), Submitted to the National
Science Foundation, Not Invited July 2007
“Investigation of Resistance Factors for Full-Threaded Fasteners”, G.A. Rassati (PI), James A Swanson (Co-
PI), Submitted to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, $15,000, Awarded May 2007
“Collaborative Research: Use of Non-Traditional Materials in Partially-Restrained Beam-to-Column
Connections,” G.A. Rassati (PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation, Submitted Oct. 2005,
$390,714, 4 years, Declined Dec 2005
“Reevaluation of the Design Criteria for Slip-Critical Bolted Connections,” G.A. Rassati (PI) and James A.
Swanson (Co-PI), Submitted to the American Institute of Steel Construction, Submitted August 2005,
$80,000, 2 years, Declined
“Investigation of Resistance Factors for Bolted Connections,” G.A. Rassati (PI) and James A. Swanson (Co-
PI), Submitted to the Research Council on Structural Connections, Submitted Mar. 2005, $81,532, 2
years, Awarded Jun 2005
“Non-Traditional Materials in Partially-Restrained Beam-to-Column Connections,” G.A. Rassati (PI),
Submitted to the American Institute of Steel Construction, Submitted Feb. 2005, $120,000, 3 years,
Pending
“Collaborative Research: Use of Non-Traditional Materials in Partially-Restrained Beam-to-Column
Connections,” G.A. Rassati (PI), James A. Swanson (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science
Foundation, Submitted Dec. 2004, $648,333, 4 years, Rejected Aug. 2005
“Implementation of a Pseudo-Dynamic Testing Procedure on Traditional and Innovative Beam-to-Column
Connections,” G.A. Rassati (PI), Submitted to the University of Cincinnati Research Council, Submitted
Nov. 2004, $6,500, 1 year, Awarded Jan. 2005
PROPOSALS SUBMITTED AS CO-P.I.
“Inspection, Repair, Retrofit Procedures, and Design Recommendations for Non-Redundant Steel
Structures”, James A. Swanson (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the Ohio Department of
Transportation, $87,534 (12 months), Awarded June 2014.
“Vector Based Damage Detection and Isolation Algorithms for the Next Generation of Smart Structures”,
J.A. Swanson (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation, $393,227,
February 2012
“Fall Arrest Systems’ Effect on Workers”, Dan Vance (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to NIH
(CDC+NIOSH), $1,447,972, May 2009
“Fall Arrest Systems: Vertical Feet-First”, Dan Vance (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to NIH
(CDC+NIOSH), $155,947, June 2009
“Fall Arrest Systems: Non-Vertical Falls”, Dan Vance (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to NIH
(CDC+NIOSH), $156,956, June 2009
“Collaborative Research: Development of Innovative, Replaceable Coupling Beam Systems for Damage
Mitigation in Coupled Walls”, Bahram M. Shahrooz (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the National
Science Foundation, $343,430, Awarded Aug. 2007
“Collaborative Research: Retrofit of Steel Lateral Load Moment Resisting Frames for Stability”, Bahram M.
Shahrooz (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation, $328,625, Declined
Mar. 2007
“Learning Structural Analysis and Seismic Design Fundamentals Using a Small-Scale Structural Behavior
Laboratory”, Anant R. Kukreti (PI), G.A. Rassati (co-PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation,
$150,001, Declined Nov. 2006
“Truckload Testing of SHE-29-1533 in Sidney, OH SFN7500203,” Arthur Helmicki (PI), Victor Hunt (Co-PI),
James Swanson (Co-PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to The Ohio Department of Transportation,
Submitted Jan. 2006, $47,715, 6 months, Awarded Jan 2006
“Advanced Study in Transportation Infrastructure Renewal and Asset Management,” Anant R. Kukreti (PI),
G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Ossama Salem (Co-PI), Suzanne W. Soled (Co-PI), Heng Wei (Co-PI), Submitted to
the Department of Education, Submitted Nov. 2005, $501,864, Declined
“REU Site on Development of Enhanced Materials and Structural Assemblages for Seismic Performance
Evaluation Studies,” Anant R. Kukreti (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science
Foundation, Submitted Sep. 2005, $236,371, 3 years, Awarded Jan 2006
“Learning Structural Analysis and Seismic Design Fundamental Using a Small-Scale Structural Behavior
Laboratory,” Anant R. Kukreti (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation,
Submitted May 2005, $299,111, 2 years, Rejected Nov. 2005
“Acquisition of a High-Force Integrated Test Platform to Support Regional Infrastructure Research and
Educational Activities,” Bahram M. Shahrooz (PI), Kent A. Harries (Co-PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Halil Sezen
(Co-PI), James A. Swanson (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation, Submitted Jan. 2005,
$1,761,021, 1 year, Rejected Apr. 2005
“NEESR-SG: Performance-Based Engineering of Innovative Coupled Wall Systems – Distributed Hybrid
Testing and Model Based Simulation,” Bahram M. Shahrooz (PI), Kent A Harries (Co-PI), Yahya C Kurama
(Co-PI), James M. Ricles (Co-PI), Lynn A Salvati (Co-PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Paul J. Brienen (Co-PI),
Resubmittal to the National Science Foundation – Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation,
Submitted Jan. 2005, $1,599,983, 4 years, Rejected Jun. 2005
“REU Site on Smart Technology for Security of Civil Infrastructure,” Anant R. Kukreti (PI), Daniel Oerther
(Co-PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science Foundation, Sep. 2004, $340,712, 4
years, Rejected Jan. 2005
AWARDS OF CONTRACTS AND GRANTS
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS RECEIVED AS A P.I.
“Seismic Characterization of the Response of an Erector in SWFPAC for Design and Verification Purposes”,
Submitted to the US Navy through URC Corp. February 2010, 18 months, $125,000, Awarded October
2010.
“Implementation of Hybrid Testing Integrating ABAQUS, OpenFRESCO, and MTS Computer Simulation
Interface and Configurator”, Submitted to MTS Corp. October 2008, 1 year, $40,000 in-kind
contributions, Awarded Feb 2009,
“Investigation of Resistance Factors of Full-Threaded Fasteners”, G.A. Rassati (PI) and James A. Swanson
(Co-PI), Submitted to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, Submitted May 2007, $15,000, 6
Months, Effort 50%, Awarded May 2007
“Implementation of a Pseudo-Dynamic Testing Procedure on Traditional and Innovative Beam-to-Column
Connections,” G.A. Rassati (PI), Submitted to the University of Cincinnati Research Council, Submitted
Nov. 2004, $6,500, 1 year, Awarded Jan. 2005
“Investigation of Resistance Factors for Bolted Connections,” G.A. Rassati (PI) and James A. Swanson (Co-
PI), Submitted to the Research Council on Structural Connections, Submitted Mar. 2005, $81,532, 2
years, Effort 50%, Awarded Jun 2005
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS RECEIVED AS A CO-P.I.
“Inspection, Repair, Retrofit Procedures, and Design Recommendations for Non-Redundant Steel
Structures”, James A. Swanson (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the Ohio Department of
Transportation, $87,534 (12 months), Awarded June 2014.
“Collaborative Research: Development of Innovative, Replaceable Coupling Beam Systems for Damage
Mitigation in Coupled Walls”, Bahram M. Shahrooz (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the National
Science Foundation, $343,430, Awarded Aug. 2007
“Truckload Testing of SHE-29-1533 in Sidney, OH SFN7500203,” Arthur Helmicki (PI), Victor Hunt (Co-PI),
James Swanson (Co-PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to The Ohio Department of Transportation,
Submitted Jan. 2006, $47,715, 6 months, Awarded Jan 2006
“REU Site on Development of Enhanced Materials and Structural Assemblages for Seismic Performance
Evaluation Studies,” Anant R. Kukreti (PI), G.A. Rassati (Co-PI), Submitted to the National Science
Foundation, Submitted Sep. 2005, $236,371, 3 years, Awarded Jan 2006
TEACHING
TEACHING INTERESTS
CEE 375, CVE 375 – Basic Strength of Materials
CEE 381 – Structures I
CEE 480, CVE 3001 – Structures II
CEE 481 – Structural Steel Design
CEE 504, 505, 506, CVE5001, CVE 5002 – Integrated Design I, II, III
CEE 585, CVE 6085 – Advanced Analysis of Structures
CVE 705, 706, 707, CVE 7005, CVE 7006 – Graduate Seminar
CEE 712 – Theory of Structures II
CEE 713 – Theory of Structures III
CEE 714 – Nonlinear Analysis of Structures
CVE 7012 – Finite Element Analysis
CEE 788, CVE 7088 – Structural Dynamics
CEE 789 – Structural Dynamics II
CVE 7089 – Earthquake Engineering
HNRS 3065 – Art Architecture and Engineering in Ancient Rome
TEACHING PERFORMANCE
KEYNOTES AND INVITED LECTURES
Invited Short Course at EuCentre (European Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and
Training) on “Seismic Design of Steel Structures” (15 hours) (2014)
Invited Short Course at the University of Trento (Italy) on “Theory and Experimentation of Steel
Structures in North-American Practice” (20 hours) (2013)
Semester Course # Course Name G/UGResponse
RateCourse Professor
15FS 20CVE6085 Adv Str Analysis UG 33% 4.6 4.4
15FS 20CVE7088 Structural Dynamics G 45% 4.7 4.8
15SS 20CVE5002 Integrated Design II UG 22% 3.2 4.6
15SS 20CVE7012 Finite Element Analysis G 33% 4.3 5.0
14FS 20CVE5001 Integrated Design I UG 13% 4.7 5.0
14FS 20CVE6085 Adv Str Analysis UG 17% 4.5 5.0
14FS 20CVE7005 Graduate Seminar G 75% 3.9 4.2
14SS 20CVE7006 Graduate Seminar G 88% 4.1 4.3
14SS 20CVE7089 Earthquake Engineering G 85% 4.5 4.7
13FS 20CVE6085 Adv Str Analysis UG 17% 5.0 5.0
13FS 20CVE7088 Structural Dynamics G 46% 4.3 4.5
13US 20CVE3001 Structural Analysis UG 31% 3.8 3.9
13SS 20CVE5002 Integrated Design II UG 27% 3.7 4.0
13SS 20CVE6085 Adv Str Analysis UG 30% 4.0 3.7
12FS 20CVE5001 Integrated Design I UG 36% 4.8 4.8
12S 20CVE382 Structural Analysis UG 35% 3.7 3.9
12S 20CVE506 Integrated Design III UG 41% 2.9 3.8
12W 20CVE505 Integrated Design II UG 24% 3.7 4.3
12W 20CVE706 Seminar G 75% 4.2 4.5
12W 20CVE789 Structural Dynamics II G 55% 4.7 4.8
11A 20CVE504 Integrated Design I UG 34% 3.7 4.4
11A 20CVE585 Adv Str Analysis UG 25% 4.7 4.7
11A 20CVE788 Structural Dynamics I G 59% 4.5 4.7
11S 20CVE506 Integrated Design III UG 25% 3.3 4.0
11S 20CVE707 Seminar G 58% 3.8 3.8
11S 20CVE713 Theory of Structures III G 53% 4.3 4.4
11S 20CVE714 Nonlinear Struct Analysis G 40% 4.0 4.0
11W 20CVE505 Integrated Design II UG 27% 3.8 4.3
11W 20CVE712 Theory of Structures II G 53% 4.1 4.5
5-year Average (out of 5 points): 4.12 4.41
Invited Course at EuCentre (European Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and Training)
and at the Rose School: “Structural Steel Design with Seismic Applications” (15 hours) (2010)
Invited Short Course at EuCentre (European Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and
Training) and at the Rose School: “Theory and Experimentation of Steel Structures” (30 hours)
(2009)
Invited Seminar Series at EuCentre (European Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and
Training) and at the Rose School (2009)
“Steel Construction in Seismic Areas. The Frontier of Research”
“Constructional Steel Research at the University of Cincinnati”
Invited lecture series at MUPAC (Master of Seismic-Resistant Structural Design) (2008)
“Basis of Steel Design in Seismic Areas”
“Connections in Steel Structures”
“Lateral Force-Resisting Systems in Seismic Areas”
SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS AND SERVICE
Voting member, ASTM International F16 Committee on Fasteners (2013-present)
Chair, Technical Advisory Committee – Metals, American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural
Engineering Institute (SEI) (2013-present)
Past Chair, Technical Committee on Structural Connections, American Society of Civil Engineers,
Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) (Member 2005-present; Vice Chair 2008-2009; Chair 2009-
2012))
Member, Technical Committee on Composite Construction, American Society of Civil Engineers,
Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) (2002-2008, 2010-)
Member, Task Committee 5 on Composite Construction, American Institute of Steel Construction
(AISC) (2013-present)
Corresponding Member, Connection Prequalification Review Panel (2008-present)
Chair of Task Group 1 and Member, Research Council on Structural Connections (2006-present)
Member, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) (2003-present)
Associate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Structural Engineering Institute
(SEI) (2001-present)
Associate Member, ASCE Ohio Section (2001-present)
Member, Society of Italian Ph.D.’s (ADI) (1998-present)
Member, Italian Society of Engineers (1997-present)
DEPARTMENTAL/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Director of the Civil Engineering Graduate Program (2012-present)
Advisor, Civil Engineering Graduate Student Association (2012-present)
Advisor, Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society (2011-present)
Organizer, CEAS High School Bridge Competition (2004-2014)
Advisor, American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter (2004-2013)
Advisor, Structural Engineering Experience student chapter (2006-2013)
CAECM Space Committee (2012-present)
Chair, CAECM Geotechnical Engineering Faculty Search Committee (2014-2015)
CAECM Construction Management Professor of Practice Search Committee (2014-2015)
CAECM Architectural Engineering Faculty Search Committee (2014-2015)
CAECM IT Committee (2012-present)
SAS Department Head Search Committee (2011-2012)
Chair, CAECM Center for Building Innovation Committee (2015-present)
SAS Strategic Planning Committee (2009-2013)
SAS Awards Committee (2009-2012)
CEE Strategic Planning Committee (2004-2007)
EDITORSHIPS
Associate Editor, Open Journal of Civil Engineering (2011-present)
PEER REVIEWING
Journal of Structural Engineering
Engineering Structures
Journal of Earthquake Engineering
Journal of Constructional Steel Research
Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
International Journal of Steel Structures
Composite Construction Conference
STESSA – Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEES
Member, EuCentre (European Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and Training)
Member, STESSA (Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas) Scientific Committee
