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Abdollah Shafieezadeh

  • Associate Professor, Civil, Envir & Geod Eng
  • Lichtenstein Endowed Professor
  • 614-688-1559
    214B Bolz Hall
    Columbus, OH 43210

About

Research Interests

  • Multi-hazard reliability and risk analysis of structures
  • Resilience quantification and improvement of civil infrastructures
  • Aging and deterioration modeling of structural components and systems
  • Large-scale numerical modeling and system-level performance assessments
  • Stochastic optimal control and shake table experiments of hazard-excited structures

 

Abdollah Shafieezadeh CV

Honors

  • November, 2019

    Lichtenstein Endowed Professor of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, CEGE, The Ohio State University.

  • November, 2019

    Lumley Research Award, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University.

  • November, 2019

    Sam Nunn Security Fellowship on Role of Technology in Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technol.

Books

2016

  • Lee, S.Y., Rus, G., Shafieezadeh, A.. 2016. "Special issue on Waveform-Based Condition Assessments in Civil Engineering." Hindawi.

2011

  • Shafieezadeh A.. 2011. "Seismic vulnerability assessment of wharf structures." Georgia Institute of Technology.

2008

  • Shafieezadeh A.. 2008. "Application of structural control for civil engineering structures." Utah State University.

Unknown

  • Lee, S.Y., Rus, G., Shafieezadeh, A.. "Special issue on Advanced Materials for Structural Vibration Control."

Journal Articles

2018

  • El-Khoury, O.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Fereshtehnejad, E., 2018, "A risk-based life cycle cost strategy for optimal design and evaluation of control methods for nonlinear structures." EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 47, no. 11, 2297-2314 - 2297-2314.
  • Jeon, J-S.; Shafieezadeh, A.; DesRoches, R., 2018, "Component fragility assessment of a long, curved multi-frame bridge: Uniform excitation versus spatially correlated ground motions." STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS 65, no. 5, 633-644 - 633-644.
  • Lee, S-Y.; Rus, G.; Shafieezadeh, A., 2018, "Advanced Materials for Structural Vibration Control." SHOCK AND VIBRATION
  • Wang, X.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Ye, A., 2018, "Optimal intensity measures for probabilistic seismic demand modeling of extended pile-shaft-supported bridges in liquefied and laterally spreading ground." BULLETIN OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING 16, no. 1, 229-257 - 229-257.
  • Wang, X.; Ye, A.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Li, J., 2018, "Shallow-Layer p-y Relationships for Micropiles Embedded in Saturated Medium Dense Sand Using Quasi-Static Test." GEOTECHNICAL TESTING JOURNAL 41, no. 1,

2017

  • Kale, O.; Padgett, J.E.; Shafieezadeh, A., 2017, "A ground motion prediction equation for novel peak ground fractional order response intensity measures." BULLETIN OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING 15, no. 9, 3437-3461 - 3437-3461.
  • Fereshtehnejad, E.; Shafieezadeh, A., 2017, "A randomized point-based value iteration POMDP enhanced with a counting process technique for optimal management of multi-state multi-element systems." Structural Safety 65, 113-125 - 113-125.
  • El-Khoury, O.; Shafieezadeh, A., 2017, "Reliability-based control algorithms for nonlinear hysteretic systems based on enhanced stochastic averaging of energy envelope." EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 46, no. 14, 2381-2397 - 2381-2397.
  • Fereshtehnejad, E.; Hur, J.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Brokaw, M., 2017, "Ohio Bridge Condition Index Multilevel Cost-Based Performance Index for Bridge Systems." TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD no. 2612, 152-160 - 152-160.

2016

  • El-Khoury O., Kim C.G., Shafieezadeh A.,Hur J.E., Heo G.H., 2016, "Mitigation of the seismic response of multi-span bridges using MR dampers: Experimental study of a new SMC-based controller." Journal of Vibration and Control 1077546316633540, 1-17 - 1-17.
  • El-Khoury, O.; Shafieezadeh, A., 2016, "A stochastic averaging-based optimal control method for nonlinear systems: Application to a building with soil-structure interactions." ENGINEERING STRUCTURES 127, 635-644 - 635-644.
  • Fereshtehnejad, E.; Shafieezadeh, A., 2016, "Multiple hazard incidents lifecycle cost assessment of structural systems considering state-dependent repair times and fragility curves." EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 45, no. 14, 2327-2347 - 2327-2347.
  • Fereshtehnejad E., Banazadeh M., and Shafieezadeh A., 2016, "System reliability-based seismic collapse assessment of steel moment frames using incremental dynamic analysis and Bayesian probability network." Engineering Structures 118, 274-286 - 274-286.
  • Darestani, Y.M.; Shafieezadeh, A.; DesRoches, R., 2016, "An equivalent boundary model for effects of adjacent spans on wind reliability of wood utility poles in overhead distribution lines." ENGINEERING STRUCTURES 128, 441-452 - 441-452.
  • Lee, S-Y.; Rus, G.; Shafieezadeh, A., 2016, "Waveform-Based Condition Assessments in Civil Engineering." SHOCK AND VIBRATION

2015

  • Onyewuchi, U.P.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Begovic, M.M.; DesRoches, R., 2015, "A Probabilistic Framework for Prioritizing Wood Pole Inspections Given Pole Geospatial Data." IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SMART GRID 6, no. 2, 973-979 - 973-979.
  • El-Khoury, O.; Kim, C.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Hur, J.E. et al., 2015, "Experimental study of the semi-active control of a nonlinear two-span bridge using stochastic optimal polynomial control." SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES 24, no. 6,
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Cha, E.J.; Ellingwood, B.R., 2015, "A Decision Framework for Managing Risk to Airports from Terrorist Attack." RISK ANALYSIS 35, no. 2, 292-306 - 292-306.
  • Jeon, J-S.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Lee, D.H.; Choi, E. et al., 2015, "Damage assessment of older highway bridges subjected to three-dimensional ground motions: Characterization of shear-axial force interaction on seismic fragilities." ENGINEERING STRUCTURES 87, 47-57 - 47-57.

2014

  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Onyewuchi, U.P.; Begovic, M.M.; DesRoches, R., 2014, "Age-Dependent Fragility Models of Utility Wood Poles in Power Distribution Networks Against Extreme Wind Hazards." IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY 29, no. 1, 131-139 - 131-139.
  • Jeon, J-S.; Shafieezadeh, A.; DesRoches, R., 2014, "Statistical models for shear strength of RC beam-column joints using machine-learning techniques." EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 43, no. 14, 2075-2095 - 2075-2095.
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Burden, L.I., 2014, "Scenario-based resilience assessment framework for critical infrastructure systems: Case study for seismic resilience of seaports." RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY 132, 207-219 - 207-219.
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; DesRoches, R.; Rix, G.J.; Werner, S.D., 2014, "A probabilistic framework for correlated seismic downtime and repair cost estimation of geo-structures." EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 43, no. 5, 739-757 - 739-757.

2013

  • Shafieezadeh, A.; DesRoches, R.; Rix, G.J.; Werner, S.D., 2013, "Three-Dimensional Wharf Response to Far-Field and Impulsive Near-Field Ground Motions in Liquefiable Soils." JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 139, no. 8, 1395-1407 - 1395-1407.
  • Varun, ; Assimaki, D.; Shafieezadeh, A., 2013, "Soil-pile-structure interaction simulations in liquefiable soils via dynamic macroelements: Formulation and validation." SOIL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING 47, 92-107 - 92-107.

2012

  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Ramanathan, K.; Padgett, J.E.; DesRoches, R., 2012, "Fractional order intensity measures for probabilistic seismic demand modeling applied to highway bridges." EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 41, no. 3, 391-409 - 391-409.
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; DesRoches, R.; Rix, G.J.; Werner, S.D., 2012, "Seismic Performance of Pile-Supported Wharf Structures Considering Soil-Structure Interaction in Liquefied Soil." EARTHQUAKE SPECTRA 28, no. 2, 729-757 - 729-757.
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Ellingwood, B.R., 2012, "Confidence intervals for reliability indices using likelihood ratio statistics." STRUCTURAL SAFETY 38, 48-55 - 48-55.

2011

  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Ryan, K.L., 2011, "Demonstration of robust stability and performance of filter-enhanced H-2/LQG controllers for a nonlinear structure." STRUCTURAL CONTROL & HEALTH MONITORING 18, no. 6, 710-720 - 710-720.

2009

  • Zahrai, S.M.; Shafieezadeh, A., 2009, "SEMI-ACTIVE CONTROL OF THE WIND-EXCITED BENCHMARK TALL BUILDING USING A FUZZY CONTROLLER." IRANIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTION B-ENGINEERING 33, no. B1, 1-14 - 1-14.

2008

  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Ryan, K.; Chen, Y., 2008, "Fractional Order Filter Enhanced LQR for Seismic Protection of Civil Structures." JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND NONLINEAR DYNAMICS 3, no. 2,
  • Shafieezadeh,Abdollah; Ryan,Kerl; Chen,YangQuan, 2008, "Fractional order LQR for optimal robust control of a simple structure." PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASME INTERNATIONAL DESIGN ENGINEERING TECHNICAL CONFERENCES AND COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION IN ENGINEERING CONFERENCE 2007, VOL 5, PTS A-C, 1235-1243 - 1235-1243.

2006

  • Shafieezadeh,A; Gsell,D; Motavalli,M, 2006, "SMA adaptive tuned vibration absorber." STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING AND INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE, VOLS 1 AND 2 1529-1534 - 1529-1534.

Presentations

  • "Fractional order control of civil structures using MR dampers." 2007, Presented at Fractional Order Calculus Day at Utah State University,
  • "Numerical modeling of wharf structures." 2008, Presented at Annual meeting of NEESR-GC: Seismic Risk Mitigation for Port Systems,
  • "H2 Controllers with factional order filters." 2007, Presented at MR Damper FHT Workshop at the Colorado NEES Facility,
  • "Fragility Analysis." 2013, Presented at 11th International Conference on Structural Safety & Reliability (ICOSSAR 2013),
  • "Risk assessment of terrorist attack on buildings and other civil infrastructure systems." 2013, Presented at 11th International Conference on Structural Safety & Reliability (ICOSSAR 2013),
  • "Reliability-Based Assessment & Design II." 2012, Presented at 11th ASCE Joint Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability (EMI/PMC 2012),
  • "Resilience assessment of infrastructure systems." 2012, Presented at Rice University,
  • "Probabilistic risk assessment of infrastructure systems." 2012, Presented at university of memphis,
  • "Simplification of 3D wharf models for nonlinear dynamic analysis." 2010, Presented at EERI 62nd Annual Meeting,
  • "Probabilistic risk assessment of infrastructure systems." 2012, Presented at University of Michigan,
  • "Lifeline system dependencies for resilient infrastructures." 2015, Presented at ASCE Infrastructure Resilience Summit,
  • "Likelihood-based approaches for confidence interval estimation of reliability indices."
  • "Optimal decision-making for large-scale multi-state infrastructures considering system performance uncertainties and measurement randomness." 2015, Presented at 2015 Translational Data Analytics,
  • "Control engineering in seismic-excited multi-span bridges using semi-active strategies." 2015, Presented at Graduate Engineering Research Colloquium and Open House,
  • "Optimal stochastic control of nonlinear civil engineering structures using active and semi-active strategies." 2015, Presented at 2015 Translational Data Analytics,
  • "Reliability assessment of power distribution lines against wind loadings using an adaptive Kriging method." 2016, Presented at Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference (EMI) 2016 and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference (PMC) 2016,
  • "Temporal probabilistic capacity models of prestressed concrete piles in corrosive marine environments using metamodeling techniques." 2016, Presented at Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference (EMI) 2016 and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference (PMC) 2016,
  • "Improvements in internal barrier modeling for fluid-structure interaction models with storm surge." 2017, Presented at IACM 19th International Conference on Finite Elements in Flow Problems,
  • "Lifecycle resilience assessment of infrastructures subjected to multiple types and occurrences of hazards." 2017, Presented at Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference,
  • "Seismic fragility assessment of restrained nonstructural components considering multiple modes of failure and existing damage from prior events." 2016, Presented at Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference (EMI) 2016 and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference (PMC) 2016,
  • "The impact of recovery time on the lifecycle performance of infrastructures exposed to multiple occurrences of multiple types of hazards." 2016, Presented at Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference (EMI) 2016 and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference (PMC) 2016,
  • "Reliability-based control algorithms for nonlinear hysteretic systems." 2016, Presented at 2016 Translational Data Analytics,
  • "Stochastic risk-based control methods of nonlinear structures exposed to seismic hazard." 2017, Presented at Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference,
  • "Resilient assessment of smart infrastructure systems." 2013, Presented at 2013 Structures Congress,
  • "Implications of integrated probabilistic corrosion modeling and detailed finite element modeling frameworks for prestressed concrete structures." 2016, Presented at 2016 Geotechnical & Structural Engineering Congress,
  • "A comprehensive lifecycle cost analysis framework with consideration of multiple hazard occurrence scenarios." 2016, Presented at 2016 Geotechnical & Structural Engineering Congress,
  • "An equivalent dynamic boundary model for effects of adjacent spans in overhead distribution lines during hurricanes." 2017, Presented at 13th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering,
  • "Fragility models for hurricane risk management of power grids." 2017, Presented at Storm Outage Prediction, Preparedness and Response Workshop,
  • "The role of decision-maker’s value system in managing risk to infrastructure systems from terrorist attack." 2015, Presented at Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting,
  • "Fractional order intensity measures for seismic demand modeling of bridges." 2012, Presented at Fractional Order Calculus Day at Utah State University,
  • "Characterization of rocking behaviors of restrained blocks using analytical models and nonlinear finite element models." 2015, Presented at 2015 Structures Congress,
  • "Experimentally validated stochastic numerical framework to generate multi-dimensional fragilities for hurricane resilience enhancement of transmission systems." 2017, Presented at 2017 NSF NHERI Wall of Wind Experimental Facility User Workshop,

Papers in Proceedings

2017

  • Darestani, Y.M.; Shafieezadeh, A.; DesRoches, R. "Hurricane performance assessment of power distribution lines using multi-scale matrix-based system reliability analysis method." (1 2017).
  • Mishalani R.G., Shafieezadeh A., and Li Z. "Updating bridge deck condition transition probabilities as new inspection data are collected." in 2nd International Symposium on Infrastructure Asset Management. (6 2017).
  • Fereshtehnejad E., Hur J.E., Shafieezadeh A., and Brokaw M. Ohio Bridge Condition Index: a novel cost and condition based index for assessment of bridges. in 11th International Bridge and Structure Management Conference. https://cm.wsu.edu/ehome/bridge-structures/550233/, (4 2017).
  • Fereshtehnejad E. and Shafieezadeh A Optimal retrofit decision-making for bridge systems based on multi-hazard lifecycle cost analysis. in 11th International Bridge and Structure Management Conference. https://cm.wsu.edu/ehome/bridge-structures/550233/, (4 2017).
  • Fereshtehnejad E., Hur J.E., and Shafieezadeh A. "Performance measures for the assessment of the condition of bridges: a critical review." (1 2017).

2016

  • El-Khoury O. and Shafieezadeh A. "An enhanced stochastic averaging method for optimal control of structures with nonlinear soil‐structure interactions." in Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference (EMI) 2016 and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference (PMC) 2016. (5 2016).
  • Darestani, Y.M.; Shafieezadeh, A. "Modeling the Impact of Adjacent Spans in Overhead Distribution Lines on the Wind Response of Utility Poles." (1 2016).

2015

  • Schmuhl D., Shafieezadeh A., and Hur J.E. "Probabilistic capacity assessment of a prestressed concrete pile in a corrosive marine environment using finite element analysis." in 12th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering. (7 2015).
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Fereshtehnejad, E. "Risk management of multi-state multi-component bridge systems using partially observable Markov decision processes." (1 2015).
  • Burden, L.I.; Shafieezadeh, A. "Application of a scenario-based assessment framework for the seismic resilience of seaports." (1 2015).
  • El-Khoury, O.; Shafieezadeh, A. "A constrained nonlinear stochastic optimal control for dynamic systems." (1 2015).
  • Schmuhl, D.T.; Shafieezadeh, A. "Time-Dependent Probabilistic Capacity Assessment of a Prestressed Concrete Pile in a Spatially Varying Corrosive Marine Environment Using Detailed Finite Element Methods." in Structures Congress. (1 2015).
  • El-Khoury, O.; Kim, C.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Hur, J.E. et al. "Shake table tests of stochastic Optimal Polynomial control of two span bridge equipped with MR dampers." (1 2015).
  • Jeon, J.S.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Desroches, R. "System fragility curves for a long multi-frame bridge under differential support motions." (1 2015).
  • El-Khoury O. and Shafieezadeh A. "A constrained nonlinear stochastic optimal control for dynamic systems." in 12th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering. (7 2015).
  • Schmuhl, D.T.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Hur, J. "Probabilistic capacity assessment of a prestressed concrete pile in a corrosive marine environment." (1 2015).
  • Hur, J.; Shafieezadeh, A. "Seismic intensity measures for probabilistic demand modeling of rocking rigid components." (1 2015).
  • El-Khoury O., Shafieezadeh A., Kim C.G., Hur J.E., and Heo G.H. "Shake table tests of stochastic optimal polynomial control of a two span bridge equipped with an MR damper." in 12th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering. (7 2015).

2014

  • Cha E.J., Shafieezadeh A., and Ellingwood B.R. "Risk assessment of terrorist attack on buildings and other civil infrastructure systems." in International Conference on Structural Safety & Reliability (ICOSSAR). (1 2014).
  • Hur J.E. and Shafieezadeh A. "Characterization of main-shock effects on the aftershock fragility of rigid electrical equipment." in 11th International Conference on Structural Safety & Reliability (ICOSSAR). (1 2014).

2013

  • Cha, E.J.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Ellingwood, B.R. "A risk informed decision framework for risk management of infrastructure systems against terrorist attacks." (12 2013).
  • Hur, J.; Shafieezadeh, A. "Characterization of main-shock effects on the aftershock fragility of rigid electrical equipment." (12 2013).
  • Evcen I., Shafieezadeh A., and DesRoches R. "Evaluation of concrete bridge column strengthening methods using fragility analysis." in 2nd Turkey Earthquake Engineering and Seismology Conference. (9 2013).
  • Onyewuchi, U.; Shafieezadeh, A.; Begovic, M.M.; Desroches, R. "A stochastic framework to optimizing net benefits of a wood pole preventive maintenance program." (12 2013).
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Leelardcharoen, K.; Dueñas-Osorio, L. "A framework for assessing the effectiveness of resilience enhancement strategies for interdependent infrastructure systems." (12 2013).
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Hur, J. "Nonlinear time-domain seismic response modeling of NPPs considering soil-structure interactions." (1 2013).
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Onyewuchi, P.U.; Begovic, M.M.; DesRoches, R. "Fragility assessment of wood poles in power distribution networks against extreme wind hazards." (11 2013).

2012

  • Shafieezadeh A., DesRoches R., and Ramanathan K. "Fragility analysis of a two dimensional plane strain model of a typical pile-supported wharf." in 3rd International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering COMPDYN 2011. (2 2012).
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Kosbab, B.D.; Desroches, R.; Leon, R.T. "Dynamic interaction behavior of pile-supported wharves and container cranes in liquefiable soil embankments." (10 2012).

2010

  • Ramanathan K., Shafieezadeh A., Padgett J.E., and DesRoches R. "Probabilistic seismic demand models for multi span continuous steel girder bridges using fractional order intensity measures." in 14th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering. (8 2010).

2009

  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Desroches, R.; Werner, S.D.; Rix, G.J. "Seimic response of pile-supported container wharves." (11 2009).
  • Zahrai, S.M.; Shafieezadeh, A. "Semi-active control of the wind-excited benchmark tall building using a fuzzy controller." (2 2009).
  • Shafieezadeh A., DesRoches R., Werner S. D., and Rix G. J. "Seismic response of pile-supported container wharves." in ASCE Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering Conference. (6 2009).
  • Werner, S.D.; Desroches, R.; Rix, G.J.; Shafieezadeh, A. "Fragility models for container cargo wharves." (11 2009).

2008

  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Ryan, K.; Chen, Y. "Fractional order LQR for optimal robust control of a simple structure." in ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences/Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. (1 2008).

2006

  • Shafieezadeh A. and Motavalli M. "Assessing different methods of deriving instantaneous frequency including EMD-HT, Wavelet, GPOF, and STFT." in Seventh International Congress of Civil Engineering (7th ICCE). (5 2006).
  • Shafieezadeh, A.; Gsell, D.; Motavalli, M. "SMA adaptive tuned vibration absorber." (12 2006).

2005

  • Zahrai S.M. and Shafieezadeh A. "Fuzzy control of high-rise structures subjected to wind excitation." in 7th International Conference on Multi-Purpose High-Rise Towers and Tall Buildings (IFHS2005). (12 2005).