Publications

Refereed Journals

Sharit, J., and Chen, S. S., "Expert System Based Training for Emergency Management",
ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 1, January 1993, pp. 6 - 22.
Mander, J. B., Kim, J. H., and Chen, S. S., "The Experimental Performance and Modeling
Study of a 30 Year Old Bridge with Steel Bearings", Transportation Research Record No.
1393, August 1993, pp. 65-74.
Harfmann, A. C., and Chen, S. S., "Component-Based Building Representation for Design
and Construction", Automation in Construction 1(339-350), 1993.
Schwartz, D. I., and Chen, S. S., "Towards a Unified Framework for Interval-Based Qualitative
Computational Matrix Structural Analysis", Computing Systems in Engineering, Vol.
5, No. 2, 1994, pp. 147 - 158.
Mander, J. B., Waheed, S. M., and Chen, S. S., "Seismic Performance of Bridge Piers with
Shear-Critical Columns: Experimental Evaluation of Prototype", ACI Structural Journal,
accepted for publication.
Chen, S. S., and Kim, S., "Information Architecture Considerations for a Smart Structural
System", Civil Engineering Systems, Vol. 12, 1995, pp. 1 - 19.
Schwartz, D. I., and Chen, S. S., "A Constraint Based Approach for Qualitative Matrix
Structural Analysis", Artificial Intelligence for Engineering, Design, Analysis and Manufacturing
(AI EDAM), Vol. 9, 1995, pp. 23 - 36.
Mander, J. B., Chen, S. S., and Premus, G. J., "Steel Bridge Bearings: Experimental Study
of Seismic Resistance", ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, accepted for publication.
Mander, J. B., Chen, S. S., and Pekcan, G., "Low-Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Semi-Rigid
Top-and-Seat Angle Connections", AISC Engineering Journal, 3rd Quarter 1994, Vol. 31,
No. 3, pp. 111 - 124.
Mander, J. B., Pekcan, G., and Chen, S. S., "Low-Cycle Variable-Amplitude Fatigue Modeling
of Top-and-Seat Angle Connections", AISC Engineering Journal, 2nd Quarter 1995,
Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 54-62.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "The Seismic Response of a 1:3 Scale Model
R.C. Structure with Elastomeric Spring Dampers", Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 11, No. 2,
May 1995, pp. 249 - 267.
Chen, S. S., and Kim, S., "Automated Signal Monitoring using Neural Networks in a Smart
Structural System", Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol. 6, July
1995, pp. 508 - 515.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Fundamental Considerations for the Design on
Nonlinear Viscous Dampers," Earthquake Engrg. Struct. Dyn., 28(11), 1405-1425, Nov.
1999.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Experiments on a Steel MRF Building with a
Supplemental Tendon System," J. Struct. Engrg., ASCE, 126(4), 437-444, April 2000.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Balancing Lateral Loads Using Tendon-Based
Supplemental Damping System," J. Struct. Engrg., ASCE Vol. 126, No. 8, August 2000.
Shama, A. A., Mander, J. B., Chen, S. S., and Aref, A. J., "Ambient Vibration and Seismic
Evaluation of a Cantilever Truss Bridge," Engineering Structures 23 (2001), 1281 - 1292.
Shama, A. A., Mander, J. B., Blabac, B. A., and Chen, S. S., "Seismic Investigation of
Steel Pile Bents: I. Evaluation of Performance," Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 18, No. 1, Feb.
2002, pp. 121 - 142.
Shama, A. A., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Seismic Investigation of Steel Pile Bents: II.
Retrofit and Vulnerability Analysis," Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 18, No. 1, Feb. 2002, pp.
143-160.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Seismic Retrofit of Steel Deck-Truss Bridges:
Experimental Investigation," Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol. 5 No. 3 2002, pp.
173-183.
Shama, Ayman A., Mander, John B., and Chen, Stuart S., "Simplified Seismic Fatigue
Evaluation for Rigid Steel Connections," Earthquake Engineering and Engineering
Vibration, Vol. 2 No. 2, December 2003, pp. 245-253.
Chiewanichakorn, M., Aref, A. J., Chen, S. S., and Ahn, I.-S., "Effective Flange Width
Definition for Steel-Concrete Composite Bridge Girder," ASCE Journal of Structural
Engineering, Vol.130, No.12, pp.2016-2031, 2004.
Ahn, I.-S., Chiewanichakorn, M., Chen, S. S., and Aref, A. J., Effective Flange Width
Provisions for Composite Steel Bridges, Engineering Structures, 26 (2004), pp. 1843-
1851.
M. Chiewanichakorn, A.J. Aref, S.S. Chen, and I.-S. Ahn, Methodologies for Evaluation of
Effective Slab Width, Design of Structures 2005, Transportation Research Record, Journal
of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1928. pp. 13-26. 2005
I.-S. Ahn, M. Chiewanichakorn, A.F. Nottis, J.A. Carpenter, S.S. Chen, and A.J. Aref,
Experimental Study on the Ultimate Behavior at the Negative Moment Regions of
Composite Bridges, Design of Structures 2005, Transportation Research Record, Journal
of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1928. pp. 3-12. 2005
I.-S. Ahn, S.S. Chen, and G.F. Dargush, “Dynamic Ratcheting in Elastoplastic Single -
Degree-of-Freedom Systems,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics-ASCE , Vol. 132, No.4,
pp. 411-421, 2006.
Aref, A. J., Chi M. Chiewanichakorn, A.J. Aref, S.S. Chen, and I.-S. Ahn, Closure to
"Effective Flange Width Definition for Steel–Concrete Composite Bridge Girder," Journal
of Structural Engineering-ASCE, Vol.132, No.2, pp.322-324, 2006.
Chen, S. S., and Shirole', A. M., "Integration of Information and Automation Technologies
in Bridge Engineering and Management: Extending State of the Art," TRB 2006 Annual
Meeting and Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1976, 2006, pp. 3-12.
Y.-C. Ou, M. Chiewanichakorn, I.-S. Ahn, A. J. Aref, S. S. Chen, A. Filiatrault , and G. C.
Lee, “Cyclic Performance of Precast Concrete Segmental Bridge Columns: Simplified
Analytical and Finite Element Studies,” TRB 2006 Annual Meeting and Transportation
Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1976, 2006, pp. 66-
74.
S.S. Chen, A.J. Aref, M. Chiewanichakorn, I.-S. Ahn, “Proposed Effective Width Criteria
for Composite Bridge Girders,” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol. 12, No. 3, May
2007.
Aref, A. J., M. Chiewanichakorn, S. S. Chen, and I.-S. Ahn 2007 “Effective Slab Width
Definition for Negative Moment Regions of Composite Bridges,” ASCE Journal of Bridge
Engineering, Vol. 12, No. 3, May 2007.
Mander, J. B., Chen, S. S., and Shah, K. M., "Wind-Induced Fatigue in the Anchor Bolts of
a 50 m Light Pole", ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, accepted for
publication.
Chen, S. S., Mander, J. B., and Gong, Z. K., "Acoustic Emission Monitoring of the Anchor
Bolts in a 50 m Light Pole", ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, accepted
for publication.
Lee, J. W., Kim, S., Chang, S.-P., and Chen, S. S., "Structural Damage Detection in Frequency
Domain using Neural Networks," ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering,
accepted for publication.
Lee, J. W., Chen, S. S., Kim, S., and Chang, S.-P., "Damage Detection on a Scale Model
using Dynamic Strain Responses," ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, accepted for
publication.
Ahn, I.-S., and S.S. Chen, “Nonlinear Model-Based System Identification of Lead-Rubber
Bearings,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, accepted for publication.

Refereed Book Chapters

Harfmann, A. C., Majkowski, B., and Chen, S., "Process Modeling vs. Product Modeling: Resolving
Conflicts in Building Representation", CAAD Futures ’93, Elsevier, 1993, pp. 437-452.
Ballard, C. M., and Chen, S. S., "An Internet Structural Monitoring System", in F. Ansari, ed., Intelligent
Civil Engineering Materials and Structures, Special Publication of ASCE, 1997, pp. 228 -
241.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

Harfmann, A. C., and Chen, S. S., "Component Based Computer Aided Learning for Students of
Architecture and Civil Engineering", Proceedings of ACADIA ’89 (Association for Computer-
Aided Design in Architecture), October 1989, pp. 193-208.
Harfmann, A. C., and Chen, S. S., "Component-Based Building Representation", Proceedings of
the Conference on Representation and Simulation in Architectural Research and Design, University
of Minnesota, March 31-April 1, 1990. 10 pp.
Harfmann, A. C., and Chen, S. S., "Building Representation within a Component Based Paradigm",
Proceedings of ACADIA ’90 (Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture), October
1990, 11 pp. (paper reviewed)
Rohatgi, S., Oliver, J. H., and Chen, S. S., "OPGEN: A System to Identify and Evaluate Potential
Applications of Knowledge-Based Systems", Proceedings of the ASME Computers in Engineering
Conference, San Francisco, CA, August 1992.
Mahmoodzadegan, B., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Simplified Seismic Evaluation for a Class
of Slab-on-Girder Bridges", Proceedings of the 5th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering,
Chicago, Ill., July 1994, Vol. I, pp. 521 - 530.
Puri, S., Celebi, M., Chen, S., Diaz, M., Frey, P., Fu, G., Idriss, R., Khinda, J., Kratky, R., Nazmy,
A., and Pacheco, B., "A Database on the Seismic Performance of Bridges", Proceedings of the 5th
National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Chicago, Ill., July 1994.
Chen, S. S., and Ballard, C. M., "Retrofit Design Verification via In-Service Monitoring over the
Internet: A Case Study", in the International Conference on Information Technology in Civil and Structural Engineering Design - Taking Stock and Future Directions, in Kumar, B., ed., Information
Processing in Civil and Structural Engineering Design, Civil-Comp Press, Scotland, August 1996,
pp. 183-187.
Schwartz, D. I., and Chen, S. S., "Interval Methods for Qualitatively Uncertain Models in Structural
Design", in the International Conference on Information Technology in Civil and Structural
Engineering Design - Taking Stock and Future Directions, in B. Kumar and A. Retik, eds., Information Representation and Delivery in Civil and Structural Engineering Design, Civil-Comp
Press, Scotland, August 1996, pp. 63-68.
Kim, D. K., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., “Temperature and Strain Rate Effects on the Seismic Performance of Elastomeric and Lead-Rubber Bearings”, Proceedings of the Fourth World Congress on Joint Sealing and Bearing Systems, Sacramento, CA, B. Atkinson, ed., ACI Special Publication
No. SP-164, paper no. SP 164-18, Vol. 1, September 1996, pp. 309-322.
Mander, J. B., Kim, D. K., and Chen, S. S., “Seismic Performance and Retrofitting of Steel Bearings”, Proceedings of the Fourth World Congress on Joint Sealing and Bearing Systems, Sacramento, CA, B. Atkinson, ed., ACI Special Publication No. SP-164, paper no. SP 164-19, Vol. 1, September 1996, pp. 323-336.
Lee, J. W., Kim, S. K., Chen, S. S., Cheong, J. J., and Oh, S. T., “Experimental Investigation of
Local Damage Detection on a Scale Model of a Suspension Bridge Floor System,” Paper 04-
4964, Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Washington, D.C., January 2004 (17 pages)
Nottis, A., Chen, S. S., Aref, A. J., Chiewanichakorn, M., and Ahn, I.-S., “Continuous Composite Bridge Experiments,” Paper 04-4940, Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Washington, D.C., January 2004 (26 pages)
M. Chiewanichakorn, A.J. Aref, S.S. Chen, I.-S. Ahn, and J.A. Carpenter, Effective Flange Width
of Composite Girders in Negative Moment Region, Sixth International Bridge Engineering
Conference- TRB (Boston, USA), 2005.
S.S. Chen, A.J. Aref, I.-S. Ahn, and M. Chiewanichakorn, Effective Flange Width Provisions for Composite Steel Bridges. International Bridge Conference (Pittsburgh, USA). June 2005.
Chen, S. S., J. W. Li, N. Kannan, R. Patil, K. Potturi, and V.-K. Tangirala, "Towards 3D BIM for
the Bridge Lifecycle," Proceedings of SMSB (Symposium on Medium-Span Bridges) VII 2006,
Montreal, CAN, August 2006
Chen, S. S., and Shirole’, A. M., “Parametric Design and Construction of Steel Bridges,” World
Steel Bridge Symposium, New Orleans, LA, December 2007.
Chen, S. S., and Verma, K., “3D Modeling Application: for Bridge Fabrication, Construction, and Beyond,” Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, January 2008.
Chen, S. S., Puckett, J., and Shirole’, A. M., “From BIM to BrIM (Bridge Information Modeling)
for Accelerated Bridge Delivery,” abstract accepted for the FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 2008.
Puckett, J., Chen, S. S., Shirole’, A. M., and Riordan, R., “Accelerated Delivery of Concrete
Bridges: Process Model and Interoperability Issues,” abstract accepted for the National Concrete Bridge Conference, St. Louis, MO, May 2008.
Chen, S. S., Ahn, I.-S., and Shirole’, A. M., “Towards Bridge Information Modeling for the Life Cycle,” abstract accepted for Fourth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety, and Management (IABMAS ‘08), Seoul, Korea, July 2008.
Chen, S. S., and Ahn, I.-S., “Comparative Study of Effective Flange Width of Steel – Concrete
Composite Girders: NCHRP 12-58 vs. Korean Provisions,” abstract accepted for Fourth
International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety, and Management (IABMAS ‘08), Seoul,
Korea, July 2008.
Ahn, I.-S., and Chen, S. S., “System Identification of Lead-Rubber Bearings Based on In-Situ
Quick-Release Tests,” abstract accepted for Fourth International Conference on Bridge
Maintenance, Safety, and Management (IABMAS ‘08), Seoul, Korea, July 2008.
Shirole’, A. M., Chen, S. S., and Puckett, J., “Bridge Information Modeling for the Lifecycle:
Progress and Challenges,” abstract submitted for the 10th International TRB Bridge and Structure
Management Conference, Buffalo, NY, October 2008.

Conference Proceedings (invited paper)

Chen, S. S., Wilson, J. L., and Fisher, J. W., "Expert System for Visual Inspection of Bridges", invited
paper for the Spring Conference of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
on Characterization of Materials and Flaws, Orlando, FL, April 1988.
Mander, J. B., Chen, S. S., Kim, J. H., and Premus, G. J., "The Performance of 30 Year Old Steel
Bridge Bearings", Proceedings of the 8th US-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, UJNR Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects, Chicago, Ill., May 1992.
Chen, S. S., Mander, J. B., MacEwan, D. S., and Kim, D.-K., "Structural Modeling Implications
from Snap-Back Tests on a Slab-on-Girder Bridge", Proceedings of the 9th US-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, UJNR Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects, Tsukuba Science City, Japan, May
1993.
Chen, S. S., Mander, J. B., Kim, D.-K., and Wendichansky, D. A., "Laboratory and Field Investigation of Aseismic Bearing Retrofits", Proceedings of the 10th US-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, UJNR Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects, Lake Tahoe, NV, May 10-11, 1994.
Chen, S. S., and Lamanna, M. F., "Informatics for Instrumented Structures", Proceedings of the
IABSE International Seminar on New Technologies for Bridge Management, Seoul, Korea, December 6, 1996.
Chen, S. S., Mander, J. B., Wendichansky, D. A., and Kim, D.-K., "To Isolate or not to Isolate:
Insights from Field and Laboratory Experiments", NCEER/INCEDE Center-to-Center Workshop
on Seismic Vulnerability of Transportation Systems, Buffalo, NY, March 1997.
Chen, S. S. and Lamanna, M. F., "Net-Capable Informatics of Instrumented Bridges," Proceedings of the 13th US-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, UJNR Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects, Tsukuba, Japan, Oct. 1997.
Chen, S. S., "National Efforts Toward Automation in Steel Bridge Fabrication," paper P02-5111,
TRB Session 604 on Development of Automated Systems for Steel Bridge Fabrication, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2002.
Brinkworth, T. W., and Chen, S. S., "Design Example: Two-Span Continuous Composite HPS Hybrid I-Girder Bridge: LRFD in SI Units," Workshop on Mainstream Design of Steel Bridges, International Bridge Conference, Pittsburgh PA, June 2002.

Conference Proceedings (abstract reviewed)

Wilson, J. L., Chen, S. S., and Sadofsky, S. L., "Designing a Graphics Application Interface", Proceedings Graphics Interface ’85, Montreal, Quebec, May 1985, pp. 373-380.
Wilson, J. L., Wong, Stephen T. C., Chen, Stuart S., and Waid, William P., "Closely Coupled
Graphics and Knowledge in Object-Oriented Systems", Proceedings of the First International
Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Monterrey, Mexico, November 1988. 6 pp.
Wong, S. T. C., Chen, S. S., and Wilson, J. L., "Conceptual Modeling for the Evaluation and Inspection of Structural Integrity", Proceedings of the Conference on Applications of Artificial Intelligence VII, Orlando, FL, March 1989. 6 pp.
Chen, S. S., and Wilson, J. L., "Knowledge Representation for Fatigue Evaluation", Proceedings of the Sixth Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Atlanta, GA, September 1989, pp. 211-218.
Chen, S. S., and Harfmann, A. C., "Computer-Aided Learning System for Architectural and Structural Design of Buildings", ASCE Structures Congress, May 1990, pp. 594-595.
Michalerya, W. D., Wilson, J. L., and Chen, S. S., "The Bridge Fatigue Investigator - A Knowledge Based System for Bridge Inspectors", Proceedings of the Seventh International Bridge Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 18-20, 1990. 5 pp.
Chen, S. S., and Mander, J. B., "Seismic Classification, Modeling, and Testing of Existing Bridge Systems" the Second NSF Workshop on Bridge Engineering Research in Progress, Reno, Nev., October 1990, pp. 253-256.
Chen, S. S., "Towards a Computational Environment for Smart Structures", ASCE Structures Congress ’91, Indianapolis, Ind., May 1991, pp. 42-45.
Chen, S. S., and Shah, K. M., "Neural Networks in Dynamic Analysis of Bridges", Proceedings of
the Eighth Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (ASCE), Dallas TX, June 1992, pp.
1058-1065.
Schwartz, D. I., and Chen, S. S., "Spatio-Temporal Aspects of Qualitative Structural Reasoning",
Proceedings of the Eighth Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (ASCE), Dallas TX, June 1992, pp. 277-284.
Schwartz, D. I., and Chen, S. S., "Order of Magnitude Reasoning for Qualitative Matrix Structural Analysis", Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (ASCE), Anaheim, CA, June 1993.
Chen, S. S., and Mander, J. B., MacEwan, D. S., and Mahmoodzadegan, B., "Quick-Release Behavior of Two Eastern US Highway Bridges", Proceedings of the 10th International Bridge Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 1993.
Mander, J. B., Kim, J.-H., and Chen, S. S., "Steel Bearing Implications for Seismic Behavior of
Bridges in Moderate Seismic Zones", Proceedings of the 10th International Bridge Conference,
Pittsburgh, PA, June 1993.
Schwartz, D. I., and Chen, S. S., "Qualitative and Quantitative Interval Analysis for Structural Applications", The Second U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Washington D.C.,
August 1993.
Sharit, J., and Chen, S., "Emergency Management Training using Expert Systems", Fifth International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Orlando, FL, August 1993.
Chen, S. S., and Mander, J. B., "Field Testing of Bridges Before and After Retrofitting with Seismic
Isolation Bearings", in the Third US-Japan Workshop on Earthquake Protective Systems for
Bridges, Berkeley, California, January 1994.
Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Seismic Retrofit Procedures for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers
in the Eastern United States", in the Second US-Japan Workshop on Seismic Retrofit of Bridges,
Berkeley, California, January 1994.
Chen, S. S., and Kim, S., "Neural Network Based Signal Monitoring in a Smart Structural System",
1994 North American Conference on Smart Structures and Materials 1994: Smart Sensing, Processing, and Instrumentation, James S. Sirkis, Ed., Proc. SPIE 2191, pp. 176-186, February 1994.
Mander, J. B., Chen, S. S., Kim, D. K., and MacEwan, D. S., "Quick-Release Seismic Response Studies on a Two-Span Slab-on-Girder Highway Bridge", Proceedings of ASCE Structures Congress XII, Atlanta, GA, pp. 361-366, April 1994.
Chen, S. S., and Kim, S., "Experimental Study of Neural Network Based Damage Detection in a
Smart Structural System", the First Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering, Washington,
D.C., June 1994.
Chen, S. S., Mander, J. B., Wendichansky, D. A., Kim, D. K., and Dreyer, P. G., "In-Situ Efficacy
of Aseismic Bearing Retrofits", the 11th Annual International Bridge Conference, Pittsburgh, PA,
paper #94-61, June 1994.
Chen, S. S., and Kim, S., "Neural Network Based Sensor Signal Monitoring of Instrumented Structures", ASCE Structures Congress XIII session on Intelligent Damage Monitoring of Civil Engineering Structures, Vol. I, April 1995, pp. 52-55.
Chen, S. S., and Kim, S., "Logic-Based Object Oriented Modeling for Health Monitoring of Instrumented Structures", ASCE Structures Congress XIII session on Logic Programming for Structural Engineering, Vol. I, April 1995, pp. 783 - 786.
Kim, S., and Chen, S. S., "Logic-Based Programming of Standards Processing with Computer Graphics Interface", ASCE Structures Congress XIII session on Logic Programming in Structural Engineering, Vol. I, April 1995, pp. 787 - 790.
Wendichansky, D. A., Chen, S. S., and Mander, J. B., "In-Situ Performance of Rubber Bearing Retrofits", National Seismic Conference on Bridges and Highways, San Diego, CA, December 1995.
Ballard, C. M., and Chen, S. S., "Automated Remote Monitoring of Structural Behavior via the Internet", 1996 Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials: Smart Systems for Bridges, Structures, and Highways, L. K. Matthews, Ed., Proc. SPIE 2719, February 1996, pp. 102-111.
Helgeson, R., Chen, S., and Kuhl, K., "PC-Based Remote Monitoring of an Instrumented Structure: Case Study and Lessons Learned", in the Session on Computational Support for Intelligent Structures, 12th Conference on Analysis and Computation, ASCE Structures Congress XIV, Chicago, IL, April 1996, pp. 310-321.
Kim, S., and Chen, S. S., "A Hybrid Data Model for Structural Health Monitoring", in the Session
on Computational Support for Intelligent Structures, 12th Conference on Analysis and Computation, ASCE Structures Congress XIV, Chicago, IL, April 1996, pp. 286-297.
Chen, S. S., and Mander, J. B, "Field and Laboratory Studies on the Seismic Performance of
Bridge Bearings", NSF Workshop on Bridge Research in Progress, Buffalo, NY, June 1996, 4 pp.
Chen, S. S., and Lamanna, M. F., “Net-Oriented Informatics for Instrumented Structures“, 1997
Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials: Sensing, Processing, and Instrumentation, SPIE,
San Diego, CA, March 1997.
Chen, S. S., Ballard, C. M., and Lamanna, M. F., “Internet-Based Monitoring of Remote Instrumented Structures: Java Applets Etc.”, ASCE Structures Congress XV Session on Emerging Technologies for Monitoring Structures, Portland, OR, April 1997.
Wendichansky, D. A., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., “Seismic Performance of Slab-on-Girder
Bridges Before and After Rehabilitating with Elastomeric Bearings,” PACAM V, Fifth Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jun.1997 4 pp.
Chen, S. S., “Diaphragms in the Load path,” Proceedings of the 1998 World Steel Bridge Symposium, National Steel Bridge Alliance, September 1998, pp. 6-1 to 6-31.
Chen, S. S., Mander, J. B., Yang, J. Z., and Kim, S. H., “Cyclic Plastic Behavior of Welded-Flange and Bolted-Web Connections in Special Moment Resisting Steel Frames,” in Choi, C. K., and Schnobrich, W. C., eds., Proceedings of the First International Conference on Advances in
Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Seoul, Korea, August 1999, pp. 921-927.
Pekcan, G., Chen, S. S., and Mander, J. B., “Energy Based System Identification Using Quick-Release
Experiments, ” ASCE Structures Congress, 8 pp., Philadelphia, PA, May 2000.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., “An Efficient Retrofit Alternative for End-Sway
Frames Using Supplemental Tendon System,” ASCE Structures Congress, 8 pp., May 2000, Philadelphia, PA
Chen, S. S., Aref, A. J., Ahn, I.-S., and Chiewanichakorn, M., “Comparative Study of Effective Flange Width Specifications for Composite Steel Bridges,” Paper IBC 02-31, Proceedings of the 17th International Bridge Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2002.
Kannan, N., and Chen, S. S., “AEC EDI: Adaptable for Bridges and Highways?” Frontiers in
Transportation Technology Highway Engineering Exchange Program (HEEP) Area 1 Conference,
Lake George, NY, June 2003.
Patil, R., Potturi, K., and Chen, S. S., “Use of 3D Modeling and XML based data Management in
Highway Bridge Design and Construction,” Frontiers in Transportation Technology Highway Engineering Exchange Program (HEEP) Area 1 Conference, Lake George, NY, June 2003 (received
Outstanding Student Presentation Award).
Ahn, I.-S., Chen, S. S., and Dargush, G. F., “Ratcheting and Shakedown of a SDOF System under Sinusoidal and Earthquake Excitations,” Conference on Response of Structures to Extreme Loading, Toronto CA, August 2003.
Ahn, I.-S., Chen, S. S., and Dargush, G. F., “Quasi-Periodic Motion and Nonlinear Dynamic
Shakedown,” 16th ASCE EMD (Engineering Mechanics Division) Conference, Seattle, WA, August 2003.
Krishna Potturi, "Use of XML for Web Based Data Management in Highway Bridge Design and
Construction", presented at the IHEEP (International Highway Engineering Exchange Program)
Conference, Cheyenne, WY, September 2003.
Lee, J.W., Kim, S., Chen, S. S., Chang, S.-P., and Cheong, J. J., “Experimental Investigation of
Local Damage Detection on a 1/15 Scale Model of the Yeongjong Bridge Floor System,” the First
International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-1), Tokyo, Japan, November 2003.
Chen, S. S., Lee, J. W., Kim, S., and Chang, S.-P., “Applying Scale Model Results to In-Situ Damage
Detection: Issues and Challenges,” the First International Conference on Structural Health
Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-1), Tokyo, Japan, November 2003.
I.-S. Ahn, M. Chiewanichakorn, A.F. Nottis, J.A. Carpenter, A.J. Aref, and S.S. Chen. Effective
Flange Width Provisions of Concrete Bridge Girders, 2004 Concrete Bridge Conference
(Charlotte, USA) May 2004.
M. Chiewanichakorn, I.-S. Ahn, A.J. Aref, and S.S. Chen, The Development of Revised Effective
Slab Width Criteria for Steel-Concrete Composite Bridges, ASCE/SEI 2004 Structures Congress
(Nashville, USA) 2004.
S. S. Chen, J. W. Lee, S. K. Kim, and J. J. Cheong, “Neural Network Based Damage Detection in
a Suspension Bridge Floor System Model,” the ASNT Conference on Structural Materials
Technology (SMT): NDE/NDT For Highways and Bridges, September 2004 in Buffalo, NY
Chen, S. S., Li, J. W., and Tangirala, V. - K., “3D Parameterization Precedes Pervasive Prefabrication,” FHWA’s Second National Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems Workshop, held September 2004 in New Brunswick, NJ.
Y.-C. Ou, M. Chiewanichakorn, I.-S. Ahn, A. J. Aref, S. S. Chen, A. Filiatrault, G. C. Lee, Z.
Liang, and J. O’Connor, Modeling of the Precast Unbonded Post-tensioned Segmental Bridge
Column under Lateral Load, PCI National Bridge Conference 2005
I.-S. Ahn, A. Aref, S. Chen, M. Chiewanichakorn, G. C. Lee, and Y.-C. Ou, Accelerated Modular
Construction: Seismic Considerations. Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference 2005 (San Diego, December 15 & 16, 2005)
Shirole', A. M., and Chen, S. S., "Accelerating the Bridge Project Delivery Process: A Roadmap,"
Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference 2005 (San Diego, CA, December 15 & 16, 2005)
Chen, S. S., Piroglu, F., and Uzgider, E., "Overview and Assessment of American Steel Bridge
Engineering Developments for Use in Turkey," Seventh International Conference on Advances in
Civil Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, October 2006.

Other Conference Proceedings

Fang, H. Y., Chen, S., and Dongre, R., "Bamboo-Lime-Rice Husk Ash Composite Construction
Material", Proceedings of the International Conference on Development of Low-Cost and Energy Saving Construction Materials and Applications, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 1984.
Wilson, John L., and Chen, Stuart S., "Effective Documentation Material for a Computer-Aided
Engineering Laboratory", Proceedings of the Second National Conference on University Programs in Computer-Aided Engineering, Design and Manufacturing (UPCAEDM ’84), Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., August 1984, pp. 210-215.
Chen, S. S., and Wilson, J. L., "The Generation of User-Oriented Documentation", Proceedings of
the Second International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Hangzhou, PRC, June 1985, pp. 231-238.
Wilson, J. L., and Chen, S. S., "Characteristics of a Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory",
Proceedings of the Third National Conference on University Programs in Computer-Aided Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing (UPCAEDM ’85), Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, July 1985, pp. 144-147.
Chen, Stuart S., and Wilson, John L., "Interactive Engineering Courseware using the Graphical
Kernel System (GKS)", Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on University Programs in
Computer-Aided Engineering, Design and Manufacturing (UPCAEDM ’86), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, August 1986, pp. 106-110.
Chen, S. S., Wilson, J. L., and Mikroudis, G. K., "Knowledge-Based Systems in Civil Engineering
at Lehigh University", Proceedings of the Fifth National Conference on University Programs in
Computer-Aided Engineering, Design and Manufacturing (UPCAEDM ’87), Ohio State University, July 1987.
Chen, S. S., "Getting Expert Assistance for Evaluating Fatigue in Steel Bridges", invited article for PC-TRANSmission, Newsletter of the University of Kansas Transportation Center, April 1988.

Technical Reports

Chen, S. S., and Salley, M. F., "Using Models to Study Local Instability of Tubular Steel Columns",
Fritz Engineering Laboratory Report No. 354.459, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., May 1979.
Chen, Stuart S., Daniels, J. Hartley, and Wilson, John L., "Computer Study of Redundancy of a
Single Span Welded Steel Two-Girder Bridge", Fritz Engineering Laboratory Report No. 503.1,
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., March 1986.
Chen, S. S., and Wilson, J. L., "Proposed Usage of BFI (Bridge Fatigue Investigator), A Knowledge-
Based System for the Inspection and Preliminary Assessment of Fatigue Distress in Steel
Girder Bridges", Technical Report ATLSS 86-02, Center for Advanced Technology for Large
Structural Systems (ATLSS), Lehigh University, October 1986.
Daniels, J. H., Wilson, J. L., and Chen, S. S., "Redundancy of Simple-Span and Two-Span Welded Steel Two-Girder Bridges", Fritz Engineering Laboratory Report No. 503.2, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., September 1987.
Chen, S. S., "A Knowledge-Based Surrogate Consultant System for Fatigue and Fracture Evaluation of Steel Bridges", Technical Report ATLSS 88-08, Center for Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems (ATLSS), Lehigh University, October 1988.
Rohatgi, S., Oliver, J., and Chen, S., "Knowledge Based Identification of Expert System Applications", Technical Report No. AAIE-90-01, Graduate Group for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, August 1990.
Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Seismic Performance of Highway Bridges in the Eastern United States", NCEER Bulletin, Vol. 6, No. 2, April 1992.
Mander, J., Chen, S., Shah, K., and Madan, A., "Investigation of Light Pole Base Integrity", Technical Report, Dept. of Civil Engineering, SUNY/Buffalo, July 1992.
Mander, J. B., Waheed, S. M., Chaudhary, M. T. A., and Chen, S. S., "Seismic Performance of
Shear-Critical Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers Designed to Out-of-Date Codes", Technical Report
NCEER-93-0010, April 1993.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Experimental and Analytical Study of Low-Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Semi-Rigid Top-And-Seat Angle Connections", Technical Report NCEER-95-
0002, January 1995.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Experimental Performance and Analytical Study of a Non-Ductile Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures Retrofitted with Elastomeric Spring Dampers", Technical Report NCEER-95-0010, June 1995.
Mander, J. B., Mahmoodzadegan, B., Bhadra, S., and Chen, S. S., "Seismic Evaluation of a
30-Year Old Non-Ductile Highway Bridge Pier and its Retrofit", Technical Report NCEER-96-0008, May 1996.
Mander, J., Chen, S., Kim, D.-K., and Wendichansky, D., "Field and Laboratory Studies on the Seismic Performance of Bridge Bearings," NCEER Bulletin, Vol. 10, No. 3, July 1996,
pp. 5-9.
Kim, D.-K., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Experimental Study and Thermo-Visco-Elasto-
Plastic Modeling of Elastomeric Seismic Isolation Bearings", Technical Report NCEER-96-XXXX, May 1996.
Mander, J. B., Kim, D.-K., Chen, S. S., and Premus, G. J., "Response of Steel Bridge Bearings
to Reversed Cyclic Loading", Technical Report NCEER-96-0014, November 1996.
Chen, S. S., "Preliminary Evaluation of Versailles Plank Road Bridge over Big Sister
Creek", Technical Report No. CIE-96-01, September 1996.
Pekcan, G., and Chen, S. S., "Investigation of Floor Vibration Response due to Helicopter
Landings at ECMC, Technical Report, November 1998.
Wendichansky, D. A., Chen, S. S., and Mander, J. B., "Experimental Investigation of the
Dynamic Response of Two Bridges Before and After Retrofitting with Elastomeric Bearings",
Technical Report NCEER-98-0012, December 1998.
Pekcan, B., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Experimental Investigation and Computational
Modeling of a 1:4 Scale Model Steel Structure with a Load Balancing Supplemental
Damping System," Technical Report MCEER-99-0006, April 1999.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Design of Supplemental Energy Dissipating
Systems for Building Structures," Technical Report MCEER-99-0021, December 1999.
Pekcan, G., Mander, J. B., and Chen, S. S., "Seismic Retrofit of Steel Deck-Truss Bridges
with a Supplemental Tendon System: Experimental and Analytical Investigation", Technical Report MCEER-00-0004, July 2000, 182 pp.
Shama, A., Mander, J. B., Chen, S. S., and Blabac, B. A., "Experimental Investigation and
Retrofit of Steel Pile Foundations and Pile Bents under Cyclic Lateral Loading," Technical
Report MCEER-01-0006, December 2001.
Chen, S. S., ed., "Computer Integrated Steel Bridge Design and Construction: Expanding
Automation, Workshop Report to the Federal Highway Administration and National Steel
Bridge Alliance, http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/automate.htm (April 2002).
Chen, S. S., Lee, J. W., and Cheong, J. J., "Experimental Investigation of Local Damage
Detection on a 1/15 Scale Model of a Suspension Bridge Floor System," 48 pp., January
2003.
Chen, S. S., Kannan, N., Patil, R., and Potturi, K., "Evaluation of 3D Computer Modeling
and Electronic Information Transfer for Efficient Design and Construction of Steel Bridges,"
Revised Draft Final Report for NCHRP 20-07 Task 149, November 2003.
"Two-Span Continuous Steel Hybrid Plate Girder Design Example," with J. Repp, Jun.
2005, 110 pp. (used in continuing education courses for Professional Engineers)
“Two-Span Continuous Prestressed Concrete Girder Design Example," with J. Repp, Feb.
2005, 66 pp. (used in continuing education courses for Professional Engineers)
"Bolted Field Splice Design Example," with I.-S. Ahn, Jan. 2005, 46 pp. (used in
continuing education courses for Professional Engineers)
S.S. Chen, A.J. Aref, I.-S. Ahn, M. Chiewanichakorn, J.A. Carpenter, A. Nottis, and I.
Kalpakidis, Effective Slab Width for Composite Steel Bridge Members (NCHRP Report
543), Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 2005.
Ahn, J.-I., and Chen, S. S., “Analysis of Composite Transportation Culverts,” Project
Report submitted to the Seoul National University of Technology, May 2005.
Chen, S. S., Tangirala, V.-K., Li, J.-W., Shirole’, A. M., and Sweney, T., “Pilot Study of
3D-Centric Modeling Processes for Integrated Design and Construction of Highway
Bridges,” Revised Draft Final Report for Highway IDEA Project 108, August 2006.