Publications

Published Journal Articles-Peer Reviewed

  1. Nasouri, R., A. Matamoros, A. Montoya, and F. Testik. Vulnerability of Coastal Bridges under Extreme Hurricane Conditions. Bridge Structures, In Press, 2019.
    https://doi.org/10.3233/BRS-190158

  2. A. Aguirre-Mesa, D. Ramirez-Tamayo, M. Garcia, A. Montoya, and H. Millwater. A Stiffness Derivative Local Hypercomplex-Variable Finite Element Method for Computing of the Energy Release Rate. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, In Press, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2019.106581

  3. Nasouri, R., K. Nguyen, A. Montoya, A. Matamoros, C. Bennett, and J. Li. Thermally-Induced Demands due to Hot Dip Galvanization of High Mast Illumination Poles. Part I: Finite Element Model Development, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 162:1-14, 2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.105705

  4. Nguyen, K., R. Nasouri, C. Bennett, A. Matamoros, J. Li and A. Montoya. Galvanizing-Induced Distortion in Steel Plate Girders, Part II: Effects of Welding and Galvanizing Practices. Journal of Bridge Engineering, In Press, 2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0001444

  5. Nguyen, K., R. Nasouri, C. Bennett, A. Matamoros, J. Li and A. Montoya. Galvanizing-Induced Distortion in Steel Plate Girders, Part I: Effects of Girder Geometry. Journal of Bridge Engineering, In Press, 2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0001445

  6. Aristizabal, M, D. Ramirez-Tamayo, M. Garcia, A. Aguirre-Mesa, A. Montoya, and H. Millwater. Quaternion and Octonion-based Finite Element Analysis Methods for Computing First Order Derivatives. Journal of Computational Physics, In Press, 2019. 
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcp.2019.07.030

  7. Wagner, D., M. Garcia, A. Montoya, and H. Millwater. A Finite Element-based Adaptive Energy Response Function Method for Curvilinear Progressive Fracture. International Journal of Fatigue, 127: 229-245, 2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2019.05.036

  8. Fielder, R., H. Millwater, A. Montoya and P. Golden. Efficient Estimate of Residual Stress Variance Using Complex Variable Finite Element Methods. International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, 173:101-113, 2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpvp.2019.05.004

  9. Gholikhani, M., R. Nasouri, S. Tahami, S. Legette, S. Dessouky, and A. Montoya. Harvesting Kinetic Energy from Roadway Pavement through an Electromagnetic Speed Bump. Journal of Applied Energy, 250: 503-511, 2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.05.060

  10. Nasouri, R., K. Nguyen, A. Montoya, A. Matamoros, C. Bennett, and J. Li. Thermally-Induced Demands due to Hot Dip Galvanization of High Mast Illumination Poles. Part II: Effects of Geometrical Properties and Galvanizing Practices. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 159:584-597, 2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.05.010

  11. Montoya, A., D. Ramirez, H. Millwater, and M. Kirby. A Complex-Variable Virtual Crack Extension Finite Element Method for Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 202:242-258, 2018.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.09.023

  12. Ramirez Tamayo, D., A. Montoya, and H. Millwater. Application of the Complex-variable Finite Element Method to Mixed Mode Fracture and Interface Cracks. AIAA Journal, 56(11):4632-4637, 2018.
    https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J057231

  13. Nguyen, K., R. Nasouri, C. Bennett, A. Matamoros, J. Li and A. Montoya. Thermomechanical Modeling of Welding and Galvanizing a Steel Beam Connection Detail to Examine Susceptibility to Cracking. Materials Performance and Characterization, ISSN 2739-1365, 2018.
    https://doi.org/10.1520/MPC20170115

  14. Ramirez, D., A. Montoya and H. Millwater. A Virtual Crack Extension Method for thermoelastic fracture using a complex-variable finite element method. Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 192:328-342, 2018.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2017.12.013

  15. Fielder, R., A. Montoya, H. Millwater and P. Golden. Residual Stress Sensitivity Analysis Using a Complex Variable Finite Element Method. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 133, 2017.
    http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2017.08.035

  16. Roshani, H., P. Jagtap, S. Dessouky, A. Montoya and A.T. Papagiannakis. Theoretical and Experimental Evaluation of Two Roadway Piezoelectric-Base Harvesting Prototypes. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002112

  17. Papagiannakis, A.T., A. Montoya, S. Dessouky, J. Helffrich. Development and
    Evaluation of Piezoelectric Prototypes for Roadway Energy Harvesting. ASCE Journal of Energy Engineering, 143(5), 2017.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000467

  18. Roshani, H., S. Dessouky, A. T. Papagiannakis, and A. Montoya. Experimental and Finite Element Assessment of Three Energy Harvesting Prototypes for Roadways. Journal of Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2(1):7, 2017.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s41062-017-0055-x

  19. Montoya, A. and H. Millwater. Sensitivity Analysis in Thermoelastic Problems Using the Complex Finite Element Method. Journal of Thermal Stresses. 40(3): 302-321, 2017.                                          http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01495739.2016.1264871

  20. Papagiannakis, A.T, S. Dessouky, A. Montoya and H. Roshani. Energy Harvesting for Roadways. Procedia Computer Science, 83:758-765, 2016.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2016.04.164

  21. Roshani, H., S. Dessouky, A. Montoya and A.T. Papagiannakis. Energy Harvesting from Asphalt Pavement Roadways Vehicle-Induced Stresses: A Feasibility Study. Applied Energy, 182:210-218, 2016.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.08.116

  22. Millwater, H., D. Wagner, A. Baines and A. Montoya. A Virtual Crack Extension Method to Compute Energy Release Rates Using a Complex Variable Finite Element Method. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 162:95-111, 2016.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2016.04.002

  23. Gomez-Farias, A., A. Montoya and H. Millwater. Complex Finite Element Sensitivity Method for Creep Analysis. International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, 132-133:27-42, 2015.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpvp.2015.05.006

  24. Montoya, A., R. Fielder, A. Gomez-Farias and H. Millwater. Finite-Element Sensitivity for Plasticity Using Complex Variable Methods. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 141(2):04014118, 2014.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000837

  25. Montoya, A., G. Deodatis, R. Betti and H. Waisman. Physics-Based Stochastic Model to Determine the Failure Load of Suspension Bridge Cables. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 29(4): B4014002, 2014.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000393

  26. Montoya, A., H. Waisman and R. Betti. A Simplified Contact-Friction Methodology for Modeling Wire Breaks in Parallel Wire Strands. Computers & Structures, 100-101:39-53, 2012.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2012.03.003

  27. Waisman, H, A. Montoya, R. Betti and I.C. Noyan. Load Transfer and Recovery Length in Parallel Wires of Suspension Bridge Cables. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 137(4):227-237, 2011.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000220

Published Conference Proceedings-Peer Reviewed

  1. Nasouri, R., A. Shahriar, A. Matamoros, A. Montoya and F. Testik. Evaluating the Hydrodynamic Response of Coastal Bridges during an Extreme Weather Event. 2019 Tran-SET Conference Proceedings.
    https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2019/20/matecconf_tran-set2019_01002.pdf
  2. Ramirez, D., A. Montoya and H. Millwater. A New Complex-valued Thermal Fracture Approach for Evaluating the Structural Integrity of Aircraft Structures. AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, AIAA SciTech Forum, (AIAA 2018-0649), 2018.
    https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-0649
  3. Nguyen, K., R. Nasouri, C. Bennett, A. Matamoros, J. Li, and A. Montoya. Distortion of Steel Plate Girders due to Hot-Dip Galvanizing. World Steel Bridge Symposium, 1-15, 2018.
    https://www.aisc.org/globalassets/nsba/conference-proceedings/2018/2018-wsbs-final-paper—bennett.pdf
  4. Nasouri, R, K. Nguyen, A. Montoya, A. Matamoros, C. Bennett., and J. Effect of Geometric Configuration on High-Mast Illumination Pole Demands During Galvanizing Process. Intergalva Conference Proceedings- Berlin, Germany, 2018. In Press.
  5. Roshani, H., S. Dessouky, A. Montoya, A.T. Papagiannakis, A. Abbas. Development and Finite Element Analysis of Piezoelectric-Based Prototypes for Harvesting Energy from Roadway Pavement. Advancement in the Design and Performance of Sustainable Asphalt Pavements. GeoMEast 2017. Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, 1-13, 2017.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61908-8_1.
  6. Nguyen, K., R. Nasouri, C. Bennett, A. Matamoros, J. Li and A. Montoya. Sensitivity of Predicted Temperature in a Fillet Weld T-Joint to Parameters Used in Welding Simulation with Prescribed Temperature Approach. SIMULIA Conference Science in the Age of Experience 2017.
    https://www.3ds.com/fileadmin/PRODUCTS/SIMULIA/PDF/scc-papers/2017/temperature-fillet-weld-t-joint-univkansas-nguyen.pdf
  7. Roshani, H., S. Dessouky, A.T. Papagiannakis, A. Montoya, Feasibility Study on Harvesting Energy from Roadway Infrastructure. ASCE Geo-Chicago 2016, 588-597, 2016.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480137.056
  8. Gomez-Farias, A. and A. Montoya. “A Novel Finite Element Sensitivity for Plasticity.” International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, Canada, 2014.
    http://www.academia.edu/9232156/A_NOVEL_FINITE_ELEMENT_SENSITIVITY_METHOD_FOR_PLASTICITY
  9. Montoya, A. and H. Ling. “Experimental Tests on Geocell Reinforced Nevada Sand.” Design and Practice of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Structures 369-376, 2013.
    http://www.destechpub.com/product/design-and-practice-of-geosynthetic-reinforced-soil-structures/
  10. Montoya, A., Betti, R., Deodatis, G. and Waisman, H. “A Stochastic Finite Element Approach to Determine the Safety of Suspension Bridge Main Cables.” ASCE-International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering Proceedings, pp 1-8, 2013.
    http://ascelibrary.org/doi/pdf/10.1061/9780784413029.001

Professional Reports

  1. Matamoros, A, F. Testik, R. Nasouri, and A. Montoya. Coastal Bridges under Hurricane Stresses along the Texas and Louisiana Coast. Project No. 17STTSA02. LSU Digital commons, Publication 29.
    https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/transet_pubs/29
  2. Dessouky, S., R. Guo, A. Montoya, L. Walubita, J. Helffrich, A.T. Papagiannakis and A. Bhalla. Phase 1: Development of Highway Sensing and Energy Conversion (HiSEC) Modules for Generation Power. FHWA/TX-16/0-6871-1.
    http://library.ctr.utexas.edu/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=M2UxNzg5YmEtYzMyZS00ZjBlLWIyODctYzljMzQ3ZmVmOWFl&rID=MzU5&sID=MQ==&qrs=VHJ1ZQ==&q=KCop&qcf=M2UxNzg5YmEtYzMyZS00ZjBlLWIyODctYzljMzQ3ZmVmOWFl