Prof. Ali M. Memari

Department of Architectural Engineering

Pennsylvania State University, USA

Professor

Email: memari@engr.psu.edu

Qualifications

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Penn State University, USA

M.Eng., Civil (Structural) Engineering, University of California, Berkley, USA

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Houston, USA

Publications(Selected)

1. O’Brien, W. C., Memari, A. M., Kremer, P. A., and Behr, R. A. (2012), Development of Fragility Curves for Stick-Built Glazing Systems, Earthquake Spectra, In Press.
2. Terentiuk, S. and Memari, A. M. (2012), Seismic Evaluation of Structural Insulated Panels through Full-scale Racking Load Testing, Journal of Architectural Engineering, In press.
3. Memari, A. M., Kremer, P. A., and Behr, R. A. (2012), Seismic Performance of Four-Side Structural Sealant Glazing System, Journal of ASTM International (JAI), In press.
4. Standley, J. A. and Memari, A. M. (2012), Structural Assessment of a Transparent Sustainable Wall Panel with Load-Bearing Backup-framing for Residential Construction, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, In press.
5. Memari, A. M., Fisher, S., Krumenacker, C., Broker, K. A., and Modrich, R.-U. (2012), Evaluation of the Structural Sealant for Use in Four-Sided Structural Sealant Glazing Curtain Wall System for a Hospital Building, Journal of ASTM International (JAI), In press.
6. Broker, K. A., Fisher, S., and Memari, A. M. (2012), Seismic Racking Test Evaluation of silicone Used in a 4-Sided Structural Sealant Glazed Curtain Wall System, Journal of ASTM International (JAI), In press.
7. Memari, A. M., Chen, X., Kremer, P. A., and Behr, R. A. (2012), Prediction of Seismic Failure of Silicone Sealant in Two-Sided Structural Sealant Glazing Systems, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, In press.
8. Memari, A.M., Harris, H. G., Hamid, A. A. and Scanlon A. (2011), Seismic Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers in Low to Moderate Seismic Regions, Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 11, 57-68.
9. Memari, A. M., Shirazi, A., Kremer, P. A., and Behr, R. A. (2011), Development of Finite Element Modeling Approach for Lateral Load Analysis of Dray-Glazed Curtain Walls, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, 17, 1, 24-33.
10. Liang, J. and Memari, A. M. (2011), Introduction of a Panelized Brick Veneer Wall System and Its Building Science Evaluation, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, 17, 1, 1-14.
11. Liang, J. and Memari, A. M. (2011), Full-scale Experimental Evaluation of a Panelized Brick Veneer Wall System under Simulated Wind Loading, Structural Engineering and Mechanics Journal, 38, 1, 99-123.
12. Memari, A. M., Lepage, A. and Setthachayanon, J. (2010), Experimental Evaluation of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Lintels Strengthened with Externally Bonded Glass FRP, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Published Online: DOI: 10.1177/0731684410373413, 1-16.
13. Liang, J., and Memari, A. M. (2010), Finite Element Analysis of a Panelized Brick Veneer Wall System and Comparison with Wind Load Testing Results, The Masonry Society Journal, 28, 1, 7-28.
14. Memari, A.M., Harris, H. G., Hamid, A. A. and Scanlon A. (2010), “Seismic Evaluation of an Elevated Highway Bridge in a Low Seismic Region,” The Open Civil Engineering Journal, 4, 72-87.
15. Maneetes, H. and Memari, A. M. (2009), Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Cladding Panels, Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 9, 62-72.
16. Memari, A. M., Kasal, B., Manbeck, H. B., and Adams, A. R. (2009), Lateral Load Resistance Evaluation of Wood and Steel Stud Partition Shear Walls, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, 15, 4, 122-130.
17. Maneetes, H. and Memari, A. M. (2009), Development of Analytical Modeling for an Energy-Dissipating Cladding Panel, Structural Engineering and Mechanics Journal, 32, 5, 587-608.
18. Eminaga, A. and Memari, A. M. (2008), A Study on the Use of GFRP as an External Reinforcement for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, The Masonry Society Journal, 26, 2, 53-66.
19. Aliiari, M. and Memari, A. M. (2007), Experimental Evaluation of a Sacrificial Seismic Fuse Device for Masonry Infill Walls, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, 13, 2, 111-125.
20. Memari, A. M., Shirazi, A. and Kremer, P. A. (2007), Static Finite Element Analysis of Architectural Glass Curtain Walls Under In-Plane Loads and Corresponding Full-Scale Test, Structural Engineering and Mechanics Journal, 25, 4, 365-382.
21. Memari, A.M., Chen, X., Kremer, P.A., and Behr, R.A. (2006), Seismic Performance of Two-Side Structural Silicone Glazing Systems, Journal of ASTM International (JAI), 3, 10, 1-10.
22. Getz, D. R. and Memari, A. M. (2006), Evaluating the Seismic Performance of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Cladding Panels, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, 12, 1, 12-23.
23. Memari, A.M., Kremer, P.A., and Behr, R.A. (2006), Architectural Glass Panels with Rounded Corners to Mitigate Earthquake Damage, Earthquake Spectra Journal, 22, 1, 129-150.
24. Aliaari, M. and Memari, A. M. (2005), Analysis of Masonry Infilled Steel Frames with Seismic Isolator Subframes, Engineering Structures Journal, 27, 487-500.
25. Memari, A. M., Harris, H. G., Hamid, A. A. and Scanlon, A. (2005), Ductility Evaluation for Typical Existing R/C Bridge Columns in the Eastern U.S.A.,Engineering Structures Journal, 27, 2, 203-212.