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Jay A. Puckett
V.O. Smith Professor of Civil Engineering
Room 3074, Engineering Building
University of Wyoming
College of Engineering
Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering
Dept. 3295
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
e-mail:
Office Phone: (307) 766-5255
Fax: (307) 766-4444
Education:
- B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Missouri, 1978
http://www.civil.missouri.edu - M.S. Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, 1980
http://www.engr.colostate.edu/depts/ce/index.html - Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, 1983
http://www.engr.colostate.edu/depts/ce/index.html
Registration:
- Professional Engineer WY 5906 (structural)
Books |
Puckett, J.A. and Coletti, D. National Steel Bridge Alliance Steel Bridge Design Handbook, Chapter 10: Structural Analysis, peer review is complete. Barker, R.M. and Puckett, J.A., Design of Highway Bridges - Based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifica tion, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2003, Second Edition (Page galleys in review) |
Patents |
Patent 6,857,615B2, "Mechanical Damper for Structures," Puckett,
J.A., Hamilton, H.R., and Patrick McManus, February 2005. |
Awards |
Appointed the V.O. Smith Chair for Infrastructure, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming (September 2005 to present) University of Missouri at Columbia Department of Civil Engineering, Academy of Distinguished Alumni, Oct. 2000. Outstanding Research and Graduate Teaching Award, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Wyoming, 1998. American Society for Engineering Education DOW Outstanding Young Educator Award, a national award recognizing excellence in teaching and research, 1988. Selected Most Outstanding Professor by the Chi Epsilon Chapter at Colorado State University, 1981. |
Consulting |
President, BridgeTech, Inc., Laramie, WY ( puckett@bridgetech-laramie.com ) BridgeTech, Inc. has software development engineers specializing in bridge engineering, database technology, and graphical interfaces. Development includes BRASS-Girder (LRFD), BRASS-Girder (STD), BRASS-Culvert (LRFD), BRASS-Culvert (STD), BRASS-Dist, AASHTOÂ’s Virtis and Opis, and BT Beam. |
Biographical Sketch |
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Specialization |
Highway Bridge Engineering, software engineering, finite element methods, semi-analytical techniques in structural analysis, computer methods for bridge design and evaluation, fatigue evaluation, and structural dynamics. |
Areas of Academic Expertise |
Bridge engineering, software engineering, structural analysis (static and dynamic), design of concrete, prestressed, and steel bridges. |
Current Research Interests |
Bridge engineering, software engineering, maintenance, serviceability, and fatigue of traffic signal poles |
Publications |
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Current Projects |
Fatigue of Traffic Signal Poles, Wyoming Department of Transportation Fatigue of Traffic Signal Poles (with University of MN), NCHRP 12-38a |
Multidisciplinary Collaborations |
Computer science work in databases for bridge rating and design. |
Professional Memberships |
American Society of Civil Engineers |
Courses |
Graduate Classes:
Undergraduate Classes:
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Selected Publications
Peavy, M.D., Talley, A, and Puckett, J.A., "New LRFD Design and Analysis Software for Reinforced Concrete Slab Bridges," National Concrete Bridge Conference, Reno, NV, May 2006.
Patrick, M.D., X. Sharon Huo, X.S, Puckett, J.A., Jablin, M.C, and Mertz, D., “Sensitivity of Live Load Distribution Factors to Vehicle Spacing”, Technical Note, Bridge Engineering Journal, ASCE, in review.
Puckett, J.A. and Hearn, G., “Summary of FHWA International Scanning Tour For Bridge Preservation and Maintenance,” International Bridge Engineering Conference, TRB: 6IBECS-108, July 2005.
Goodrich, B.L., Puckett, J.A., Jablin, M.C., “Validation of Specification Modification via NCHRP 12-50 Process,” International Bridge Engineering Conference, TRB: 6IBECS-108, July 2005.
Puckett, J.A., Huo, X.S., Patrick, M.D., Jablin, M.C., Mertz, D., Peavy, M.D, Simplified Equations for Live-Load Distribution in Highway Bridges, International Bridge Engineering Conference, TRB: 6IBECS-069, July 2005.
P.S. McManus, Puckett, J.A., and Hamilton, H.R., "Damping in Cantilevered Traffic Signal Structures under Forced Vibration," ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol 129, n 3., March 2003, pp 373-382.
Goodrich, B.L. and Puckett, J.A., "Comparison of LFR and LRFR Bridges," National Concrete Bridge Conference, National Concrete Bridge Association, Nashville, TN, Oct. 2002.
Puckett, J.A., "Comparative Study of AASHTO Load and Resistance Factor Design Distribution Factors for Slab-Girder Bridges," Transportation Research Record, No. 1770, pgs 34-37, 2001.
Puckett, J.A. and Mlynarski, M., "Bridge Software Validation Guidelines", Transportation Research Board, No. 1696, Vol. 2, 2001.
Hamilton, H.R., Riggs, G.S. and Puckett, J.A., "Increased Damping in Cantilevered Traffic Signal Structures," Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 126, No. 4, New York, NY. (020106-ST).
Thompson, PD, Duray, JA; Campbell, JJ; Puckett, JA; Wright, B., "VIRTIS: AASHTO's New Bridge Load Rating System," Transportation Research Circular 448, Eighth International Bridge Management Conference, Denver, Colorado, June 2000.
Puckett, J.A., and Goodrich, B.G., "Simplified Approach for Live Load for Permit Vehicles with Non-Standard Axle Gages," Bridge Software Validation Guidelines," Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1696, Vol. 2, pgs. 143-151, April 2000.
Puckett, J.A., Mark Mlynarski, Jablin, Clancy, C, "Bridge Software Validation Guidelines," Fifth International Bridge Engineering Conference, Tampa, FL, April 2000. (TRB Review)
Goodrich, B.L. and Puckett, J.A., "Rating Factor Computations for Shear and Moment Interaction Using AASHTO-LRFD, ASCE Bridge Journal, Practitioner's Forum, Oct. 1998.
Hamilton III, H. R., Fowler, T. J., Puckett, J. A., "AE Evaluation of Fatigue Damage in Traffic Signal Poles", Acoustic Emission: Standards and Technology Update, ASTM STP 1353, S. J. Vahaviolos, Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, 1998.
Thompson, Paul D., Duray, J.A., Puckett, J.A., and Jeffrey J. Campbell, "The Application of Object Technology in AASHTO's New Bridge Load Rating and Design Systems," The First International Conference on New Information Technologies for Decision Making in Civil Engineering, Montreal, 11-13, 1998 (TRB review)
Bramel, B.K., Puckett, J.A., Ksaibati, Khaled, and Dolan, C.W., "Asphalt Plug Joint Usage and Perceptions in the United States", Transportation Research Board 1594, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC, 1998.
Bramel, B.K., Dolan, C.W., Ksaibati, K., and Puckett, J.A., "Asphalt Plug Joints - Design Guidelines and Specification Development," 5th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges, July 1998. (TRB review)
Dolan, C.W., Puckett, J.A., and Merchant, R.W., "Temperature Effects on Elastomeric Sealants for Bridge Joints," International Conference on Joints and Bearings, San Francisco, CA, October, 1996. (ACI Review)
Dolan, C.W, Puckett, J.A., and Kostage, J, "Experimental Evaluation of Asphalt Plug Joints," International Conference on Joints and Bearings, San Francisco, CA, October 1996. (ACI Review)
Merchant, R., Kostage, J., Dolan, C.W., and Puckett, J.A., "Performance of Elastomeric Sealants", International Conference on Short- and Medium-Span Bridges, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Aug., 1994 (TRB Review).
Croft, R., Puckett, J.A., Dolan, C.W., "Temperature Effects in Skewed Bridges," International Conference on Short- and Medium-Span Bridges, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Aug., 1994 (TRB Review).
Puckett, J.A., and Gralund, M.S., "A System for Bridge Management in a Rural Environment," Journal on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, April, 1996.
Swift, D.P., Puckett, J.A., and Edgar, T.V., "A Finite Element Analysis of Cold Embedments in Fresh Concrete," Journal of Cold Regions Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 6, No. 2, June 1992.
Smith, S.S., Allen, M.B., Puckett, J.A., and Edgar, T.V., " The Finite-Layer Method for Groundwater Flow Models," Water Resources Research, Vol. 28, No. 6, June 1992.
Chen, C. J., Gutkowski, R. M., and Puckett, J. A., "B-Spline Compound Strip Formulation for Braced Thin-Walled Structures," Journal of the Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 117, No. 5, May 1991.
Puckett, J. A., Clancy, Chad, and Pope, David, "An Effective Method for Linking Computer Aided Engineering Procedures with Computer Drafting," Proceedings, Third Bridge Engineering Conference, Denver, CO, May 1991. (TRB Review)
Chen, C. J., Gutkowski, R. M., and Puckett, J. A., "Spline Compound Strip Analysis of Plate Structure with Intermediate Supports," Computers and Structure, to appear.
Puckett, J. A., Lieber, S. R., and Glandt, D. A, "An Automated Procedure for the Regulation of Overweight Vehicles," Proceedings, International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges, Toronto, Canada, August 1990. (TRB Review)
Puckett, J. A., and Wiseman, D. L., "The Compound Strip Method for Folded Plates with Connecting Elements," Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 117, No. 1, January 1991.
Wiseman, D. L., and Puckett, J. A., "Applications of the Compound Strip Method for Folded Plates with Connecting Elements," Journal Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 117, No. 1, Jan. 1991.
Puckett, J. A., and Schmidt, R. J., "Finite Strip Method for Groundwater Modeling in a Parallel Computing Environment," Engineering Computation, Vol. 7, No. 2, June, 1990.
Gutkowski, R. M., Chen, C. J., and Puckett, J. A., "Plates Bending Analysis by Unequally Spaced Splines," Thin-Walled Structures - An International Journal, Vol. 9, No. 11, 1991, pp. 409-430.
Edgar, T. V., Puckett, J. A. and D'Spain, R. B., "Effects of Geotextiles in Lateral Pressure and Deformation in Highway Embankments," Journal of Geotextiles and Geomembranes -An International Journal, Vol. 7, No. 8, August 1989, pp. 275-292.
Gutkowski, R. M., Chen, C., and Puckett, J. A., "B-Spline Compound Strip Analysis of Stiffened Plates Under Transverse Loading," Computers and Structures, Vol. 34, No. 2, Feb. 1990.
Puckett, J. A. and Guenther, P. W., "Linking Civil Engineering Design and Drafting via IGES," Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 3, No. 3, 1989, pp. 228- 237.
Edgar, T. V., Puckett, J. A., and Richardson, J. B., "Region Recognition Using Area Method," Microcomputers in Civil Engineering - An International Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1, 1989, pp. 81-85.
Puckett, J. A. and Lang, G. J., "Compound Strip Method for the Frequency Analysis of Continuous Plates," Thin-Walled Structures - An International Journal, Vol. 7, No. 8, 1989, pp. 165-182.
Puckett, J. A., and Atkinson, F., "Ultimate Strength of Wood Walls in Tension - A Pilot Study," Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 115, No. 7, July 1989, pp. 1782- 1794.
Ewing, R. E., Espedal, M. S., Puckett, J. A., and Schmidt, R. J., "Simulation Technique for Multiphase and Multicomponent Flows," Communications in Applied Numerical Methods, Vol. 4, April 1988, pp. 335-342.
Puckett, J. A., Wiseman, D. L., and Chong, K. P., "Compound Strip Method for the Buckling Analysis of Continuous Plates," Thin-Walled Structures - An International Journal, Vol. 5, No. 5, 1987, pp. 385-402.
Edgar, T. V., Puckett, J. A., Sherman, W. A., and Groom, J., "Utilizing Geotextile Highway Bridge Approach Embankments," Geotextiles and Geomembranes - An International Journal, Vol. 5, No. 1, 1987.
Puckett, J. A., Reasch, L. R., and Edgar, T. V., "Interactive Shell for Batch Programs," Microcomputers in Civil Engineering - An International Journal, Vol. 1, No. 2, Oct. 1986.
Puckett, J. A., and Lang G. J., "Compound Strip Methods for the Free Vibration Analysis of Continuous Rectangular Plates," Journal of the Mechanics Division, ASCE, Vol. 112, No. 12, Dec. 1986.
Puckett, J. A., and Lang, G. J., "Compound Strip Method for the Analysis of Curved Sector Plates," Journal of the Mechanics Division, ASCE, Vol. 112, No. 5, May 1986.
Puckett, J. A., "Application of the Compound Strip Method for the Analysis of Slab-Girder Bridges," Computers and Structures, Vol. 22, No. 6, March 1986.
Puckett, J. A., and Gutkowski, R. M., "Compound Strip Analysis of Continuous Elastic Plates," Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 112, No. 1, Jan. 1986.
Puckett, J. A., "Introduction to Synthesis in the First Mechanics Course," Engineering Education, American Society for Engineering Education, Feb. 1984.
Vanderbilt, M.D., Goodman, J.R., and Puckett, J.A., "Testing of Large Timber Poles"
Narrative Biographical Sketch
Dr. Puckett is a licensed engineer who has worked in research and development for 22 years. He was a subconsultant to Modjeski and Masters in the development of the LRFD Bridge Design Specification (NCHRP 12-33). He has conducted numerous research projects in the area of software development and physical testing of bridges and bridge components ranging from lightly reinforced bridge decks, fiber-reinforced approach embankment fills, asphalt joints, temperature effects, and wood girders. Software development efforts include analysis, design, and rating tools for steel, concrete, prestressed concrete, and wood.
Dr. Puckett is a subconsultant to Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. for the development of AASHTO's new rating and design systems (Virtis/Opis). He is a consultant to the Wyoming Department of Transportation for the development and maintenance of the BRASS software suite and is developing programs for the analysis, design review and rating of bridges (BRASS-LRFD) and a program for LRFD culvert design and rating. He has been PI on NCHRP 12-50 and 12-62.
Dr. Puckett has published over 90 articles and presentations related to bridge engineering. He regularly speaks at the AASHTO Bridge Subcommittee meetings and other practice-oriented forums. He is author of a John Wiley book, Highway Bridge Engineering--Based on AASHTO LRFD.
He is President of BridgeTech, Inc. - a software development company.