Jay A. Puckett
V.O. Smith Professor of Civil EngineeringUniversity of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering
Education:
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 Specification , John Wiley
and Sons, New York, 2007, Second Edition, 1009 pgs.
Barker, R.M. and Puckett, J.A. , Design of Highway Bridges - Based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1997, 1169 pgs.
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, AASHTOÂs Virtis and Opis, and BT Beam.
Biographical Sketch
See below
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
Selected Publications
Current Projects
Fluid-structure interaction of traffic signal and high mast structures
Aeroelastic Retrofit Solutions for high mast poles
Economical Fatigue Test for Traffic Signal Poles
Software Engineering for Bridges
Seismic Performance of Steel Tee Connections
Vibration of Steel Floor Systems
Wind Power Related to Fatigue Cracking in Traffic Signal and High Mast Poles
Multidisciplinary Collaborations
Computer science work in databases for bridge rating and design.
Professional Memberships
American Society of Civil Engineers
Courses
Graduate Classes:
Undergraduate Classes:
Selected Publications
Shirole', A.M., Riordan, T.J., Chen, S.S., Qiang, G. Hanjin, H., Puckett, J.A. ,"BrIM for Project Delivery and the Life Cycle : State of the Art," Proceeding 5th New York City Bridge Conference, NY, NY. 2009. (pending publication -accepted)
Price, R.L.,Puckett, J.A. , Barker, R.M, and Gerow, K.G., "Use Of Wind Power Maps To Establish Fatigue Design Criteria For
Cantilever Traffic Signal Structures", Proceedings Annual Transportation Research Board, Jan. 2009.
Puckett, J.A. , Chen, S.S., Shirole', A.M., Srikonda, R, Gao, Q, Parametric 3d-Centric Design And Construction Of Concrete
Bridges, Concrete Bridge Conference, 2008.
Chen, S.S., Shirole', A.M., Puckett, J.A. , and Gao, Q. "BrIM:
An Innovative Approach to Managing Bridge Project Delivery", 2008 International
Conference on Transportation Construction Management Proceedings. Orlando,
FL, 2008. (in TRB review)
Shirole', A.M., Chen, S.S., and Puckett, J.A. , "Bridge Information
Modeling for the Lifecycle: Progress and Challenges", Proceedings FHWA
Conference on Bridge Management, Buffalo, NY, Sept. 2008. (TRB review)
Puckett, J.A. , Chen, S.S., Shirole', A.M., Srikonda, R, Gao,
Q, Parametric 3d-Centric Design And Construction Of Concrete Bridges,
Concrete Bridge Conference, 2008 (TRB review).
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.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.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.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.Puckett, J.A. , "Increased Damping
in Cantilevered Traffic Signal Structures," Journal of Structural Engineering,
ASCE, Vol. 126, No. 4, New York, NY. (020106-ST).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)Puckett, J.A. , "Rating Factor Computations
for Shear and Moment Interaction Using AASHTO-LRFD, ASCE Bridge Journal,
Practitioner's Forum, Oct. 1998.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.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)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.Puckett, J.A. , "Asphalt
Plug Joints - Design Guidelines and Specification Development," 5th
International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges, July 1998.
(TRB review)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)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)Puckett, J.A. , "Performance
of Elastomeric Sealants", International Conference on Short- and Medium-Span
Bridges, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Aug., 1994 (TRB Review).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.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.Puckett, J.A. , and Edgar, T.V., " The
Finite-Layer Method for Groundwater Flow Models," Water Resources
Research , Vol. 28, No. 6, June 1992.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)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.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.Puckett, J. A. , "Plates Bending
Analysis by Unequally Spaced Splines," Thin-Walled Structures - An
International Journal , Vol. 9, No. 11, 1991, pp. 409-430.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.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.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.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.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.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.
