Publications

Altai, S., Orton, S., Hussein, F., and Chen, Z (2022) “Experimental and Numerical Study on the Collapsing Behavior of Structural Systems with Steel Members Arranged in Parallel under Tension” International Journal of Steel Structures, Submitted

Elawadi, A., Orton, S., Tian, Y. (2022). “Behavior of Reinforcing Bar to Concrete Bond Under High Sustained Load” ACI Structural Journal, Submitted

Elawadi, A., Orton, S., Gopalaratnam, G., Holt, J., Lopez, M., (2022). “Evaluation of Accuracy of Prestressed Concrete Girder Camber in Missouri Bridges” Journal of Bridge Engineering, Submitted

Ma W., Tian, Y.,, Zhao, H., Orton, S., (2022). Time-Dependent Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to High Sustained Loads. J. of Structural Engineering, Accepted

Altai, S., Orton, S., and Chen, Z (2022) “Evolution of Post-Peak Localized Strain Field of Steel Under Quasi-Static Uniaxial Tension: Analytical Study” Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Accepted

Shubaili, M., Elawadi, A., Orton, S., & Tian, Y. (2022). Time-Dependent Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams under High Sustained Loads. Applied Sciences, 12(8), 4015.

Jawdhari, A., Orton, S., Al-Zuheriy, A. S. J., & Tian, Y. (2021). “Effect of Dynamic Collapse Loads on Reinforced Concrete Flat-Plate Structures”. Journal of Building Engineering, 44, 102688.

Al-Zuheriy, A, Orton, S., and Washer, G. (2020) Evaluation of Total Compressive Stress in Steel W-Flange Members using Ultrasonic Shear Waves”. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 34(6), 04020110.

Altai, S., Orton, S., and Chen, Z (2020) Evolution of Localization Length during Post-Peak Response of Steel in Tension: Experimental Study” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 146(7), 04020069.

Zhang, C., Ma, W., Liu, X., Tian, Y., & Orton, S. L. (2019). “Effects of high temperature on residual punching strength of slab-column connections after cooling and enhanced post-punching load resistance”. Engineering Structures, 199, 109580.

Jawdhari, A., Orton, S., Al-Zuheriy, A. S. J., & Tian, Y. (2019). “Response of Slab-Column Connections under Dynamic Collapse Load Rates”. ACI Structural Journal, 116(5).

Peng, Z., Orton, S. L., Liu, J., & Tian, Y. (2018). Experimental Study of Dynamic Progressive Collapse in Flat-Plate Buildings Subjected to an Interior Column Removal. Journal of Structural Engineering, 144(8), 04018094.

Peng, Z., Orton, S. L., Liu, J., & Tian, Y. (2017). Experimental study of dynamic progressive collapse in flat-plate buildings subjected to exterior column removal. Journal of Structural Engineering, 143(9), 04017125.

Orton, S. L., Barrett, D., Elsisi, A. E. D., Pelikan, A., & Salim, H. (2017). Finger-Plate and Flat-Plate Expansion Device Design Evaluation. Journal of Bridge Engineering, 22(12), 04017106.

Peng, Z., Orton, S. L., Liu, J., & Tian, Y. (2016). Effects of in-plane restraint on progression of collapse in flat-plate structures. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 31(3), 04016112.

Orton, S., Peng, Z., & Tian, Y. (2016). Post-Punching Capacity of Flat-Plate Floor Systems. Special Publication, 309, 1-12.

Liu, J., Tian, Y., Orton, S., and Said A. (2015). “Resistance of Flat-Plate Buildings against Progressive Collapse. I: Modeling of Slab-Column Connections” Journal of Structural Engineering http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001295

Liu, J., Tian, Y., and Orton, S. (2015). “Resistance of Flat-Plate Buildings against Progressive Collapse. II: System Response.” Journal of Structural Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001294.

Orton, S. Loehr, E., Boeckmann, A., Havens, G., (2015) “Live Load Effect in Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts Under Soil Fill” Journal of Bridge Engineering, 20(11).

Orton, S., Chiarito, V. P., Rabalais, C., Wombacher, M., & Rowell, S. P. (2014). Strain rate effects in CFRP used for blast mitigation. Polymers, 6(4), 1026-1039

Orton, S. L., & Kirby, J. E. (2014). Dynamic response of a RC frame under column removal. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 28(4), 04014010

Orton, S. L., Chiarito, V. P., Minor, J. K., & Coleman, T. G. (2014). Experimental testing of CFRP-strengthened reinforced concrete slab elements loaded by close-in blast. Journal of Structural Engineering, 140(2), 04013060.

Orton, S. L., Chiarito, V. P., Minor, J. K., & Coleman, T. G. (2013). Analysis of CFRP Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Structural Components Subjected to Close-in Blasts. International Journal of Protective Structures, 4(4), 467-483

Stinger S., Orton S. (2013) “Experimental Evaluation of Disproportionate Collapse Resistance in RC Frames” ACI Structural Journal, V. 110, No. 3, May-June 2013

Orton S., Brune, M, Kirby, J. Wheeler, M. (2012). “Use of Carbon Fiber Anchors to Improve Performance of CFRP Strengthened Concrete Structures Subjected to Blast and Impact Loads” ACI Special Publication 281-10 - Behavior of Concrete Structures subjected to Blast and Impact, January 2012.

Orton, S. Kwon, O., Hazlett, T., (2012) “Statistical Distribution of Bridge Resistance Using Updated Material Parameters” Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol 12, Number 3.

Kwon, O., Kim, E., and Orton, S. (2011) “Calibration of the Live Load Factor in LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Based on State‐Specific Traffic Environments,” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol. 16, Issue 6.

Kirby, J., Orton S. (2011) “Residual Strength of Impact-Damaged CFRP Used to Strengthen Concrete Structures” ASCE Journal for Composites for Construction, 15(5), pp. 782-789

Orton, S.L., Jirsa, J.O., and Bayrak, O. (2009) “CFRP for Continuity in Existing RC Buildings Vulnerable to Collapse” ACI Structural Journal, V. 106, No. 5, September-October 2009.

Orton, S.L., Jirsa, J.O., and Bayrak, O. (2008) “Design Considerations of Carbon Fiber Anchors” ASCE Journal for Composites for Construction, Vol 12, No 6, Nov/Dec 2008, pp 608-616.

Conference Proceedings:

Yu, F., Milord, J., Orton, S. L., Flores, L. Y., & Marra, R. M. (2022, July) Work in Progress: Faculty choice and reflection on teaching strategies to improve engineering self-efficacy, 2022 ASEE Annual Conference – abstract accepted

Yu, F., Milord, J., Orton, S. L., Flores, L. Y., & Marra, R. M. (2022, July) The concerns and perceived challenges students faced when traditional in-person engineering courses suddenly transitioned to remote learning, 2022 ASEE Annual Conference – abstract accepted

Milord, J., Yu, F., Orton, S. L., Flores, L. Y., & Marra, R. M. (2021, July). Impact of COVID-19 Transition to Remote Learning on Engineering Self-efficacy and Outcome Expectations. In 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access.

Yu, F., Milord, J., Orton, S. L., Flores, L. Y., & Marra, R. M. (2021, September). Students’ Evaluation Toward Online Teaching Strategies for Engineering Courses during COVID. 2021 ASEE Midwest Virtual Annual Conference

Clark, R., Shubaili, M., Elawadi, A., Orton, S., Tian, Y. (2020), “Time Dependent Strength and Stiffness of Shear Controlled Reinforced Concrete Beams under High Sustained Stresses” Structures Congress 2020

Altai, S., Orton, S., and Chen, Z (2019) “Effect of Post-Peak Behavior on Collapse of Structural Systems” Structures Congress 2019

Al-Zuheriy, A, Orton, S., and Washer, G.“Ultrasonic Stress Measurement in Steel Buildings,” Structures Congress 2018.

Jawdhari, A., Orton, S., Izzuddin, B., and Cormie, D., “Dynamic Debris Loading in Flat Plate and Steel Framed Buildings,” Structures Congress 2018.

Khalil, A., & Orton, S. Experimental and Analytical Alternate Load Path Analysis for Reinforced Concrete Flat Plates. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress 2017 (pp. 37-50).

Orton, S., Peng, Z., Tian, Y. “Experimental dynamic response of reinforced concrete flat plat sub-structure under collapse scenario,” Structural Congress 2015.

Orton, S., Peng, Z., Henquient, C., Tian, Y. “Effects of In-plane Restraint and Post-punching Capacity on Load-carrying Capacity of Slab-Column Connections against Disproportionate Collapse,” ASCE/SEI Structural Congress 2014.

Liu, J., Tian, Y., and Orton, S. “Robustness of Older Flat Plate Buildings against Dynamic Progressive Collapse” ASCE/SEI Structural Congress 2014.

Kim, E., Kwon, O., and Orton, S. “Sensitivity of reliability index of bridge girders to random variables and average daily truck traffic.,” Presented at 2011 Structures Congress, Las Vegas NV

Liu, J., Tian, Y., and Orton, S. “Vulnerability of Disproportionate Collapse in Older Flat Plate Buildings Subjected to Sudden Removal of a Bearing Column,” ASCE/SEI Structures Congress 2013.

Orton, S., Stinger, S., Kirby, J. “Static and Dynamic Disproportionate Collapse Testing of a Reinforced Concrete Frame” ASCE/SEI Structural Congress 2013

Orton, S., Wheeler, M, Chiarito, V., “Evaluation of Mechanical Anchoring System to Improve Performance of CFRP Mitigated Concrete Slabs under Close-in Blasts” ASCE/SEI Structural Congress 2013

Voss, R. Witt, T., Orton, S. “Analysis of Test Results for Evaluation of Alternative Resistance Mechanisms for Disproportionate Collapse” ACI Fall Convention Cincinnati 2011

Orton, S.L., Abrams, D.P., Hayes, J.R., and Sweeney, S.C. (2001). “Seismic Performance of Rehabilitated Unreinforced Masonry Building Systems.” 9^th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Fredericton, NB, Canada.

Orton, S.L. (2006). “Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Composite Anchors to Increase Capacity of CFRP Sheets Bonded to Reinforced Concrete.” CM Magazine, October 2006, pp 86-88.

Orton, S.L., Jirsa, J.O., and Bayrak, O. (2006). “Anchorage of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Sheets With and Without Height Transition.” Third International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE), Miami, FL, USA.

Orton, S.L., Jirsa, J.O., and Bayrak, O. (2007). “Use of CFRP to Provide Continuity in Reinforced Concrete Buildings Vulnerable to Progressive Collapse.”, 8^th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures, Patras, Greece