Christopher D. Eamon, Ph.D., P.E.   

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Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering (structures), University of Michigan, 2000
M.S.E., Civil Engineering (structures), University of Michigan, 1996
M.Arch., University of Michigan, 1995 
B.S., Architecture, University of Wisconsin, 1993

Experience

Associate Professor, Lawrence Technological University, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 2008-present
Adjunct Professor, Mississippi State University, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2008-present
Associate Professor, Mississippi State University, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2006-2008
Assistant Professor, Mississippi State University, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2000-2006
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant,  University of Michigan Dept. of Civil and Env. Engineering, 2000
Research Assistant, University of Michigan, Dept. of Civil and Env. Engineering, 1996-1999
Architectural Engineer, Rueter Associates, Ann Arbor, MI, 1996
Architectural Engineer, Ghafari Associates, Dearborn, MI, 1995
Architectural Designer, The Design Alliance, Ft Atkinson, WI, 1994
Draftsman, Designer,  Kaashagen & Sons, Cambridge, WI, 1992-1993

Journal Publications

1. Rais-Rohani, M, Solanki, K, Acar, E., and Eamon, C.  "Reliability-Based Crashworthiness Optimization of Automotive Structures," Journal of Mechanical Design (accepted for publication 2009).
2. Roth, M., Eamon, C., Slawson, T., Tonyan, T., and Ashish, D.  "Ultra-High-Strength, Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Mechanical Behavior and Numerical Modeling," ACI Materials Journal (accepted for publication 2009).
3. Acar, E., Rais-Rohani, M., and Eamon, C.  "Extended Generalized Lambda Distribution for Fast and Accurate Reliability Analysis." International Journal of Reliability and Safety (accepted for publication 2009).
4. Eamon, C, and Rais-Rohani, M. "Integrated Reliability and Sizing Optimization of  a Large Composite Structure."  Marine Structures 2009, Vol 22, No. 2, pp 315-334.
5. Nowak, A.S., and Eamon, C.  "Reliability Analysis of Plank Decks", ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, September/October 2008, Vol 13, No. 5, pp 540-546.
6. Eamon, C. and Rais-Rohani, M.  "Structural Reliability Analysis of Advanced Composite Sail,"  SNAME Journal of Ship Research, September 2008, Vol. 52, No. 3, pp 165-174.
7. Eamon, C.  "Reliability of Concrete Masonry Unit Walls Subjected to Blast Threats," ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, July 2007, No. 7, pp. 935-944 .
8. Eamon, C., Fitzpatrick, P., and Truax, D.  "Observations of Structural Damage Caused by Hurricane Katrina Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast", ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, April 2007, No. 21, pp. 117-127. 
9. Thompson, M., Eamon, C., and Rais-Rohani, M.  "Reliability-Based Optimization of Composite Bridge Decks," ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, December 2006, Vol 132, No. 12, pp. 1898-1906.
10. Eamon, C., Thompson, M., and Liu, Z.  "Evaluation of Accuracy and Efficiency of some Simulation and Sampling Methods in Structural Reliability Analysis," Journal of Structural Safety, Vol. 27/4, pp. 356-392, 2005.
11. Rais-Rohani, M, Eamon, C, and Keesecker, A.  "Structural Analysis and Sizing Optimization of a Composite Advanced Sail Design Concept," SNAME Journal of Marine Technology, Vol. 42, No. 2, April 2005, pp 61-70.
12. Nowak, A.S., and Eamon, C. "LRFD Calibration for Wood Bridges," ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, November / December, Vol. 10, No. 6, pp 636-642, 2005.
13. Eamon, C., and Nowak, A.S., "Reliability of Bridge Girders Considering Edge-Stiffening and Diaphragms," ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, March / April, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp 206-214, 2005.
14. Eamon, C., Baylot, J.T, O'Daniel, J.L.  "Finite Element Modeling of Concrete Masonry Unit Walls Subjected to Explosive Loads," ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol 130, No. 9, pp 1098-1106, 2004.
15. Eamon, C., and Nowak, A.S., "Reliability-Based Resistance Model for Girder Bridge Structural Systems Considering Moment Capacity," Journal of Structural Safety, Vol. 26, pg. 29-47, 2004.
16. Eamon, C., and Nowak, A.S., "Effects of Edge-Stiffening Elements and Diaphragms on Bridge Resistance and Load Distribution," ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Sept-Oct, pg. 258-266, 2002.
17. Eamon, C., Ritter, M., Nowak, A.S., Murphy, T.  "Reliability-based Criteria for LRFD Code for Wood  Bridges," Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1696 Vol. 1 pg. 316-322, 2000.

Research

Research Interests
Structural Reliability
Computational mechanics
Reliability-based design optimization

Funded Research
Protective Composite Materials Testing, US Army (TARDEC), 2009
Uncertainty Analysis of Wood Structural Systems, Phase II, USDA Forest Products Laboratory, 2008
Analysis and Automated Mesh Generation for Landing Mats, US Army (ERDC), 2007
Uncertainty Analysis of Wood Structural Systems, Phase I, USDA Forest Products Laboratory, 2007
Reliability-Based Design Optimization of Lightweight Automotive Components, US Dept. of Energy, 2006
Reliability of Wood Roofs under Hurricane Winds, USDA Forest Products Laboratory, 2006
Reliability Analysis of Advanced Composite Submarine Sail, US Navy (Carderock), 2005
US Navy (Carderock) Reliability-Based Optimization of Advanced Composite Submarine Sail, 2005
Forced Vibration Analysis of DDX Class Destroyer, Northrop Grumman, 2005  
Forensic Study of Gulf Coast Infrastructure, Ready-Mix Concrete  Research Foundation, 2005
Reliability of Wood Residential Roofs under Dynamic Wind Load. USDA Forest Products Laboratory, 2004
Analysis and Testing of Ship Structural Panels, Northrop Grumman, 2003 
Analysis and Design of Composite Bridge Joint , Seemann Composites, 2002
Analysis and Optimization of Composite Submarine  Sail, US Navy (Carderock), 2002
Dynamic Testing and Analysis of Metal Building Roofs,  Metal Building Manuf. Assoc., 2002.
High Performance Computing Challenge: Evaluation and Retrofit for Blast Protection in Urban Areas, US Army (ERDC), 2001
Development of Computational Model for CMU Walls Subjected to Explosive Loads, US Army (ERDC), 2001

Courses Taught

Undergraduate
Mechanics of Materials
Theory of Structures
Reinforced Concrete Design
Steel Design
Timber Structures

Graduate
Advanced Structural Analysis
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Nonlinear and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis
Structural Dynamics
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Advanced Steel Structural Analysis
Prestressed Concrete
Reliability of Structures
Advanced Structural Reliability