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Upul Attanayake, Ph.D., P.E.

Assistant Professor

THESIS AND DISSERTATION

Attanayake, U. “Macromechanical modeling of precast orthotropic bridge superstructure systems,” Ph.D Dissertation, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, August 2006. (Presented to the committee and general audience). Published through ProQuest Information and Learning Company, UMI Microform 3225817.

Attanayake, A. M. U. B. “Seismic Evaluation of a Typical Low-Rise Reinforced Concrete Commercial Building in Bangkok by the Capacity Spectrum Method,” Master Thesis, ST-01-5, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, April 2001. (Presented to the committee and the general audience).

 

JOURNAL PAPERS

1.      Attanayake, U., Akbay, Z., and Aktan, H. "Three dimensional modeling and analyses of orthotropic bridge decks using representative volume element," ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, (In Press).

2.      Cai, H., Abudayyeh, O., Abdel-Qader, I., Attanayake, U., Barbera J., and Almaita, E. “Sensor-Based Bridge Load Testing,” Submitted to Automation in Construction Journal, Elsevie Publishing Company, February 2010 (Under review)

3.      Attanayake, U. and Aktan, H. "Capacity evaluation of a severely distressed and deteriorated 50-year old box-beam with limited data," ASCE Journal of Performance for Constructed Facilities, (In Press).

4.      Ulku, E., Attanayake, U., and Aktan, H. M. "Rationally Designed Staged Posttension Abates Reflective Cracking on Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridge Decks," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 10-1153, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C. 2010, pp. 87-95.

5.      Ulku, E., Attanayake, U., and Aktan, H. M. "Jointless Bridge Deck with Link Slabs: Design for Durability," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2131, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2009, pp. 68–78..

6.      Attanayake, U., Liang, X., Ng, S., and Aktan, H. “Penetrating Sealants for Bridge Decks – Selection Procedure,” Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 533-540, 2006.

 

REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1.      Keil, M., Attanayake, U., Ikonomov, P., and Hathaway, R. “Modeling and validation of class-8 truck,” the Third International Conference on Road Safety and Simulation, Indianapolis, USA, September 14-16, 2011.

2.      Abudayyeh, O., Attanayake, U., Abdel-Qader, I., Aktan, H. M., Almaita, E., and Barbera, J. An Information System for a Sensor-Based Bridge Health Monitoring System, The 5th International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT 2011), Amman, Jordan, May 11-13, 2011.

3.      Romkema, M., Attanayake, U., Aktan, H. M., and Ulku, E. "Incorporating Link Slabs in High Skew Bridges during Repair Activities - Design Recommendations," 90th TRB Annual Meeting (CD – ROM), No. 11-1393, January 23-27, 2011.

4.      Ulku, E., Attanayake, U., and Aktan, H. M. "Guidelines for Spacing of Posttension Ducts in Full-Depth Deck Panels," 90th TRB Annual Meeting (CD – ROM), No. 11-2666, January 23-27, 2011.

5.      Attanayake, U. and Aktan, H. "Precast Component Joint Durability, Grout Properties, and Material Specifications" 8th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridge, Niagara Falls, Canada, August 3 - 6, 2010.

6.      Ulku, E., Attanayake, U., and Aktan, H. M. "Durable connections between precast bridge components: Fundamental approach," The Fifth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2010, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11-15, 2010.

7.      Attanayake, U., Ulku, E., Aktan, H. and Abudayyeh, O. "Improving Durability Performance of Prefabricated Bridge Deck Joints: What Do We Need To Know?" 2010 FHWA Bridge Engineering Conference: Highways for LIFE and Accelerated Bridge Construction, Orlando, Florida, April 8 - 9, 2010.

8.      Attanayake, U., Ulku, E., and Aktan, H. M. "Capacity evaluation of a 50-year old box-beam through load testing," 89th TRB Annual Meeting, No. 10-1151, January 10-14, 2010.

9.      El-Safty, A. and Attanayake, U. “The effectiveness of CFRP laminates in strengthening reinforced concrete girders,” 88th TRB Annual Meeting, (CD – ROM), No. 09-1098, January 11-15, 2009.

10.  Attanayake, U. and Aktan, H. M. "Side-by-side Box-beam Bridge Superstructure: Rational Transverse Posttension Design," 88th TRB Annual Meeting, (CD-ROM), No. 09-3420, January 11-15, 2009.

11.  Ulku, E., Attanayake, U., and Aktan, H. M. "Retrofit Design Details for Deck Joint Elimination over Abutments," 88th TRB Annual Meeting, (CD-ROM), No. 09-2716, January 11-15, 2009.

12.  El-Safty, A., Coby, R., Attanayake, U., and Yousri, K. “Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams using CFRP Laminates,” 2008 PCI-FHWA National Bridge Conference, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida, October 5-8, 2008.

13.  Attanayake, U. B., Ulku, A. E., and Aktan, H. M. “Structural system durability through jointless bridge decks”, Fourth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2008, Seoul, Korea, July 13 – 17, 2008.

14.  Attanayake, U. and Aktan, H.  “Issues with Reflective Deck Cracks in Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridges,” The 4th Concrete Bridge Conference, Hyatt Regency, St. Louis, Missouri, May 4 – 7, 2008.

15.  Attanayake, U. and Aktan, H. M. "Macromechanical Modeling of Precast Orthotropic Bridge Deck Superstructure Systems," 86th TRB Annual Meeting (CD – ROM), No: 07-3209, January 21-25, 2007.

16.  Attanayake, U. and Aktan, H. M. “Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridge - Performance and Design Issues,” 7th International Conference on Short & Medium Span Bridges, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 23 – 25, 2006.

17.  Ulku, A. E., Attanayake, U., and Aktan, H. M. “Remaining Service Life Estimation of Bridge Components by Knowledge Discovery Techniques,” 2006 NDE Conference on Civil Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri, 14 – 18 August, 2006.

18.  Attanayake, U. and Aktan, H. M. “Side-by-side box-beam bridges – design for durability”, Third International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2006, Porto, Portugal, July 16 – 19, 2006.

19.  Attanayake, U. and Aktan, H. M. “Durability Performance of Concrete Bridge Components,” The Second fib Congress, Naples, Italy, June 5 – 8, 2006.

20.  Gilbertson, C. G., Attanayake, U., Ahlborn, T. M., and Aktan, H. "Prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Performance: Condition Assessment and Design Analysis," 85th TRB Annual Meeting (CD – ROM), No: 06-2432, January 22-26, 2006.

21.  Attanayake, U. and Aktan, H. M. “Inspection based condition assessment for health monitoring of highway bridges,” BINDT Condition Monitoring 2005, The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, Northampton, UK, July 18 – 22, 2005.

22.  Attanayake, U., Chowdhury, R., Yu, B., and Aktan, H. M. “Performance Evaluation of Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridges in Michigan,” 84th TRB Annual Meeting (CD – ROM), No: 05-0970, January 09-13, 2005.

23.  Chowdhury, R., Attanayake, A. M. U. B., and Aktan, H. M. "Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Using Infrared (IR) Thermography for Void Detection and Moisture Evaluation by Numerical, Experimental, and Field Investigation," 84th TRB Annual Meeting (CD – ROM), No: 05-0710, January 09-13, 2005

24.  Attanayake, U., and Aktan, H. M. “Condition and durability assessment of concrete bridge superstructure components,” Second International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2004, Kyoto, Japan, October 19 – 22, 2004.

25.  Attanayake, U., Duyar, O., and Aktan, H. M. "Early-Age Cracking Potential of Slip-formed Concrete Bridge Barriers," 83rd TRB Annual Meeting (CD – ROM), No: 04-2381, January 11-15, 2004.

26.  Chowdhury, R., Attanayake, A. M. U. B., and Aktan, H.M. "Heat Transfer Fundamentals Applicable to Infrared Thermography of Concrete Structures," Proceedings of the 2003 Conference on Review of Progress in Quantitative NDE, Vol. 23, Green Bay, Wisconsin, July 27-31, 2003.

27.  Attanayake, U., Duyar, O., Liang, X., Aktan, H. M. and Ng, K. Y. S. “Fundamentals of Use of Penetrating Sealants for Concrete Bridge Deck Protection,” 82nd TRB Annual Meeting (CD – ROM), No: 03-2575, January 12 – 16, 2003.

 

OTHER ARTICLES AND ABSTRACTS

1.      Attanayake, U., Mohammed, A.W., Hu, Y., Abudayyeh, O., and Aktan, H.M. “Life-Cycle Analysis Considerations for Accelerated Bridge Construction,” The 3rd International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE 2012), Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria, October 3-6, 2012. (Abstract).

2.      Attanayake, U. B., Abudayyeh, O., Aktan, H. M., Abdel-Qader, I., Mansiz, C., and Almaita, E. “Assessing full-depth deck joint durability using embedded sensors and FE simulations,” The Sixth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2012, Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Como, Italy, July 8-12, 2012. (Abstract).

3.      Attanayake, U. B., Servi, A. and Aktan, H. M. “Noncontact bridge deformation monitoring using laser tracking technology,” The Sixth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2012, Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Como, Italy, July 8-12, 2012. (Abstract). 

4.      Attanayake, U. “Teaching Effective and Accurate use of a Modern Tool: FE Applications,” The Structure 2012 Congress, 20th Analysis & Computation Specialty Track, Chicago, Illinois, March 29-31, 2012 (Abstract).

5.      Attanayake, U., Mansiz, C., Abudayyeh, O., Aktan, H., Abdel-Qader, I., and Almaita, E. “Embedded sensors and finite elements to detect onset of full-depth deck panel joint deterioration,” The Structure 2012 Congress, 20th Analysis & Computation Specialty Track, Chicago, Illinois, March 29-31, 2012 (Abstract).

6.      Attanayake, U., Mansiz, C., Abudayyeh, O., and Aktan, H. “Incremental Finite Element Model for Component Interaction Investigation of a Full-Depth Deck Panel System,” The Structure 2012 Congress, 20th  Analysis & Computation Specialty Track, Chicago, Illinois, March 29-31, 2012 (Abstract).

7.      Attanayake, U., Tang, P., Servi, A. and Aktan, H. “Non-Contact Bridge Deflection Measurement: Application of Laser Technology,” International Conference on Structural Engineering, Construction and Management (ICSECM 2011), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 16-18, 2011 (Abstract).

8.      Attanayake, U., Mohammed, A.W., Hu, Y., Abudayyeh, O., and Aktan, H.M. “Decision Making Framework for Transportation Infrastructure Selection,” International Conference on Advances in Highway Engineering & Transportation Systems, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, July 25-26, 2011. (Abstract).

9.      Keil, M., Lamberson, L., Attanayake, U., and Hathaway, R. B. “Modeling and Stress Analysis on a Class 8 Van Trailer,” Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology (GVSET) Symposium, Warren, MI, August 18-20, 2009. (Abstract).

10.  Keil, M., Lamberson, L., Attanayake, U., and Liou, W. “Modeling and Validation Testing of a Class 8 Tractor-Trailer,” Modeling & Simulation, Testing & Validation (MSTV) Conference, Warren, MI, November 18-20, 2008. (Abstract).

11.  Attanayake, U. “Western Michigan University Concrete Canoe Team Stays Afloat with Abaqus.” INSIGHTS Magazine, ABAQUS/Dassault Systèmes, September/October 2008.

12.  Attanayake, U., and Aktan, H. M. “Condition Evaluation of Side-By-Side Precast Prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Bridges in Michigan,” ACI Convention Fall 2004, San Francisco, California, October 24-28, 2004.  (Abstract)

13.  Abdul-Jabbar, M. A. R. M., Arafath, A. R. A., Attanayake, A. M. U. B., and Ranaweera, M. P. “Analysis of Deep Beams with Openings,” Conference Proceedings (C-28), Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS), 1999.  (Abstract)

 

RESEARCH REPORTS

1.      Arant, M., Attanayake, U., Franzese, O., Hathaway, R., Keil, M., Knee, H., LaClair, T., Nelson, S., Pape, D., and Ro, K. “Heavy Truck Rollover Characterization (Phase-B) - Final Report,” the National Transportation Research Center, Inc. (NTRCI), University Transportation Center (UTC) for the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), Knoxville, TN, 2009.

2.      Liou, W. W., Attanayake, U., Hathaway, R., Ikonomov, P., Keil, M., Kujawski, D., Lamberson, L., and Pollock, P. “Simulation-Based Heavy-Duty Truck Structural Reliability Analysis, Track Pin Bushing Fatigue, and HMMWV Underbody Scanning,” Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center, Warren, MI 48397, 2009.

3.      Ahlborn, T. M., Aktan, H., Attanayake, U., Deshpande, Y., and Evren, U. “Condition Assessment and Methods of Abatement of Prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Deterioration – Phase II,” MDOT RC-1527, Report to the Michigan Department of Transportation, Detroit, MI 48226, May 2009.

4.      Attanayake, U., Aktan, H.M., and Ulku, A. E “Combining Link-Slab, Deck Sliding over Back-Wall and Revising Bearings,” MDOT RC-1514, Report to the Michigan Department of Transportation, Detroit, MI 48226, August 2008.

5.      Ahlborn, T. M., Aktan, H., Attanayake, U., Gilbertson, C. G. “Condition Assessment and Methods of Abatement of Prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Deterioration – Phase I,” MDOT RC-1470, CSD 2005-09, Report to the Michigan Department of Transportation, Detroit, MI 48226, November 2005.

6.      Aktan, H.M., and Attanayake, U. “Causes and Cures for Cracking of Concrete Barriers,” MDOT RC-1448, CSD 2003-01, Report to the Michigan Department of Transportation, Detroit, MI 48226, August 2004.

7.      Aktan, H.M., Fu, G., Dekelbab, W., and Attanayake, U. “Investigate Causes and Develop Methods to Minimize Early-Age Deck Cracking on Michigan Bridge Decks,” MDOT RC-1437, CSD 2003-02, Report to the Michigan Department of Transportation, Detroit, MI 48226, November 2003.

8.      Attanayake, U., Aktan, H.M., and Ng, S. “Criteria and Benefits of Penetrating Sealants for Concrete Bridge Decks,” MDOT RC-1424, CSD 2002-03, Report to the Michigan Department of Transportation, Detroit, MI 48226, December 2002.

 

WEB PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Attanayake’s recent work with ABAQUS is presented on the following websites:

1.       http://www.simulia.com/academics/research_macromechanical.html

2.       http://www.simulia.com/academics/research_slabs.html

3.       http://www.simulia.com/academics/research_backwall.html

4.       http://www.simulia.com/academics/research_semi-trailers.html

5.       http://www.simulia.com/academics/t_projects_canoe.html

 

PRESENTATIONS

1.      “An Information System for a Sensor-Based Bridge Health Monitoring System,” Michigan Engineering Conference, Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI, June 9, 2011. (Invited speaker).

2.      “ABAQUS - A Research and Teaching Tool at Western,” Western Michigan SIMULIA Technology Day, Holland, MI, May 25, 2011.

3.      "Finite Element Modeling Techniques," the New York BRIDGE Seminar on “Challenges with Design and Construction Analysis of Bridges”, BRIDGE seminar by MIDASoft, May 3, 2011. (Invited speaker).

4.      “Guidelines for Spacing of Posttension Ducts in Full-Depth Deck Panels," 90th TRB Annual Meeting, January 25, 2011.

5.      “Component Joint Durability, Grout Properties, and Material Specifications," 8th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridge, Niagara Falls, Canada, August 6, 2010.

6.      “Durable connections between precast bridge components: Fundamental approach," The Fifth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2010, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 14, 2010.

7.      “Box-Beam Bridge Design Evaluation Through Construction Simulation; Funded Research and Student Activities at WMU," Western Michigan SIMULIA Technology Day, May 12, 2010. (Invited speaker).

8.      “Improving Durability Performance of Prefabricated Bridge Deck Joints: What Do We Need To Know?" 2010 FHWA Bridge Engineering Conference: Highways for LIFE and Accelerated Bridge Construction, April 9, 2010

9.      “Tracking Bridge Deflections and Translations with Lasers” 89th TRB Annual Meeting, presented to the committee AFF40 Dynamics and Field Testing of Bridges, Washington DC, January 13, 2010.

10.  “Rationally Designed Staged Posttension Abates Reflective Cracking on Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridge Decks," 89th TRB Annual Meeting,  January 12, 2010

11.  "Capacity evaluation of a severely distressed and deteriorated 50-year old box-beam," 89th TRB Annual Meeting, January 12, 2010.

12.  "Jointless Bridge Deck with Link Slabs: Design for Durability," 88th TRB Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January 13, 2009.

13.  "Side-by-side Box-beam Bridge Superstructure: Rational Transverse Posttension Design," 88th TRB Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January 13, 2009.

14.  "Retrofit Design Details for Deck Joint Elimination over Abutments," 88th TRB Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January 13, 2009.

15.  “Capacity evaluation of a 50-year old box-beam through load testing,” 88th TRB Annual Meeting, presented to the AFF 30 Committee on Concrete Bridges, Washington DC, January 12, 2009.

16.  “Issues with Reflective Deck Cracks in Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridges,” The 4th Concrete Bridge Conference, Hyatt Regency, St. Louis, Missouri, May 5, 2008.

17.  "Macromechanical Modeling of Precast Orthotropic Bridge Deck Superstructure Systems," 86th TRB Annual Meeting, January 21-25, 2007.

18.  “Penetrating Sealants for Concrete Bridge Decks – Surface preparation and Application Issues,” 86th TRB Annual Meeting, presented to the AFN 30 Committee on Durability of Concrete, Washington DC, January 21-25, 2007.

19.  “Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridge - Performance and Design Issues,” 7th International Conference on Short & Medium Span Bridges, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 23 – 25, 2006.

20.  “Remaining Service Life Estimation of Bridge Components by Knowledge Discovery Techniques,” 2006 NDE Conference on Civil Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri, 14 – 18 August, 2006.

21.  “Performance Evaluation of Side-by-Side Box-Beam Bridges in Michigan,” 84th TRB Annual Meeting, January 09-13, 2005.

22.  "Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Using Infrared (IR) Thermography for Void Detection and Moisture Evaluation by Numerical, Experimental, and Field Investigation," 84th TRB Annual Meeting, January 09-13, 2005

23.  "Early-Age Cracking Potential of Slip-formed Concrete Bridge Barriers," 83rd TRB Annual Meeting, January 11-15, 2004.

24.  “Condition Evaluation of Side-By-Side Precast Prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Bridges in Michigan,” ACI Convention Fall 2004, San Francisco, California, October 24-28, 2004.

25.  “Fundamentals of Use of Penetrating Sealants for Concrete Bridge Deck Protection,” 82nd TRB Annual Meeting, January 12 – 16, 2003.

26.  “Analysis of Deep Beams with Openings,” Conference Proceeding, Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1999. 

 

 

Last Updated: June 8, 2011