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Jim Davidson Professor Structural Engineering Group Department of Civil Engineering |
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Phone Number (direct): |
(334) 844-8777 |
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Office: |
226 Harbert Engineering Center |
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Mailing Address: |
238 Harbert Engineering Center |
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Email: |
Jim.Davidson@auburn.edu |
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HELP
WANTED Students, If you have interest in pursuing a graduate
degree with research focused on an area described below, please contact me
for more information. I am always looking for talented students to involve in
my research program. student assistantships and graduate
fellowships |
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Research Interests:
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stability
of horizontally curved bridges |
elastic
and inelastic stability of structures |
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advanced
modeling and simulation of structures |
effects
of blast loads on structures |
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effects
of earthquakes on structures |
new
technologies for lightweight deployable structures/shelters |
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motor
vehicle crash injury research |
sign
support behavior and design |
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use of
polymers and composites in structures |
maintenance
and rehabilitation of local roads bridges and culverts |
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mechanics
of precast concrete sandwich panel |
Teaching:
I typically teach the theory-oriented
civil engineering structures and mechanics classes such as Mechanics of Materials, Advanced
Stress Analysis, Finite Element
Methods (I and II), and Stability of
Structures. All of my classes reflect my strong belief in engaging the
students within the lectures and in taking advantage of the latest
technologies. I make a strong effort to
get to know each student personally. I
also involve my PhD and post-doctoral students in teaching, which gives them
invaluable experience towards a career in education and research.
Program Descriptions:
Protective
Structures Research
Local
Roads and Highway Infrastructure Research
Motor Vehicle Crash Injury Analysis Research
LAST UPDATE: December 2015