Paul
J. Barr
Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Contact
Information
Electronic Mail: mailto:paul.barr@usu.edu
Phone: +1 (435) 797-8249
FAX: +1 (435) 797-1185
Office: EL-262
U.S. Mail Address:
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
College of Engineering
Utah State University
Logan, Utah 84322-4110
Electronic Mail: mailto:paul.barr@usu.edu
Phone: +1 (435) 797-8249
FAX: +1 (435) 797-1185
Office: EL-262
U.S. Mail Address:
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
College of Engineering
Utah State University
Logan, Utah 84322-4110
Student
Resources
Math Refresher Course
ksl video
Courses Taught:
Math Refresher Course
ksl video
Courses Taught:
- ENGR 2000 Statics
- CEE 3080 Reinforced Concrete Design
- CEE 5010 Matrix Analysis/Introduction to Finite-Element Analysis
- CEE 5050 Wood/Masonry Design
- CEE 6140 Reinforced Concrete II
- CEE 6120 Bridge Design
- CEE 6930 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Degrees
PhD Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 2000
MS Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 1998
BS Civil Engineering, Utah State University, 1995
Years of Service
Associate Professor, Utah State University, Logan, 2008-Present
Assistant Professor, Utah State University, Logan, 2003-2008
Other related experience:
Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 2001-2003
Selected Publications
Hsieh, K.H., Halling, M. W., Barr, P. J. and Robinson, M., “Damage Detection Using Dynamic Properties Determined from Laboratory and Field Testing.” Submitted to the ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, August 2007.
Kukay, B.M., Friel, L., Barr, P.J., Coster, D. and Halling, M.W., “Fire’s Effect on Flexural Wood Property.” Submitted to the Forest Product Journal, December 2006.
Barr, P.J., Kukay, B.M., and Halling M.W., “Comparison of Prestress Losses in a High Performance Concrete Bridge.” Submitted to ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. July 2006.
Mertlich, Tyler, Halling M. W., and Barr, P.J., “Dynamic and Static Behavior of a Curved-Girder Bridge with Varying Boundary Conditions.” ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. V.21, No. 3, May/June 2007, pp. 185-192.
Barr, P.J., Yanadori, N., Halling, M.W., and Womack , K.C., “Live-Load Analysis of a Curved I-Girder Bridge.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. V. 12, No. 4, July/August 2007, pp.477-484.
Hsieh, K.H, Halling, M.W., and Barr, P.J., “Overview of System Identification and Case Studies using Vibrational Techniques.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. V. 11, No. 6, November/December 2006, pp 707-715.
Barr, P.J. and Amin, MD. N., “Shear
Live-Load Distribution Factors for I-Girder Bridges.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. V. 11, No. 2, March/April 2006, pp. 197-204.
Barr, P.J., Woodward, C., and Najera, B., “Long-Term Structural Health Monitoring of the San Ysidro Bridge.” ASCE Journal of Constructed Facilities. V. 20, No. 1, February 2006, pp. 14 – 20.
Jauregui, D.V. and Barr, P.J., “Nondestructive Evaluation of the I-40 Bridge over the Rio Grande River.” ASCE Journal of Constructed Facilities. V. 18, No. 4, November 2004, pp. 186 – 194.
Barr, P.J., Stanton, J.F. and Eberhard, M.O., “Effects of Temperature Variations on Precast, Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders.” ASCE Joural of Bridge Engineering. V. 10, No. 2, March/April 2005, pp. 14 – 20.
Stanton, J.F., Eberhard, M.O. and Barr, P.J., “A Weighted Stretched Wire System for Monitoring Deflections.” Journal of Engineering Structures. V. 25, No. 3, February 2003, pp.347-357.
Barr, P.J., Eberhard, M.O. and Stanton, J.F., “Live-Load Distribution Factors for Prestressed Concrete Bridges.” ASCE Bridge Engineering Journal. September 2001, pp. 298-306.
Lanier, M.W., Barr, P.J. and Scholz, K., “PCI Intern Program – A New Industry Initiative.” Prestressed Concrete Institute Journal. V. 46, No. 1, January/February 2001, pp. 82-84.
Stanton, J. F., Barr, P. J. and Eberhard, M. O., “Behavior of High-Strength HPC Bridge Girders.” ACI SP 185 High Performance Concrete: Research to Practice. 2000, 21 pp.
Scientific and Professional societies:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
Honors and Awards:
Outstanding Advisor, Utah State University, Logan, 2008
Outstanding Teacher, Utah State University, Logan, 2007
Outstanding Teacher, Utah State University, Logan, 2005
Outstanding Advisor, Utah State University, Logan, 2004
Outstanding Teacher, Utah State University, Logan, 2004
Professor of the Year, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 2003
PhD Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 2000
MS Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 1998
BS Civil Engineering, Utah State University, 1995
Years of Service
Associate Professor, Utah State University, Logan, 2008-Present
Assistant Professor, Utah State University, Logan, 2003-2008
Other related experience:
Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 2001-2003
Selected Publications
Hsieh, K.H., Halling, M. W., Barr, P. J. and Robinson, M., “Damage Detection Using Dynamic Properties Determined from Laboratory and Field Testing.” Submitted to the ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, August 2007.
Kukay, B.M., Friel, L., Barr, P.J., Coster, D. and Halling, M.W., “Fire’s Effect on Flexural Wood Property.” Submitted to the Forest Product Journal, December 2006.
Barr, P.J., Kukay, B.M., and Halling M.W., “Comparison of Prestress Losses in a High Performance Concrete Bridge.” Submitted to ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. July 2006.
Mertlich, Tyler, Halling M. W., and Barr, P.J., “Dynamic and Static Behavior of a Curved-Girder Bridge with Varying Boundary Conditions.” ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. V.21, No. 3, May/June 2007, pp. 185-192.
Barr, P.J., Yanadori, N., Halling, M.W., and Womack , K.C., “Live-Load Analysis of a Curved I-Girder Bridge.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. V. 12, No. 4, July/August 2007, pp.477-484.
Hsieh, K.H, Halling, M.W., and Barr, P.J., “Overview of System Identification and Case Studies using Vibrational Techniques.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. V. 11, No. 6, November/December 2006, pp 707-715.
Barr, P.J. and Amin, MD. N., “Shear
Live-Load Distribution Factors for I-Girder Bridges.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. V. 11, No. 2, March/April 2006, pp. 197-204.
Barr, P.J., Woodward, C., and Najera, B., “Long-Term Structural Health Monitoring of the San Ysidro Bridge.” ASCE Journal of Constructed Facilities. V. 20, No. 1, February 2006, pp. 14 – 20.
Jauregui, D.V. and Barr, P.J., “Nondestructive Evaluation of the I-40 Bridge over the Rio Grande River.” ASCE Journal of Constructed Facilities. V. 18, No. 4, November 2004, pp. 186 – 194.
Barr, P.J., Stanton, J.F. and Eberhard, M.O., “Effects of Temperature Variations on Precast, Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders.” ASCE Joural of Bridge Engineering. V. 10, No. 2, March/April 2005, pp. 14 – 20.
Stanton, J.F., Eberhard, M.O. and Barr, P.J., “A Weighted Stretched Wire System for Monitoring Deflections.” Journal of Engineering Structures. V. 25, No. 3, February 2003, pp.347-357.
Barr, P.J., Eberhard, M.O. and Stanton, J.F., “Live-Load Distribution Factors for Prestressed Concrete Bridges.” ASCE Bridge Engineering Journal. September 2001, pp. 298-306.
Lanier, M.W., Barr, P.J. and Scholz, K., “PCI Intern Program – A New Industry Initiative.” Prestressed Concrete Institute Journal. V. 46, No. 1, January/February 2001, pp. 82-84.
Stanton, J. F., Barr, P. J. and Eberhard, M. O., “Behavior of High-Strength HPC Bridge Girders.” ACI SP 185 High Performance Concrete: Research to Practice. 2000, 21 pp.
Scientific and Professional societies:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
Honors and Awards:
Outstanding Advisor, Utah State University, Logan, 2008
Outstanding Teacher, Utah State University, Logan, 2007
Outstanding Teacher, Utah State University, Logan, 2005
Outstanding Advisor, Utah State University, Logan, 2004
Outstanding Teacher, Utah State University, Logan, 2004
Professor of the Year, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 2003