Anthony J. Lamanna
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-3269
lamanna@tulane.edu

Structures and Structural Materials


Journal Publications


Lamanna, A. J., Bank, L. C., and Borowicz, D. T., “Mechanically Fastened FRP Strengthening of Large Scale RC Bridge T Beams," International Journal of Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 6, pp. 525-538, December 2004.

Lamanna, A. J., Bank, L. C., and Scott, D. W., “Flexural Strengthening of RC Beams by Mechanically Attaching FRP Strips,” ASCE Journal of Composites in Construction, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp.203-210, May-June 2004.

Lamanna, A. J., Bank, L. C., and Scott, D. W., "Flexural Strengthening of RC Beams Using Fasteners and FRP Strips," ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 98, No. 3, pp. 368-376, May-June 2001.

Bank, L. C., Gentry, T. R., Nuss, K. H., Hurd, S. H., Lamanna, A. J., Duich, S. J., and Oh, B., "Construction of a Pultruded Composite Structure: A Case Study," ASCE Journal of Composites in Construction, Vol. 4, No. 3, August 2000.

Conference Papers


Velazquez, G. I., Ray, J. C., Borowicz, D. T., Lamanna, A. J., Arora, D., and Bank, L. C., “Tests of Reinforced Concrete T-Beams Retrofitted with Mechanically Anchored Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Plates,” First International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS, Barcelona, July 2002.

Lamanna, A. J., Bank, L. C., Borowicz, D. T., and Arora, D., “Strengthening of Concrete Beams with Mechanically Fastened FRP Strips,” Third International Conference on Composites in Infrastructure, San Fransisco, CA, June 2002.

Lamanna, A. J., Bank, L. C., and Scott, D. W., "Rapid Flexural Strengthening of Full Scale RC Beams Using Powder Actuated Fasteners and FRP Strips," FRPRCS-5 Fiber Reinforced Plastics for Reinforced Concrete Structures, University ofCambridge, UK, Vol. 1, pp. 389-397, 2001. July 16 - 18, 2001.

Ray, J. C., Scott, D. W., Lamanna, A. J., and Bank, L. C., "Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Members Strengthened Using Mechanically Fastened Fiber Reinforced Polymer Plates," 22nd Army Science Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, 11 - 13 December 2000.

Reports


Lamanna, A. J., and Lok, M., Velazquez, G. I., Ray, J. C., and Stanton, T. R., “Assessment of Foreign Bridge Standards and Techniques,” US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center, ERDC/GSL TR-04-9, September 2004.

Bank, L. C., Borowicz, D. T., Arora, D., Lamanna, A. J., and Gulbrandsen, P., "Strengthening of Concrete Beams with Fasteners and Composite Material Strips - Scaling and Anchorage Issues, US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center, Contract No. DACA-42-02-P-0064, September 2003.

Bank, L. C., Borowicz, D. T., and Lamanna, A. J., Ray, J. C., and Velazquez, G. I., "Rapid Strengthening of Full-Sized Concrete Beams with Powder-Actuated Fastening Systems and Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Materials," US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center, ERDC/GSL TR-02-12, July 2002.

Bank, L. C., and Lamanna, A. J., Ray, J. C., and Velazquez, G. I., "Rapid Strenthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Mechanically Fastened, Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composite Strips," US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center, ERDC/GSL TR-02-4, March 2002.

Bank, L. C., and Lamanna, A. J., "Final Report: Rapid Repair of Concrete Structures Using Composite Materials and Power Actuated Fastening Systems," Contract No. DACA39-99-K-0001, contract period December 1, 1998 – November 30, 1999.

Internal Reports


Martin, J. A., and Lamanna, A. J., “Shear Strength of Powder Actuated Fasteners in Concrete,” Provost's Fund for Faculty-Student Engagement, Office of Academic Affairs and Provost, Tulane University, May 2004