Published Research in Structures & Building Science
My publications and academic works investigate the behavior, analysis, and design of reinforced-concrete systems, with particular emphasis on ribbed and waffle slabs, experimental testing, finite-element modeling, and structural optimization. This work connects scientific evidence with the practical demands of architecture, engineering, and construction.
The collection includes master’s and doctoral research, conference papers, abstracts, technical studies, and presentations developed across more than two decades of academic and professional inquiry. Together, these contributions reflect a continuing commitment to transforming research into safer, more efficient, and more constructible building systems.
Selected Publications & Scholarly Contributions
Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Waffle Slabs with Transverse Openings in the Rib Webs. Minneapolis, 2022
Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Force Transfer at Joints Between Precast Segments of Prestressed Bridges. Santa Maria, 2019.
The Finite Element Method in the Analysis of Ribbed Slabs. Santa Maria, 2007.
Computational Simulation of Ribbed Slabs. Santa Maria, 2005.
Experimental Analysis of Reduced-Scale Ribbed Flat Slabs. Santa Maria, 2005.
Production, Control, and Acceptance of Trussed Slabs. Santa Maria, 2001.
Load Testing and Numerical Analysis of a Reinforced-Concrete Slab, Santa Maria, 2001.
Characterization of Concrete Mechanical Properties Using Automatic Data Acquisition. Santa Maria, 2000.