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Stefan Szyniszewski, Ph.D.,P.E.
Structural Engineer

JOURNAL ARTICLES

(7) Szyniszewski S, Smith BH, Hajjar JH, Schafer BW, Arwade S (2014) “The mechanical properties of a sintered, hollow sphere, steel foam.” Elsevier Materials&Design 54:1083–94
(6) Szyniszewski S, Smith BH, Arwade S, Hajjar JH, Schafer BW (2012). “Buckling strength of steel sandwich panels.” Elsevier Thin-Walled Structures 59:11-19
(5) Szyniszewski S, Krauthammer T. (2012) “Energy flow in progressive collapse of steel framed buildings.” Elsevier Engineering Structures 42:142-153
(4) Smith BH, Szyniszewski S, Hajjar JF, Schafer BW, Arwade SR. (2012) “Characterization of Steel Foams for Structural Components” Metals 2(4):399-410
(3) Smith BH, Szyniszewski S, Hajjar JF, Schafer BW, Arwade SR (2012). “Steel foam for structures: a review of applications, manufacturing and material properties”. Elsevier Journal of Constructional Steel Research 71:1-10 (pdf)
(2) Prokopow P, Szyniszewski S, Pomorski K (2005). “The effects of changes in the timing of muscle activation on jump height: A simulation study.” Human Movement 6(2):116-123
(1) Szyniszewski S, Akada T, Masuya H, Kajikawa Y (2004). “Numerical Simulation of a Concrete Plate subjected to Impact Load.” JSCE Journal of Applied Mechanics 7(1):635-42

PATENTS

Szyniszewski S. “Adaptive Controller of Natural Frequencies of a Wind Turbine Tower.” UK1321121.4, 2014.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

(2) Szyniszewski S, Krauthammer T, Yim HC, “Energy Flow Based Progressive Collapse Studies of Moment Resisting Steel Framed Buildings,” Final Report to U.S. Army ERDC, CIPPS–TR-003-2008, Center for Infrastructure Protection and Physical Security, University of Florida, January 2009
(1) Krauthammer T, Yim HC, Szyniszewski S, Henriquez N, “Review of Progressive Collapse Studies,” Final Report to U.S. Army ERDC, CIPPS–TR-001-2008, Center for Infrastructure Protection and Physical Security, University of Florida, January 2008

CONFERENCE PAPERS - REFEREED

(6) Li Z, Szyniszewski S (2013). “Finite prism elastic buckling analysis and application in steel foam sandwich members.” 2012 Structural Stability Research Council (SSRC) Annual Stability Conference, NASCC; April 16-20, 2013, Saint Louis, MO
(5) Szyniszewski S, Smith BH, Hajjar JF, Arwade SR, Schafer BW (2012). “Local buckling strength of steel foam sandwich panels.” 2012 Structural Stability Research Council (SSRC) Annual Stability Conference, NASCC; April 18-21, 2012, Grapevine, TX
(4) Szyniszewski S (2011). “Expected Building Damage using Stratified Systematic Sampling of Failure triggering Events.” First International Conference on Vulnerability and Risk Analysis and Management (ICVRAM) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). April 11-13, 2011, Hyattsville, MD, USA
(3) Szyniszewski S (2010). “Effects of Random Imperfections on Progressive Collapse Propagation.” Structures Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). May 12-15, 2010, Orlando, FL, USA
(2) Szyniszewski S (2009). "Probabilistic Approach to Progressive Collapse Prevention. Physics Based Simulations." Structures Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). April 30-May 2, 2009. Austin, TX, USA
(1) Szyniszewski S (2009). "Dynamic Energy Based Method for Progressive Collapse Analysis." Structures Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). April 30-May 2, 2009. Austin, TX, USA

CONFERENCE PAPERS - NOT REFEREED

(19) Szyniszewski S, Smith BH, Zeinoddini VM, Hajjar JF, Arwade SR, Schafer BW (2012). “Towards the design of cold-formed steel foam sandwich columns.” 21st International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures; October 24-25, 2012, St. Louis, MO
(18) Liu Z, Jalalpour M, Jacques C, Szyniszewski S, Mitrani-Reiser J, Guest J, Igusa T, Schafer BW (2012). “Interfacing Building Response with Human Behavior Under Seismic Events.” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering; September 24-28, 2012, Lisbon, Portugal
(17) Liu Z, Jalalpour M, Jacques C, Szyniszewski S, Mitrani-Reiser J, Guest J, Igusa T, Schafer BW (2012). “Seismic evacuation model accounting for human-structure interaction.” 2nd International Conference on Evacuation Modeling and Management; August 13-15, 2012, Chicago, IL
(16) Szyniszewski S, Smith BH, Arwade SR, Schafer BW, and Hajjar JF (2012). “Reliability of Steel Foam Components.” 2012 Joint Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute and 11th ASCE Joint Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability (EMI/PMC 2012); University of Notre Dame, June 17-20, 2012, Notre Dame, IN
(15) Szyniszewski S, Smith BH, Hajjar JF, Arwade SR, and Schafer BW (2012). “Tensile and shear element erosion in metal foams.” 12th International LS-DYNA Users Conference; June 3-6, Dearborn, MI.
(14) Szyniszewski S, Smith BH, Hajjar JF, Arwade SR, Schafer BW (2012). “Local buckling strength of steel foam sandwich panels.” 2012 Structural Stability Research Council (SSRC) Annual Stability Conference, NASCC; April 18-21, 2012, Grapevine, TX.
(13) Smith BH, Szyniszewski S, Hajjar JF, Schafer BW, Arwade SR (2012). “Material characterization and microstructural simulation of hollow spheres and PCM steel foams.” 2012 Structural Stability Research Council (SSRC) Annual Stability Conference, NASCC; April 18-21, 2012, Grapevine, TX.
(12) Smith BH, Szyniszewski S, Hajjar JF, Schafer BW, Arwade SR (2011). “Characterization of Steel Foams for Structural Components.” 7th International Conference on Porous Metals and Metallic Foams, MetFoam 2011, September 18-21 2011, Busan, Korea
(11) Szyniszewski S, Schafer BW, Hajjar JF, Smith BH, Arwade SR (2011). “Metal Foam Computational Models for New Class of Structural Applications.” ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference: EMI 2011, Northeastern University, Boston, MA. June 2-4 2011
(10) Smith BH, Arwade SR, Szyniszewski S, Schafer BW, Hajjar JF, (2011). “Modeling hollow sphere cellular metals as a random microstructure.” ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference: EMI 2011, Northeastern University, Boston, MA. June 2-4 2011
(9) Arwade SR, Smith BH, Szyniszewski S, Schafer BW, and Hajjar JF (2011). “Review of Steel Foams: Processing, Properties, and Applications,” ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference: EMI 2011, Northeastern University, Boston, MA. June 2-4 2011
(8) Arwade S, Hajjar J, Schafer B, Moradi M, Brooks S, Szyniszewski S (2011). “Steel Foam Material Processing, Properties, and Potential Structural Applications.” National Science Foundation (NSF) CMMI Grantees Conference. January 2011, Atlanta, USA
(7) Szyniszewski S, “Probabilistic Scenario Approach to Progressive Collapse.” 33rd IABSE Symposium, September 9-11, 2009, Bangkok, Thailand
(6) Szyniszewski S, “Dynamic Energy Balance Approach to Progressive Collapse Prevention.” 33rd IABSE Symposium, September 9-11, 2009, Bangkok, Thailand
(5) Szyniszewski S (2009). “Energy flow approach to analysis of progressive collapse.” Thematic Conference, Smart Structures and Materials (SMART’09), 13-15 July 2009, Porto, Portugal
(4) Szyniszewski S, Krauthammer T (2008). "Importance of Inertia Effects in Progressive Collapse Simulation of Steel Frame Buildings." Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) Seminar. August 12-14, 2008. Palm Springs, California, USA
(3) Szyniszewski S, Hamilton HR, Chih-Tsai Y (2008). "Wireless Sensors in Prestressed Concrete Piles - Combining Driving Control with Long Term Monitoring." IABSE Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Bridges, Buildings and Construction Practice. June 3-6, 2008. Helsinki, Finland
(2) Szyniszewski S, Krauthammer T (2008). "Progressive Collapse Simulation of Steel Frame Structures. Accomplishments and Validation Challenges." IABSE Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Bridges, Buildings and Construction Practice. June 3-6, 2008. Helsinki, Finland
(1) Prokopow P, Szyniszewski S, Himeno R (2005). "Effects of Timing of Muscle Activation on Performance in Human Vertical Jump." XXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. July 31-August 05, 2005. Cleveland, USA

INVITED SEMINARS

(3) Szyniszewski S (2011). “Porous Steel - Properties, Manufacturing, Modeling and Practical Applications.” Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences (IPPT PAN). June 16, 2011. Warsaw, Poland
(2) Szyniszewski S (2009). “Dynamic Energy based Method for Progressive Collapse Analysis.” Tampere University of Technology. January 06-07, 2009. Tampere, Finland
(1) Szyniszewski S, Hamilton HR (2007). “Experimental Prestressed Concrete Piles for the Key Royal Bridge.” Florida Department of Transportation FTBA/FDOT Statewide Construction Conference. February 27-28, 2007. Orlando, FL, USA