Christopher M. Foley, PhD, PE
Professor and Chair of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Office:
Haggerty Engineering, 268
Phone: (414) 288-5741
E-mail: christopher.foley@marquette.edu
Research Interests
- Linear and nonlinear structural and finite element analysis
- Evolutionary algorithm applications in optimized structural design
- Structural steel building analysis and design
- Performance-based design of building and bridge structures
- Seismic analysis and design
Professional Preparation
- Ph.D., 1996, Civil Engineering, Marquette University
- M.S., 1989, Civil Engineering, Marquette University
- B.S.C.E., 1986, Civil Engineering, Marquette University
Peer Reviewed (Archival) Publications
2012
- Diekfuss, J.A. and Foley, C.M. "Probabilistic Wind Model for Reliability-Based Fatigue Evaluation of Sign Support Structures", 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, Edmonton, CAN (CD-ROM).
- Raebel, C.H., Foley, C.M., Friedman, A.D., "Experimental Evaluation of the Robustness of Flexible WT Steel Connections", 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, Edmonton, CAN (CD-ROM).
2011
- Rojas, H., Foley, C.M., Pezeshk, S. “Risk-Based Seismic Optimization of Steel Frames”, Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Oakland, CA, Volume 27, Issue 3 (August), pp. 857-880.
2010
- Wan, B. and Foley, C.M., "In-Situ Load Test of Concrete Bridge Deck with FRP Stay-In-Place Forms", The 5th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2010), Beijing, China, September 27-29, 2010, pp 207-210.
- Wan, B. and Foley, C.M., "Structural Performance of Concrete Bridge Deck with Internal FRP Reinforcement", The 5th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2010), Beijing, China, September 27-29, 2010, pp 464-467.
- Alimoradi, A., Foley, C.M., Pezeshk, “Benchmark Problems in Structural Design and Performance Optimization”, 19th Analysis & Computation Specialty Conference, American Society of Civil Engineers, May 14-16, pp. 455-466 (CD-ROM).
2008
- Foley, C.M., Schneeman, C., Barnes, K. “Quantifying and Enhancing Robustness in Steel Structures: Part 1 – Moment-Resisting Frames”, Engineering Journal, American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL, 4th Quarter, pp. 247-266.
- Foley, C.M., Barnes, K., Schneeman, C. “Quantifying and Enhancing Robustness in Steel Structures: Part 2 – Floor Framing Systems”, Engineering Journal, American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL, 4th Quarter, pp. 267-286.
- Foley, C.M., Wan, B., Liu, J. "Wheel Load Distribution in Concrete Bridge Decks with FRP", ACI Symposium on FRP Stay-In-Place Formwork for Concrete Structures, ACI Special Publication, ACI International (20 manuscript pages).
- Rojas, H.R., Pezeshk, S., Foley, C.M. “Automated Risk-Based Seismic Design Method for Optimal Structural and Non-Structural System Performance”, Proceedings of the 18th Analysis and Computation Specialty Conference, 2008 Structures Congress, Vancouver, CAN, (CD-ROM; 12 pp.).
- Foley, C.M. “Characteristics of Robust Structures”, Invited Paper and Presentation, North American Steel Construction Conference, American Institute of Steel Construction, Nashville, TN, April 2-5 (presented; available at AISC website; 41 manuscript pages).
2007
- Foley, C.M., Wan, B., Liu, J. “Wheel Load Distribution in Concrete Bridge Decks with FRP Stay-In-Place Forms”, FRP Stay-In-Place Forms for Concrete Structures: Research Activities, Case Studies, and Field Applications, ACI Spring Convention, Los Angeles, CA, March 20 – April 3 (presented, paper accepted for ACI special publication).
- Wan, B., Foley, C.M., Martin, K. “Freeze-Thaw Cycling Effects on Shear Transfer Between FRP Stay-In-Place Formwork and Concrete”, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Durability and Field Applications of Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer (FRP) Composites for Construction (CDCC-2007), Quebec City, Quebec, pp. 227-234.
- Rojas, H., Pezeshk, S., Foley, C.M. “Performance-Based Optimization Considering Both Structural and Nonstructural Components”, Earthquake Spectra, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 685-709.
- Corliss, G., Foley, C.M., Kearfott, R.B., “Formulation for Reliable Analysis of Structural Frames”, Reliable Computing, Vol. 13, No. 2, Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 125-147.
- Foley, C.M., Pezeshk, S., Alimoradi, A., “Probabilistic Performance-Based Optimal Design of Steel Moment-Resisting Frames: Part 1 – Formulation”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 133, No. 6, pp. 757-766.
- Alimoradi, A., Pezeshk, S., Foley, C.M., “Probabilistic Performance-Based Optimal Design of Steel Moment-Resisting Frames: Part 2 – Applications”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 133, No. 6, pp. 767-776.
2006
- Foley, C.M., Schneeman, C.L., Martin, K. “Quantifying Inherent Robustness in Structural Steel Framing Systems”, Invited Paper, Advances in Engineering Structures, Mechanics, and Construction, Proceedings of an International Conference on Advances in Engineering Structures, Mechanics, and Construction, Pandey, M., Xie, W.-C., Xu, L., Ed’s, Waterloo, ONT, Canada, Springer, The Netherlands, pp. 239-254.
- Foley, C.M., Schaad, J., Discussion of “Flexible Moment Connections for Unbraced Frames Subjected to Lateral Forces – A Return to Simplicity”, Engineering Journal, American Institute of Steel Construction, Third Quarter, pp. 227-229.
- Foley, C.M., Peronto, J.L., Fournelle, R.A., “Fatigue Life Prediction and Variability of New and Existing Welded CHS Y-Joints”, Engineering Journal, American Institute of Steel Construction, First Quarter, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp. 57-80.
2004
- Corliss, G., Foley, C.M., Kearfott, R.B. “Formulation for Reliable Analysis of Structural Frames”, Proceedings of NSF Workshop on Reliable Engineering Computing, September 15-17, Savannah, GA, pp. 81-102.
- Foley, C.M. and Lucas, W.K., “Optimal Selection and Design of Composite Steel Floor Systems Considering Vibration”, 2004 ASCE Structures Congress, Nashville, TN (CD-ROM; 15 pp.).
- Alimoradi, A., S. Pezeshk, and C.M. Foley. “Automated Performance-Based Design of Steel Frames,” 2004 ASCE Structures Congress, Nashville, TN (CD-ROM; 20 pp.).
2003
- Foley, C.M. and Schinler, D. “Automated Design of Steel Frames Using Advanced Analysis and Object-Oriented Evolutionary Computation”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 129, No. 5, pp. 648-660.
- Foley, C.M., Pezeshk, S., Alimoradi, A., “State-of-the-Art in Performance-Based Design Optimization”, Proceedings of the 2003 Structures Congress and Exposition, Seattle, WA, May 29-31 (CD-ROM; abstract only).
- Foley, C.M., Lucas, W., “Automated and Optimized Performance-Based Design of Steel Floor Framing Systems”, Proceedings of the 2003 Structures Congress and Exposition, Seattle, WA, May 29-31 (CD-ROM; abstract only).
2002
- Foley, C.M. and Ginal, S.J. “Fatigue Evaluation of Full-Span VMS/CMS Support Structures Subjected to Simulated Truck-Induced Gusts and Natural Wind Turbulence”, (Invited Paper - ASCE Committee on Fatigue and Fracture), Proceedings of the 2002 Structures Congress and Exposition, Denver, CO, April 4-6 (CD-ROM; 2 pp).
2001
- Foley, C.M. “Advanced Analysis of Steel Frames Using Parallel Processing and Vectorization” Computer-Aided Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, Blackwell Publishers, Vol. 16, No. 5, pp. 305-325.
- Domblesky, J. and Foley, C.M. “A Model for Active and Inter-Disciplinary Learning in Upper-Level Engineering Courses”, 2001 North Midwest Section Annual Conference, American Society for Engineering Education, University of North Dakota, 14 pp.
- Foley, C.M. and Schinler, D. “Optimized Design of Partially Restrained Frames Using Distributed Plasticity”, (Invited Paper - ASCE Committee on Methods of Analysis), 2001 Structures Congress - ASCE, Washington, DC (CD-ROM; 22 pp.).
- Schinler, D. and Foley, C.M. “An Object-Oriented Evolutionary Algorithm for Automated Advanced Analysis Based Design”, Proceedings of Bird-of-a-Feather Workshop on Optimal Structural Design Using Genetic and Evolutionary Computation, 2001 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO 2001), San Francisco, CA, July 7, pp. 73-78.
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