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Jim Davidson Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering |
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Phone Number (direct): |
(334) 844-8777 |
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Fax: |
(334) 844-6290 |
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Office: |
226 Harbert Engineering Center |
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Mailing Address: |
238 Harbert Engineering Center |
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email: |
Jim.Davidson@auburn.edu |
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HELP
WANTED Students, If you have
interest in pursuing a graduate degree with research focused on an area
described below, please contact me for more information. I am always looking
for talented students to involve in my research program. general information
about student assistantships and graduate fellowships College of Engineering graduate fellowship application
instructions Active projects/subjects currently
seeking student assistance: ·
Steel
bridge stability during construction ·
Resistance
of masonry and precast concrete walls to blast ·
Coupled
eulerian/lagrangian approaches for simulating deployable shelters subjected
to blast ·
Design
and analysis of PVC and HDPE pipes for cross highway drainage applications |
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Research
Interests:
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Stability of horizontally curved bridges |
elastic and inelastic stability of structures |
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advanced modeling and simulation of structures |
effects of blast loads on structures |
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effects of earthquakes on structures |
new technologies for lightweight deployable structures/shelters |
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motor vehicle crash injury research |
sign support behavior and design |
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use of polymers and composites in structures |
maintenance and rehabilitation of local roads bridges and
culverts |
Teaching:
I typically teach the
theory-oriented civil engineering structures and mechanics classes such as Mechanics of Solids, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Finite Element Methods (I and II), Structural Analysis, and Theory of Elastic Stability. All of my
classes reflect my strong belief in engaging the students within the lectures
and in taking advantage of the latest technologies. I make a strong effort to get to know each
student personally. I also involve my
PhD and post-doctoral students in teaching, which gives them invaluable
experience towards a career in education and research.
Current
Activities:
Local
Roads Issues and Sign Support Research
Motor Vehicle Crash Injury Analysis Research