Julio F. Davalos

Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Benedum Distinguished Teaching Professor, College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Approved Graduate Faculty for CEMR MS and PhD committees

Contact Information Office:  ESB 611C Phone:  (304) 293-9928 Fax:  (304) 293-7109

Julio F. Davalos is Professor of Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and he also holds the West Virginia University title of Benedum Distinguished Teaching Professor, since 1998. Originally from Bolivia, he holds 3 A.S. degrees (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Mechanics); also B.S.(Civil Engineering), M.S. (Structural Engineering) and Ph.D. (Structural Mechanics) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). He has broad interests in advanced materials, mechanics, and structures, and his work includes fundamental research, development, and field implementation of innovative concepts, including: honeycomb fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) products for bridge decks, fish-culture tanks, and energy-absorbing systems; reconstituted wood products reinforced with FRP; and high-performance concrete materials for bridge overlays and decks. He has been at WVU since 1989, and he leads a small group of researchers, including faculty at WVU and outside, post-docs, research scientists, and master and doctoral students. The team's research effort is focused primarily on applications to civil infrastructure problems. His publication record includes about 100 journal papers and 150 conference papers, several book chapters, position papers, and reports. He has been honored with over 40 teaching and research awards, including twice "Best Research Paper Award" by ASCE-J. of Composites for Construction, twice "Best Design Paper Award" by the Composites Institute, and "Best Overall Conference Paper" by Modern Plastics Magazine. Within the College, he received "Researcher of the Year" and also "Teacher of the Year" awards several times. Most notably, he was named ?Professor of the Year in the State of West Virginia? in 1999.
Education
	Ph.D. Virginia Tech 1989
Research Focus Areas
	Advanced Materials
Research Interests
	mechanics
	advanced materials
	structural engineering
	Numerical modeling, analysis and experimental testing, stability of large-span reticulated structures
	characterization of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and wood composites
	interface mechanics of FRP-concrete and FRP-wood bonded assemblies
	analysis and design of timber and fiber-reinforced polymer bridges
	high-performance concrete and overlays for bridge decks
	innovative teaching methods and technologies
Teaching Interests
	Finite Element Method
	Computer Analysis of Structures
	Structural Analysis
	Timber Design
	Design with Composite Materials
	Conceptual Design of Structures
Special Interests
	Innovative Teaching Methods and Technologies
Professional Societies
	ASCE
	ASC
	ASEE
	AITC