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 H. R. (Trey) Hamilton III, PE, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Structural Engineering Group
Office: 475-K Weil Hall
Tel: (352) 392-9537 ext. 1509
Fax: (352) 392-3394
E-mail: hrh@ce.ufl.edu		 Mailing address:
University of Florida
Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering
P.O. Box 116580
365 Weil Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611

 

 Research Interests

  

Structural concrete and masonry

Behavior and design of prestressed concrete and masonry structures.
 

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites

Use of FRP composites to repair and strengthen concrete and masonry structures.
  

Durability and evaluation of existing bridge and building structures

Evaluate effect of environment on the structural integrity of bridge and building structures.

  

 Professional Information

  

Education
Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin 1995
M.E. University of Florida 1986
B.S.C.E. University of Florida 1983 
   

Academic Experience
2001-present, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, University of Florida
2000-2001, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming, Laramie
1995-2000, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming, Laramie
    

Industry Experience
  1986-1991, Structural Engineer, Bodo & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, Gainesville, Florida,
1984-1985, Project Engineer, Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc., Orlando, Florida
   

Professional Registration
  State of Florida, Registration No. 40142
State of Wyoming, Registration No. 7017

 

 Selected Publications

  

Labonte, T., Hamilton III, H. R., Ansley, M. H., and Ishee, C. A., “Construction and Testing of Type II AASHTO Girders Constructed Using Self-Compacting Concrete,” PCI National Bridge Conference Proceedings, October 17-20, 2004, Atlanta, GA.
Alvarez, G. A. A. and Hamilton III, H. R., “Grout Bleed Tests in Vertical and Horizontal Post-Tensioning Ducts,” PTI Journal, accepted, publication pending.

Stierwalt, D. D. and Hamilton III, H. R., “Creep of Concrete Masonry Walls Strengthened with FRP Composites,” Construction and Building Materials Journal, accepted, publication pending.

Levar, J. L. and Hamilton III, H. R., “Nondestructive Evaluation of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Concrete Bond Using Infrared Thermography,” ACI Materials Journal, Jan/Feb 2003, v 100, n 1, pp. 63-72.
Holberg*, A. and Hamilton III, H. R., “Strengthening URM with GFRP Composites and Ductile Connections,” Earthquake Spectra, v 18, n 1, Feb 2002, pp. 63-84.

  

 Honors and Awards 

  

  • SAMPE 2004 outstanding paper competition (3rd Place):
    “Phase Thermography Inspection of Multi-layer FRP Composites Bonded to Concrete,” SAMPE 2004 Proceedings, November 15-18, 2004, San Diego, CA (co-author Brown, J. R.).
  • COMPOSITES 2004 Best Overall Technical Paper and Best Applications Technical Paper:
    “Repair of Corrosion Damaged Concrete Beams with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites,” American Composites Manufacturers Association Convention and Trade Show, October 6-8, 2004, Tampa, FL (co-authors: Kutarba, M. P., Brown, J. R.).
  • 2004 Elected Fellow of the American Concrete Institute.
  • 2001 Alan H. Yorkdale Award, for the paper “Restraint Effectiveness in Unbonded Tendons for Post-tensioned Masonry,” ACI Structural Journal, Nov/Dec 2000, Co-author: David Stierwalt. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee C 15.
  • 1999 Mortar Board Top Prof., University of Wyoming.
  • 1999 J. James R Croes Medal, for the paper “Bridge Stay Cable Corrosion Protection I: Grout Injection and Load Testing,” Journal of Bridge Engineering, May 1998, American Society of Civil Engineers (co-authors: Breen, J. E., Frank, K. H).
  • 1998 Excellence in Advising, University of Wyoming.
  • 1998 Best Master’s Thesis awarded to C.C.R. Badger (H. R. Hamilton III, advisor) The Masonry Society.
  • 1998 National Science Foundation Career Award.
  • Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society.

  Updated: 17 Nov 2005 H. R. Hamilton III (hrh@ce.ufl.edu)