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ERAY BARAN, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey
EDUCATION
2006 Doctor of Philosophy, Structural Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Dissertation: Analysis of the Strength and Stability of Prestressed Concrete Through‐Girder Pedestrian
Bridges Subjected to Vehicular Impact
Advisors: Arturo E. Schultz, Catherine E. French
2003 Master of Science, Structural Engineering, University of Minesota, MN, USA.
Thesis: Analysis of the Effects of Vertical Pre‐Release Cracks in Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders
Advisors: Catherine E. French, Carol K. Shield
1999 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIZATION
▪ Large‐ and reduced‐scale experimental investigation of reinforced and prestressed concrete
structural systems
▪ Analysis, design, and detailing of steel structures
▪ Advanced nonlinear numerical analysis of structural systems
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
2007‐present Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Civil Engineering, Atilim Univ., Ankara, Turkey.
2006‐2007 Structural Engineer, Walter P. Moore and Associates, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
1999‐2006 Graduate Research Assistant, Univ. Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
2007 Best Dissertation Award,
University of Minnesota, Department of Civil Engineering
2004 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship,
University of Minnesota, Graduate School
2004 M. J. Huber Award for Excellence in Transportation Research and Education,
University of Minnesota, Center for Transportation Studies
2003 Nevada Medal for Distinguished Graduate Student Paper in Bridge Engineering,
University of Nevada
1999 Sommerfeld Fellowship,
University of Minnesota, Department of Civil Engineering
1999 NATO‐A1 Partial Scholarship
Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
▪ “Development of Steel‐Concrete Hybrid Connections for Precast Concrete Moment‐Resisting
Frames,” TUBITAK Career Program, Principal Investigator, 2011.
▪ “Development of Shear Connectors for Steel‐Concrete Composite Structural Systems,” ATU‐BAP,
Principal Investigator, 2010.
▪ “Use of Left‐Over Prestressing Strands as Tension Reinforcement in Reinforced Concrete Flexural
Members,” ATU‐BAP, Principal Investigator, 2009.
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PUBLICATIONS
Baran, E., Schultz, A. E, and French, C. E. (2010). “Finite Element Analysis of a Prestressed Concrete
Pedestrian Bridge System Subjected to Lateral Impact Loads,” Engineering Structures. (submitted for
review)
Baran, E., Akis, T., Yesilmen, S. (2009). “Pull‐Out Behavior of Prestressing Strands in Steel Fiber
Reinforced Concrete,” Construction and Building Materials. (submitted for review)
Baran, E., Rohne, R., French, C. E., Schultz, A. E. (2009). “Experimental Determination of Resistance
Characteristics of Support Details Used in Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” ASCE Journal of
Bridge Engineering, Vol.14, No.5, pp.319‐326.
Baran, E., Schultz, A. E, and French, C. E. (2007). “Behavior of Girder‐Floor Beam Connections in
Prestressed Concrete Pedestrian Bridges Subjected to Lateral Impact Loads,” ASCE Journal of
Structural Engineering: Special Issue on Precast‐Prestressed Concrete Structures under Natural and
Man‐Made Hazards, Vol. 133, No.11, pp.1670‐1681.
Baran, E., Schultz, A. E., and French, C. E. (2007). “Tension Tests on Cast‐in‐Place Steel Inserts,” 2nd
Symposium on Connections between Steel and Concrete, September 4‐7, Stuttgart, Germany.
Baran, E., Schultz, A. E., and French, C. E. (2007). “Strength and Stability of Prestressed Concrete
Through‐Girder Pedestrian Bridges Subjected to Over‐Height Vehicle Impact,” American Concrete
Institute Spring Convention, April 22‐26, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Baran, E., Schultz, A. E., and French, C. E. (2007). “Düşük Döşemeli Öngerilmeli Yaya Köprülerinin
Yatay Çarpma Yükleri Altındaki Davranışı,” 1. Köprü ve Viyadükler Sempozyumu, November 29‐30,
Antalya, Turkey. (in Turkish)
Baran, E., Schultz, A. E., and French, C. E. (2006). “Tension Tests on Cast‐in‐Place Inserts: Influence of
Reinforcement and Prestress,” PCI Journal, Vol.51, No.5, September‐October, pp. 88‐108.
Baran, E., Shield, C. K., and French, C. E. (2005). “A Comparison of Methods for Experimentally
Determining Prestress Losses in Pretensioned Prestressed Concrete Girders,” American Concrete
Institute, Special Publication on Historic Innovations in Prestressed Concrete: SP‐231, American
Concrete Institute, MI, USA, pp. 161‐180.
Baran, E., Schultz, A. E., and French, C. E. (2005). “Analysis of the Flexural Strength of Prestressed
Concrete Flanged Sections,” PCI Journal, Vol.50, No.1, January‐February, pp. 74‐93.
Baran, E., Schultz, A. E., and French, C. E. (2005). “AASHTO Procedures for Flexural Strength of
Prestressed Concrete Flanged Sections: Evaluation and Modifications,” Fifth Mid‐Continent
Transportation Research Symposium, August 18‐19, Ames, IA, USA.
Baran, E., Shield, C. K., French, C. E., and Wyffels, T. A. (2004). “Analysis of the Effects of Vertical Pre‐
Release Cracks on Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” PCI Journal, V.49, No.6, November‐
December, pp 114‐130.
Baran, E., French, C. E., and Shield, C. K. (2002).“Effect of Vertical Pre‐Release Cracks in Prestressed
Bridge Girders,” First Annual Concrete Bridge Conference, October 6‐9, Nashville, TN, USA.
French, C.E., Shield, C.K., Baran, E., and Wyffels, T. A. (2001). “Effects of Pre Release Cracks in
Prestressed Bridge Girders,” Fifth National Workshop on Bridge Research in Progress, October 8‐11,
Minneapolis, MN, USA.