Publications & Presentations

Technical Publications

Published Journal Papers (107)
(Note: underlined are my advised graduate students)

  1. Yunxiang Ma, Xiping Wang, Marshall Begel, Qingli Dai, Yvette Dickinson, Xinfeng Xie, Robert J.Ross, Flexural and shear performance of CLT panels made from salvaged beetle-killed white spruce, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 302, 4 October 2021, 124381
  2. Ma, Yunxiang, Munkaila Musah, Ruizhe Si, Qingli Dai, 2021, Xinfeng Xie, Xiping Wang, and Robert J. Ross. "Integrated experimental and numerical study on flexural properties of cross laminated timber made of low-value sugar maple lumber." Construction and Building Materials 280 (2021): 122508.
  3. Ma, Yunxiang, Ruizhe Si, Munkaila Musah, Qingli Dai, Xinfeng Xie, Xiping Wang, and Robert J. Ross. 2021 "Mechanical Property Evaluation of Hybrid Mixed-Species CLT Panels with Sugar Maple and White Spruce." Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 33 (7), 04021171.
  4. L You, D Jin, S Guo, J Wang, Q Dai, Z You, 2021, Leaching evaluation and performance assessments of asphalt mixtures with recycled cathode ray tube glass: A preliminary study, Journal of Cleaner Production 279, 123716, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123716
  5. Lingyun You, Theodora Spyriounic, Qingli Dai, Zhanping You, Ashok Khanal, Experimental and molecular dynamics simulation study on thermal, transport, and rheological properties of asphalt, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 265, 30 December 2020, 120358
  6. Shuaicheng Guo, Pegah Kord Forooshani, Qingli Dai, Bruce P. Lee, Ruizhe Si, Jiaqing Wang Design of pH-responsive SAP polymer for pore solution chemistry regulation and crack sealing in cementitious materials, Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 199, 15 October, 2020, 108262.
  7. Ma, Yunxiang, Qingli Dai, and Weichiang Pang. "Reliability Assessment of Electrical Grids Subjected to Wind Hazards and Ice Accretion with Concurrent Wind." Journal of Structural Engineering 146, no. 7 (2020): 04020134.
  8. Lingyun You, Qingli Dai, Zhanping You, Xiaodong Zhou, Sarah Washko, 2020, Stability and rheology of asphalt-emulsion under varying acidic and alkaline levels, Journal of Cleaner Production, 256, Pages 120417
  9. R Si, Q Dai, S Guo, J Wang, 2020, Mechanical property, nanopore structure and drying shrinkage of metakaolin-based geopolymer with waste glass powder, Journal of Cleaner Production, 242, 118502
  10. Wang, J., Dai, Q., Si, R. and Guo, S., 2019, Mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties of macro synthetic Polypropylene (PP) fiber-reinforced rubber concrete. Journal of Cleaner Production, 234, 10, Pages 1351-1364
  11. S Guo, R Si, Q Dai, Z You, Y Ma, J Wang, 2019, A critical review of corrosion development and rust removal techniques on the structural/environmental performance of corroded steel bridges, Journal of cleaner production, Volume 233, Pages 126-146 
  12. L You, D Jin, Z You, Q Dai, X Xie, S Washko, S Cepeda, 2019, Laboratory shear bond test for chip-seal under varying environmental and material conditions, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Pages 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2019.1662903
  13. Jie Ji, Zhe Wang, Hui Yao, Di Wang, Ran Zhang, Aboelkasim Diab & Qingli Dai, 2019, A numerical study on rutting behavior of direct coal liquefaction residue modified asphalt mixture, Journal of Road Materials and Pavement Design, Taylor & Francis, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2019.1690029
  14. Si, R., Dai, Q. 2019 Mechanical Property, Nanopore Structure and Drying Shrinkage of Metakaolin-based Geopolymer with waste glass powder, Journal of Cleaner Production.
  15. Gong, F., Guo, S., Chen, S., You, Z., Liu, Y., Dai, Q. 2019 “Strength and durability of dry-processed stone matrix asphalt containing cement pre-coated scrap tire rubber particles.” Construction and Building Materials, Volume 214, 2019, Pages 475-483
  16. Yao, H., Dai, Q., You, Z., J Zhang, S Lv, X Xiao. 2019 “Evaluation of contact angle between asphalt binders and aggregates using Molecular Dynamics (MD) method.” Construction and Building Materials 212, 727-73
  17. Wang. J., Guo, S., Dai, Q., Si, R. and Ma, Y. 2019 "Evaluation of cathode ray tube (CRT) glass concrete with/without surface treatment." Journal of Cleaner Production 226 (2019): 85-95.
  18. You, L., You, Z., Dai, Q., Xie, X., Washko, S., and Guo, S., 2019. Investigation of adhesion and interface bond strength for pavements underlying chip-seal: Effect of asphalt-aggregate combinations and freeze-thaw cycles on chip-seal. Construction and Building Materials 203, 322-330
  19. Wang, J., Dai, Q., Xie, X., and Guo, S., 2019 Mechanical and durability performance evaluation of crumb rubber-modified epoxy polymer concrete overlays. Construction and Building Materials, Volume 203, 10 April 2019, Pages 469-480.
  20. Wang, Z., Li, L., Song, L., Guo, S., and  Dai, Q., 2019, High-Frequency Fatigue Performance of Cracked Mortar after Epoxy Grouting Reinforcement, ASCE International Journal of Geomechanics 19 (5), 04019035
  21. Sun, X. and Dai, Q., (2018) “Cepstrum-based Operational Modal Analysis of Wind Turbines with and without External Flaps,” Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 10, 063303 (2018); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5037782.
  22. Wang. J., Dai, Q., Si, R., and Guo, S., (2018), “Investigation of Properties and Performances of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete,” Elsevier, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 193, 30 December 2018, Pages 631-642.
  23. Guo, S.,  Dai, Q., Si, R. (2018) “Effect of Calcium and Lithium on Alkali-silica reaction kinetics and phase development,” Elsevier, Cement and Concrete Research, Volume 115, January 2019, Pages 220-229
  24. Si, R., Dai, Q., Sun, X., (2019), “Numerical and experimental study of internal curing effects on permeability of mortar samples”, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Volume 145 Issue 2 - February 2019. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001561
  25. Wang, J., Dai, Q., Guo, S., and Si, R., (2019), “Study on Rubberized Concrete Reinforced with Different Fibers”. ACI Materials Journal 116, no 2.
  26. Zhang, R., Dai, Q., You, Z., Wang, H., Peng, C., (2018), “Rheological performance of bio-char modified asphalt with different particle sizes”, Applied Sciences 8(9): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3390/app809166
  27. Si, Ruizhe, Dai, Qingli, Guo, Shaicheng, Influence of calcium content on the atomic structure and phase formation of alkali-activated cement binder, Accepted for publication in the Journal of the American Ceramic Society in July 2018
  28. Guo, Shaicheng, Dai, Qingli, Si, Ruizhe, Xie, Xinfeng, Hu, Yunhuang, Kinetic Analysis and Thermodynamic Simulation of Alkali-Silica Reaction in Cementitious Materials, Accepted for publication in the Journal of the American Ceramic Society in July 2018.
  29. You, Lingyun, M.S.; You, Zhanping, Ph.D.; Dai, Qingli, Ph.D.; Guo, Shuaicheng Ph.D.; Wang, Jiaqing, M.S.; Schultz, Meghan, Characteristic of water-foamed asphalt mixture under multiple freeze-thaw cycles: laboratory evaluation, Accepted for publication in the ASCE Journal of the Materials in Civil Engineering.
  30. Wang, Z, Li, L., Guo, S., Dai, Q. , Nonlinear fatigue damage of cracked cement paste after grouting enhancement, 2018 Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 8(7), 1105
  31. You, L., You, Z., Dai, Q. and Zhang, L., 2018. Assessment of nanoparticles dispersion in asphalt during bubble escaping and bursting: Nano hydrated lime modified foamed asphalt. Construction and Building Materials, 184, pp.391-399.
  32. Sun, Xiao, Dai, Qingli and Bilgen, Onur, Design and Simulation of Macro-Fiber Composite Based Serrated Microflap for Wind Turbine Blade Fatigue Load Reduction, IOPscience Materials Research Express, Volume 5, Number 5, Published 18 May 2018.
  33. Guo, Shuaicheng, Hu, Jiong, and Dai, Qingli, A Critical Review on the Performance of Portland Cement Concrete with Recycled Organic Components, Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, Volume 188, 1 July 2018, Pages 92-112.
  34. Si, Ruizhe, Wang, Jiaqing, Guo, Shuaicheng, Han, Song, and Dai, Qingli,  Evaluation of Laboratory Performance of Self-Consolidating Concrete with Recycled Tire, Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, Volume 180, 10 April 2018, Pages 823-831.
  35. Sun, X., Faraone, A., Dai, Q., Guo, S., A new approach of quantitatively analyzing water states by neutron scattering in hardened cement paste, Elsevier Journal of Materials Characterization, Volume 136, February 2018, Pages 134-143.
  36. Yao, Hui, Dai, Qingli, You, Zhanping, Bick, Andreas, Wang, Min, Modulus Simulation of Asphalt Binder Models Using Molecular Dynamics (MD) Method, Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, Volume 162, 20 February 2018, Pages 430-441.
  37. Guo, Shuaicheng, Dai, Qingli, Sun, Xiao, Xie, Xinfeng, Neutron scattering measurement of water content and chemical composition of alkali-glass powder reacted gel, Elsevier Journal of Materials Characterization, Volume 136, February 2018, Pages 165-174.
  38. Guo, Shuaicheng, Dai, Qingli, Sun, Xiao, Xiao, Xianghui, Wang, Jiaqing, Reduced Alkali-Silica Reaction Damage In Recycled Glass Mortar Samples with Supplementary Cementitious Materials, Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, Volume 172, 20 January 2018, Pages 3621-3633.
  39. Yao, Hui, Dai, Q., You, Zhanping, Bick, Andreas, and Wang, Min, “Modulus simulation of asphalt binder models using Molecular Dynamics (MD) method”, 2018, Construction and Building Materials 162, 430-441.
  40. Sun, Xiao, Guo, Shuaicheng, Dai, Qingli, Xiao, Xianghui, Microstructure characterization of alkali-glass particle and alkali-glass powder reacted gels with neutron scattering and imaging techniques, Elsevier Journal of Materials Characterization, Volume 131, September 2017, Pages 98-107
  41. Sun, X., Tao, J., Li, J., Dai, Q., Yu, X., “Aeroelastic-Aerodynamic Analysis and Flow Sensor Design for Boundary Layer Velocity Profiles of Wind Turbine Blades with Active External Flaps”, Smart Structures and Systems, An International Journal, Vol. 20, No. 3, 311-328, https://doi.org/10.12989/sss.2017.20.3.311.
  42. Si, Ruizhe, Guo, Shuaicheng and Dai, Qingli, “Durability Performance of Rubberized Mortar and Concrete with NaOH-Solution Treated Rubber Particles”, Construction and Building Materials 153C (2017) pp. 496-505, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.07.085
  43. Guo, Shuaicheng; Dai, Qingli, Ph.D.; Wang, Zigeng; Yao, Hui; Rapid Microwave Irradiation Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes on Graphite Surface and Its Application on Asphalt Reinforcement,  Journal: Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 124, 1 September 2017, Pages 134–143
  44. Guo, Shuaicheng; Dai, Qingli, Ph.D.  X-Ray CT Characterization and Fracture Simulation of ASR Damage of Glass Particles in Alkaline Solution and Mortar, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Available online 20 May 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tafmec.2017.05.014
  45. Wang, Zi. and Dai, Q., Guo, S., “Laboratory performance evaluation of both flake graphite and exfoliated graphite nanoplatelet modified asphalt composites”, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Volume 149, 15 September 2017, Pages 515-524. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.100
  46. Sun, Xiao; Dai, Qingli,; Menon, Muraleekrishnan; Ponta, Fernando, PhD, Design and Simulation of Active External Trailing Edge Flaps for Wind Turbine Blades on Load Reduction, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 30, Issue 5 (September 2017), https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000771
  47. Oats, Renee C. and Dai, Qingli, Improved 2D Digital Image Correlation Method for Displacement and Deflection Measurements of Structural Beams, Modern Civil and Structural Engineering, Volume 1, Number 1, October 2017. DOI: 10.22606/mcse.2017.11002
  48. Guo, Shuaicheng, Dai, Qingli, Sun, Xiao, Sun, Ye, Liu, Zhen, Ultrasonic Techniques for Air Void Size Distribution and Property Evaluation in both Early-Age and Hardened Concrete Samples, Journal of Applied Sciences, Appl. Sci. 2017, 7(3), 290; doi:10.3390/app7030290.
  49. Guo, Shuaicheng, Dai, Q., Si, Ruizhe , Sun, Xiao , Lu, Chao, (2017) Evaluation of properties and performance of rubber-modified concrete for recycling of waste scrap tire, Volume 148, 1 April 2017, Pages 681–689, Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652617302500
  50. Yao, H., Dai, Q., Zhanping You, Andreas Bick, and Min Wang Property Analysis of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets Modified Asphalt Model Using Molecular Dynamics (MD) Method, Journal of Applied Sciences 7(1):43, January 2017, DOI: 10.3390/app7010043
  51. Yao, H., Dai, Q., You, Z., Investigation of the Asphalt-Aggregate Interaction using Molecular Dynamics, Petroleum Science and Technology, Volume 35, 2017 - Issue 6, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10916466.2016.1270303
  52. Guo, S., Dai, Q., Hiller, J. (2017), “Investigation on the Freeze-Thaw Damage to the Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement under Different Climate Conditions”, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, Springer, pp 1-12, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11709-017-0426-6.
  53. Wang, Zigeng, Dai, Qingli, Guo, Shuaicheng, Wang, Ronghua, Ye, Mingxiao, Yoke Khin Yap, Experimental investigation of physical properties and accelerated sunlight-healing performance of flake graphite and exfoliated graphite nanoplatelet modified asphalt materials, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Volume 134, 1 March 2017, Pages 412–423.
  54. Wang, Zigeng,; Dai, Qingli,; Wang, Ronghua; Yang, Xu (2017) “Evaluation of Recovered Fracture Strength after Light Healing of Graphite Modified Asphalt Mixtures with Integrated Computational-Experimental Approach,”Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Volume 29 Issue 5 - May 2017,  http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001786.
  55. Wang, Zigeng, Dai, Qingli, Porter, David, and You, Zhanping, “Investigation of Microwave Healing Performance of Electrically Conductive Carbon Fiber Modified Asphalt Mixture Beams,” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Volume 126, 15 November 2016, Pages 1012–1019.
  56. Yang, X., You, Z., Wang, Z., and Dai, Q. (2016) “Review on the Heterogeneous Model Reconstruction of Stone-based Composites in Numerical Simulation”, Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, 117, 229-243.
  57. Guo, Shuaicheng; Dai, Qingli; Sun, Xiao; Sun, Ye (2016), “Ultrasonic Scattering Measurement of Air Voids Distribution in Hardened Concrete Samples”, Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, 113, 415-422.
  58. Yao, H., Dai, Q., You, Z., Ye, M. and Yap, Y. (2016), “Rheological properties, low-temperature cracking resistance, and optical performance of exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets modified asphalt binder”, Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, 113, 988-996.
  59. Menon, M., Ponta, F., Sun, X., Dai, Q., (2016)“Aerodynamic Analysis of Flow-Control Devices for Wind Turbine Applications based on the Trailing-Edge Slotted-Flap Concept”, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, ASCE, volume 29, issue 5, 10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000623 , 04016037.
  60. Wang, Z., Dai, Q. and Yang, X. (2016) “Integrated Computational-Experimental Approach for Evaluating Recovered Fracture Strength after Induction Healing of Asphalt Concrete Beam Samples”, Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, 106, Pages 700–710.
  61. Yao, H., Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2016) “Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Physicochemical Properties of Asphalt Model”, Fuel, Elsevier, 164, Pages 83–93.
  62. Yao, H., Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2015) “Chemo-physical Analysis and Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulation of Moisture Susceptibility of Nano Hydrated Lime Modified Asphalt Mixtures”,Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, 101, Pages 536–547.
  63. Yao, H., Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2015) “Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Characterization of Aging-related Properties of Original and Nano-modified Asphalt Binders”, Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, 101, Pages 1078–1087.
  64. Diab, A., M. Yousef Mohassab-Ahmed, Prisbrey, K., Dai, Q., You, Z., and A. M.Wahaballa (2015), “Do Regular- and Nano-sized Hydrated Lime have different Mechanisms in Asphalt?”, International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 8(5):363-369.
  65. Larson, K., Clark, A., Appel A., Dai, Q., He, H. and Zygmunt, S., (2015) “Surface-Dependence of Interfacial Binding Strength between Zinc Oxide and Graphene”, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Advances, Vol. 5, 65719-65724, DOI: 10.1039/C5RA13048D. http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2015/RA/c5ra13048d#!divAbstract
  66. Sun, X., Zhang, B., Dai, Q. and Yu, X. (2015) “Investigation of Internal Curing Effects on Microstructure and Permeability of Interface Transition Zones in Cement Mortar with SEM Imaging, Transport Simulation and Hydration Modeling Techniques”, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 76, 366–379.
  67. Yang, X., Dai, Q., You, Z., Wang, Z. (2014) “Integrated Experimental-Numerical Approach for Estimating Asphalt Mixture Induction Healing Level through Discrete Element Modeling of a Single-Edge Notched Beam Test”, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 27(9), 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001231.
  68. Lemmens, R. J., Dai, Q., Meng, D.D. (2014), “Side-Groove Influenced Parameters for Determining Fracture Toughness of Self-Healing Composites Using a Tapered Double Cantilever Beam Specimen”, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Elsevier, Vol. 74, 23–29.
  69. Sun, X., Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2014) “Computational Investigation of Pore Permeability and Connectivity from Transmission X-Ray Microscope Images of a Cement Paste Specimen", Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 68, 15, 240-251.
  70. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2014). “2D cohesive zone modeling of crack development in cementitious digital samples with microstructure characterization”, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 54, 15, 584–595.
  71. Ng, K. and Dai, Q. (2014) “Numerical Investigation of Internal Frost Damage of Digital Cement Paste Samples with Cohesive Zone Modeling and SEM Microstructure Characterization", Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 50(15), 266–275.
  72. Yang X., You, Z, Dai, Q., Mills-Beale, J. (2014) “Mechanical performance of asphalt mixtures modified by bio-oils derived from waste wood resources”, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 51(31), 424-431.
  73. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2014). “Transmission X-Ray Microscope Nanoscale Characterization and 3D Micromechanical Modeling of Internal Frost Damage in Cement Paste.” the Special Issue on: Mechanics of Nanocomposites and Nanostructures, ASCE Journal of Nanomechanics and Micromechanics, Vol. 4(1), A4013005.
  74. Ng, K., Sun, Y., Dai, Q., and Yu, X. (2014) "Investigation of Internal Frost Damage in Cementitious Materials with Micromechanics Analysis, SEM Imaging and Ultrasonic Wave Scattering Techniques,” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 50(15), 478–485.
  75. Dai, Q., Wang, Z. and Mohd Hasan, M. (2013) “Investigation of Induction Healing Effects on Electrically Conductive Asphalt Mastic and Asphalt Concrete Beam through Fracture-Healing Tests,” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 49, 729–737.
  76. Yang, X. You, Z., Dai, Q. (2013) “Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Binder Modified by Bio-oil Generated from Waste Wood Resources.” International Journal of Pavement Research & Technology, Vol. 6(4), 431-439.
  77. Dai, Q., Ng, K., Liu, Y., and Yu, X. (2013) "Investigation of Internal Frost Damage in Concrete with Thermodynamic Analysis, Micro-Damage Modeling and Time-Domain Reflectometry Sensor Measurements." Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 25(9), 1248–1259, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000761.
  78. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2012) “Investigation of Electromechanical Properties of Piezoelectric Structural Fiber Composites with Micromechanics Analysis and Finite Element Modeling”, Mechanics of Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 53, 29–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2012.04.014.
  79. Dai, Q., Ng, K., Zhou, J., Kreiger, E.L. and Ahlborn, T. M. (2012), “Damage Investigation of Single-Edge Notched Beam Tests with Normal Strength Concrete and Ultra High Performance Concrete Specimens using Acoustic Emission Techniques,” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 31, 231-242.
  80. Ng, K. and Dai, Q. (2012), “Tailored Extended Finite-Element Model for Predicting Crack Propagation and Fracture Properties within Idealized and Digital Cementitious Material Samples,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 138 (1), 89-100, http://ascelibrary.org/emo/resource/1/jenmdt/v138/i1/p89_s1.
  81. Ng, K. and Dai, Q. (2011), “Investigation of Fracture Behavior of Heterogeneous Infrastructure Materials with Extended-Finite-Element Method and Image Analysis,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 23 (12), 1662-1671, http://ascelibrary.org/mto/resource/1/jmcee7/v23/i12/p1662_s1.
  82. Dai, Q., Yu, X., Ng, K. and Liu, Z. (2011), “Development of Micromechanics Models and Innovative Sensor Technologies to Evaluate Internal-Frost Damage of Concrete,” Journal of the Transportation Research Board, National Academies, No. 2240, 50-58.
  83. Dai, Q. (2011), “A Three-Dimensional Micromechanical Finite Element Network Model for Damage-Coupled Elastic Behavior of Stone-Based Composite Materials,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 137(6), 410-421, DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000239.
  84. Liu, Y., You, Z., Dai, Q., and Mills-Beale, J. (2011). "Review of advances in understanding impacts of mix composition characteristics on asphalt concrete (AC) mechanics." International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 12 (4), 385-405.
  85. You, Z., Liu, Y., and Dai, Q. (2011), "Three-dimensional Microstructural-based Discrete Element Viscoelastic Modeling of Creep Compliance Tests for Asphalt Mixtures." Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 23 (1), 79-87.
  86. Dai, Q. (2010), “Two- and Three-Dimensional Micromechanical Viscoelastic Finite Element Modeling of Stone-Based Materials with X-Ray Computed Tomography Images,” Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 25, 1102-1114.
  87. You, Z., Mills-Beale, J., Foley, J. M., Roy, S., Odegard, G. M., Dai, Q., and Goh, S. W. (2010). "Nanoclay-modified asphalt materials: Preparation and characterization." Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 25, 1072-1078.
  88. Dai, Q. (2010), “Micromechanical Viscoelasto-Plastic Models and Finite Element Implementation for Rate-Independent and Rate-Dependent Permanent Deformation of Stone-Based Materials,” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Wiley InterScience, Vol. 34 (13), 1321-1345.
  89. Dai, Q. (2010), “Prediction of Dynamic Modulus and Phase Angle of Stone-Based Composites using Micromechanical Finite Element Approach,” Journal of Material in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 22 (6), 618-627.
  90. You, Z, Adhikari, S., and Dai, Q. (2010), “Air void effect on an idealised asphalt mixture using two-dimensional and three-dimensional discrete element modelling approach.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 5, 381–391.
  91. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2009), “Micromechanical Finite Element Framework for Predicting Viscoelastic Properties of Heterogeneous Asphalt Mixtures,” Materials and Structures, Springer Netherlands, Vol. 41 (6), 1025-1037, ISSN: 1359-5997 (Print) 1871-6873 (Online), Online at http://www.springerlink.com/content/6272035711512866.
  92. You, Z., Adhikari, S., Masad, E., and Dai, Q. (2009), “Microstructural and Micromechanical Properties of Field and Lab-Compacted Asphalt Mixtures,” Journal of Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT), Vol. 78, 279-316.
  93. Liu, Y., Dai, Q., You (2009), “Development of a Viscoelastic Model for Discrete Element Simulation of Asphalt Mixtures,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 135 (4), 324-333.
  94. You, Z., Adhikari, S., and Dai, Q. (2009), “Air Void Effect on An Idealized Asphalt Mixture Using a Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Modeling Approach,” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 11 (5), 381-391.
  95. You, Z., Mills-Beale, J., Williams, R.C., and Dai, Q. (2009), “Measuring the Specific Gravities of Fine Aggregates in Michigan: An Automated Procedure,” International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Vol. 2 (2), 37-50, ISSN 1996-6814.
  96. Mills-Beale, J., You, Z., Williams, R.C., and Dai, Q. (2009), “Determining the Specific Gravities of Coarse Aggregates in Michigan Utilizing Vacuum Saturation Approach,” Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 23 (3), 1316-1322.
  97. You, Z., Adhikari, S., and Dai, Q. (2008), “Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Models for Asphalt Mixtures,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 134 (12), 1053-1063.
  98. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2007) “Prediction of Creep Stiffness of Asphalt Mixture with Micromechanical Finite Element and Discrete Element Methods,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 133 (2), 163-173.
  99. You, Z. and Dai, Q. (2007), “A Review of Advances in Micromechanical Modeling of Aggregate-Aggregate Interaction in Asphalt Mixture,” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering /Rev. can. génie civ., Vol. 34(2), 1519-1528, ISSN: 1208-6029.
  100. You, Z. and Dai, Q., (2007), “Complex Modulus Predictions of Asphalt Mixtures Using a Micromechanical -Based Finite Element Model,” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering /Rev. can. génie civ., Vol. 34 (12), 1-10, ISSN: 1208-6029.
  101. You, Z., and Dai, Q. (2007). "Discrete Element Method for Civil Engineering Graduate Students." International Journal of Applied Management and Technology, Vol. 5(3), 61-71.
  102. Dai, Q., Sadd, M.H. and You, Z. (2006), “A Micromechanical Finite Element Model for Linear and Damage-Coupled Viscoelastic Behavior of Asphalt Mixture,” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Wiley InterScience,Vol. 30 (11), 1135-1158.
  103. Dai, Q., Sadd, M.H., Parameswaran, V. and Shukla, A. (2005), “Prediction of Damage Behaviors in Asphalt Materials using a Finite Element Micromechanical Model and Image Analysis,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics,ASCE, Vol. 131 (7), 668-677.
  104. Sadd, M.H. and Dai, Q. (2005), “A Comparison of Micromechanical Modeling of Asphalt Materials Using Finite Elements and Doublet Mechanics,” Mechanics of Materials, Elsevier, Vol. 37 (6), 641-662.
  105. Dai, Q., and Sadd, M.H. (2004), “Parametric Model Study of Microstructure Effects on Damage Behavior of Asphalt Samples,” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 5 (1), 19-30.
  106. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q., Parameswaran, V. and Shukla, A. (2004), “Microstructural Simulation of Asphalt Materials: Modeling and Experimental Studies,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 16 (2),107-115.
  107. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q., Parameswaran, V. and Shukla, A. (2003), “Simulation of Asphalt Materials Using a Finite Element Micromechanical Model with Damage Mechanics,” Journal of Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, No.1832, 86-95.

Referreed Journal Papers (under Review: 6)

  1. Oats, R.C., and Dai, Q., Digital Image Correlation as a Structural Evaluation Method: A Review. Submitted to Journal of Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 2018
  2. Guo, S., Dai, Q., and Si, R., Effect of Calcium and Lithium on Alkali-silica reaction kinetics and phase development. Submitted to Cement and Concrete Research, 2018.
  3. Si, R., Dai, Q., Sun, X., Numerical and experimental study of internal curing effects on permeability of mortar samples, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, submitted
  4. You, L., Dai, Q., Washko, S., Xie, X., and You, Z., 2018. Impact of Aggregate Types on Chip-Seal Application: Preliminary Investigation of Adhesive Performance and Interface Bond Strength. Submitted to Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2018.
  5. Wang, J., Dai, Q., Si, R., and Guo, S., Investigation of Properties and Performance of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete. Submitted to Construction and Building Materials, 2018.
  6.  Wang, J., Dai, Q., Xie, X., and Guo, S., Effectively Recycling Scrap Tire Rubbers Into Epoxy Polymer Concrete as Overlays or Repairing Materials. Submitted to Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2018.

Refereed Conference and ASCE or ACI Special Publications (21)
(Note: underlined are students under my supervision)

  1. R, Si, Q Dai, Wang, J., 2019, Properties and durability of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber-reinforced rubber mortar - Special Publication 334, 153-165.
  2. Wang, Zigeng, Dai, Qingli, You, Zhanping, and Porter, David, Investigation of Microwave Healing Performance of Electrically Conductive Carbon Fiber Modified Asphalt Mixture Beams, SCMT4, Las Vegas, USA, August 7-11, 2016.
  3. Dai, Q. and  Ng, K. (2010), “An Extended Finite Element Model for Characterization of Concrete Fracture Properties with Compact Tension Tests,” ASCE Engineering Mechanics Special Publication (EMSP) entitled "Pavements and Materials: Testing and Modeling in Multiple Length Scales”, 159-169.
  4. Liu, Y., You, Z., and Dai, Q. (2010), “Stiffness of Sand Mastic versus Stiffness of Asphalt Binder Using Three‐Dimensional Discrete Element Method,” ASCE Engineering Mechanics Special Publication (EMSP) entitled "Pavements and Materials: Testing and Modeling in Multiple Length Scales”, 54-65.
  5. Dai, Q. (2010) “A Microstructure-Based Approach for Simulating Viscoelastic Behaviors of Asphalt Mixtures,” ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication entitled “Asphalt Paving Materials Characterization and Modeling”, Proceedings of the GeoShanghai, 150-161.
  6. Adhikari, S., You, Z., Dai, Q., and Liu, Y., (2008) “Investigation of the Air Void Effect on the Asphalt Mixture using 2D and 3D DEM,” Proceedings of First International FLAC/DEM Symposium on Numerical Modeling, 419-426, ISBN 978-0-9767577-1-9, Minneapolis, MN, USA, August 25 – 27.
  7. You, Z., Adhikari, S., and Dai, Q. (2008). "DEM Models of Idealized Asphalt Mixtures." In: Geotechnical Special Publication 182: Pavements and Materials: Characterization, Modeling and Simulation, Z. You, A. Abbas, and L. Wang, eds., American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 55-62.
  8. You, Z., Mills-Beale, J., and  Dai, Q., (2008) “Investigation of a New Test Procedure for Measuring the Specific Gravities of Fine Aggregates in Michigan,” Proceedings of 2008 Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting (CD-ROM), National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences,  Washington, D.C., January 13-17.
  9. You, Z., Adhikari, S., and Dai, Q. (2008). "Two- and Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Models for Asphalt Mixtures." In: Geotechnical Special Publication 182: Pavements and Materials: Characterization, Modeling and Simulation, Z. You, A. Abbas, and L. Wang, eds., American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 117-126.
  10. Dai, Q. and You, Z.,  (2007) “Micromechanical Finite Element Models for Micro-Damage and Complex Constitutive Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures,”  ASCE publication: Plan, Build, and Manage Transportation Infrastructure in China, Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals (ICCTP), American Society of Civil Engineers, Shanghai, China, May, 867-876.
  11. You, Z., Adhikari, S., Goh, S.W., and Dai, Q., (2007)  “Dynamic Modulus Test For Mechanistic -Empirical Design For Asphalt Pavements”, ASCE publication: Plan, Build, and Manage Transportation Infrastructure in China, Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals (ICCTP, American Society of Civil Engineers, Shanghai, China, May 841-850.
  12. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2007) “A Three-Dimensional Micro-Frame Element Network Model for Damage Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures,” Geotechnical Special Publication 182: Pavements and Materials: Characterization, Modeling and Simulation, ASCE, 24-33, ISBN 978-0-7844-0986-2.
  13. You, Z., Adhikari, S., and Dai, Q., (2007) “Air Void Effect on an Idealized Asphalt Mixture,” Geotechnical Special Publication 182: Pavements and Materials: Characterization, Modeling and Simulation, ASCE, 55-62, ISBN 978-0-7844-0986-2.
  14. You, Z., Buttlar, W.G. and Dai, Q. (2006) “Aggregate Effect on Asphalt Mixture Properties by Modeling Particle-to-Particle Interaction,” Geotechnical Special Publication 176: Emerging Methods for the Analysis of Asphalt Pavement Materials and Systems, ASCE, 14-21.
  15. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2006) “Investigation of Linear and Damage-Coupled Viscoelastic Properties of Sustainable Asphalt Mixture Using a Micromechanical Finite Element Approach,” Geotechnical Special Publication 176: Emerging Methods for the Analysis of Asphalt Pavement Materials and Systems, ASCE, 22-32.
  16. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2006), “Using MATLAB to Solve Engineering Problems for Undergraduates,” Article number 2006-1696, Proceedings of 113th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition(CD-ROM), American Society for Engineering Education, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-21.
  17. You, Z. and Dai, Q. (2006), “Feasibility of Virtual Laboratory for Asphalt Mixtures and Pavements,” Proceedings of 113th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition(CD-ROM), American Society for Engineering Education, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-21.
  18. You, Z., Dai, Q. and Gurung, B. (2005), “Development of A Finite Element Model for Asphalt Mixture to Predict Compressive Complex Moduli at Low And Intermediate Temperatures,” Geotechnical Special Publication 146: Asphalt Concrete: Simulation, Modeling, and Experimental Characterization, ASCE, 21-28.
  19. Dai, Q., You, Z. and Sadd, M.H. (2005), “A Micromechanical Viscoelasto-Plastic Model for Asphalt Mixture,” Geotechnical Special Publication 146: Asphalt Concrete: Simulation, Modeling, and Experimental Characterization, ASCE, 12-20.
  20. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q. (2004), “Micromechanical Modeling of Asphalt Concrete with Applications to Recycled Materials,” Proceedings of International Workshop on the Use of Recycled Materials in Pavement Design, Dublin, Ireland, February 20, 97-107, ISBN: 0954694007.
  21. Sadd, M.H., Shukla, A., Dai, Q. and Parameswaran, V. (2001), “Mechanical Behavior of Recycled Asphalt Materials: Experimental and Theoretical Modeling Results,” Proceedings of International Conference of Beneficial Use of Recycled Materials in Transportation Applications, Arlington, VA, 455-465.

Other Conference Publications (not peer refereed or not strictly refereed) (29)

  1. Si, Ruizhe, Wang, Jiaqing, Guo, Shaicheng, and Dai, Q., Evaluation of Laboratory Performance of Self-Consolidating Concrete with Recycled Tire Rubber, World Transport Convention, Beijing, China, June 18-21,2018.
  2. Guo, Shaicheng, Dai, Qingli, Xiao Sun., Xiao, X., Si, Ruizhe, Reduced Alkali-Silica Reaction Damage in Recycled Glass Mortar Samples with SCMs. World Transportation Conference, 2018.
  3. Si, Ruizhe and Dai, Qingli (2017), “Characterization of Early Alkali-Silica Reaction in Recycled Glass Mortar Samples With/Without Secondary Cementitious Materials”, Transportation Research Congress 2017, China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing, PRC,  May, 2017
  4. Guo, Shuaicheng and Dai, Qingli (2017), “Characterization of Early Alkali-Silica Reaction in Recycled Glass Mortar Samples With/Without Secondary Cementitious Materials”, Transportation Research Congress 2017, China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing, PRC,  May, 2017
  5. Guo, Shuaicheng, Si, Ruizhe and Dai, Qingli (2017), “Performance of Rubber-Modified Concrete with NaOH Treated Rubber Particles”, ICCM 2017
  6. Wang, Z., Dai, Q., You, Z., Porter, D. (2016), “Investigation of Microwave Healing Performance of Electrically Conductive Carbon Fiber Modified Asphalt Mixture Beams”, 4th international conference in sustainable construction materials and technologies (SCMT4), Las Vegas, USA, August 7-11.
  7. Yao, Hui, Dai, Qingli, You, Zhanping (2016), Density calculations of the asphalt model using Molecular Dynamics (MD) method with different force fields, Functional Pavement Design: Proceedings of the 4th Chinese-European Workshop on Functional Pavement Design (4th CEW 2016, Delft, The Netherlands, 29 June-1 July 2016), CRC Press
  8. Yao, Hui, Dai, Qingli, You, Zhanping, (2016), “Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Physicochemical Properties of the Asphalt Model”, Transportation Research Congress 2016, China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing, PRC,  June 6-8, 2016
  9. Wang, Z. and Dai, Q. (2016), “Evaluation of Accelerated Light-Healing Performance Through Fracture-Healing Testing and Cohesive Zone Fracture Simulation of Graphite Modified Asphalt Mixture Beams”, Transportation Research Congress 2016, China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing, PRC,  June 6-8, 2016
  10. Wang, Z., Dai, Q., Porter, D. and Wang, R. (2016), “Investigation of Microwave Healing Performance of Electrically Conductive Carbon Fiber Modified Asphalt Mixture Beams”, Transportation Research Congress 2016, China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing, PRC,  June 6-8, 2016
  11. Guo, S., Dai, Q., Sun, X. (2016), “Ultrasonic Scattering Measurement of Air Void Size Distribution in Hardened Concrete Samples”, Transportation Research Congress 2016, China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing, PRC,  June 6-8, 2016
  12. Velazquez, A., Swartz, R. A., Dai, Q., Sun X. (2014), “Modeling Stability of Flap-Enabled HAWT Blades Using Spinning Finite Elements,” Proc. SPIE 9063, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2014, 90631Q (10 April 2014); doi:  10.1117/12.2045135, San Diego, CA, March.
  13. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2013), “Damage Investigation of Single-Edge Notched Beam Tests with Concrete Specimens Using Acoustic Emission Technique,” Proceedings of 2013 SPIE Smart Structure/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March.
  14. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2013), “Micromechanical Analysis and Finite Element Modeling of Electromechanical Properties of Active Piezoelectric Structural Fiber (PSF) Composites,” Proceedings of 2013 SPIE Smart Structure/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March.
  15. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2013), “Integration of Computational Model and SEM Imaging Technology to Investigate Internal Frost Damage in Cementitious Materials,” Proceedings of 2013 SPIE Smart Structure/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March.
  16. Ng, K. and Dai, Q. (2011), “Micromechanical analysis of constitutive properties of active piezoelectric structural fiber (PSF) composites,” Proceedings of 2011 SPIE Smart Structure/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March.
  17. Dai, Q., Yu, X., Ng, K. and Liu, Z. (2011), “Internal Frost Damage in Concrete: Thermodynamic Analysis, Micro-Damage modeling and Time-Domain Reflectometry Sensor Technology,” Poster presentation and Proceedings of the 91st Annual TRB meeting.
  18. Dai, Q., Yu, X., Ng, K. and Zhou, J. (2011), “Micromechanics Models and Innovative Sensor Technologies to Evaluate Internal-Frost Damage of Concrete,” Proceedings of 2011 SPIE Smart Structure/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March.
  19. Dai, Q., Ng, K. and You, Z. (2011), “Investigation of Internal Frost-Induced Damage of Concrete from Microstructure Aspects,” Proceedings of NSF CMMI Research and Innovation Conference 2011, Atlanta, GA, January.
  20. Meng, D., Dai, Q., You, Z. and Lemmens, R. (2011), “Microfluidic Fabrication of Self-Healing Microcapsules with a Tunable Aspect Ratio for Self-Healing Material Applications,” NSF CMMI Research and Innovation Conference 2011, Atlanta, GA, January.
  21. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2010), “Micromechanical Analysis of Damping Performance of Piezoelectric Structural Fiber Composites,” Proceedings of 2010 SPIE Smart Structure/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March.
  22. You, Z., Adhikari, S., Liu, Y., Dai, Q., and Van Dam, T. (2008), “A Microstructure-Based Modeling Approach to Analyze Asphalt Pavement Material,” 12 p., Proceedings of 2008 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee, Jan. 7-10.
  23. You, Z. and Dai, Q. (2006), “Update on the Discrete Element Method in Engineering Education,” Proceedings of The 2006 IJME -Intertech, International Conference on Engineering & Technology: Research-Education-Entrepreneurship, Kean University October 19-21.
  24. Dai, Q. (2007), “A Computer-Aided Design Method Course to Improve Students’ Design Skills,” Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference(CD-ROM), Houghton, MI, September 20-21.
  25. You, Z and Dai, Q. (2006), “Update on the Discrete Element Method in Engineering Education,” Proceedings of The 2006 IJME -Intertech, International Conference on Engineering & Technology: Research-Education-Entrepreneurship, Kean University October 19-21.
  26. Dai, Q., Sadd, M.H., and You, Z.(2005), “Micromechanical Modeling of Permanent Deformation of Asphalt Materials, ” 2005 Joint ASME/ASCE/SES Conference on Mechanics and Materials (McMAT2005), American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Society of Engineering Science, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, June 1-3. 
  27. You, Z., PeddiReddy S., Gobal, S. and Dai, Q. (2005), “Gradation Analysis Using DEM Simulation,” 2005 Joint ASME/ASCE/SES Conference on Mechanics and Materials (McMAT2005), American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Society of Engineering Science, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, June 1-3.
  28. You, Z, Dai, Q., Hu, X. and Wang, B. (2005), “Advances in Micromechanical Modeling of Asphalt Mixture,” Proceedings of the 5th International Conference of Transportation Professionals, ISBN: 7-144-05585-4, China Communications Press, Xi’an, China, 276-289.
  29. Dai, Q. and Sadd, M.H. (2004), “Micromechanical Modeling of Damage-Coupled Viscoelastic Behavior of Asphalt Materials,” Proceedings of 17th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, June 13-16.
  30. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q. (2004), “On the Use of Doublet Mechanics for Micromechanical Modeling of Asphalt Materials,” Proceedings of 17th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, Newark, June 13-16.
  31. Dai, Q. and Sadd, M.H. (2003), “Micromechanical Simulation of Asphalt Samples Using a Finite Element Network Model,” Proceedings of 16th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, Seattle, July 16-18.
  32. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q., Parameswaran, V. and Shukla, A. (2002), “Microstructural Simulation of Asphalt Materials: Modeling and Experimental Verification,” Proceedings of 15th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, University of Columbia, New York, June 2-5.

Technical Reports (16)

  1. Dai, Q., (2018) “Fiber-reinforced High-performance Rubber Concrete for Concrete Structure Construction and Repair”, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
  2. Dai, Q., (2017) “Incorporating Surface-Treated Rubber Particles into Portland Cement and Geopolymer Concrete to Improve Field Performance”, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
  3. Dai, Q., Ponta, F., Sun, X. (2017), “Collaborative Research: Nexus of Simulation, Sensing and Actuation for Aerodynamic Vibration Reduction of Wind Turbine Blades”, Annual Reports, U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
  4. Dai, Q., Ponta, F., Sun, X., (2016), “Collaborative Research: Nexus of Simulation, Sensing and Actuation for Aerodynamic Vibration Reduction of Wind Turbine Blades”, Annual Reports, U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
  5. Dai, Q., Ponta, F., Sun, X., (2015), “Collaborative Research: Nexus of Simulation, Sensing and Actuation for Aerodynamic Vibration Reduction of Wind Turbine Blades”, Annual Reports, U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
  6. Dai, Q., Ponta, F., Sun, X., (2014), “Collaborative Research: Nexus of Simulation, Sensing and Actuation for Aerodynamic Vibration Reduction of Wind Turbine Blades”, Annual Reports, U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
  7. Dai, Q., Meng, D., Lemmens, R. and You, Z. (2014), “Microfluidic Fabrication of Self-Healing Microfibers for Composite Construction Materials”, Final Report and Annual Reports, U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), July.
  8. Dai, Q. and Ng. K. (2013), “Understanding Mechanism of Internal Frost-Induced Damage of Concrete from Microstructure Aspects”, Final Report and Annual Reports, U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), June.
  9. You, Z., Yang, X., Mills-Beale, J., and Dai, Q. (2013), “Alternative Materials for Sustainable Transportation”, Final Report, Michigan Department of Transportation, June.
  10. You, Z., Yang, X., and Dai, Q. (2012), “A Microstructure-Based Modeling Approach to Characterize Asphalt Materials”, Final Report, U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), October 2012.
  11. You, Z, Goh, S., and Dai, Q. (2011), “Laboratory Evaluation of Warm Mix Asphalt”, Final Report, Michigan Department of Transportation, September.
  12. You, Z, Mills-Beale, J., Williams, R.C.,  and  Dai, Q. (2009), “Development of New Test Procedure for Measuring Fine and Coarse Aggregate Specific Gravity”, Final Report, Michigan Department of Transportation, December.
  13. Sadd, M.H., Shukla, A., Tekalur, S. A., and Dai, Q. (2005), “Mechanical Behavior of Recycled Asphalt Materials under Dynamic Loading Conditions,” Final Report of University of Rhode Island-Transportation Center Project No. 536186, March, 81.
  14. Sadd, M.H., Parameswaran, V. Shukla, A., and Dai, Q. (2004), “Effect of Microstructure on the Static and Dynamic Behavior of Recycled Asphalt Materials,” Final Report of University of Rhode Island-Transportation Center Project No. 536164, February, 39.
  15. Sadd, M.H. and Dai, Q. (2002), “Effect of Microstructure on the Static and Dynamic Behavior of Recycled Asphalt Materials,” Final Report of University of Rhode Island-Transportation Center Project No. 536138, July, 75.
  16. Sadd, M.H. and Dai, Q. (2001), “Effect of Microstructure on the Static and Dynamic Behavior of Recycled Asphalt Materials,” Final Report of University of Rhode Island-Transportation Center Project No. 536108, May, 39.

Abstracts Published (41)

  1. Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2018), Damage Characterization and Thermodynamic Mechanism Simulation of Alkali-Silica Reaction in Recycled Glass Mortar Samples. The 8th IACIP Annual Workshop, Washington, DC, January, 2018. (Oral Presentation by Guo, S.)
  2. Wang, J., and Dai, Q., (2018), Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete. The 8th IACIP Annual Workshop, Washington, DC, January, 2018. (Poster Presentation)
  3. Si, R., and Dai, Q., (2018), Influence of Calcium Hydroxide in Metakaolin-Based alkali-activated cement. The 8th IACIP Annual Workshop, Washington, DC, January, 2018. (Poster Presentation)
  4. Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2018), Effect of calcium and lithium on alkali-silica reaction kinetics and phase development, 9th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cement 2018), State College, PA, July, 2018. (Oral Presentation by Guo, S.)
  5. Wang, J., and Dai, Q., (2018), Mechanical performance of rubberized concrete with different fibers, 9th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (American Ceramic Society Cements 2018), State College, PA, July, 2018. (Poster Presentation)
  6. Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2018), In situ x-ray pair distribution function characterization of phase formation kinetics of calcium-contained alkali-activated cement binder, 9h Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2018), State College, PA, July, 2018. (Poster Presentation)
  7. Ma, W., Guo, S., Dai, Q., (2018), Study on Adhesion of Clay Particle to Metals with Influence of Surface Roughness, ASCE EMI Conference, MIT, May 2018. (Oral Presentation by Dai, Q.)
  8. Yao, H., and Dai, Q., (2017), Multiscale and Multiphysical Behaviors of Designed Asphalt Materials, 2017 IACIP workshop, Washington DC, January, 2017. (Oral Presentation by Dai, Q.)
  9. Si, R., Dai, Q., and Wang, J., (2017), Computational and experimental analysis of mechanical and transport properties of rubberized concrete, 8th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2017), Atlanta, GA, July, 2017. (Poster Presentation)
  10. Si, R., Wang, J., Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2018), Atomic structure and micromechanical properties of metakaolin-based alkali-activated cement with different calcium content, ASCE EMI Conference, MIT, May 2018. (Oral Presentation by Dai, Q.)
  11. Wang, J., and Dai, Q., (2017), Effects of Surface Modification on Performance of Normal and Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete, 1st International Workshop on Sustainable Innovation in Transportation Infrastructure, March 30 – 31, 2017, University of Tennessee – Knoxville Campus. (Oral Presentation by Dai, Q.)
  12. Si, R., Dai, Q., Guo, S., Wang, J., and Han, S., (2017), Laboratory performance of rubber-modified self-consolidating and ultra-high performance concrete, 8th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2017), Atlanta, GA, July, 2017. (Poster Presentation)
  13. Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2017), Characterization and mechanism simulation of Alkali-Silica Reaction in Recycled Glass Mortar Samples, 8th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cement 2017), State College, GA, July, 2017. (Oral Presentation by Dai, Q.)
  14. Guo, S., Si, R., and Dai, Q., (2017), Influence of Rubber Aggregate Modification Methods on Rubber Concrete Performance, Washington DC, Washington DC, January 8-12, 2017. (Oral Presentation by Dai, Q.)
  15. Guo, S., Dai, Q., and Sun, X., (2016), Chemical Composition Analysis of Alkali-glass Powder Reacted Gel, 7th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2016), Evanston, IL, July, 2016. (Oral Presentation by Guo, S.)
  16. Sun, X., Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2016), Neutron Scattering Investigation of Water Dynamics in Hardened Cement Paste under Freeze-Thaw Cycles, 7th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2016) in Evanston, IL, July, 2016. (Oral Presentation by Sun, X.)
  17. Guo, S., Dai, Q., Sun, X., and Sun, Y., (2016), Ultrasonic Scattering Measurement of Air Void Size Distribution in Early-age and Hardened Concrete Samples, 7th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2016), Evanston, IL, July, 2016. (Oral Presentation by Guo, S.)
  18. Guo, S., Sun, X., and Dai, Q., (2015), Small-angle Neutron Scattering and X-ray Computed Tomography Characterization of Alkali-Glass Particle Reacted Gels, 7th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2016) in Evanston, IL, July, 2016. (Oral Presentation by Guo, S.)
  19. Wang, S., Si, R., Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2017), Property Evaluation and Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete. 2017 ACI Fall Convention, Anaheim, CA, October, 2017. (Oral Presentation by Dai, Q.)
  20. Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2017), ASR Damage Detection and Assessment of Supplementary Cementitious Materials Subjected to Environmental Loadings. 2017 ACI Spring Convention, Detroit, MI, March, 2017. (Oral Presentation by Guo, S.)
  21. Si, R., Dai, Q., and Guo, S., (2017), Experimental Performance of Self-Consolidating Rubberized Concrete. 2017 ACI Spring Convention, Detroit, MI, March, 2017. (Oral Presentation by Si, R.)
  22. Guo, S. and Dai, Q. (2016), “Characterization of Chemical Composition and Microstructure of Synthesized Alkali-Silica Gel with Small-Angle Neutron and X-Ray Scattering”, 2016 Engineering Mechanics Institute and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference 2016, Vanderbilt University, May 22-25.
  23. Sun, X. and Dai, Q. (2016), “Aerodynamic Analysis of Flow-Control Devices for Wind Turbine Applications based on the Trailing-Edge Slotted-Flap Concept”, 2016 Engineering Mechanics Institute and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference 2016, Vanderbilt University, May 22-25.
  24. Yao, H., Dai, Q., You, Z. (2016), “Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Physicochemical Properties of the Asphalt Model”, 2016 Engineering Mechanics Institute and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference 2016, Vanderbilt University, May 22-25.
  25. Guo, S., Dai, Q., Sun, X. (2016), “Ultrasonic Scattering Measurement of Air Void Size Distribution in Hardened Concrete Samples”, 57th Annual Acoustic Emission Working Group Meeting at the UIC Department of Civil and Materials Engineering, May 13-15, 2015
  26. Guo, S., Dai, Q., Sun, X. (2016), “Ultrasonic Scattering Measurement of Air Voids Distribution in Early-Stage and Hardened Concrete Samples”, 6th Advances in Cement-Based Materials, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan., July 20-22, 2015.
  27. Guo, S., Dai, Q., Sun, X. (2016), “Advanced Characterization of Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) Gel Development in Specially-Prepared Mortar Specimens with Recycled Glass Particles”, 6th Advances in Cement-Based Materials, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan., July 20-22, 2015.
  28. Sun, X. and Dai, Q. (2014), “Wind-Structure Interactions of Flexible Turbine Blade with Plain or External Tailing Edge Flaps”, 2014 Engineering Mechanics Institute at the McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, August 5-8.
  29. Sun, X. and Dai, Q. (2014), “Investigation of Internal Curing Effects on Microstructure and Permeability of Interface Transition Zones in Cement Mortar with SEM Imaging and Transport Simulation”, 2014 Engineering Mechanics Institute at the McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, August 5-8.
  30. Dai, Q., Yang, X. and Wang, Z. (2014), “Investigation of Induction Healing Effects on Electrical Conductive Asphalt Concrete Beams with Digital Imaging Correlation, Fracture-Healing Testing and Microscale Simulation”, 2014 Engineering Mechanics Institute at the McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, August 5-8.
  31. Sun, X. and Dai, Q. (2013), “Effects of Internal Curing on Permeability of Interface Transition Zone in Cement Mortar,” 2013 Engineering Mechanics Institute at the Northwestern University, August 4-7.
  32. Dai, Q. and Wang, Z. (2013), “Investigation of Induction Healing Effects on Electrical Conductive Asphalt Mastic and Asphalt Concrete Beams through Fracture-Healing Tests,” 2013 Engineering Mechanics Institute at the Northwestern University, August 4-7.
  33. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2010), “Cohesive Fracture Simulation of Micro-Damage Generated within Heterogeneous Infrastructure Materials,” 16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, State College, Pennsylvania, USA, June 27 - July 2.
  34. Dai, Q. (2010), “Two- And Three-Dimensional Micromechanical Constitutive Modeling of Heterogeneous Infrastructure Materials with X-Ray Computed Tomography Images,” 16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, State College, Pennsylvania, USA, June 27 – July 2.
  35. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2008), “Microstructure-Based Finite Element Modeling of Residual Creep Strain of Asphalt Mixtures,” Inaugural International Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 18-21.
  36. Adhikari, S., You, Z., and Dai, Q. (2006), “Finite Element Modeling of the Viscoelastic Behavior of Asphalt Concrete By Considering The Mixture Microstructure,” The 43rd Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science, University Park, Pennsylvania, August 13-16.
  37. You, Z. and Dai, Q. (2006), “Investigation of Aggregate Effect to Asphalt Mixture Properties by Modeling Particle-To-Particle Interaction in Uniaxial Compressive Tests,” Mechanics of Flexible Pavements session, 15th U.S. National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Colorado at Boulder, June 25-30.
  38. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2006), “Prediction of Complex Modulus of Asphalt Mixture with Micromechanical Finite Element and Discrete Element Models,” Mechanics of Flexible Pavements session, 15th U.S. National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Colorado at Boulder, June 25-30.
  39. You, Z. and Dai, Q. (2006), “Investigation of Aggregate Effect to Asphalt Mixture Properties by Modeling Particle-To-Particle Interaction in Uniaxial Compressive Tests,” Mechanics of Flexible Pavements session, 15th U.S. National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Colorado at Boulder, June 25-30.
  40. Dai, Q. and You, Z. (2005), “Prediction of Creep Stiffness of Asphalt Mixture with Micromechanical Viscoelastic Finite Element Modeling,” the Eighth U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics (USNCCM8), Austin, Texas, July 25-27.
  41. You, Z. and Dai, Q. (2005), “Reflective Crack of Asphalt Concrete Material Based Upon Micromechanical Approach,” Texas Academy of Science 108th Annual Meeting, University of Texas, Pan-American, Edinburg, Texas, March 3-5.

publications 


Technical Presentations

Seminars (27)

  1. Characterization and Mechanism Analysis of Alkali-Silica Reaction in Cementitious Materials, Advanced Materials Lecture Series, IAAM, 10 December 2020
  2. Characterization and Mechanism Analysis of Alkali-Silica Reaction in Cementitious Materials, Advanced Materials Lecture Series, Keynote presentation, ICSECT2021
  3. Performance Evaluation of Normal and Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete, Seminar of Transportation School, Chang’an University, July 2nd, 2018 (Invited Seminar)
  4. Fundamental Aspects of Concrete Durability, Chang’an University, July 4th, 2018 (Invited Seminar)
  5. Recent progress on self-healing asphalt materials, Central South University, June 25th, 2018 (Invited Seminar)
  6. Fundamental Mechanism of Concrete Durability, Hunan University, June 19th, 2018 (Invited Seminar)
  7. Effects of Surface Modification on Performance of Normal and Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete, Seminar of Transportation School, ChangSha Technical University, March 15th, 2017 (Invited Seminar)
  8. Multiphysical Self-healing induced with EM energy of graphite modified asphalt mixtures, Seminar of Transportation School, Changsha University of Science and Technology, June 18th, 2018. (Invited Seminar)
  9. Fundamental multiphysics aspects on asphalt materials, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, June 18th, 2018. (Invited Seminar)
  10. Characterization and simulation of Alkali-silica reacted gel formation and damage development in specially prepared samples, University of Massachusetts Amherst, April 14, 2017.
  11. Electromagnetic-Wave Induced Healing of Asphalt Materials Containing Conductive Additives, Seminar of Civil Engineering Department, Columbia University, April 2nd, 2017
  12. Fundamental and Application Aspects of Sustainable Materials and Resilient Structures, Seminar of Civil Engineering Department, Case Western Reserve University, March 2nd, 2017
  13. Effects of Surface Modification on Performance of Normal and Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete, Seminar of Transportation School, Chang’an University, March 15th, 2017. (Invited Seminar)
  14. Multiscale and Multiphysical Behaviors: Electromagnetic Wave-Induced  Healing in Asphalt Materials, Seminar of Engineering Mechanics, Zhengzhou University, March 22th, 2017. (Invited Seminar)
  15. Multiscale and Multiphysical Behaviors of Designed Asphalt Materials, Seminar of Transportation School, Chang’an University, June 23th, 2016. (Invited Seminar)
  16. Design and Numerical Evaluation of Smart Material Based Aerodynamic Devices for Wind Turbine Blade Load Reduction, Seminar of Engineering Mechanics, Xi’an Polytechnic University, June 15th, 2016. (Invited Seminar)
  17. Micromechanical Modeling of Heterogeneous Infrastructure Materials with X-Ray Computed Tomography Images, Seminar of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Michigan Technological University, January 2012
  18. Fundamental and Application Aspects of Resilient and Sustainable Civil Engineering Materials, Seminar of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Michigan Technological University, April 2010
  19. Multiscale Modeling of Multi-Phase Pavement Materials, Seminar of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Michigan Technological University, April 2007
  20. Micromechanical FE Modeling Approaches for Constitutive and Damage Behavior of Heterogeneous Cemented Particulate Composites, Graduate Seminar of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Department, Michigan Technological University, September 2006.
  21. Micromechanical Modeling of the Constitutive and Damage Behavior of Heterogeneous Composites, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, August 2005.
  22. Micromechanical Modeling of the Damage-Coupled Constitutive Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures and Experimental Calibration, Department of Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, May 7, 2004.
  23. Microstructural Effects on the Time-Dependent Constitutive and Damage Behaviors of Asphalt Materials, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, China University of Science and Technology, Hefei, China, May 24, 2004.
  24. A Micromechanical Modeling Approach for Heterogeneous Composites, Invited Seminar, Geotechnical and Material Group, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, December 2004. (Invited Seminar)
  25. Micromechanical Modeling of the Constitutive and Damage Behavior of Heterogeneous Asphalt Materials, Invited Seminar, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, New York, February 10, 2004. (Invited Seminar)
  26. Numerical Investigation and Experimental Calibration of Damage-Coupled Constitutive Behaviors in Asphalt Mixtures, Institute of Mechanics, China Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, May 14, 2004.
  27. Prediction of Damage Behaviors in Asphalt Materials using a Finite Element Micromechanical Model and Image Analysis, Transportation Seminar of URI Transportation Center (URI-TC), University of Rhode Island, February 23, 2003.

Conference Presentations (42)

  1. Mechanical Testing and Simulation of Mixed-Species Cross Laminated Timber, EMI/PMC 2021
  2. Fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Self-Compacting Concrete (SRSCC), ACI Fall 2020
  3. Notched Beam Fracture Test and Simulation of Steel Fiber-reinforced Rubber Self-consolidating Concrete, ASCE EMI Conference 2021
  4. Si, R., Wang, J., Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2018), “Evaluation of Laboratory Performance of Self-Consolidating Concrete with Recycled Tire Rubber”, World Transport Convention, Beijing, China, June 18-21, 2018.
  5. Si, R., Wang, J., Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2018), “Atomic structure and micromechanical properties of metakaolin-based alkali-activated cement with different calcium content”, ASCE EMI Conference, MIT, May 2018.
  6. Ma, W., Guo, S., Dai, Q., (2018), “Study on Adhesion of Clay Particle to Metals with Influence of Surface Roughness”, ASCE EMI Conference, MIT, May 2018.
  7. Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2017), “Characterization and mechanism simulation of Alkali-Silica Reaction in Recycled Glass Mortar Samples”, 8th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cement 2017), State College, GA, July, 2017.
  8. Yao, H. and Dai, Q., (2017), “Multiscale and Multiphysical Behaviors of Designed Asphalt Materials”, The 7th IACIP Annual Workshop, Washington, DC, January, 2017.
  9. Wang, J., and Dai, Q., (2017), “Effects of Surface Modification on Performance of Normal and Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete”, 1st International Workshop on Sustainable Innovation in Transportation Infrastructure, March 30 – 31, 2017, University of Tennessee – Knoxville Campus.
  10. Guo, S., Si, R., and Dai, Q., (2017), “Influence of Rubber Aggregate Modification Methods on Rubber Concrete Performance”, TRB, Washington DC, January 8-12, 2017.
  11. Wang, J., Si, R., Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2017), “Property Evaluation and Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Rubberized Concrete”. 2017 ACI Fall Convention, Anaheim, CA, October, 2017.
  12. Yao, H., Dai, Q., You, Z., (2016), “Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Physicochemical Properties of the Asphalt Model”, Transportation Research Congress 2016, China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing, PRC, June 6-8, 2016. 
  13. Yao, H., Dai, Q., You, Z., (2016), “Case Studies on Micro-and Nano-scale Characterization and Simulation of Cementitious Materials and Asphalt Mixtures”, NSF Workshop on Genome of Stone-based Civil Infrastructure Materials, June 8-9, 2016, Beijing, China.
  14. Yao, H., Dai, Q., You, Z., (2016), “Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulation of Chemophysical Properties of the Control and Modified Asphalt Model”, Inaugural TRC meeting, June 5-8, 2016.
  15. Dai, Q., (2015), “Case Studies of Sustainable Technologies for Resilient Structural/Pavement Materials and Structural Components”,\, The 5th International Association of Chinese Infrastructure Professionals Annual Workshop, Jan 11th 2015, Washington, D.C.
  16. Yao, H., Dai, Q., and You, Z., (2015), “Multiscale Modeling of Fracture-Healing Performance of Asphalt Mixture System”, AFK50(1) Subcommittee Meeting, The TRB 94th Annual Meeting, Jan 13th, 2015, Washington, D.C.
  17. Sun, X., and Dai, Q., (2014), “Wind-Structure Interactions of Flexible Turbine Blade with Plain or External Tailing Edge Flaps”, 2014 Engineering Mechanics Institute at the McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, August 5-8.
  18. Sun, X., and Dai, Q., (2014), “Investigation of Internal Curing Effects on Microstructure and Permeability of Interface Transition Zones in Cement Mortar with SEM Imaging and Transport Simulation”, 2014 Engineering Mechanics Institute at the McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, August 5-8.
  19. Dai, Q., Yang, X., and Wang, Z., (2014), “Investigation of Induction Healing Effects on Electrical Conductive Asphalt Concrete Beams with Digital Imaging Correlation, Fracture-Healing Testing and Microscale Simulation”, 2014 Engineering Mechanics Institute at the McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, August 5-8.
  20. Dai, Q. and Wang, Z., (2013), “Investigation of Induction Healing Effects on Electrical Conductive Asphalt Mastic and Asphalt Concrete Beams through Fracture-Healing Tests,” 2013 Engineering Mechanics Institute at the Northwestern University, August 4-7.
  21. Dai, Q. and Ng, K., (2013), “Damage Investigation of Single-Edge Notched Beam Tests with Concrete Specimens Using Acoustic Emission Technique,” Proceedings of 2013 SPIE Smart Structure/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March, 2013.
  22. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2013), “Investigation of Internal Frost Damage in Cementitious Materials”, The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 92th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January, 2013
  23. Dai, Q., Sadd, M.H., and You, Z.(2011), “Micromechanical Viscoelasto-Plastic Modeling of Permanent Deformation of Asphalt Materials”, Engineering Mechanics Institute 2011, Boston, MA, June 2-4, 2011.
  24. Dai, Q., Sadd, M.H., and You, Z.(2011), “Investigation of Fracture Behavior of Pavement Materials with Extended Finite Element Method and Image Analysis”, Engineering Mechanics Institute 2011, Boston, MA, June 2-4, 2011.
  25. Dai, Q., Yu, X., Ng, K. and Zhou, J. (2011), “Micromechanics Models and Innovative Sensor Technologies to Evaluate Internal-Frost Damage of Concrete,” Proceedings of 2011 SPIE Smart Structure/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March.
  26. Dai, Q., Yu, X., Ng, K. and Liu, Z. (2011), “Development of Micromechanics Models and Innovative Sensor Technologies to Evaluate Internal-Frost Damage of Concrete”, The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 90th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January, 2011.
  27. Dai, Q., Sadd, M.H., and You, Z.(2011), “An Extended Finite Element Model for Predicting Crack Propagation within Infrastructure Materials”, Engineering Mechanics Institute 2010, August, 2010.
  28. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2010), “Micromechanical Constitutive Modeling of Asphalt Mixtures with X-Ray Computed Tomography Images”, Engineering Mechanics Institute 2010, August, 2010.
  29. Dai, Q. and Ng, K. (2010), “Micromechanical Analysis of Damping Performance of Piezoelectric Structural Fiber Composites,” Proceedings of 2010 SPIE Smart Structure/NDE Conference, San Diego, CA, March.
  30. Dai, Q., (2007), “A Computer-Aided Design Method Course to Improve Students”, Design Skills, 2007 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, Houghton, MI, September 20-21, 2007.
  31. Dai, Q. and You, Z., (2007) “A Three-Dimensional Micro-Frame Element Network Model for Damage Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures,” Geotechnical Special Publication 182: Pavements and Materials: Characterization, Modeling and Simulation, ASCE, 24-33, ISBN 978-0-7844-0986-2.
  32. Dai, Q. and You, Z.,  (2007) “Micromechanical Finite Element Models for Micro-Damage and Complex Constitutive Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures,”  ASCE publication: Plan, Build, and Manage Transportation Infrastructure in China, Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals (ICCTP), American Society of Civil Engineers, Shanghai, China, May, 867-876.
  33. Dai, Q. and You, Z., (2006), “Prediction of Stiffness/Modulus of Asphalt Mixture with Micromechanical Finite Element and Discrete Element Models”, Professor Training Courses in Asphalt Technology, NCAT, Auburn University, June 29, 2006.
  34. Dai, Q. and You, Z., (2006), “Prediction of Complex Modulus of Asphalt Mixture with Micromechanical Finite Element and Discrete Element Models,” Mechanics of Flexible Pavements session, 15th U.S. National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Colorado at Boulder, June 25-30.
  35. Dai, Q., Sadd, M.H., and You, Z., (2005), “Micromechanical Modeling of Permanent Deformation of Asphalt Materials, ” 2005 Joint ASME/ASCE/SES Conference on Mechanics and Materials (McMAT2005), American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Society of Engineering Science, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, June 1-3.
  36. Dai, Q., Sadd, M.H., (2004), “Micromechanical Study of Constitutive and Damage Behavior of Asphalt Concrete with a Finite Element Network Model”, 15th ACBM/NIST Computer Modeling Workshop, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland, June 22, 2004.
  37. Dai, Q. and Sadd, M.H., (2004), “Micromechanical Modeling of Damage-Coupled Viscoelastic Behavior of Asphalt Materials,” Proceedings of 17th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, June 13-16.
  38. Dai, Q. and Sadd, M.H. (2003), “Micromechanical Simulation of Asphalt Samples Using a Finite Element Network Model,” Proceedings of 16th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, Seattle, July 16-18.
  39. Dai, Q. and Sadd, M.H. (2003), “Damage Behavior Simulation of Asphalt Material Using a Microstructural Finite Element Model”, SEM Graduate Student Symposium, Worcester Polytechnic Institution, May 1, 2003.
  40. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q., Parameswaran, V. and Shukla, A,. (2003), “Simulation of Asphalt Materials Using a Finite Element Micromechanical Model with Damage Mechanics”, 82nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Washington, DC, January 14, 2003.
  41. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q., (2002), “Microstructural Simulation of Asphalt Materials: Modeling and Experimental Verification”, 15th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, University of Columbia, New York, June 2, 2002.
  42. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q., (2002), “Microstructural Simulation of Asphalt Materials: Modeling and Experimental Verification”, SEM Graduate Student Symposium, Stony Brook, New York, May 6, 2002.

Poster Presentations (19)

  1. Wang, J., and Dai, Q., (2018), “Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete”, The 8th IACIP Annual Workshop, Washington, DC, January, 2018.
  2. Si, R., and Dai, Q., (2018), “Influence of Calcium Hydroxide in Metakaolin-Based alkali-activated cement”, The 8th IACIP Annual Workshop, Washington, DC, January, 2018.
  3. Wang, J. and Dai, Q., (2018), “Mechanical performance of rubberized concrete with different fibers”, The Cements Division of American Ceramic Society 9th  Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2018) in State College, PA, July, 2018
  4. Guo, S., and Dai, Q., (2018) “In situ x-ray pair distribution function characterization of phase formation kinetics of calcium-contained alkali-activated cement binder”, The Cements Division of American Ceramic Society 9th  Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2018) in State College, PA, July, 2018
  5. Wang, J., and Dai, Q., (2018), “Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Concrete”, The 8th IACIP Annual Workshop, Washington, DC, January, 2018.
  6. Si, R., and Dai, Q., (2018), “Influence of Calcium Hydroxide in Metakaolin-Based alkali-activated cement”, The 8th IACIP Annual Workshop, Washington, DC, January, 2018
  7. Si, R., Dai, Q., and Wang, J., (2017) “Computational and experimental analysis of mechanical and transport properties of rubberized concrete”, The Cements Division of American Ceramic Society 8th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2017) in Atlanta, GA, July, 2017
  8. Si, R., Dai, Q., Guo, S., Wang, J., and Han, S., (2017), “Laboratory performance of rubber-modified self-consolidating and ultra-high performance concrete”, The Cements Division of American Ceramic Society 8th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2017) in Atlanta, GA, July, 2017
  9. Guo, S., Dai, Q., and Sun, X., (2016), “Chemical Composition Analysis of Alkali-glass Powder Reacted Gel”, The Cements Division of American Ceramic Society 7th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2016) in Evanston, IL, July, 2016
  10. Guo, S., Dai, Q., Sun, X., and Sun, Y., (2016), “Ultrasonic Scattering Measurement of Air Void Size Distribution in Early-age and Hardened Concrete Samples”, The Cements Division of American Ceramic Society 7th Advances in Cement-Based Materials (Cements 2016) in Evanston, IL, July, 2016
  11. Ng, K., Sun, Y., Dai, Q., and Yu, X., (2014), “Investigation of Internal Frost Damage in Cementitious Materials with Micromechanics Analysis”, SEM Imaging and Ultrasonic Wave Scattering Techniques, the 91st Annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) meeting, 2013.
  12. Dai, Q., Yu, X., Ng, K. and Liu, Z., (2011), “Internal Frost Damage in Concrete: Thermodynamic Analysis, Micro-Damage modeling and Time-Domain Reflectometry Sensor Technology”, the 91st Annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) meeting, 2012.
  13. Dai, Q., Yu, X., Ng, K. and Liu, Z., (2010), “Collaborative Research on Internal Frost Damage of Concrete for Sustainable Infrastructures”, MTU Sustainable Future Institute, 2010.
  14. Dai, Q., Yu, X., Ng, K. and Liu, Z., (2009), “Collaborative Research on Internal Frost Damage of Concrete for Sustainable Infrastructures”, MTU Sustainable Future Institute, 2009.
  15. Dai, Q., Yu, X., Ng, K. and Liu, Z., (2009), “Internal Frost Damage of Concrete”, Annual Transportation Forum at Michigan Tech Transportation Center, 2009.
  16. Dai, Q., You, Z., (2006), “Virtual Laboratory Test: Micromechanical Finite Element Modeling Approach for Typical Damage and Constitutive Behavior of Reclaimed Asphalt Concrete”, MTU Sustainable Future Institute, 2006.
  17. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q., (2006), “Micromechanical Modeling of the Constitutive and Damage Behavior of Heterogeneous Materials”, Army Research Laboratory Poster Presentation at Michigan Tech, 2006.
  18. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q., (2003), “Micromechanical Damage Simulation of Recycled Asphalt Materials”, Annual Transportation Forum at URI Transportation Center, 2003.
  19. Sadd, M.H., Dai, Q., (2002), “Effect of Microstructure on the Static and Dynamic Behavior of Recycled Asphalt Materials”, Annual Transportation Forum at URI Transportation Center, 2002

MTU Logo