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Faculty and Staff Kent A. Harries

Assistant Professor

William Kepler Whiteford Faculty Fellow

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Phone: (412) 624-9870
Fax: (412) 624-0135
Office: Benedum 936

Education

  • Ph.D., (Civil Engineering - Structures) McGill University, Montreal Canada, 1995
  • M.Eng., (Civil Engineering - Structures) McGill University, 1992
  • B.Eng., (Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics) McGill University, 1991

Professional Interests

Dr. Harries' research interests include the seismic design and retrofit of building structures, the design and behavior of high-rise structures, the use of non-traditional materials (FRP, HPC, RPC) in civil infrastructure, applications of full-scale structural testing and the history and philosophy of science and technology.

Curriculum Vitae

Dr Harries joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. Prior to this he was an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina and a research engineer at the ATLSS Center at Lehigh University.


Dr. Harries is a member of many technical organizations and committees. He is a member of ACI Committee 440 - Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Reinforcement and co-chairs ACI 440D - Research and chairs the 440F Task Group on Bond. He also serves on ACI Committees 335 - Composite and Hybrid Structures, 215 - Fatigue, 439 – Reinforcement and 408 – Bond and Development Length. Dr. Harries is a member of the ASCE Fiber Composites and Polymers Standards Committee and the Committee on Composite Construction where he chairs the Task Group on Steel/FRP Structural Systems. He is member of ASTM Committee D30 Composite Materials and maintains active membership in EERI, IIFC, CSCE, CAEE. Dr. Harries is also an associate editor of the ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering and a licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Harries was elected a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (FACI) in 2007 and a elected to the International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC) Council in 2008.


Dr. Harries is a hockey player. His teeth are paid for.


As of September 2007, Dr. Harries has authored 57 peer-reviewed journal articles and 44 peer-reviewed conference articles.

Refereed Journal Articles

*: students advised by Harries

  • Harries, K.A. 2009 Structural Testing of Prestressed Concrete Girders from the Lake View Drive Bridge ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering (BE 023318: accepted for Special Issue on Inspection and Evaluation)
  • Harries, K.A., Peck, A.* and Abraham, E.J.* 2009. Enhancing Stability of Structural Steel Sections Using FRP, Thin Walled Structures, special issue on FRP Strengthened Metallic Structures (invited submission). (accepted, awaiting scheduling)
  • Minnaugh, P.L.* and Harries, K.A. 2008 Fatigue Behavior of Externally Bonded Steel Fiber Reinforced Polymer (SFRP) for Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete, Materials and Structures (published online http://dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527-008-9384-8, awaiting print version)
  • Xuan, G., Shahrooz, B.M., Harries, K.A. and Rassatti, G.A., 2008 A Performance-Based Design Approach for Coupled Core Wall Systems with Diagonally Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams., Advances in Structural Engineering Vol. 11, No. 3, pp 265-280.
  • Sharma, B.* and Harries, K.A. 2008 Effects of Slab Post-tensioning on Supporting Steel Beams in Steel Framed Parking Deck Structures, AISC Engineering Journal, 3rd Quarter, pp
  • Hull, D.H*. and Harries, K.A. 2008 On the Applicability of Fixed Point Theory to the Behavior of Coupled Core Walls, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics Vol. 8, No. 1. pp 161-186.
  • Coogler, K.L.*, Harries, K.A. and Gallick, M. 2008 Experimental Study of Offset Mechanical Lap Splice Behavior, ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 104, No. 5. pp 478-487.
  • Sohn, H., Kim, S.D. and Harries, K.A. 2008 Reference-Free Damage Classification based on Cluster Analysis, Journal of Computer Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 23, pp 324-338. (invited submission)
  • Harries, K.A., Reeve, B.* and Zorn, A.* 2007 Experimental Evaluation of Factors Affecting the Monotonic and Fatigue Behavior of FRP-to-Concrete Bond, ACI Structural Journal Vol. 104, No. 6, pp 667-674.
  • Kim, S.D., In, C.W., Cronin, K.E., Sohn, H. and Harries, K.A. 2007 A Reference-Free NDT Technique for Debonding Detection in CFRP Strengthened RC Structures, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering Vol. 133, No. 8, pp1080-1091.
  • Porter, M. and Harries, K.A., 2007. Forum: Future Directions for Research in FRP Composites in Concrete Construction. ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp 252-257.
  • Harries, K.A., Moses, J.*, 2007. Effect on Superstructure Stress of Replacing a Composite RC Bridge Deck with a GFRP Deck. ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. Vol. 12, No. 3 pp 394-398.
  • Harries, K.A., Zorn, A.* ,Aidoo, J.* and Quattlebaum, J.*, 2006. Deterioration of FRP-to-Concrete Bond Under Fatigue Loading. Advances in Structural Engineering - Special Issue on Bond Behaviour of FRP in Structures Vol. 9, No. 6, pp 779-789.
  • Harries, K.A., Ricles, J.M., Pessiki, S.P., and Sause, R. 2006. Seismic Retrofit of Lap-Splices in Non-Ductile Square Columns Using Carbon fiber-Reinforced Jackets, ACI Structures Journal. Vol. 103, No. 6 pp 874-884.
  • Harries, K.A. and McNeice, D.S.* 2006. Performance-Based Design of High-Rise Coupled Wall Systems, The Structural Design of Tall and Special Structures, Vol. 15 No. 3 pp 289-306.
  • Moses, J.*, Harries, K.A., Earls, C.J. and Yulismana, W. 2006. Evaluation of Effective Width and Distribution Factors for GFRP Bridge Decks Supported on Steel Girders. ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. Vol. 11, No. 4, pp 401-409.
  • Wan, B., Petrou, M.F. and Harries, K.A., 2006. Effect of the Presence of Water on the Durability of Bond Between CFRP and Concrete. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 25, No. 8, pp 875-890.
  • Aidoo, J.*, Harries, K.A. and Petrou, M.F., 2006. Full-scale Experimental Investigation of Repair of Reinforced Concrete Interstate Bridge using CFRP Materials, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. Vol. 11, No. 3, pp 350-358.
  • Eckstrom, R.*, Harries, K.A. and Davis, J.* 2006. Adoption of the International Residential Code in a High Natural Hazards Region – An Overview, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering. Vol. 12, No. 1, pp 1-11.
  • Harries, K.A. and Aidoo, J.* 2006. Debonding- and Fatigue-Related Strain Limits for Externally Bonded FRP, ASCE Journal of Composites in Construction, Vol. 9 No. 1 pp 87-90.
  • Quattlebaum, J.*, Harries, K.A. and Petrou, M.F., 2005. Comparison of Three CFRP Flexural Retrofit Systems Under Monotonic and Fatigue Loads, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. Vol. 10, No. 6 pp 731-740.
  • Coogler, K.*, Harries, K.A., Wan, B., Rizos, D., and Petrou M.F., 2005. Critical Evaluation of Strain Measurements in GFRP Bridge Decks, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. Vol. 10 No. 6 pp 704-712.
  • Harries, K.A., Fortney, P., Shahrooz, B.M. and Brienen, P., 2005. Design of Practical Diagonally Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams – A Critical Review of ACI 318 Requirements, ACI Structures Journal. Vol. 102, No. 6, pp 876-882.
  • Carey, S.A.* and Harries, K.A., 2005. Axial Behavior and Modeling of Small-, Medium- and Large-Scale Circular Sections Confined with CFRP Jackets, ACI Structures Journal. Vol. 102, No. 4, pp 596-604.
  • Harries, K.A., Shahrooz, B., 2005. Hybrid Coupled Wall Systems, Concrete International. Vol. 27, No. 5, May 2005, pp 45-51.
  • Wan, B., Rizos, D., Petrou, M. and Harries, K.A.. 2005. Computer Simulations and Parametric Studies of GFRP Bridge Deck Systems, Composite Structures, Vol. 69 No. 1 pp. 103-115.
  • Wan, B., Sutton, M., Petrou, M.F., Harries, K.A., and Li, N. 2004. Investigation of Bond between FRP and Concrete Undergoing Global Mixed Mode I/II Loading. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics Vol. 130 No. 12 pp 1467-1475.
  • Aidoo, J.*, Harries, K.A. and Petrou, M.F., 2004. Fatigue Behavior of CFRP Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Bridge Girders, ASCE Journal of Composites in Construction, Vol. 7 No. 6 pp. 501-518
  • Sause, R., Harries, K.A., Walkup, S.L., Pessiki, S. and Ricles, J.M., 2004. Flexural Behavior of Concrete Columns with Carbon Fiber Composite Jackets, ACI Structures Journal, Vol. 101 No. 5 pp. 708-716.
  • Turner, K.M.*, Harries, K.A., Petrou, M.F. and Rizos, D., 2004. In-situ Structural Evaluation of GFRP Bridge Deck System. Composite Structures Vol. 65 No. 2 pp. 157-165.
  • Harries, K.A., Moulton, D.* and Clemson, R.*, 2004. Parametric Study of Coupled Wall Behavior – Implications for the Design of Coupling Beams. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering Vol. 130, No. 3 pp 480-488
  • Giurgiutiu, V., Harries, K.A., Petrou, M.F., Bost, J. and Quattlebaum, J.*, 2003, Disbond Detection with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors in RC Structures Strengthened with FRP Composite Overlays, Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, Vol.2, No. 2. pp 213-224.
  • Harries, K.A., Porter, M. and Busel, J., 2003. FRP Materials and Concrete – Research Needs, Concrete International, Vol 25. No. 10, pp 49-54.
  • Harries, K.A., and Kharel, G.*, 2003. Experimental Behavior of Variably Confined Concrete, Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 33, No. 6, pp 873-880.
  • Harries, K.A., and Carey, S.A.*, 2003. Shape and “Gap” Effects on the Behavior of Variably Confined Concrete, Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 33, No. 6, pp 881-890.
  • Harries, K.A., Young, S.C.*, 2003. Sprayed Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials for Infrastructure Rehabilitation, Concrete International, Vol. 25 No. 1, pp 49-53.
  • Sutton, M.A., Wan, B., Petrou, M.F., and Harries, K.A., 2002. Two-Dimensional Computer Vision to Investigate FRP-Concrete Bond Toughness, Advanced Measurement Methods, Vol. 1, May 2002.
  • Wan, B., Harries, K.A., and Petrou, M.F., 2002. Transfer Length of Strands in Prestressed Concrete Piles, ACI Structures Journal, Vol. 99, No. 5, pp 577-585.
  • Harries, K.A., and Kharel, G.*, 2002. Behavior of Variably Confined Concrete, ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 99, No. 2, pp 180-189.
  • Wan, B., Petrou, P., Harries, K.A. and Hussein, A.A. 2002. “Top Bar” Effect in Prestressed Concrete Piles, ACI Structures Journal, Vol. 99, No. 2, pp 208-214.
  • Harries, K.A. and Petrou, M.F., 2001. Design and Behavior of Prestressed Pile to Cast-in-Place Pile Cap Connections, PCI Journal, Vol. 46, No. 4, July/August 2001, pp 82-92.
  • Harries, K.A., 2001. Ductility and Deformability of Coupling Beams in Reinforced Concrete Coupled Walls, Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 17, No. 3, August 2001 pp 457-478.
  • Pessiki, S., Harries, K.A., Kestner, J. Sause, R., and Ricles, J.M., 2001. The Axial Behavior of Concrete Confined with Fiber Reinforced Composite Jackets, ASCE Journal of Composites in Construction, Vol. 5 No. 4, pp 237-245.
  • Petrou, M.F., Harries, K.A., and Schroeder, G.E., 2001. Field Investigation of High Performance Concrete Bridge Decks in South Carolina, Transportation Research Record, No. 1770 pp 12-19.
  • Papakonstantinou, C.G., Petrou, M.F., and Harries, K.A., 2001. Fatigue of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with GFRP Sheets, ASCE Journal of Composites in Construction, Vol. 5 No. 4, pp 246-253.
  • Harries, K.A., Gong B. and Shahrooz, B., 2000, Behavior and Design of Reinforced Concrete, Steel and Steel-Concrete Coupling Beams, Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 16, No. 4, November 2000, pp 775-800.
  • Petrou, M.F., Wan, B., Gadala-Maria, F., Kolli, V.G., and Harries, K.A., 2000, The Influence of Mortar Rheology on Aggregate Settlement. ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 97, No. 4, pp 479-485.
  • Petrou, M.F., Wan, B., Joiner, W. S., Trezos, C.G. and Harries, K.A., 2000, Excessive Strand End Slip in Prestressed Piles. ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 97, No.5, pp 774-782
  • Petrou, M.F., Harries, K.A., Gadala-Maria, F. and Kolli, V.G., 2000, A Unique Experimental Method for Monitoring Aggregate Settlement in Concrete. Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 30, No. 5, pp 809-816
  • Harries, K.A., Petrou, M.F. and Brooks, G., 2000, Structural Characterization of Built-up Timber Columns, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 2. pp 58-67.
  • Harries, K.A., Mitchell, D., Redwood, R.G. and Cook, W.D., 1998. Seismic Design and Analysis of Prototype Coupled Wall Structures, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 25, No. 5, pp 808-818.
  • Harries, K.A., 1997. Earthquake Resistant Construction in Classical Rome, Concrete International, Vol. 19, No. 1. pp 55-58.
  • Harries, K.A., Mitchell, D., Redwood, R.G. and Cook, W.D., 1997. Seismic Design of Coupling Beams - A Case for Mixed Construction, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp 448-459.
  • Harries, K.A., Cook, W.D. and Mitchell, D., 1996. Seismic Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams Using Steel Plates, ACI Special Publication SP 160 - Seismic Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures, pp 93-114.
  • Harries, K.A., 1994. Concrete Construction in Early Rome, Concrete International, ACI, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp 58-62.
  • Harries, K.A., Mitchell, D., Cook, W.D. and Redwood, R.G., 1992. Seismic response of steel beams coupling reinforced concrete walls, ASCE Journal of the Structural Division, Vol. 119, No. 12, pp 3611-3629.

Leading Researchers

Faculty research encompasses the major areas of civil engineering

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