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Denis Mitchell

Denis Mitchell

D-Index & Metrics

Engineering and Technology

D-Index
45
Citations
7190
World Ranking
5563
National Ranking
223

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2004 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Academy of Science

Overview

Denis Mitchell is affiliated with McGill University in Canada and focuses primarily on engineering with a specialty in civil and structural engineering.

Their research covers a range of topics related to structural engineering, particularly the behavior of reinforced concrete under various conditions. The main topics addressed in their work include:

  • Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
  • Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
  • Seismic Performance and Analysis
  • Concrete Corrosion and Durability
  • Innovative concrete reinforcement materials
  • Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
  • Structural Response to Dynamic Loads

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Denis Mitchell include:

  • William D. Cook
  • Rico J. Massa
  • Hassan Aoude
  • M. Fiset
  • Josée Bastien

Their recent publications demonstrate a focus on reinforced concrete structures, seismic effects, and structural response under dynamic forces. Key papers include:

  • Impact and blast behavior of seismically-detailed RC and UHPFRC-Strengthened columns, 2020, International Journal of Impact Engineering
  • Influence of Alkali-Silica reaction (ASR) on aggregate interlock and shear-friction behavior of reinforced concrete members, 2021, Engineering Structures
  • Prediction of Mean Responses of RC Bridges Considering the Incident Angle of Ground Motions and Displacement Directions, 2021, Applied Sciences
  • Shear design of RC members strengthened with steel reinforcing bars embedded through section, 2023, Engineering Structures
  • Core confinement and cover spalling in square and rectangular SCC and SFRC columns, 2020, Structures

Denis Mitchell has published frequently in several academic venues, indicating the focus and reach of their research. Prominent publication venues include:

  • Applied Sciences
  • Journal of Bridge Engineering
  • Engineering Structures
  • International Journal of Impact Engineering
  • Structures

Their scholarly work primarily contributes to the field of engineering, with 42 publications in central and applied engineering areas. Subfields of study reveal a concentration on civil and structural engineering, building and construction, and mechanical engineering.

In recognition of their work, Denis Mitchell was awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2004, as part of the Academy of Science.

Best Publications

  • A general shear design method

    Michael P. Collins;Denis Mitchell;Perry Adebar;Frank J. Vecchio

  • Diagonal Compression Field theory-ARational Model For Structural Concrete in Pure Torsion

    Denis Mitchell;Michael P. Collins

  • SHEAR AND TORSION DESIGN OF PRESTRESSED AND NON PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS

    Unknown

  • Minimum Shear Reinforcement in Normal, Medium,and High-Strength Concrete Beams

    Young Soo Yoon;William D. Cook;Denis Mitchell

  • Seismic force modification factors for the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada

    Denis Mitchell;Robert Tremblay;Erol Karacabeyli;Patrick Paultre

  • The August 17, 1999, Kocaeli (Turkey) earthquake — damage to structures

    Murat Saatcioglu;Denis Mitchell;René Tinawi;N John Gardner

  • Overall assessment of Alkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR) in concretes presenting different strengths and incorporating a wide range of reactive aggregate types and natures

    L.F.M. Sanchez;B. Fournier;M. Jolin;D. Mitchell

  • SEISMIC RESPONSE OF STEEL BEAMS COUPLING CONCRETE WALLS

    Kent A. Harries;Denis Mitchell;William D. Cook;Richard G. Redwood

  • INFLUENCE OF HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE ON TRANSFER AND DEVELOPMENT LENGTH OF PRETENSIONING STRAND

    Unknown

  • Response of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beams with and without Stirrups

    Unknown

  • Damage to concrete structures due to the 1994 Northridge earthquake

    Denis Mitchell;Ronald H. DeVall;Murat Saatcioglu;Robert Simpson

  • INFLUENCE OF STEEL FIBERS ON TENSION STIFFENING

    Unknown

  • Progressive Collapse of Flat Plate Structures

    Unknown

  • Preventing Progressive Collapse of Slab Structures

    Unknown

  • Behavior of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete columns under pure axial loading

    Milad Mohammadi Hosinieh;Hassan Aoude;William D. Cook;Denis Mitchell

  • Confinement of ultra-high-performance fiber reinforced concrete columns

    Hyun-Oh Shin;Kyung-Hwan Min;Denis Mitchell

  • Self-Consolidating Concrete for Precast, Prestressed Concrete Bridge Elements

    Kamal Henri Khayat;Denis Mitchell

  • Evolution of seismic design provisions in the National building code of Canada

    Denis MitchellD. Mitchell;Patrick PaultreP. Paultre;René TinawiR. Tinawi;Murat SaatciogluM. Saatcioglu

  • Rational Approach to Shear Design--The 1984 Canadian Code Provisions

    Unknown

  • Benefits of Concentrated Slab Reinforcement and Steel Fibers on Performance of Slab-Column Connections

    Peter J. McHarg;William D. Cook;Denis Mitchell;Young Soo Yoon

  • Performance of bridges in the 1994 Northridge earthquake

    Denis Mitchell;Michel Bruneau;Murat Saatcioglu;Martin Williams

  • Behavior of Columns Constructed with Fibers and Self-Consolidating Concrete

    Hassan Aoude;William D Cook;Denis Mitchell

  • SEISMIC RETROFIT OF SHEAR WALLS WITH HEADED BARS AND CARBON FIBER WRAP

    James Paterson;Denis Mitchell

  • Improved Transmission of High-Strength Concrete Column Loads through Normal Strength Concrete Slabs

    Peter J. McHarg;William D. Cook;Denis Mitchell;Young Soo Yoon

  • Damage caused by the November 25, 1988, Saguenay earthquake

    Denis Mitchell;René Tinawi;Tim Law

  • Material performance lessons

    Arnon Bentur;Denis Mitchell

  • THERMAL PROPERTIES AND TRANSIENT THERMAL ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS DURING HYDRATION

    Arshad A. Khan;William D. Cook;Denis Mitchell

  • Improving Punching Shear Behavior of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforced Slabs

    Joo Ha Lee;Young Soo Yoon;William D. Cook;Denis Mitchell

Frequent Co-Authors

Young Soo Yoon
Young Soo Yoon Korea University
Patrick Paultre
Patrick Paultre Université de Sherbrooke
Robert Tremblay
Robert Tremblay Polytechnique Montréal
Murat Saatcioglu
Murat Saatcioglu University of Ottawa
Kent A. Harries
Kent A. Harries University of Pittsburgh
Gail M. Atkinson
Gail M. Atkinson University of Western Ontario
John H. Adams
John H. Adams University of South Florida
Katsuichiro Goda
Katsuichiro Goda University of Western Ontario
Frank J. Vecchio
Frank J. Vecchio University of Toronto
Michel Bruneau
Michel Bruneau University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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