2026 Robert Tremblay: Engineering and Technology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Engineering and Technology	40	7183	6933	291	281	213	9001

Research.com Recognitions

The Canadian Academy of Engineering
The Canadian Academy of Engineering
The Canadian Academy of Engineering

Overview

Robert Tremblay is affiliated with Polytechnique Montréal in Canada and has a significant body of research in the field of Engineering, with a predominant focus on Civil and Structural Engineering. Their work encompasses various subfields, including Building and Construction, Control and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechanics of Materials.

Tremblay's research addresses several main topics related to structural and seismic performance:

Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
Seismic Performance and Analysis
Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
Structural Response to Dynamic Loads
Structural Analysis and Optimization

The scientist has contributed to a range of publications, frequently appearing in these venue outlets:

Journal of Structural Engineering
Journal of Constructional Steel Research
Engineering Structures
SSRN Electronic Journal
Journal of Engineering Mechanics

Recent papers authored by or involving Tremblay include:

Explainable machine learning based efficient prediction tool for lateral cyclic response of post-tensioned base rocking steel bridge piers (2022, Structures)
Experimental Investigations on the Lateral Cyclic Response of Post-Tensioned Rocking Steel Bridge Piers (2021, Journal of Structural Engineering)
Numerical investigation into I-shape brace connections of conventional concentrically braced frames (2021, Engineering Structures)
Development and application of multi-axis hybrid simulation for seismic stability of steel braced frames (2021, Engineering Structures)
Experimental Parametric Characterization of Bolted Angle Connection Behavior (2020, Journal of Structural Engineering)

Collaborations feature several frequent coauthors, including:

Colin A. Rogers
M. Shahria Alam
Ahmad Rahmzadeh
Ali Imanpour
Pablo A. Cano

Recognition of professional standing includes membership in The Canadian Academy of Engineering.

Best Publications

Self-Centering Energy Dissipative Bracing System for the Seismic Resistance of Structures: Development and Validation

C. Christopoulos;R. Tremblay;H.-J. Kim;M. Lacerte

821
Citations
Residual Drift Response of SMRFs and BRB Frames in Steel Buildings Designed according to ASCE 7-05

Jeffrey Erochko;Constantin Christopoulos;Robert Tremblay;Hyunhoon Choi

541
Citations
Seismic Response of Multistory Buildings with Self-Centering Energy Dissipative Steel Braces

Robert Tremblay;Robert Tremblay;M. Lacerte;M. Lacerte;C. Christopoulos;C. Christopoulos

474
Citations
Seismic testing and performance of buckling- restrained bracing systems

R Tremblay;P Bolduc;R Neville;R DeVall

445
Citations
Inelastic seismic response of steel bracing members

Robert Tremblay

403
Citations
Performance of steel structures during the 1994 Northridge earthquake

Robert Tremblay;Peter Timler;Michel Bruneau;Andre Filiatrault

358
Citations
SEISMIC RESPONSE OF CONCENTRICALLY BRACED STEEL FRAMES MADE WITH RECTANGULAR HOLLOW BRACING MEMBERS

R. Tremblay;M.-H. Archambault;A. Filiatrault

291
Citations
Experimental Validation of Replaceable Shear Links for Eccentrically Braced Steel Frames

Nabil Mansour;Constantin Christopoulos;Robert Tremblay

251
Citations
Seismic force modification factors for the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada

Denis Mitchell;Robert Tremblay;Erol Karacabeyli;Patrick Paultre

239
Citations
Seismic design of steel buildings: lessons from the 1995 Hyogo-ken Nanbu earthquake

Robert Tremblay;Andre Filiatrault;Michel Bruneau;Masayoshi Nakashima

196
Citations
Design and Testing of an Enhanced-Elongation Telescoping Self-Centering Energy-Dissipative Brace

Jeffrey Erochko;Constantin Christopoulos;Robert Tremblay

186
Citations
Performance Evaluation of Friction Spring Seismic Damper

André Filiatrault;André Filiatrault;Robert Tremblay;Robert Tremblay;Ramapada Kar;Ramapada Kar

172
Citations
Shake table testing and numerical simulation of a self‐centering energy dissipative braced frame

Jeffrey Erochko;Constantin Christopoulos;Robert Tremblay;Hyung-Joon Kim

167
Citations
Damage to concrete structures due to the 1994 Northridge earthquake

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

156
Citations
Mechanisms to limit higher mode effects in a controlled rocking steel frame. 1: Concept, modelling, and low-amplitude shake table testing

Lydell Wiebe;Constantin Christopoulos;Robert Tremblay;Martin Leclerc

151
Citations
Design, Testing, and Detailed Component Modeling of a High-Capacity Self-Centering Energy-Dissipative Brace

Jeffrey Erochko;Constantin Christopoulos;Robert Tremblay

148
Citations
Seismic Design and Performance of Steel Moment-Resisting Frames with Nonlinear Replaceable Links

Yunlu Shen;Constantin Christopoulos;Nabil Mansour;Robert Tremblay

145
Citations
Performance of steel bridges during the 1995 Hyogo-ken Nanbu (Kobe, Japan) earthquake

Michel Bruneau;John C. Wilson;Robert Tremblay

144
Citations
Behavior and Strength of Partially Encased Composite Columns with Built-up Shapes

Thierry Chicoine;Robert Tremblay;Bruno Massicotte;James M. Ricles

121
Citations
Evolution of seismic design provisions in the National building code of Canada

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

118
Citations