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60
Citations
23292
World Ranking
2119
National Ranking
668

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1995 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For contributions to the theories of structural stability and plasticity and their application to structural design.

Overview

Wai-Fah Chen is a researcher affiliated with the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the United States, specializing in the field of engineering. Their work primarily focuses on mechanical engineering and civil and structural engineering, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach within engineering disciplines.

Their research contributions cover several main topics, prominently featuring metal forming simulation techniques, structural analysis and optimization, and structural analysis of composite materials. These areas represent key aspects of their scientific investigation and publication efforts.

  • Metal Forming Simulation Techniques
  • Structural Analysis and Optimization
  • Structural Analysis of Composite Materials

Wai-Fah Chen has collaborated with several researchers, with Lian Duan being a frequent co-author. Such collaborations indicate an active engagement in cooperative research efforts.

  • Lian Duan

Regarding publications, Wai-Fah Chen has authored at least one book titled Plasticity, Limit Analysis, Stability and Structural Design, published by World Scientific in 2020. This publication addresses subjects within the broader theme of structural analysis and design, integrating concepts from stability and plasticity theories.

The researcher has been recognized with awards, notably including membership in the National Academy of Engineering since 1995. The official citation highlights contributions to the theories of structural stability and plasticity and their application in structural design.

Best Publications

  • Limit Analysis and Soil Plasticity

    Wai-Fah Chen

  • Plasticity in reinforced concrete

    Wai-Fah Chen

  • Plasticity for Structural Engineers

    Wai-Fah Chen;Da-Jian Han

  • Structural Stability: Theory and Implementation

    Wai-Fah Chen;E. M. Lui

  • Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations

    Wai-Fah Chen;William O. McCarron

  • Bridge engineering handbook : construction and maintenance

    Wai-Fah Chen;Lian Duan

  • Nonlinear analysis in soil mechanics

    Wai-Fah Chen;E. Mizuno

  • Limit analysis in soil mechanics

    Wai-Fah Chen

  • Constitutive equations for engineering materials

    Wai-Fah Chen

  • Moment‐Rotation Relations of Semirigid Connections with Angles

    N. Kishi;Wai‐Fah Chen

  • Bridge Engineering Handbook

    Wai-Fah Chen;Lian Duan

  • Soil Plasticity: Theory and Implementation

    Wai-Fah Chen;George Y. Baladi

  • CONSTITUTIVE RELATIONS FOR CONCRETE

    Andrie C.T. Chen;Wai-Fah Chen

  • Earthquake engineering handbook

    Wai-Fah Chen;Charles Scawthorn

  • Stability Design of Semi-Rigid Frames

    Wai-Fah Chen;Yoshiaki Goto;J. Y. Richard Liew

  • Bridge Engineering Handbook : Superstructure Design

    Wai-Fah Chen;Lian Duan

  • LRFD steel design using advanced analysis

    Wai-Fah Chen;Seung-Eock Kim

  • The Civil Engineering Handbook

    Wai-Fah Chen;J. Y. Richard Liew

  • Analysis and behaviour of flexibly-jointed frames

    E. M. Lui;W. F. Chen

  • Handbook of Structural Engineering

    Wai-Fah Chen

Frequent Co-Authors

J.Y. Richard Liew
J.Y. Richard Liew National University of Singapore
Seung-Eock Kim
Seung-Eock Kim Sejong University
Siu-Lai Chan
Siu-Lai Chan Hong Kong Polytechnic University
John W. Vanderhoff
John W. Vanderhoff Lehigh University
Mark A. Bradford
Mark A. Bradford University of New South Wales

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