Academic Credentials and Professional Honors
2002 – presentProfessor, University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy2001Associate Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
1995 – 2001Assistant Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
1994Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, USA
1990M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, USA
1987Laurea in Ingegneria Civile Edile (B.S. in Civil Engineering), University "La Sapienza", Roma, Italy
Research Interests
Enrico Spacone has published over 80 papers in international journals, books and conferences. He is an Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering and has carried out research work in collaboration with several international and national research groups.His main research interests are:
- Structural analysis, structural dynamics, earthquake engineering;
- Bond-slip problems in reinforced concrete and steel-concrete mixed structures;
- Testing, design and analysis of RC/PC structures strengthened with Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP);
- Computational methods in nonlinear frame analysis;
- Application of nonlinear analysis in seismic design codes;
- Mechanics, design and modeling of sustainable structural materials.
Research Team
- Fabrizio Bianchi, PhD Student, expected date of graduation: Spring 2009
- Angelo Natale, PhD Student, expected date of graduation: Spring 2010
- Cristina Cantagallo, PhD Student, expected date of graduation: Spring 2011
- Monia Perrone, PhD Student, expected date of graduation: Spring 2012
- Mario Ucci, PhD Student, expected date of graduation: Spring 2012
- Filippo Valvona, PhD Student, expected date of graduation: Spring 2012
Selected publications
- Bayrak O., Bentz E., Foster S., Monti G., Spacone E. (2008). "Chapter 4: Analysis and Design of Frame Structures Using Non-Linear Models". In: Practitioners' guide to finite element modelling of reinforced concrete structures. ISBN: 978-2-88394-085-7. LAUSANNE: fib. 344 pp., fib Bulletin No. 45.
- Spacone E., Camata G., Faggella M. (2008). "Nonlinear Models and Nonlinear Procedures for Seismic Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Frame Strutures." In: Charmpis D.C., Papadrakakis M., Lagaros N.D., Tsompanakis Y. Computational Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. ISBN: 9780415452618. : Taylor and Francis (NETHERLANDS).
- Camata, G., Spacone, E., and Zarnic, R. (2007) "Experimental and Nonlinear Finite Element Studies of RC Beams Strengthened with FRP Plates." Composites: Part B, 38, 277-288.
- Marini, A., and Spacone, E. (2006) "Analysis of R/C Elements Including Shear Effects." ACI Structural Journal, 103(5), 645-655.
- Limkatanyu, S., and Spacone (2006). "Frame Element with Lateral Deformable Supports: Formulations and Numerical Validations." Computers and Structures, 84, 942-954.
- Cho, C-G., Kwon, M., and Spacone, E. (2005) "Analytical Model of Concrete-Filled FRP Tubes Based on Multi-Axial Constitutive Laws." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 131(9), 1426-1433.
- Spacone E., and El-Tawil, S. (2004) "Nonlinear Analysis of Steel-Concrete Composite Structures: State-of-the-art."ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 130(2), pp. 159-168.
- Camata, G., Spacone, E., Al Mahaidi, R., and Saouma, V. (2004) "Analysis of Test Specimens for Cohesive Near-Bond Failure of FRP-Plated Concrete." ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, 8(6), 528-538.
- Camata, G., Corotis, R., and Spacone, E. (2004) "Simplified Stochastic Modeling and Simulation of Unidirectional Fiber Reinforced Composites." Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 19(1-2), 33-40.
- Conte, J.P., Barbato, M., and Spacone, E. (2004) "Finite Element Response Sensitivity Analysis Using Force-Based Frame Models." International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 59, 1781-1820.
- Thomsen, H., Spacone, E., Limkatanyu, S., and Camata, G. (2003) "Failure Mode Analyses of Reinforced Concretet Beams Strengthened in Flexure with Externally Bonded Fiber Reinforced Polymers." ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, 8(2), 123-131.
- Limkatanyu, S., and Spacone, E. (2003) "Effects of Reinforcement Slippages on Nonlinear Responses of RC Frame Structures under Cyclic Loadings". Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 32(15), pp. 2407-2424.
- Limkatanyu, S, and Spacone, E. (2002) "R/C Frame Element with Bond Interfaces. Part 1: Displacement-Based, Force-Based and Mixed Formulations." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 128(3), pp. 346-355.
- Limkatanyu, S, and Spacone, E. (2002) "R/C Frame Element with Bond Interfaces. Part 2: State Determination and Numerical Validations.", ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 128(3), pp. 356-364.
- Kwon, M., and Spacone, E.(2002)"Three Dimensional Finite Element Analyses of Reinforced Concrete Columns." Computers and Structures,Volume 80, pp.199-212.
- Aprile, A., Spacone, E., and Limkatanyu, S. (2001) "Role of Bond in Beams Strengthened with Steel and FRP Plates." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Volume 127(12), pp. 1445-1452.
- Coleman, J, and Spacone, E. (2001) "Localization Issues in Nonlinear Force-Based Frame Elements." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Volume 127(11), pp. 1257-1265.
- Salari, M.R., and Spacone, E. (2001) "Analysis of Steel-Concrete Composite Frames with Bond-Slip." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Volume 127(11), pp. 1243-1250.
- Salari, M.R., and Spacone, E., (2001). "Finite Element Formulations of One-Dimensional Elements with Bond-Slip." Engineering Structures, 23(7), pp 815-826.
- Balan, T., Spacone, E., and Kwon, M. (2001). "A 3d Hypoplastic Model for Cyclic Analysis of Concrete Structures." Engineering Structures, Volume 23(4), pp. 333-342.
- Spacone, E., and Limkatanyu, S. (2000). "Response of Reinforced Concrete Members Including Bond-Slip Effects" ACI Structural Journal, Volume 97(6), pp. 831-839.
- Milner, D., Spacone, E., and Frangopol, D.M. (2000). "New Light on Performance of Short and Slender Reinforced Concrete Columns under Random Loads." Engineering Structures, 23(2), 147-157.
- Monti, G., and Spacone, E. (2000). "Reinforced Concrete Fiber Beam Element with Bond-Slip." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 126, No. 6, pp. 654-661.
- Kang, H.D., Willam, K., Shing, B., and Spacone, E. (2000). "Failure Analysis of R/C Columns Using a Triaxial Concrete Model." Computers and Structures, Vol. 77, No.5, pp. 423-440.
- Salari, M.R., Spacone, E., Shing P.B., and Frangopol D.M. (1998). "Nonlinear Analysis of Composite Beams with Deformable Shear Connections." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 124, No. 10, P. pp. 1148-1158.
- Kang, H., Spacone, E. and Willam, K. (1998). "A Study of Compressive Failure in Over-reinforced Concrete Beams" FRAMCOS-3, Gifu, Japan, October 12-16.
- Stojadinovic, B., Spacone, E., Goel, S.C., and Kwon, M. (1998). "Influence of Semi-Rigid Column Base Models on the Response of Steel MRF Buildings." 6th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Seattle, Washington, June.
- Monti, G., Filippou, F.C., and Spacone, E. (1997). "Finite Element for Anchored Bars under Cyclic Load Reversals." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 123(5), pp.614-623.
- Monti, G.; Filippou, F. C.; Spacone, E. (1997) "Analysis of Hysteretic Behavior of Anchored Reinforcing Bars" ACI Structural Journal, 94(3), May-June 1997, pp. 248-261.
- Salari, M.R., Spacone, E., Shing P.B., and Frangopol, D.M. (1997) "Behavior of Composite Structures under Cyclic Loading." ASCE Structures Congress, Portland, OR, April.
- Lopez-Anido, R., and Spacone, E. (1997) "Analytical Methods for Advanced Composite Materials - State of the Art." ASCE Structures Congress, Portland, OR, April.
- Frangopol, D.M., Ide, Y., Spacone, E., and Iwaki, I. (1996) "A New Look at Reliability of Reinforced Concrete Columns." Structural Safety, Vol. 18, No. 2/3, 123-150.
- Spacone, E., Filippou, F.C., and Taucer, F.F. (1996) "Fiber Beam-Column Model for Nonlinear Analysis of R/C Frames. I: Formulation." Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 25, N. 7., pp. 711-725.
- Spacone, E., Filippou, F.C., and Taucer, F.F. (1996) "Fiber Beam-Column Model for Nonlinear Analysis of R/C Frames. II: Applications." Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 25, N. 7., pp. 727-742.
- Spacone, E., Ciampi, V. and Filippou, F.C. (1996) "Mixed Formulation of Nonlinear Beam Finite Element." Computer and Structures, Vol, 58, No. 1, pp. 71-83.
- Monti, G., Spacone, E., and Filippou, F.C. (1993). "Model for Anchored Bars under Seismic Excitations." UCB/EERC 93/08, Earthquake Engineering Research Center, University of California, Berkeley.
- Spacone E., Ciampi V. and Filippou F.C. (1992) "A Beam Element for Seismic Damage Analysis." UCB/EERC 92/07, Earthquake Engineering Research Center, University of California, Berkeley.
- Taucer F.F., Spacone E. and Filippou F.C. (1991) "A Fiber Beam-Column Element for Seismic Response Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures." UCB/EERC 91/17, Earthquake Engineering Research Center, University of California, Berkeley.