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Civil & Architectural Engineering
Dept. 3295
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307)766-5255
Email: ce.info@uwyo.edu
Dept. 3295
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307)766-5255
Email: ce.info@uwyo.edu
Jay A. Puckett
Associate Dean and V.O. Smith Professor of Civil Engineering
Room 2082, Engineering Building
University of Wyoming
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering
Dept. 3295
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
e-mail: puckett@uwyo.edu
Office Phone: 307.760.5919
Fax Number: 307.766.4444
Education:
- B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Missouri, 1978
http://engineering.missouri.edu/civil/ - M.S. Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, 1980
http://www.engr.colostate.edu/depts/ce/index.html - Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, 1983
http://www.engr.colostate.edu/depts/ce/index.html
Registration:
- Professional Engineer WY 5906 (structural)
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Books |
Puckett, J.A. and Coletti, D. National Steel Bridge Alliance Steel Bridge Design Handbook, Chapter 10: Structural Analysis, 2011. Barker, R.M. and Puckett, J.A., Design of Highway Bridges - Based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2011, Third Edition, scheduled 2011. Barker, R.M. and Puckett, J.A., Design of Highway Bridges - Based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2007, Second Edition, 1009 pgs. Barker, R.M. and Puckett, J.A., Design of Highway Bridges - Based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1997, 1169 pgs. |
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Patents |
Patent 6,857,615B2, "Mechanical Damper for Structures," Puckett, J.A., Hamilton, H.R., and Patrick McManus, February 2005. Preliminary Patented Filed, "Shimmed WT Beam-to-Column Connection for Structural Seismic Load Resisting Systems" Puckett, J.A. and Patrick S. McManus, July 2010.
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Awards |
Appointed the V.O. Smith Chair for Infrastructure, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming (September 2005 to present) University of Missouri at Columbia Department of Civil Engineering, Academy of Distinguished Alumni, Oct. 2000. Outstanding Research and Graduate Teaching Award, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Wyoming, 1998. American Society for Engineering Education DOW Outstanding Young Educator Award, a national award recognizing excellence in teaching and research, 1988. Selected Most Outstanding Professor by the Chi Epsilon Chapter at Colorado State University, 1981. |
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Consulting |
President, BridgeTech, Inc., Laramie, WY ( puckett@bridgetech-laramie.com ) BridgeTech, Inc. has software development engineers specializing in bridge engineering, database technology, and graphical interfaces. Development includes BRASS-Girder (LRFD), BRASS-Girder (STD), BRASS-Culvert (LRFD), BRASS-Culvert (STD), BRASS-Dist, AASHTO’s Virtis and Opis, and BT Beam. |
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Biographical Sketch |
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Specialization |
Highway Bridge Engineering, software engineering, finite element methods, semi-analytical techniques in structural analysis, computer methods for bridge design and evaluation, fatigue evaluation, and structural dynamics. |
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Areas of Academic Expertise |
Bridge engineering, software engineering, structural analysis (static and dynamic), design of concrete, prestressed, and steel bridges. |
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Current Research Interests |
Bridge engineering, software engineering, maintenance, serviceability, and fatigue of traffic signal poles |
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Publications |
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Current Projects |
Fluid-structure interaction of traffic signal and high mast structures Aeroelastic Retrofit Solutions for high mast poles Economical Fatigue Test for Traffic Signal Poles Software Engineering for Bridges Seismic Performance of Steel Tee Connections Vibration of Steel Floor Systems Wind Power Related to Fatigue Cracking in Traffic Signal and High Mast Poles |
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Multidisciplinary Collaborations |
Computer science work in databases for bridge rating and design. |
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Professional Memberships |
American Society of Civil Engineers |
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Courses |
Graduate Classes: Undergraduate Classes: |
Selected Publications
Puckett, J.A., Huo, X.S., Jablin, M, Mertz, D.R., “A Frame work for Simplified Live-Load Distribution-Factor Equations”, Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, (Dec. 2011).
Patrick S. McManus, P.S. and Puckett, J.A., “Economic and Serviceable Structural Steel Seismic Load Resisting Systems: Part I”, Engineering Journal, Vol. 48, No. 4, pg. 265-282, AISC, Chicago IL.
Patrick S. McManus, P.S. and Puckett, J.A., “Economic and Serviceable Structural Steel Seismic Load Resisting Systems: Part II”, Engineering Journal, Vol. 48, No. 4, pg. 283-296, AISC, Chicago IL.
Schabron C. M. and Puckett, J.A., “Fatigue Testing of Traffic Signal Structures Using an Eccentric-Mass Oscillator”, ASTM Journal Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 39, No. 5, September 2011.
Puckett, J.A., Peiffer, J, Erikson, R., “Fatigue Performance of Ring-Stiffened Traffic Signal Poles,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 136, No. 10, Oct 2010,
Patrick, M.D., Huo, X.S., Puckett, J.A., Jablin, M., and Mertz, D. "Sensitivity of Live Load Distribution Factors to Vehicle Spacing," ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Technical Notes, Vol. 11, No. 1, January/ February 2006, pp.131-134.
P.S. McManus, Puckett, J.A., and Hamilton, H.R., “Damping in Cantilevered Traffic Signal Structures under Forced Vibration,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol 129, n 3., March 2003, pp 373-382.
Puckett, J.A., “Comparative Study of AASHTO Load and Resistance Factor Design Distribution Factors for Slab-Girder Bridges,” Transportation Research Record, No. 1770, pgs 34-37, 2001.
Puckett, J.A. and Mlynarski, M., “Bridge Software Validation Guidelines”, Transportation Research Board, No. 1696, Vol. 2, 2001.
Hamilton, H.R., Riggs, G.S. and Puckett, J.A., “Increased Damping in Cantilevered Traffic Signal Structures,” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 126, No. 4, New York, NY. (020106-ST).
Puckett, J.A., and Goodrich, B.G., “Simplified Approach for Live Load for Permit Vehicles with Non-Standard Axle Gages,” Bridge Software Validation Guidelines,” Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1696, Vol. 2, pgs. 143-151, April 2000.
Bramel, B. K., C. W. Dolan, J. A. Puckett & K. Ksaibati. “Asphalt Plug Joints: Refined Material Tests and Design Guidelines,” Transportation Research Record, 126-134, 2000.
- Narrative Biographical Sketch
Dr. Puckett is a licensed engineer who has worked in research and development for 31 years. He was a subconsultant to Modjeski and Masters in the development of the LRFD Bridge Design Specification (NCHRP 12-33). He has conducted numerous research projects in the area of software development and physical testing of bridges and bridge components ranging from lightly reinforced bridge decks, fiber-reinforced approach embankment fills, asphalt joints, temperature effects, and wood girders. Software development efforts include analysis, design, and rating tools for steel, concrete, prestressed concrete, and wood.
Dr. Puckett is a subconsultant to Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. for the development of AASHTO's new rating and design systems (Virtis/Opis). He is a consultant to the Wyoming Department of Transportation for the development and maintenance of the BRASS software suite and is developing programs for the analysis, design review and rating of bridges (BRASS-LRFD) and a program for LRFD culvert design and rating. He has been PI on NCHRP 12-50 and 12-62.
Dr. Puckett has published over 90 articles and presentations related to bridge engineering. He regularly speaks at the AASHTO Bridge Subcommittee meetings and other practice-oriented forums. He is author of a John Wiley book, Highway Bridge Engineering--Based on AASHTO LRFD.
He is president of BridgeTech, Inc. - a software development company.
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