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Books/Book Chapters/Design Guides
- Tanner J.E., “Structural Masonry Design” McGraw Hill Press, 2025.
- Tanner J.E.*, Itzler K., Babbitt F., “Guide for Design and Construction with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Panels”, ACI 526.R1-18, State of the Art Guide published by American Concrete Institute, 2018. *Primary author.
- Tanner J.E.*, Myers J.*, Hamilton, H.R.*, “Guide to Accelerated Conditioning Protocols for Durability Assessment of Internal and External Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement”, ACI 440.9R-15, State of the Art Guide published by American Concrete Institute, 2015. *Primary authors
- Tanner J.E.*, Klingner R.E., “Design of AAC Masonry” Chapter in Masonry Design Guide (MDG). Book published by The Masonry Society, 2013. *Primary author
- Dolan C.W.*, Tanner J.E.*, Hamilton H.R.*, Mukai D.J., Douglas E., “Design Guidelines for the Durability of Bonded CFRP Repair/Strengthening of Concrete Beams” Final Report, National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) (Web Document 155), 2008, 63 pp. *Primary authors.
- Tanner J.E.*, Klingner R.E.*, Barnett R.E., Itzler K., Babbitt F., “Guide for Design and Construction with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Panels”, ACI 523.4R-09, State of the Art Guide published by American Concrete Institute, 2009. *Primary authors
Journal Articles
- Zydek C.*, Tanner J.E., “Reduced Carbon Footprint of Concrete by High Volumes of Cement Replacement with Limestone Powder”, ASCE Journal of Materials – Technical Note, v. 37, No. 4, https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-18390, 2025.
- Hossain M.T.*, Tanner J.E., “Using an Ultra-accelerated Test Method to Evaluate Aggregate and Cement Combinations to Use Recycled Concrete Aggregate in New Concrete Construction”, ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, v. 51. No. 5, https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20230398, 2024.
- Hossain M.T.*, Giannini E., Tanner J.E., “Using Autoclave Concrete Prism Testing to Evaluate ASR Reactivity in Concrete using Laboratory Tests and Outdoor Exposure Blocks as Benchmark Data” ASTM Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, v 13. No. 1. DOI:10.1520/ACEM20220089, 2024.
- Pachel C.*, Hossain M.T.*, Tanner J.E., “Evaluation of ASR Expansions with Companion Tensile Strength Testing”, ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, v. 51, No. 5 (September/October 2023): 2715–2729. https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20220275, 2023.
- Ring J.D.*, Tanner J.E., “Predicted Strength of Masonry Beams with Openings and Varying Vertical Reinforcement using Strut-and-Tie Modeling”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, v. 147 No. 12 2021.
- Storlie, V., Parker, C., Tanner J.E., “Evaluation of AAC Floor Diaphragms and Modeling using Strut-and-Tie Methods.” ACI Structures Journal, V.117, No.1, 2020.
- Robison, T. W., Barnes, C. L., Tinkey, Y., & Tanner, J. E. “Evaluating Concrete Damage in Bridge Decks with and without Overlays Using Nondestructive Testing Procedures.” ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 48(1), 2020.
- Mendoza Mézquita, S., Fernández Baqueiro, L. E., Varela Rivera, J. L., Tanner, J. y Pinto Sosa, J. E. “Internationalization of Engineering Students – Joint Project Between University of Wyoming and Autonomous University of the Yucatan (UADY)” Spanish title “Internacionalización de los estudiantes de ingeniería: proyecto Wyoming – UADY”. Academic Journal of the Faculty of UADY, 23-3, pp. 42-55, México. ISSN:2448-8364, 2019.
- T Jiang, S Liu, F AlMutawa, JE Tanner, G Tan “Comprehensive reuse of pyrolysis chars from coals for fabrication of highly insulating building materials” Elsevier - Journal of Cleaner Production, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.03.048, 2019.
- Sun, J., Shen, X., Tan G., Tanner, J.E., “Modification effects of nano-SiO2 on early compressive strength and hydration characteristics of high volume fly ash concrete”, ASCE Materials Journal, V.31, No. 6, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002665, 2019.
- Sun J., Shen X., Tan, G., Tanner, J.E., “Compressive strength and hydration characteristics of high-volume fly ash concrete prepared from fly ash”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 1-16, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-018-7578-z, 2019.
- Jennings, C., Owen, N., Tanner, J.E., “Behavior and Modeling of Reinforced AAC Thin-panel Floor-sheathing Elements”, ACI Structures Journal, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002221, 2018.
- Wilson, S., Jennings, C., Tanner, J.E., “Evaluation of Exterior Wall Behavior Using Reinforced-Autoclaved Aerated-Concrete as Cladding”, ASCE Structures Journal, (2018), DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002221, 2018.
- Fiore, B., Gerow, K., Adams, M., Tanner, J.E., “Variability in the AMBT to Test ASR in Recycled Concrete Aggregate”, ACI Materials Journal, V.115, No. 4, https://doi.org/10.14359/51702186, 2018.
- Tanner, J.E., Mukai, D.J., and Dolan, C.W., “Effect of Moisture and Fatigue on Concrete Beams Strengthened with CFRP,” ACI SP 322: “Towards Sustainable Infrastructure with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites”, pp 14, 2018.
- Ebright, S., Harvey, D., Tanner, J.E., “Single-Wythe Concrete Masonry Walls—Investigation of Early Age Shrinkage of Masonry Mortars”, TMS Journal, V. 35, No. 1, pp. 31-46, 2017.
- Fertig, R., Kimble, M., Jones, A., Tanner, J.E., “Evaluation of ASR Potential and Mitigation Measures for Wyoming Aggregates”, ASCE Materials Journal, V. 29, No. 9, 2017.
- Guenther-Helmick, C., Toker-Beeson, S., Tanner, J.E., “Evaluation of Shear and Diagonal Tension in Plain Concrete” Concrete International. V. 38, No. 1, pp. 53-60, 2016.
- Deng, J., Mukai, D.J., Tanner, J.E., Dolan, C.W. “Durability Performance of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Repair/Strengthening Concrete Beams”, ACI Materials Journal, V.112, No. 2, pp. 247-258, 2015.
- Adams, A.P., Jones, A., Beauchemin, S., Johnson, R., Fournier, B., Shehata, M., Tanner, J.E., Ideker, J.H. “Applicability of the Accelerated Mortar Bar Test for Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Recycled Concrete Aggregates”, Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, V.2, No.1, pp. 78-96, 2013.
- Fertig, R., Tanner, J.E., “Evaluation of ASR Potential in Wyoming Aggregates Using Multiple Accelerated Tests” 14thInternational Conference of Alkali Aggregate Reaction, 2012, Austin, Texas.
- Astroza, M., Moroni, O., Brev, S., Tanner, J.E., "Seismic Performance of Engineered Masonry Buildings in the 2010 Maule Earthquake" EERI Spectra, V.28, S.1, pp. 385-406, 2012.
- Tanner, J.E., Carboni, A., “Performance of Masonry Buildings in the 2010 Chile (Maule) Earthquake,” Proceedings, 11th North American Masonry Conference, 2011, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Tanner, J.E., Varela, J.L., and Klingner, R.E., “Validation of Material Properties and Masonry Standards Joint Committee Code Provisions for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry,” Proceedings, 11th North American Masonry Conference, 2011, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Tanner, J.E., Schuller, M.P., Thompson, M.L, and Wo, S., “Validation of a Newly Developed Standard for Evaluating Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry (ASTM C1713-10),” Proceedings, 11th North American Masonry Conference, 2011, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Schultz, A., Bean-Popehn, J., Tanner, J.E., “Influence of Lateral Loading and Inelastic Buckling on Moment Magnification of URM Walls” Proceedings, 8th International Masonry Conference 2010, Dresden, Germany.
- Deng, J., Tanner, J.E., Dolan, C.W., Mukai, D.J. "Development of Accelerated Ageing Test Specimen for Bonded CFRP Systems" ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, V6, No.3, pp. 12, 2009.
- Dolan, C.W., Tanner, J.E., Hamilton, H.R., Mukai, D.J., Douglas, E., "Design Guidelines for the Durability of Bonded CFRP Repair/Strengthening of Concrete Beams" Report, National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 2009.
- Coombs, J.*, Tanner, J.E., "Development of Laboratories for Masonry Testing and Non-Destructive Evaluation" The Masonry Society Journal, V. 26, No. 2, pp 9-20, 2008.
- Behrens, C.M., Tanner, J.E., "Development of R-Values for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Produced in the United States"The Masonry Society Journal, V. 26, No. 1, pp. 39-45, 2008.
- Dolan, C.W., Tanner, J.E., "Microcracking and Time-Dependent Strains in High Strength Concrete" ACI Special Publication. SP 249: Selected Landmark Papers in Concrete Materials Research, pp. 221-224, 2008.
- Parker, C.K.*, Tanner, J.E., Varela, J.L., "Evaluation of ASTM Methods to Determine Splitting Tensile Strength in Concrete, Masonry, and Autoclaved Aerated Concrete" ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation. V. 4, No. 2, pp. 12, 2007.
- Insel, E.*, Olsen, M., Tanner, J.E., Dolan, C.W., "Carbon Fiber Connectors for Concrete Sandwich Panels: Shear Transfer Strength of Grid Connectors Provides Better Thermal Efficiency" Concrete International. V. 28, No. 10, pp. 33-38, 2006.
- Varela, J.L., Tanner, J.E., and KlingnerM R.E., "Development of R and Cd Factors for Seismic Design of AAC Structures," Earthquake Spectra, The Professional Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), V. 22, No. 1, pp 267-286, 2006.
- Tanner, J.E., Varela, J.L., Brightman, M.J., Cancino, U. and Klingner, R.E., "Seismic Testing of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Shear Walls: A Complete Review," ACI Structures Journal, V. 102, No. 3, pp. 374-382, 2005.
- Tanner, J.E., Varela, J.L., and Klingner, R.E., "Design and testing of a Two-Story, Full-Scale Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Assemblage Specimen," ACI Structures Journal, 102, No. 1, pp. 114-119, 2005.
*identifies graduate student
Proceedings/Transactions
- Wood S.G., Kimble M.L., Kleneke N.D., Fiore B, Tanner J.E., Giannini E.R. “Inter-laboratory Comparison of Expansions from the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Prism Test” 15th International Conference of Alkali Aggregate Reaction, 2016, Sao, Paulo, Brazil. Referred.
- Tanner J.E., Tucker C.J., “Validation of Design Provisions for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Infill Structures Based on US Masonry Design Code (TMS 402), Proceedings, 12th North American Masonry Conference, Denver, CO., 2015, Referred.
- Tanner J.E., Patton J.D., Nguyen L., “In-Plane Shear Strength of Masonry Walls”, 12th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Vancouver, Canada, 2013.
- Stroud N.P., Tanner J.E., “Strength Testing of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Lintels”, 12th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Vancouver, Canada, 2013.
- Fertig R., Tanner J.E., “Evaluation of ASR Potential in Wyoming Aggregates Using Multiple Accelerated Tests” 14th International Conference of Alkali Aggregate Reaction, 2012, Austin, Texas.
- Adams M.P., Gray B., Ideker J.H., Tanner J.E., Jones A., Fournier B., Buchannan S., Medhat S., Johnson R., “Applicability of Standard Alkali-Silica Reactivity Testing Methods of Recycled Concrete Aggregate”, 14th International Conference of Alkali Aggregate Reaction, 2012, Austin, Texas.
- Tanner J.E., Carboni A., “Performance of Masonry Buildings in the 2010 Chile (Maule) Earthquake,” Proceedings, 11th North American Masonry Conference, 2011, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Tanner J.E., Varela J.L., and Klingner R.E., “Validation of Material Properties and Masonry Standards Joint Committee Code Provisions for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry,” Proceedings, 11th North American Masonry Conference, 2011, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Tanner J.E., Schuller M.P., Thompson M.L, and Wo S., “Validation of a Newly Developed Standard for Evaluating Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry (ASTM C1713-10),” Proceedings, 11th North American Masonry Conference, 2011, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Hamilton H. R., Dolan C. W., J. E. Tanner, and Douglas E. P. “Testing Protocol for Bonded CFRP Durability” Proceedings, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures 10th International Symposium CD-ROM, SP-275, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, March 1, 2011, 20 pp.
- Schultz, A., Bean-Popehn, J., Tanner, J.E. “Influence of Lateral Loading and Inelastic Buckling on Moment Magnification of URM Walls” Proceedings, 8th International Masonry Conference 2010, Dresden, Germany.
- Bean-Popehn, J., Schultz, A., Tanner, J.E. “Influence of Second-order Effects on Slender Unreinforced Masonry Walls” Proceedings, 11th Canadian Masonry Symposium, 2009, Toronto, Canada.
- Dolan, C. W., E. B. Ahern , J. Deng, J. E. Tanner, D. Mukai, “Durability and accelerated ageing testing of CFRP repair systems,” Proceedings, Fourth International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE2008) 22-24 July 2008, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Coombs, J. and Tanner J.E., “Enhancement of Masonry Curriculums through Virtual Laboratory Development”. Proceedings, 10th North American Masonry Conference, June 3-6, 2007, St. Louis, Missouri.
- Tanner J.E., Varela J.L., Klingner R.E., “Seismic Testing of AAC Masonry Shear Walls: Technical Basis for Proposed Design Provisions,” Proceedings, 9th North American Masonry Conference, June 1-3, 2003, Clemson, South Carolina.
- Tanner J.E., Varela J.L., Klingner R.E., “Seismic Behavior of a Two-Story Full-Scale AAC Assemblage Specimen,” Proceedings, 9th North American Masonry Conference, June 1-3, 2003, Clemson, South Carolina.
- Varela J.L., Tanner J.E., Klingner R.E., “Development of R and Cd Factors for Seismic Design of AAC Structures,” Proceedings, 9th North American Masonry Conference, June 1-3, 2003, Clemson, South Carolina.
- Klingner R.E., Tanner J.E., and Varela J.L., “Seismic Performance and Design of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete: An Overview”. Proceedings, 9th North American Masonry Conference, June 1-3, 2003, Clemson, South Carolina.
Research Reports
- Fiore, B., Tanner J., “Risk of Alkali-Silica Reaction when Using Recycled Concrete Aggregate in New Concrete” Final Report, Mountain Plains Consortium, December 2015, pp 60.
- Kimble M., Fertig R., Hacker D., Tanner J., “Evaluation the Risk of Alkali-Silica Reaction in Wyoming: Continued Evaluation of Field Specimens and Proposed Mitigation Strategies” Final Report, Federal Highway Administration, Wyoming Department of Transportation, FHWA-WY-15/04F, September 2015, pp 191.
- Kimble M., Fertig R., Jones A., Tanner J., “Evaluation of ASR Potential in Wyoming Aggregates” Final Report, Federal Highway Administration, Wyoming Department of Transportation, FHWA-WY-13/04F, October 2013, pp 156.
- Ideker J., Adams M., Tanner J., Jones A., “Durability Assessment of Recycled Concrete Aggregates for use in New Concrete: Phase I” Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium (OTREC), OTREC RR-11-09, June 2012, pp 61.
- Robison T., Tanner J., “Bridge Deck Evaluation using Nondestructive Test Methods” Final Report, Federal Highway Administration, Wyoming Department of Transportation, FHWA-WY-10/07F, March 2012, pp 192.

