Journal of Civil Engineering Research

Journal of Civil Engineering Research is an open access scientific journal intended to bring together the information in different areas of civil engineering around the world. The aim of this journal is to combine theory and practice in civil engineering and thus advancement of civil engineering sciences. It will provide a platform for academicians, researchers and engineers to share their experience and solution to problems in different areas of civil engineering.

Meng-Hao Tsai

Editorial Board Member of Journal of Civil Engineering Research

Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Research Areas

Progressive Collapse Analysis, Passive Control of Seismic Response, Earthquake Response Analysis

Education

1993-1998Ph.DCivil Engineering, National Taiwan University, Major in Structural Engineering
1989-1993BachelorCivil Engineering, National Taiwan University

Experience

2007-presentAssociate professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, TAIWAN
2004-2007Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, TAIWAN
2002-2004Structural Engineer (I), The Second Structural Division, CECI Consultants Inc., TAIWAN
2001-2002Postdoctoral Research Associate, Tokyo Institute Technology, JAPAN
1999-2001Postdoctoral Research Associate, National Taiwan University, TAIWAN

Publications: Journals

[1]  Tsai, Meng-Hao and Huang, Tsuei-Chiang (2011), "Numerical investigation on the progressive collapse resistance of an RC building with brick infills under column loss, " International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol.7, No.1, pp.27-34.
[2]  Tsai, Meng‐Hao (2010), "An analytical methodology for the dynamic amplification factor in progressive collapse evaluation of building structures, " Mechanics Research Communications, Vol.37, pp.61‐66.
[3]  Tsai, Meng-Hao and Huang, Tsuei-Chiang (2010), "Effect of Interior Brick-infill Partitions on the Progressive Collapse Potential of a RC Building: Linear Static Analysis Results, " International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol.6, No.1, pp.1-7.
[4]  Tsai, Meng‐Hao and Lin, Bing‐Hui (2009), "Dynamic Amplification Factor for Progressive Collapse Resistance Analysis of an RC Building, " Structural Design of Tal l and Special Buildings, Vol.18, No.5, pp.539‐557.
[5]  Tsai, Meng‐Hao and Lin, Bing‐Hui, (2008), "Investigation of progressive collapse resistance and inelastic response for an earthquake‐resistant RC building subjected to column failure, " Engineering Structures, Vol.30, No.12, pp.3619‐3628.
[6]  Tsai, Meng‐Hao (2008), "Transverse Earthquake Response Analysis of a Seismically Isolated Regular Bridge with Partial Restraint, " Engineering Structures, Vol.30, No.2, pp. 393‐403.
[7]  Tsai, Meng‐Hao, Wu, Si‐Yi, Chang, Kuo‐Chun, and Lee, George C., (2007), "Shaking Table Tests of A Scaled Bridge Model with Rolling‐Type Seismic Isolation Bearings, " Engineering Structures, Vol.29, No.5, pp.694‐702.
[8]  Tsai, Meng‐Hao, Kasai, Kazuhiko, and Tamura, Tetsuro, (2007), "Near‐Resonance Behavior of a Viscoelastically Damped Building Model under Uniform Flow, " Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Vol.30, No.1, pp.43‐52.
[9]  Shen, J., Tsai, M. H., Chang, K. C., and Lee, G. C. (2004), "Performance of A Seismically Isolated Bridge under Near‐Fault Earthquake Ground Motions, " Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol.130, No.6, June 2004.
[10]  Lin, Yu‐Yuan, Tsai, Meng‐Hao, and Chang Kuo‐Chun (2003), "On the Discussion of the Damping Reduction Factors in the Constant Acceleration Region for ATC‐40 and FEMA‐273, " Earthquake Spectra, Technical Note, Vol.19, Issue 4, pp.1001~1006, November 2003.
[11]  Lin, Y. Y., Tsai, M. H., Hwang, J. S., and Chang, K. C. (2003), "Direct Displacement‐Based Design for Buildings with Passive Energy Dissipation Systems, " Engineering Structures, Vol.25, No.1, pp.25~37.
[12]  Chang, K. C., Tsai, M. H., Hwang, J. S., and Wei, S. S. (2003), "Field Test ing of A Seismically Isolated Concrete Bridge, " Structural Engineering & Mechanics, An International Journal, Vol.16, No.3, September 2003, pp.241‐257.
[13]  Tsai, M. H. and Chang, K. C. (2002), "Higher‐Mode Effect on the Seismic Responses of Buildings with Viscoelastic Dampers, " Journal of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, Vol.1, No.1, 2002, pp.119~129. (EI)
[14]  Lin, Y. Y., Chang, K. C., Tsai, M. H., and Wang, T. F. (2002), "Displacement‐Based Seismic Design for Buildings, " Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Vol.25, No.1, 2002, pp.89~98.
[15]  Tsai, M. H. and Chang, K. C. (2001), "A Study of the Modal Strain Energy Method for Viscoelastically Damped Structures, " Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp.311~320.
[16]  Chang, K. C., Chang, D. W., Tsai, M. H., and Sung, Y. C. (2000), "Seismic Performance of Highway Bridges, " Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology, An International Journal, Chinese Taiwan Society for Earthquake Engineering, Vol.2, No.1, pp.85~105.
[17]  Chang, K. C., Tsai, M. H. and Lai, M. L. (2001), "Shaking Table Study of A 2/5 Scale Steel Frame with New Viscoelastic Dampers, " Structural Engineering & Mechanics, An International Journal, Vol.11, No.3, March 2001.
[18]  Chang, K. C. and Tsai, M. H. (1998), "Recent Research and Application of Earthquake Protection Systems in Taiwan, " Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea, Vol.2, No.3, pp.37‐49.
[19]  Chang, K. C., Tsai, M. H., Chang, Y. H., and Lai, M. L. (1998), "Temperature Rise Effect of Viscoelastically Damped Structure under Strong Earthquake Ground Motions, " The Chinese Journal of Mechanics, Vol.14, No.3, pp.45‐55.
[20]  Hwang, J. S., Chang, K. C. and Tsai, M. H. (1997), "Composite Damping Ratio of Seismically Isolated Regular Bridges, " Engineering Structures, Vol.19, No.1, pp.55‐62.