International Journal of Materials and Chemistry

International Journal of Materials and Chemistry is a peer-reviewed international journal that publishes high impact work on the chemistry of novel materials. It covers the chemistry of materials in all forms, particularly materials associated with new technologies. Coverage is broad and includes the design and synthesis of materials, their characterization, processing, modeling, properties and applications.

Ted Donchev

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Materials and Chemistry

Senior Lecturer, Kingston University, Faculty of Engineering, UK

Research Areas

Composites in Constructions

Experience

April 2005-presentSenior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, Kingston University, London
Sept.2001-April 2005Structural Engineer, Atkins
June-Aug. 2001Structural Engineer, MLM Consulting Engineers, Ipswich
1989-2000Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Principal Lecturer, Faculty of Fire Safety, Academy of MI, Sofia, Bulgaria
1986-1989Site Engineer/Construction Manager, State Construction Company SBKI, Sofia, Bulgaria

Membership

Fellow of Higher Educational Academy, UK, since 2007
Member of IIFC and IABSE joint working group - FRP elements for bridges, since 2007
Member of FIB task group 9.3 - FRP reinforcement for concrete structures, since 2006
Member of Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK, since 2003
Fellow of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria, since 1992

Publications: Journals

[1]  Pereira, J., Tam, V., Ghasemnejad, H., Shariff, H., Wen, J. and Donchev, T. (2011) Numerical and experimental investigations on the blast resistance of lightweight metal boxes. FABIG Newsletter(57),
[2]  Xu, B.P., El Hima, L., Wen, J.X., Dembele, S., Tam, V.H.Y. and Donchev, T. (2008) Numerical study on the spontaneous ignition of pressurized hydrogen release through a tube into air. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 21(2), pp. 205-213. ISSN (print) 0950-4230
[3]  Wen, J.X., Kang, K., Donchev, T. and Karwatzki, J.M. (2007) Validation of FDS for the prediction of medium-scale pool fires. Fire Safety Journal, 42(2), pp. 127-138. ISSN (print) 0379-7112

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Maleki, Ahmad, Donchev, Ted, Hadavinia, Homayoun and Limbachiya, Mukesh (2011) Numerical modelling and experimental investigation of GFRP-steel sandwich shear walls. In: ICTWS 2011 The 6th International Conference on Thin Walled Structures ICTWS 2011; 05 - 07 Sep 2011, Timisoara, Romania.
[2]  Donchev, T., Blanco, P. and Shah, P. (2011) Behaviour of RC elements internally reinforced with BFRP at elevated temperatures. In: Concrete Solutions 2011, 4th International Conference on Concrete Repair; 26-28 Sep 2011, Dresden, Germany. ISBN 9780415616225
[3]  Kew, H. Y., Donchev, T. and Petkune, N. (2011) Behaviour of concrete containing lightweight expanded clay aggregates under high temperatures. In: Concrete Solutions 2011, 4th International Conference on Concrete Repair; 26-28 Sep 2011, Dresden, Germany.
[4]  Petkova, D. and Donchev, T. (2011) Residual strength of CFRP strengthened beams after heating and cooling. In: Concrete Solutions 2011, 4th International Conference on Concrete Repair; 26-28 Sep 2011, Dresden, Germany.
[5]  Pearson, M.C.K., Donchev, T. and Limbachiya, M. (2011) An investigation into the sustainability of FRP reinforcing bars. In: Fourth International Conference on Durability & Sustainability of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Construction and Rehabilitation; 20-22 July 2011, Quebec City, Canada.
[6]  Heidari, A, Pereira, J., Wen, J., Tam, V., Ghasemnejad, H., Shariff, H., Donchev, T. and Johnson, M (2011) Towards understanding the Buncefield explosion through advanced numerical analysis and experimental investigations. In: Hazards XXII - process safety and environmental protection ; 11-14 Apr 2011, Liverpool, U.K.
[7]  Donchev, Ted and Nabi, Parviz (2010) Non-bolted anchorage systems for CFRP laminates applied for strengthening of RC slabs. In: 5th International Conference on Composites in Civil Engineering; 27-29 Sept 2010, Beijing, China.
[8]  Maleki, A, Donchev, T., Hadavinia, H. and Cheah, A (2010) Behaviour of steel shear wall systems with cut-outs and stiffeners. In: International Conference on Structures & Architecture; 21 -23 July 2010, Guimaraes, Portugal. ISBN 9780415492492
[9]  Sayari, A, Donchev, T., Limbachiya, M.C. and Kew, H.Y. (2010) Out-of-Plane behaviour of FRP strengthened masonry walls. In: 8th International Masonry Conference- Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Masonry Construction; 4 - 7 July 2010, Dresden, Germany.
[10]  Donchev, Ted (2009) Experimental study of the behaviour of various non-bolted anchorages for CFRP laminates. In: 9th International symposium on fiber reinforced polymer reinforcement for concrete structures; 13-15 July 2009, Sydney, Australia.
[11]  Kadhim, M., Donchev, T., Al-Mishhdani, S. and Al-Shaarbaf, I. (2008) Comparison between design codes and procedures for concrete beams with internal FRP reinforcement through innovation. In: Excellence in Concrete Construction through Innovation; 9 - 10 September 2008, Kingston upon Thames, U.K.. ISBN 9780415475921
[12]  Donchev, T., Thomopoulos, G. and Bradsell, C. (2008) Application of FRP materials for retrofitting of RC beams after shear failure. In: Fourth International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2008); 22 - 24 Jul 2008, Zurich, Switzerland. ISBN 9783905594508
[13]  Donchev, Ted and Djelebov, Evgueniy (2008) Standard developments of vehicle collision loading on bridge peirs. In: IABSE conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Bridges, Buildings and Construction Practice; 04 - 06 Jun 2008, Helsinki, Finland. ISBN 9783857481178
[14]  Petkova, D., Donchev, T. and Wen, J. (2008) FE modelling of the effect of elevated temperatures on the anchoring of CFRP laminates. In: International Conference on Concrete Construction; 9-10 September 2008, Kingston-upon-Thames, U.K.. ISBN 9780415475921
[15]  Donchev, T., Wen, J., Etebar, K. and Hadavinia, H. (2007) Determination of mode II fracture toughness in delamination of angle-ply composite beams. In: World Congress on Engineering 2007; 2-4 July 2007, London, U.K..
[16]  Donchev, Ted. and Wen, J. (2007) Effect of elevated temperatures on CFRP strengthened structural elements. In: Fire and Materials; 29 31 Jan 2007, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Kadhim, M., Donchev, T., Al-Mishhdani, S. and Al-Shaarbaf, I. (2009) Comparison between design codes and procedures for concrete beams with internal FRP reinforcement through innovation. In: Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and Kew, Hsein Y., (eds.) Excellence in concrete construction through innovation. London, U.K. : Taylor & Francis. pp. 413-417. ISBN 9780415475921
[2]  Petkova, D., Donchev, T. and Wen, J. (2009) FE modelling of the effect of elevated temperatures on the anchoring of CFRP laminates. In: Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and Kew, Hsein Y., (eds.) Excellence in concrete construction through innovation. London, U.K. : Taylor & Francis. pp. 351-355. ISBN 9780415475921
[3]  Donchev, T.D., Abouamer, S. and Wertheim, D. (2009) Microscopic analysis of the connection between CFRP laminates and concrete at elevated temperatures. In: Grantham, Michael , Salomoni, Valentina and Majorana, Carmelo, (eds.) Concrete Solutions. London : CRC Press. pp. 57-62. ISBN 9780415550826
[4]  Donchev, T. and Djelebov, E. (2008) Standard developments of vehicle collision loading on bridge piers. In: UNSPECIFIED, (ed.) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Bridges, Buildings and Construction Practice. Zurich, Switzerland : IABSE. (IABSE Reports, no. 94) ISBN 9783857481178