Draft:Nabil F. Grace

Nabil F. Grace Ph.D., PE, FESD
Academic background
Education	University of Windsor, Cairo University
Academic work
Discipline	Structural Engineering, highway bridges and composite materials
Institutions	Lawrence Technological University
Notable works	Founding Director, Nabil Grace Center for Innovative Materials Research (CIMR); Founding Director, MDOT Center of Excellence for Infrastructures
Website	https://www.ltu.edu/nabil_grace/

Dr. Nabil Grace's specialization is in structural engineering, highway bridges and composite materials. He is the director of the Nabil Grace Center for Innovative Materials Research (CIMR) at Lawrence Technological University, a multimillion-dollar facility dedicated in 2008. This dynamic facility offers a variety of applied research opportunities and, at this time, is primarily devoted to the investigation of the use of composite materials in structural applications and for defense industry.

Education

• 09/1981 - 05/1986 University of Windsor, Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
• 09/1979 - 08/1981 University of Windsor, Master of Science in Civil Engineering
• 10/1970 - 05/1975 Cairo University, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Honor Graduate

Career

He is the originator and founding director of the Center for Innovative Materials Research (CIMR) at Lawrence Technological University, a multimillion dollar facility dedicated in 2008.

Dr. Grace successfully obtained funding for this dynamic facility that offers students a variety of applied research opportunities and, at this time, is primarily devoted to the investigation of the use of composite materials in structural applications and for defense industry.

Dr. Grace's research interests include application of carbon fiber reinforced polymer to structural engineering, assessment of dynamic behavior of composite automobile components, environmentally dependent behavior of composites, and infrastructure rehabilitation using composite materials. Dr. Grace’s research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center (TARDEC), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Michigan Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Transpiration, Maine Department of Transportation, North Carolina Department of Transpiration, Iowa Department of Transpiration, American Concrete Institute and several private manufacturing organizations.

Research

Dr. Grace's research interests include application of carbon fiber reinforced polymer to structural engineering, assessment of dynamic behavior of composite automobile components, environmentally dependent behavior of composites, and infrastructure rehabilitation using composite materials. Dr. Grace’s research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center (TARDEC), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Michigan Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Transpiration, Maine Department of Transportation, North Carolina Department of Transpiration, Iowa Department of Transpiration, American Concrete Institute and several private manufacturing organizations.

Dr. Grace's research activities have attracted some $ 26 million in private, state, and federal grants, and have been implemented in the design, construction, instrumentation, and field testing for the first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) prestressed concrete highway bridge in the United States history. Twenty prestressed concrete highway bridges using these unique solutions have been deployed in many states such Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maine. Dr. Grace’s research team has been continuously monitoring the behavior of five of these bridges and will continue to monitor their behavior under a contract with MDOT & FHWA until 2025. Dr. Grace and his research team developed and issued the first design guidelines for CFRP prestressed concrete bridges and is currently posted on the main web page for MDOT along with design examples for the design calculations of four major bridges. Dr. Grace has been awarded four US patents in innovative bridge’s design and for advanced composite materials such as ductile hybrid fabric. Dr. Grace has published over 200 papers in national and international Journals and conferences.

Dr. Grace received his master's and Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Windsor, Ontario, and his bachelor's degree from Cairo University.

Publications

Over 200 papers in national and international Journals and conferences with several invited keynotes presentations in the USA, Japan, China, England, Greece, Poland, Egypt, Dubai, Korea, and United Arab Emirates.

Patents

developed in CIMR and assigned ownership to LTU

• U.S. Patent No. US 6,790,518 B2, awarded - Hybrid Ductile Fabric, September 2004
• U.S. Patent No. US 7,296,317 B2, awarded - Box Beam Highway Bridge, November 2007
• U.S. Patent No. US 7,703,375 B1, awarded - Composite Armor with Cellular Structures, April 2010
• U.S. Patent No. US 9,309,634 B2, awarded - Continuous CFRP Decked Beam Bridges, April 2016

Research Grants & Contracts

approximately $27,880,000

• 2021-2024 -- Influence of Revising CFCC Guaranteed Strength on Performance of CFCC Prestressed Beams Subjected to Various Environmental Conditions -- $575,000
• 2014 -2025 -- Michigan Department of Transportation, Bridge Monitoring -- $1,166,711
• 2017-2022 -- Pool-Fund, FHWA & DOTs (MDOT, OHDOT, NCDOT & MEDOT),CFRP Pre-tensioning Strands in Bridges -- $587,307
• 2008-2020 -- Center of Excellence for Sustainable Infrastructure MDOT-FHWA -- $519,339
• 2013–2015 -- Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center (TARDEC) US Army, Composites Armor -- $260,000
• 2013-2019 -- Michigan Department of Transpiration, First-USA Design Guidelines for CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridges -- $341,814
• 2013 -2014 -- National Science Foundation, LCCA for Bridges -- $53,000
• 2013-2018 -- FHWA-Michigan Department of Transportation, Durability Evaluation for CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridges -- $345,000
• 2011-2014 -- Pool-Fund, FHWA & DOTs (MI, IOWADOT, MNDOT& WISDOT) Development of Innovative CFRP Decked-Bulb-T Beam Bridges. -- $349,000
• 2010-2013 -- TARDEC-(US Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center -- $1,480,000
• 2010-2014 -- National Science Foundation -- $260,000
• 2010-2011 -- National Science Foundation -- $50,000
• 2010-2011 -- National Science Foundation -- $49,900
• 2009-2011 -- US Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center TARDEC -- $730,000
• 2008-2011 -- US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center TARDEC -- $850,530
• 2006-2011 -- Michigan Economic Development Corporation -- $900,000
• 2006-2012 -- US-Department of Transportation -- $1,100,000
• 2006-2008 -- Michigan Department of Transportation -- $168,000
• 2005-2010 -- US-Army Research Laboratory-ARL Agreement -- $11,196,300
• 2005-2007 -- National Science Foundation -- $99,500
• 2007-2011 -- Mitsui/Tokyo Rope Manufacturer, Inc., Japan -- $200,000
• 2004-2008 -- National Science Foundation -- $315,000
• 2004-2007 -- Mitsui/Tokyo Rope Manufacturer, Inc., Japan -- $150,000
• 2002-2004 -- Michigan Department of Transportation -- $310,918
• 2000-2004 -- National Science Foundation -- $210,650
• 2002-2003 -- Diversified Composites, Inc. -- $33,000
• 2000-2002 -- Glasforms, Inc., and Grafil Co., CA.-- $22,000
• 2000-2003 -- Ohio Department of Transportation -- $223,158
• 1999-2004 -- National Science Foundation -- $203,415
• 1998 -- Grant for the Design/Construction of the First CFRP Bridge in the USA “Transportation Bill-TEA-21” -- $3,150,000
• 1999-2003 -- National Science Foundation -- $152,000
• 1999-2005 -- US-FHWA, Grant for Instrumentation and Monitoring, “City of Southfield Bridge” -- $700,000
• 1997-2000 -- National Science Foundation -- $221,691
• 1999-2002 -- Ohio Department of Transportation -- $326,089
• 1999-2001 -- DaimlerChrysler Challenge Fund -- $200,000
• 1999-2001 -- Visteon -- $50,000
• 1997-1999 -- Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, MI -- $200,000
• 1999-2001 -- American Concrete Institute (ACI-CRC) -- $20,000
• 1997-1999 -- American Concrete Institute-ACI (CRC) -- $18,000
• 1996-1999 -- City of Southfield, Michigan -- $92,000
• 1996 -- Great Lakes Steel Fabricators -- $25,000
• 1996 -- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Japan -- ¥1,500,000
• 1994-1997 -- National Science Foundation -- $216,250
• 1991-1994 -- National Science Foundation -- $125,920
• 1989-1991 -- National Science Foundation -- $103,444
• 1999 -- Holnam Inc., Michigan -- $18,000
• 1998-1999 -- Sika Corporation -- $67,000

Papers in Refereed Journals

1. Grace, N., Mohamed, M., and Bebawy, M., May-June 2023, “Evaluating Fatigue, Relaxation, and Creep Rupture of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strands for Highway Bridge Construction.” PCI Journal, Vol. 68, No. 3
2. Grace, N., Mohamed, M., Chynoweth, M., Kasabasic, M., Ushijima, K., and Bebawy, M., 2022, “Design, Construction, and Monitoring of U.S. Longest Highway Bridge Span Prestressed with CFRP Strands.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol 27, Issue 7
3. Grace, N., Mohamed, M., Chynoweth, M., Kose, N., and Bebawy, M., Aug 2020, “Effect of Temperature Fluctuation and Severe Environments on Durability of CFRP Strands.” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol. 25, Issue 4
4. Grace, N., Mohamed, M., Chynoweth, M., Kose, N., and Bebawy, M., Jun 2020, “Effect of Elevated Temperatures on the Mechanical Properties and Relaxation of CFRP Strands.” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol. 25, Issue 3
5. Grace, N., Mohamed, M., Chynoweth, M., Kose, N., and Bebawy, M., 2020, “Effect of Temperature Fluctuation and Severe Environments on Durability of CFRP Strands.” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction.
6. Grace, N., Mohamed, M., Chynoweth, M., Kose, N., and Bebawy, M., 2020, “Effect of Elevated Temperatures on the Mechanical Properties and Relaxation of CFRP Strands.” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction.
7. Grace, N., Bebawy, M., Kasabasic, M., Al-Hassan, E., Acharya, A., Abdo, K., Mohamed, M. 2019. “Evaluating Long Term Capacity & Ductility of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Prestressing & Post Tensioning Strands Subject to Long Term Losses, Creep, and Environmental Factors, and Development of CFRP Prestressing Specifications for the Design of Highway Bridges.” Report No. SPR-1690. https://trid.trb.org/view/1647075
8. Grace, N., Ushijima, K., Rout, S., and Bebawy, M., 2015, “Performance of CFRP Stirrups in Prestressed Decked Bulb T Beams,” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, 1090-0268/04014061, May/June, Vol. 19, Issue 3.
9. Grace, N., and Bebawy, M., 2014, “Fire Protection for Beams with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Flexural Strengthening Systems,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 111, Issue 3, pp. 537-548
10. Grace, N., Ushijima, K., Baah, P. and Bebawy, M., 2013, “Behavior of CFRP Prestressed Decked Bulb-T Beam Bridge System,” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol. 17, No. 4, July/Aug., pp. 497-506.
11. Grace, N., Ushijima, K. Matsagar, V.,Wu, C., 2013, “Performance of AASHTO-type bridge model prestressed with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer reinforcement,” ACI Structural Journal. Vol 110, Issue 3, pp. 491-501.
12. Grace, N., Jensen, E., Matsagar, V., and Penjendra, P., 2013, “Performance of an AASHTO beam bridge prestressed with CFRP tendons,” Journal of Bridge Engineering. 18. 110-121. 10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0000339.
13. Grace, N., Enomoto, T., Baah, P. and Bebawy, M., 2012, “Flexural Behavior of CFRP Precast Prestressed Decked Bulb T Beams,” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol. 16, No. 3, May/June, pp. 225-234.
14. Grace, N., Jensen, E., Eamon, C, Shi, X., 2012, “Life Cycle Cost Analysis of CFRP Reinforced Concrete Bridges,” ACI Str. Journal, Vol. 109, Issue 5, pp. 697-704
15. Grace, N., Jensen, E., and Bebawy, M, 2012, “Transverse post-tensioning arrangement for side-by-side box-beam bridges”, PCI Journal, Vol. 57, Issue 2, Spring, pp 48-63.
16. Grace, N., Kapil, P., Soliman, I., and Hanson, J., 2011, “Flexural Behavior of Side-by-Side Box Beam Bridges – a Comparative Study”, PCI Journal, Vol 56, Issue 3, June, pp 94-112.
17. Grace, N., Jensen, E., and Noamesi, D., 2011, “Flexural Performance of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Prestressed Concrete Side-by-Side Box Beam Bridge,” Journal of Composites for Construction. 15. 10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000207.
18. Grace, N., Jensen, E, Matsagar, V, Soliman, E., Hanson, J., 2010, “Use of Unbonded CFRP Strands in Transverse Post-Tensioning in Box Beam Bridges”, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering.
19. Grace, N. F., Enomoto, T., Abdel-Mohti, A., Tokal, Y., Purayankara, S., 2008, " Flexural behavior of precast concrete box beams post-tensioned with unbonded, carbon-fiber-composite cables," PCI Vol. 53, Issue 4, pp. 62-82.
20. Rohelder, W. J., Tang, B., Doe, T. A., Grace, N. F., and Burgess, C. J., 2008, “CFRP Strands Application on Penobscot Narrow Cable Stayed Bridge,” Transportation Research Board Journal, January
21. Grace, N., Jensen, E., Enomoto, T., Matsagar, V., Soliman, E., and Hanson, J., 2010, “Transverse diaphragms and unbonded CFRP posttensioning in box-beam bridges,” PCI Journal. 55. 109-122. 10.15554/pcij.03012010.109.122.
22. Grace, N., Singh, S., Puravankara, S. and Sachidanandan, S., 2006, “Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Bridges Using CFRP Tendons,” PCI Journal, Vol. 62, Issue 2, pp. 26-41. 10.15554/pcij.03012006.26.41.
23. Grace, N. F., Enomoto, T., Sachidanandan, S., and Purayankara, S., 2006, “Use of CFRP/CFCC Reinforcement in Prestressed Concrete Box Beam Bridges,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 103, No. 1, January/February, pp. 123-132.
24. Grace, N.F., Roller, J. J., Navarre, F. N., Nacey, R.B., and Bonus, W., 2005, “Truck Load Distribution Behavior of the Bridge Street Bridge, Southfield, Michigan,” PCI Journal, Vol. 50, No. 2, March/April, pp.76-89.
25. Grace, N. F., Singh, S. B., Shinouda, M.M., and Sunup, S. M., 2005, “Concrete Beams Prestressed with CFRP,” ACI Concrete International, Vol. 27, No. 2, February, pp. 60-64.
26. Grace, N. F., and Singh, S. B., 2005, “Durability Evaluation of Carbon Fiber-reinforced Polymer Strengthened Concrete Beams: Experimental Study and Design,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 102, No. 1, January, pp. 40-51.
27. Grace, N. F., Ragheb, W. F., and Abdel-Sayed, G., 2005, “Ductile FRP Strengthening Systems,” ACI Concrete International, Vol. 2, No. 1, January, PP. 31-36.
28. Grace, Roller, J. J., Navarre, F. C., Nacey, R.B., and Bonus, W., 2004, “Load Testing a CFRP-Reinforced Bridge,” ACI Concrete International, Vol. 26, No. 7, July, pp. 51-57.
29. Grace, Ragheb, Abdel-Sayed, 2004, “Development and application of innovative triaxially braided ductile FRP fabric for strengthening concrete beams”, Elsevier Publisher, Composite Structures, Vol. 64, Issues 3-4, June, pp. 521-530.
30. Grace, 2004, “Concrete Repair with CFRP,” ACI Concrete International, Vol. 26, No. 5, May, pp. 45-52.
31. Grace, Ragheb, Abdel-Sayed, 2004, “Strengthening of Cantilever and Continuous Beams Using New Triaxially Braided Ductile Fabric,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 101, No. 2, March-April.
32. Grace, Singh, Shenouda, and Sunup. 2004, “Flexural Response of CFRP Prestressed Concrete Box Beams for Highway Bridges,” PCI Journal, Vol.49, No. 1, January/February.
33. Grace, Ragheb, and Abdel-Sayed, 2003, “Flexural and Shear Strengthening of Concrete Beams Using a new Triaxially Braided Fabric,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 100, No. 6, December.
34. Grace, and Singh, 2003, “Design Approach for carbon Fiber –Reinforced Polymer Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 100, No. 3, May-June.
35. Grace, Abdel-Sayed, Navarre, Nacey, Bonus, and Collavino, 2003, “Full-Scale Test of Prestressed Double-Tee Beam,” ACI-Concrete International, Vol. 25, No. 4, April.
36. Grace, Enomoto, Abdel-Sayed, Yagi, and Collavino, 2003, “Experimental Study and Analysis of a Full-Scale CFRP/CFCC DT Beam,” PCI JOURNAL, Vol. 48, No. 4, July/August.
37. Grace, Abdel-Sayed, and Ragheb, 2002, “Strengthening of Concrete Beams Using Innovative Ductile Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Fabric,” ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 99, No. 5, September.
38. Grace, Navarre, Nacey, Bonus, and Collavino, 2002, “Design-Construction of Bridge Street Bridge-First CFRP Bridge in the United States,” PCI JOURNAL, Vol. 47, No. 5, September/October.
39. Grace, Enomoto, T., and Yagi, K., 2002, “Behavior of CFCC and CFRP Leadline Prestressing Systems in Bridge Construction”, PCI JOURNAL, Vol. 47, No. 3, May/June.
40. Grace, 2002, “Materials for the Future-Innovative Use for FRP Materials for Construction,” The Engineering Society of Detroit, Technology Century, summer.
41. Grace, 2001, “Strengthening of Negative Moment Region of RC Beams using CFRP Strips”, ACI Structural Journal, V. 98, No. 3, May-June.
42. Grace, 2001, “Improved Anchoring Approach for CFRP Strips in Beams Strengthening”, ACI Concrete International, Vol. 23, No. 10, October.
43. Grace, 2002, “Response of Continuous CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridges Under Static and Repeated Loadings,” PCI JOURNAL, V. 45, No. 6, November/December.
44. Grace, 2000, “Transfer Length of CFRP/CFCC Strands for Double-T Girders,” PCI JOURNAL, V. 45, No. 5, September/October.
45. Savaty, K. J., Lane, M., Grace, N. F., and Thomas, J., 2000, “City of Wichita Implements Pioneering Rehab Technologies-Long-term Dynamic Monitoring and CFRP Post-tensioning for a Major Bridge Restoration,” ACI Concrete International, V. 22, No. 11, November.
46. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 2000, “Behavior of Carbon Fiber - Reinforced Prestressed Concrete Skew Bridges,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 97, No. 1, Jan.-Feb.
47. Grace, 1999, “Innovative CFRP Continuous Prestressed Concrete Bridges,” ACI Concrete International, V. 21, No. 10, Oct.
48. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1999, “Mathematical Solution of Skew Bridges Prestressed with CFRP Strands,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 96, No. 69, Nov.-Dec.
49. Grace, Abdel-Sayed, Soliman, and Sale, 1999, “Strengthening Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer CFRP Laminates,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 96, No. 5, Sept.-Oct.
50. Grace, Soliman, Abdel-Sayed, and Saleh, 1998, “Behavioral and Ductility of Simple and Continuous FRP Reinforced Beams,” ASCE J. of Composites for Construction, V. 2, No. 4, Nov.
51. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1998, “Behavior of CFRP Externally Draped Strands in Prestressed Concrete Bridges,” PCI Journal, V. 43, No. 5, September/October.
52. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1998, “Ductility of Internally/Externally CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridges,” ACI Concrete International, V. 20, No. 6, June.
53. Grace, and Romzek, 1997, “Resonance/Vibration Problem of Deep Foundation,” ACI Concrete International, V. 19, No. 1, January, pp. 26-32,
54. Grace, and Ross, 1996, “Dynamic Characteristics of Post-Tensioned Girders with Web Openings,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, V. 122, No. 6, June, pp. 643-650.
55. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1996, “Double-Tee and CFRP/GFRP Bridge System,” ACI Concrete International, V. 18, No. 2, February.
56. Grace, Kolodziej, and Garcia, 1995, “Concrete Foundation for Truck and Bus Road Test Simulator,” ACI Concrete International, V. 17, No. 1, January, pp. 35-41.
57. Grace, Bagchi, and Kennedy, 1991, “Nonlinear Deformation of Laminated Composites,” ASCE, Journal of Engineering Mechanic, V. v117, No. 2, February.
58. Grace, Bagchi, and Kennedy, 1990, “Cost Optimization of Structures with Low Permissible Vibration Levels,” International Journal of Computers and Structures, V. 37, No. 6, pp. 903-909.
59. Grace, and Kennedy, 1990, “Dynamic Characteristics of Prestressed Waffle Slabs,” ASCE, Journal of the Structural Division, V. 116, No. 6, June.
60. Kennedy and Grace, 1990, “Prestressed Continuous Composite Bridges under Dynamic Load,” ASCE Journal of the Structural Division, V. 116, No.6, June.
61. Kennedy, Grace, and Soliman, 1990, “Welded-Versus Bolted Steel I-Diaphragms in Composite Bridges,” ASCE, Journal of the Structural Division, V. 115, No. 2, February.
62. Bagchi, Grace, and Kennedy, 1989, “Dynamic Response of Thick Plates and Shells,” International Journal of Computers and Structures, V. 33, No. 1.
63. Grace, and Kennedy, 1988, “Dynamic Response of Continuous Composite Bridges,” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, V. 15, No. 4, August.
64. Grace, N., and Kennedy, 1985, “Dynamic Analysis of Orthotropic Plate Structures,” ASCE, Journal Engineering Mechanics, V. 111, No. 8, August.
65. Kennedy, and Grace, 1983, “Load Distribution in Continuous Composite Bridges”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, V. 10, No. 3.

Papers in Conference Proceedings

1. Grace, N., and Bebawy, M., 2018, “USA Highway Bridges with CFRP Reinforcement,” 15th International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
2. Grace, N., Chynoweth, M., Enomoto, T., and Bebawy, M., 2018, “I-75 Bridge Over Sexton/Kilfoil Drain, the Longest Highway Bridge Span with CFRP Strands,” 9th International Conference on Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in Civil Engineering (CICE 2018), Paris, July 17-19, P335.
3. Grace, N., Enomoto, T., Mohamed, M., Abdo, K., and Bebawy, M., 2017, "Durability and Prestress Loss in Highway Bridge Beams Prestressed with CFRP Strands," 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS2017), Singapore, Jul. 19-21.
4. Grace, N., Enomoto, T., and Bebawy, M., 2017, “Long-Term Performance and Durability of Bridge Beams Prestressed with Innovative Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Strands,” 34th Annual International Bridge Conference (IBC), June 5-8, National Harbor, MD, Paper No. 17-40.
5. Grace, N. F., Bebawy, M., and Ushijima, K., 2015, “Development of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bridges in USA,” IASBE Congress, Nara, Japan, May 13-15, IABSE Symposium Report 104 (37)
6. Grace, N., Ushijima, K, and Bebawy, M., 2015 “Non-Corrosive CFRP reinforcement for USA Bridges,” 2015 Department of Defense-Allied Nations Technical Corrosion Conference, Nov. 15-19, Pittsburgh, PA, Paper No. 2015-6367.
7. Grace, N. and Bebawy, M. 2014, “New Generation of Corrosion-Free and Long Lasting CFRP Prestressed Concrete Highway Bridges,” Proceedings of the US-Israel Workshop on: Industrial Ecology in Multi-Scale Design and Construction of Sustainable Built Environments, March 9-11, Tel Aviv, Israel, March.
8. Grace, N., Ushijima, K, and Bebawy, M., 2013, “CFCC Decked Bulb T-Beam Bridge System for Beam Bridge System for Accelerated Bridge Construction”, fib symposium Tel Aviv, April.
9. Grace, N., Ushijima, K., Rout, S. K., and Bebawy, M., 2013 “Shear Performance of Decked Bulb T Beams Reinforced with CFRP Stirrups,” PCI convention and National Bridge Conference, Sept. 21-24, Grapevine, Texas.
10. Grace, N., Ushijima, K., Rout, S. K., and Bebawy, M., 2013 “shear Behavior of Prestressed Decked Bulb T Beams Reinforced with CFRP Stirrups,” Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures APFIS-2013, Melbourne, Australia.
11. Grace, N., Eamon, C., Jensen, El, and Shi., X., 2012, “Life Cycle Cost Analysis for the Use of CFRP in AASHTO Bridge Beam Systems”, First International Conference on Performance-based and Life-cycle Structural Engineering (PLSE 2012), Hong Kong, December
12. Grace, N., Enomoto, T., Baah, P. and Bebawy, M., 2012, “Performance of Newly Developed CFRP Precast Prestressed Decked Bulb T Beams,” APFIS-2012 Conference, Hokkaido University, Japan.
13. Grace, N., Enomoto, C, Baah, P, and Bebawy, M., 2012, “Innovative CFCC Prestressed Decked Bulb T Beam Bridge System”, 18th IABSE Congress. September 19-21, Seoul, Korea
14. Grace, N., Kendal, A., and Brandemuehl, M., 2011. “US Israel Workshop on Sustainable Buildings – Materials and Energy”, Proceeding of NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
15. Grace, N., and Lepech, M., 2011, “US-Egypt Conference/Workshop on Sustainable Green Building in Desert Environments”, Proceeding of NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
16. Grace, N., Jensen, E, C. Eamon, A. Shi and V. Matsagar, 2010, “Life Cycle Cost Analysis of CFRP reinforced concrete bridges.” Proceedings Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, DC.
17. Grace, N. and Bebawy, M., 2010, “Sustainable Materials for Fire Protection in Green Building," Proceedings of US-Egypt NSF-Workshop on Sustainable Green Building in Desert Environment, Cairo, Egypt, March.
18. Grace, N., “Sustainable Fire Protection Materials in Green Buildings, 2010,” Proceedings of US-Israel Workshop on Sustainable Buildings-Materials and Energy, Technion, Haifa, Israel, August.
19. Grace, N., Jensen, E, Matsagar, V., Soliman, E, and Joseph Hanson, 2009, "Use of Unbonded CFRP Strands in Transverse Post-Tensioning in Box-Beam Bridges", International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE), Pilani, Rajasthan State, India, October 25-27, 2009, Paper No. GRA_S366 (CD Proceedings), Page 206 (Abstract Volume). (Keynote address by 3rd author)
20. Grace, N., Jensen, E., C. Eamon, A. Shi and V. Matsagar, 2009, “Life Cycle Cost Analysis of CFRP concrete bridges.” Proceeding US -Japan Workshop on Life Cycle Assessment of Sustainable Infrastructure Materials. Oct. 21-22, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
21. Grace, N. F., Jensen, E., Eamon, C., Shi, X., and Matsagar, V., 2009, "Life Cycle Cost Analysis of CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridges," Proceedings of US-Japan Workshop, Sapporo, Japan, October 21-22.
22. Grace, N.F., 2008, "5-Years Monitoring of First CFRP Prestressed Concrete 3-Span Bridge in US," Structural Faults & Repair, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, June 10 - 12, (Keynote Paper).
23. Grace, N.F., 2008, "Use of CFRP Strands in a Cable-Stayed Bridge in USA," 5th Middle East Symposium on Structural Composites for Infrastructure Applications, Hurghada, Egypt, May 23 - 25.
24. Grace, N.F., 2008, "Performance of the First Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bridge in the United States," 5th International Specialty Conference on Fiber Reinforced Materials, Singapore, August 28 - 29, (Keynote Paper).
25. Grace, N. F., and Grace, M., 2005, “Effect of Repeated Loading and Long-term Humidity exposure on Flexural response of CFRP Strengthened Concrete Beams,” International Symposium on Bond of FRP in Structures, Hong Kong, December.
26. Grace, N. F., Wael, R., and Abdel-Sayed, A., 2005, "Innovative Triaxailly Braided Ductile FRP Fabric for Strengthening Structures, 7th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforce Polymer for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-7), ACI, Kansas City, MO., November.
27. Grace, N. F., and Grace, M., 2005, “Durability Evaluation of CFRP Strengthened RC Beams,” Third International Conference Composites in Construction, Lyon, France, July.
28. Grace, N. F., 2004, “Monitoring and Response of CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridge,” NSF Workshop on Sensing Issues in Civil Structural Health Monitoring, Honolulu, September.
29. Grace, N. F., 2004, “Behavior of CFRP Prestressed Concrete Beam,” IABSE Symposium, Shanghai, China, September.
30. Grace, N. F., Ragheb, W., and Abdel-Sayed, G., 2004, “Developing and Modeling of New Ductile FRP Systems for Strengthening Concrete Structures,” IASTED International Conference on Applied Simulation and Modeling,” Rhodes, Greece, June.
31. Grace, N. F., and Abdel-Sayed, G., 2003, “Construction and Evaluation of Full-Scale CFRP Prestressed Concrete DT-Girder,” Proceeding of the Sixth International Symposium of FRP Reinforcement for Concrete Structures, Singapore, July.
32. Grace, N. F., Ragheb, W., and Abdel-Sayed, G., 2003, “Development and Application of Innovative Triaxially Braided Ductile Fabric for Strengthening Concrete Beams,” National Science Foundation-International Workshop on Structural Composites, Cairo, Egypt, December.
33. Grace, N. F., and Singh, S., 2002, “Unified Analysis and Design Approach for CFRP Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” Proceedings of the 10th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials, Stanford, CA, September.
34. Grace, N. F., Tang, B., and Abdel-Sayed, G., 2001, “New Approach to Multi-Span CFRP Continuous Prestressed Bridges,” Proceedings, The International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, Hong Kong, China 12-15 December.
35. Grace, N.F., 2000,“Innovative use of FRP Materials in Construction,” Arab Conference for Building Materials and Economical Challenges, Cairo, Egypt, April.
36. Grace, N. F., Abdel-Sayed, G., and Blackburn, N., 2000, “CFRP Prestressed Concrete Skew Bridges,” Bridge Engineering Conference, Sharm El-Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, March.
37. Grace, N. F., Soliman, Abdel-Sayed, G., and Saleh, K., 1999, “Strengthening of Continuous Beams using Fiber Reinforced Polymer Laminate,” 4th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforce Polymer for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-4), ACI, SP-188, Baltimore, Oct.
38. Salib, Abdel-Sayed, and Grace, 1999, “Crack Formation in Fiber Reinforced Polymer Concrete Beams,” 4th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforce Polymer for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-4), ACI, SP-188, Baltimore, Oct.
39. Grace, Savaty, and Thomas, 1999, “Post-Tensioning Strengthening of Bridge Piers Using Carbon Fiber Reinforced polymer Leadline Rods,” 4th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymer for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-4), ACI, SP-188, Baltimore, October.
40. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1999, “Use of CFRP/CFCC Strands in Prestressed Concrete Bridges,” Structural Faults & Repair, London, UK, July.
41. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1999, “Effect of Draped Angel on the Strength of CFRP Strands,” 2nd Middle East Symposium on Structural Composites for Infrastructure Applications, Hurghada, Egypt, April.
42. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1997, “Use of CFRP Composites with High Strength Concrete in Bridges,” First International Conference on High Strength Concrete, Engineering Foundation, Kona, Hawaii, July.
43. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1997, “Behavior of Externally/Internally Prestressed Concrete Composite Bridge System,” Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Non-Metallic (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-3), V. 2, Sapporo, Japan, October.
44. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1997, “Ductility of Prestressed Concrete Bridges Using Internal/External CFRP Strands,” Structures and Repair Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug.
45. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1996, “Behavior of CFRP Bridge System,” Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures Conference (ACMBS), Montreal, Canada, Aug.
46. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1996, “Feasibility of GFRP/CFRP Prestressed Concrete ‘Demonstration’ Bridge in the USA,” 4th National Workshop on Bridge Research in Progress, Buffalo, New York, June.
47. Grace, and Abdel-Sayed, 1996, “Innovative Use of Advanced Composites in Double-T Highway Bridges,” 1st International Conference on Concrete Structures, Cairo, Egypt, Jan.
48. Grace, and Bagchi, 1996, “Use of Vibration Technique to Determine Equipment Dynamic Forces,” 6th Cairo University International Conference on Mechanical Design and Production (MDP-6), Jan.
49. Grace, 1994, “Exact Solution for Free Vibration Differential Equation of Two-Span Composite Bridges,” 2nd International Conference on Engineering Mathematics and Physics, Cairo, Egypt, Dec.
50. Grace, 1994, “Influence of Openings on the Dynamic and Fatigue Characteristics of Prestressed Concrete Girders,” 5th International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries, Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 3-4.
51. Grace, 1993, “Prestressed Concrete Girders Subjected to Cyclic Loading,” 23rd Midwestern Mechanics Conference, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, Oct. 10-13.
52. Grace, 1992, “Promotion of Research at Undergraduate Level,” Undergraduate Engineering Education IV, Santa Barbara, CA, July.
53. Kennedy, Abdall, and Grace, 1992, “Influence of Openings on the Prestressed Concrete Girders,” CSCE-ESE, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers – Egyptian Society for Engineers Conference, Cairo, Egypt, April.
54. Grace, 1991, “Free Vibration of Skew Orthotopic Plates,” 22nd Midwestern Mechanics Conference, University of Missouri, Rolla, MO Oct.
55. Grace, 1991, “Use of Microcomputer in Predicting Dynamic Characteristics of Prestressed Waffle Bridges,” 9th National Conference on Microcomputers in Civil Engineering, Orlando, FL, Oct.
56. Grace, Bagchi, and Kennedy, 1991, “Dynamic Characteristics of Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Composites versus Steel and Concrete for Vibration Control,” ASCE, Structures Specialty Conference, Las Vegas, NV, Feb.
57. Grace, Bagchi, and Kennedy, 1990, “Development of Vibration Design Criteria for Sensitive Buildings,” 61st Shock and Vibration Symposium, Pasadena, CA, Oct.
58. Grace, Bagchi, and Kennedy, 1990, “Fiber-Reinforced Composites versus Steel and Concrete in Industrial Buildings,” 6th Annual ASM/ESD Composites Conference/Exposition, Detroit, MI, Oct.
59. Grace, and Kennedy, 1989, “Strength of Stud Shear Connectors Subjected to Static and Fatigue Loadings,” 21st Midwestern Mechanics Conference, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, Aug.
60. Bagchi, Grace, and Kennedy, 1989, “Optimization of a Structure Subjected to Steady, Transient, and Random Vibration,” ASCE Structures Congress, San Francisco, CA, May.
61. Bagchi, Grace, and Kennedy, 1989, “Nonlinear Deformation of Laminated Composites,” AIAA, ASME, ASCE, AHS, ASC, 30th Structural Dynamics and Material Conference, Mobil, AL, Apr.
62. Bagchi, Grace, and Kennedy, 1988, “Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Thick Shells,” ASCE Engineering Mechanics Division Specialty Conference, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, May.
63. Kennedy and Grace, 1987, “Recent Studies in Composite Bridges,” International Conference on Steel and Aluminum Structures, University College, Cardiff, Wales, Great Britain, July.
64. Grace and Kennedy, 1986, “Free Vibration of Continuous Bridges of Composite Construction,” Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May.
65. Grace and Kennedy, 1984, “Dynamic-Fatigue Response of Continuous Composite Bridges,” The Second US-Japan Joint Seminar on Composite and Mixed Construction, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ASCE Proceedings, July.

Articles in Science & Engineering

1. Civil Engineering News, "Bridge System is Economical and Corrosion-Free", April 1996.
2. Civil Engineering Magazine, "Catching up on Composites", by H. Goldstein, March 4, 1996.
3. Mechanical Engineering Magazine, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME),
4. "Bridging the Cost Gap with Composites", by S. Ashley, February 1996.
5. Engineering News - Record (ENR Magazine), McGraw Hill Publishers, "Composites Can Make Bridges Corrosion-Free, Crack Free", November 27, 1995.
6. Composite Design and Application (CDA), Composites Institute of the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI), "Hybrids: A New Class of Construction Materials - Special Report", by K. Lindsay, Windsor, 1995.
7. Highway Builders Magazine, The Associated Pennsylvania Constructors, "Plastic Bridges", by M. Fickes, spring, 1995.
8. FRP Composites in Construction Application Report, SPI Composite Institute, "New Bridge Designs Use Composites", 1995.
9. High Performance Composites Magazine, "Demo Bridge Benchmarks Composites", by P. McConnell, July 1996.
10. Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN) Magazine, American Chemical Society (ACM), "Advanced Composite Makers Look toward Infrastructure Markets", by M. Reisch, March 1996.
11. Daily Tribune Newspaper, "Search Underway on How to Build a Better Bridge", March 17, 1996.
12. Livonia Observer Newspaper, "Pushing to the Limit", March 11, 1996.
13. Detroit Newspaper, "Highway Bridge Builders Borrow Aerospace Expertise for New Wave Composites", by G. Heinlein, September 4, 1996.
14. The Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Newspaper, "Composites Cross Over Into Bridge Building", by L. Sander, November 6, 1995.
15. Southfield Eccentric Newspaper, "New Bridge Could Set US Standard", by M. O'Brien, September 7, 1995.
16. The Windsor Star Newspaper, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, "Concrete Girders Safety Focus of University Study", by B. Shields, December 23, 1996.
17. The Southfield Eccentric Newspaper, Michigan, "Professor Works to Better Troubled Bridges", October 3, 1994.
18. The Eccentric Newspaper, Michigan, "Lawrence Tech. Study May Result in Better Bridges", September 26, 1994.
19. The Daily Tribune, Michigan, "New Bridge Materials May Get Local Test", June 7, 1995

New Engineering Programs

Participated in the development and implementation of the following new programs: Architectural Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Imbedded Software Engineering.

Graduate Programs

Initiated master’s degree and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering,

Chapter in an International Book

Kennedy and Grace “Design of Composite Bridges,” Vol. 7: Steel-Concrete Composite Structures, Applied Science Publishers, London, U.K. (Elsevier Science Group), 1986.

Major Test Equipment in Nabil Grace-CIMR

Design, Acquisition, Installation & Training

• Fire-Loading Chamber, ASTM-E119
• Environmental-Loading Chamber, ASTM-666 & MIL-81
• Full-Scale Test Loading Frames
• MTS-Large Scale Hydraulic System
• 250,000 lbs. MTS Actuators
• Heavy-Reaction Concrete Floor
• 500,000 lbs. MTS Fatigue-Rated Testing Machine
• 50,000 lbs. MTS Static Testing Machine
• 2,000 lbs. MTS Electric Testing Machine
• Sensors, data acquisition systems, hydraulic lines, cooling system, etc.

Awards

• 2023 -- Charles C. Zollman Award, PCI Journal, Judged most “worthy of special commendation for its merit as a contribution in advancing the state-of-the-art of precast and prestressed concrete.”
• 2020 -- Top Research Project “SWEET 16” Award, American Association State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• 2018 -- Best Paper Award, CICE 2018, Paris, France
• 2013 -- Best Paper Award, APFIS 2013, Melbourne, Australia
• 2008 -- Emerging Leader Finalist, Automation Alley
• 2003 -- ESD Construction and Design Award
• 2003 -- NOVA Award, Construction Innovation of Michigan
• 2002 -- PCI-Harry H. Edwards Award
• 2002 -- ACEC-Fostering Excellence in Engineering Design- Honor Award
• 2002 -- MSPE-Eminent Conceptor Award
• 2002 -- APWA-MI-Technical Innovation Award
• 1997 -- Michigan Leading Edge Technologies Award
• 1996 -- CERF – Finalist Innovative Application Award