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Ramesh B. Malla Associate Professor Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1986 Castleman Building Rm 323 Phone: 860-486-3683 Fax: 860-486-2298 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Research focus: Theoretical and Applied and Structural Mechanics Dynamics & Vibrations of Structures Finite Element Modeling and Analysis Lunar and Orbital Structures Mechanics of Granular Materials Sensor System for Civil Infrastructures Bridge Joint Monitoring Renewable and Green Energy Harvesting systems Dynamics of Progressive Failure of Truss & Frame Structures Research Website: Resume: Malla Resume |
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Recent publications:
Malla, R. B., Shrestha, B., Bagtzoglou, A., Drasdis, J., and Johnson, P., "Hydropower Harvesting from a Small Scale Reciprocating System," Renewable Energy - An International Journal, 36(5), May 2011, 1568-1577. (Science Direct -http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2010.10.026, Jan. 04, 2011)
Malla, R.B., Agarwal, P. and Ahmad, R., ”Dynamic Analysis Methodology for Progressive Failure of Truss Structures Considering Inelastic Postbuckling Cyclic Member Behavior,” Engineering Structures Journal, Accepted for publication (Jan. 26, 2011)
Malla, R.B., Shrestha, M.R., Shaw, M.T., and Brijmohan, S. (2010). "Temperature Aging, Compression Recovery, Creep, and Weathering of a Foam Silicone Sealant for Bridge Expansion Joints." J. of Materials in Civil Engnrg, published online, 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000166 (Sept. 16, 2010).
Malla, R.B., Shrestha, B.R. and Zacny, K., "Stress and Displacement Wave Propagation in a Percussive Tubular Mechanism for Space Applications," Paper #AIAA 2010-2785, Proceedings, AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials (SDM) Conf., AIAA, Reston, VA, April 2010, 18 Pages.
Schillinger, D. and Malla, R.B., “Analytical Elastic Solution Based on Fourier Series for a Laterally Confined Granular Column,” J. of Engineering Mechanics, 134(11), Nov. 2008, 937-951