School of Engineering & Applied Sciences Faculty

Srinivas Allena

Clinical Associate Professor
  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structures), New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2010
  • M.E. in Civil Engineering (Structures), Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India, 2001
  • B.E., Civil Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India, 1998
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering, MRK Polytechnic, India, 1992

Joined WSU Tri-Cities in 2011 from New Mexico State University

Academic Interests

Teaching

  • Statics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Civil Engineering Materials
  • Structural Analysis
  • Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Structural Steel Design
  • Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  • Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Advancements in Concrete Technology

Research

  • Performance-based design of advanced concrete materials and structures
  • Enhanced resilient and sustainable bridge systems by advanced cementitious materials
  • Development and characterization of precast/prestressed concrete members/systems with ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)
  • Repair and rehabilitation of transportation infrastructure
  • Reuse/recycling of materials
  • Assessment of resilience and sustainability of civil infrastructure
  • Accelerated Bridge Construction
Recent Publications
  • Allena, S., and Newtson, C. M., “Materials Specification Needs for Future Development of UHPC”,  ASTM Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, Vol. 4, No. 15 (DOI: 10.1520/ACEM20140030), 2014
  • Allena, S., and Newtson, C. M., “Shrinkage of Ultra High Strength Concrete”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 87, No. 12, 53-62, 2013
  • Jesus, M. V., Newtson, C. M., Weldon, B. D., and Jauregui., D. V., and Allena, S.,  “Freezing and Thawing Durability of Ultra-High Strength Concrete”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 7, No. 8 (Serial No. 69), 907-915, 2013
  • Allena, S., and Newtson, C. M.,  “Shrinkage of Fiber Reinforced Ultra High Strength Concrete”, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 23, No.5, 612-614, 2012
  • Allena, S., and Newtson, C. M., Weldon, B. D., and Jauregui., D. V. (2011). “Mechanical Properties and Durability Issues of Ultra-High Strength Concrete-An Overview”, International Journal of Civil Engineering Review, Vol. 2, No. 4, 198-207, 2011
  • Allena, S., and Newtson, C. M., “Ultra High Strength Concrete Mixtures Using Local Materials”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 5, No. 4 (Serial No. 41), 322-330, 2011
  • Allena, S., and Newtson, C. M.,“State-of-the-Art Review on Early-Age Shrinkage of Concrete”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 85, No. 7, 14-20, 2011
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