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D.R. Harting Award

(formerly the Experimental Techniques "Outstanding Paper" Award)

 

 

Darrell R. Harting, a 37-year SEM member and one of Experimental Techniques founders, passed away in 1996. In recognition of his considerable contributions to SEM as a member, as its President in 1977-1978, as Fellow in 1983, and as an early proponent of Experimental Techniques, the SEM Honors Committee recommended, and the Executive Board approved, that the E/T Outstanding Paper Award be renamed the D.R. Harting Award.

This award was formally established in 1987 by the Executive Board. However, the award was first presented in 1981, when Experimental Techniques started publication on a regular basis. The award, consisting of a plaque, is presented at SEM's Spring Conference. Candidates are nominated by E/T reviewers who cite papers they consider worthy of "Outstanding Paper" status. In January of the year, the E/T Senior Technical Editor prepares a list of nominated papers. Subsequently, all pertinent information is submitted to the Honors Committee for the final selection.

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  D. R. Harting Award  
     
 
2013
   K.S. Dai, S.E. Chen, W.Y. Qi, E. Conner, J. Erdle, C. Galloway  “Field Testing of Directly Embedded Poles” Experimental Techniques 35, no. 2 (2011): 14-23.
   
  Kaoshan Dai is an associate professor at the College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, China. Before joining the faculty of Tongji University in 2011, he worked with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, where he obtained his Ph.D. in 2009. Dr. Dai is a member of American Society of Civil Engineers, American Institute of Steel Construction, Society for Experimental Mechanics, and Society of Civil Engineers of Shanghai, China. His research interests include structural dynamic analysis, energy infrastructure safety, and application of NDT/sensing techniques for health monitoring. He has over 30 publications, among which around a dozen is associated with experimental and numerical study of dynamic behaviors of power transmission structures.
     
  Shen-En Chen is Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  Shen-En Chen received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and doctoral degrees from the West Virginia University.  His main research interests include modal testing of large civil structures, nondestructive evaluation using remote sensors and laser scanning technologies, stability and design of transmission power structures, geophysical testing of geological formations for mining purposes and for CO2 geological sequestration.
     
  Wenya Qi graduated Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tianjin University, China with trainings in network communications and communication system evaluations.  She received her Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  During her study at UNC Charlotte, her primary focus involved developing geophysical testing methods for subsurface exploration, in particular, surface wave testing methods for deep oil field CO2 sequestration.
     
  Eric Conner obtained his Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2007. During his studies, his primary focus involved working in collaboration with Southern Company to establish allowable peak-particle velocity limits on transmission structures in proximity to rock blasting activities. Prior to graduating, Eric began working as a structural engineer with Fluor Corporation, and is currently serving as Project Manager within the Alcoa/Fluor Alliance. His responsibilities have included developing front end loading documents, controlling budgets, and on-site contractor management during project execution of SO2 environmental compliance coal fire scrubber improvements, combined cycle gas plants, and hydroelectric generator upgrade modernization projects.
     
  Jeff Erdle has worked 12 years for Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC. In his current role as a Senior engineer in the Transmission Line Engineering Group, Jeff’s primary functions are foundation, lattice tower and pole design for electrical transmission lines. Jeff represents Duke Energy on the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) Overhead Lines – Strength and Loading Subcommittee.  Jeff received his BSCE and MSCE with a Structural Emphasis from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN and is a Registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina. He is married and has one son.
     
 
Colby has a Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Juris Doctorate from the Birmingham School of Law. He started his career with Southern Company in 1993 in Line Design & Maintenance Support at Alabama Power and progressed in the engineering ranks by serving in several different areas including Transmission Line Survey, Projections, Research and Engineering. In 2007, Colby transitioned to Southern Company Transmission where he served as Lead Engineer overseeing Transmission Line estimating, capital work order close out and Transmission Estimating & Management Systems support. Currently, Colby is serving as lead coordinator over Sarbanes Oxley financial reporting, Antitrust, and Environmental Compliance within Alabama Power Company Transmission Compliance. Colby serves in various leadership and civic organizations which include volunteering and serving as a member of the Board of Community Kitchens of Birmingham and is a volunteer teacher with The Literacy Council of Alabama.
 
     
     
  Past Recipients:  
     
 
2012   M. Chartrand, V. Brailovski, Y. Baril  “Test Bench and Methodology for Sternal Closure System Testing” Experimental Techniques 34, no. 3 (2010): 45-53.
     
2011   P. Wu, B. Stanford, W. Bowman, A. Schwartz, P. Ifju  “Digital Image Correlation Techniques for Full-Field Displacement Measurements of Micro Air Vehicle Flapping Wings” Experimental Techniques 33, no. 6 (2009): 53-58.
     
2010   M. Pau, A. Baldi, B. Leban  “Visualization of Contact Areas in Bolted Joints Using Ultrasonic Waves” Experimental Techniques 32, no. 4 (2008): 49-53.
     
2009   J.P.J.G. Ferreira, F.A.B. Branco  “The Use of Glass Fiber–Reinforced Concrete as a Structural Material” Experimental Techniques 31, no. 3 (2007): 64-73.
     
2008   E. Drean, J.-F. Osselin, F. Bauer, J.-Y. Drean  “A Novel Device for Yarn Pressure Variation Measurement in Wild Winding” Experimental Techniques 30, no. 4 (2006): 34-83.
     
2007   K. Xia, A.J. Rosakis, H. Kanamori  “Supershear and Subrayleigh to Supershear Transition Observed in Laboratory Earthquake Experiments” Experimental Techniques 29, no. 3 (2005): 63-66.
     
2006   Y. Champoux, P. Vittecoq, P. Maltais, E. Auger, B. Gauthier  “Measuring The Dynamic Structural Load of an Off-Road Bicycle Frame” Experimental Techniques 28, no. 3 (2004): 33-36.
     
2005   H.T. Wong, J.G. Teng, Z.C. Wang  “A Pulley-Based System for the Simulation of Distributed Loading on Shell Roof Structures” Experimental Techniques 27, no. 5 (2003): 21-27.
     
2004   N.L. Johnson, A.L. Browne  “Dynamic Crush Tests Using a “Free-Flight” Drop Tower: Practical Aspects” Experimental Techniques 26, no. 6 (2002): 47-49.
     
2003   G. Prater Jr., W.P. Hnat, C.R. Ullrich  “Soil Penetration Measurements Supporting the Design of an Impact Boring Tool” Experimental Techniques 25, no. 6 (2001): 33-36.
     
2002   H. Chen, D. Liu, A. Lee  “Moiré in Atomic Force Microscope” Experimental Techniques 24, no. 1 (2000): 32-31.
     
2001   S.M. Sargand, I.S. Khoury  “Sensor Installation in Rigid Pavement” Experimental Techniques 23, no. 3 (1999): 25-27.
     
2000   D.E.P. Hoy  “A Color Scanner as a Digital Recording Polariscope” Experimental Techniques 22, no. 2 (1998): 26-27.
     
1999   J.A. Cafeo, R.S. Thomas  “The Use of Statistical Tools to Contend With Variability in Engineering” Experimental Techniques 21, no. 5 (1997): 26-28.
     
1998   T.K. Woon  “Development of a Load Cell for force Measurements Subject to Flow Interferences” Experimental Techniques 20, no. 5 (1996): 25-28.
     
1997   J.D. Camping, S.R. Short  “Crack-Detection Device for Brittle-Matrix Composite Materials” Experimental Techniques 19, no. 6 (1995): 15-18.
     
1996   P. Stumpf, W. Barrett, N. Popplewell, A.H. Shah, S. Balakrishnan  “Automated Wind Tunnel Measurements” Experimental Techniques 18, no. 4 (1994): 34-37.
     
1995   D.A. Hoeltzel, R. Stark, S. Ali  “Voltage-to-Frequency Conversion for Telemetric Strain Measurements in Rotating Mechanical Systems” Experimental Techniques 17, no. 4 (1993): 18-24.
     
1994   S.M. Sargand, G.F. Mitchell, R.C. Rogers  “Monitoring of Strains in Small Diameter Pipe” Experimental Techniques 16, no. 1 (1992): 40-42.
     
1993   Y. Guo, P. Ifju  “A Practical Moiré Interferometry System for Testing Machine Applications” Experimental Techniques 15, no. 1 (1991): 29-31.
     
1992   J.A. Lavoie  “A Procedure for Aligning Hydraulic Tensile Test Machines” Experimental Techniques 14, no. 5 (1990): 53-56.
     
1991   H. Schorn, T. Berger-Böcker  “Test Method for Determining Process Zone Position and Fracture Energy of Concrete” Experimental Techniques 13, no. 6 (1989): 29-33.
     
1989   G.L. Cloud, M. Bayer  “Moiré to 1370°C” Experimental Techniques 12, no. 4 (1988): 24-27.
     
1988   G. J. Cisko, J. W. Phillips  “A Tension-Torsion Load Cell for Wire Rope” Experimental Techniques 10, no. 12 (1986): 18-20.
     
1986   R. Prabhakaran, R. A. Naik  “Measurement of Contact Angle in a Clearance-Fit Pin-Loaded Hole” Experimental Techniques 10, no. 2 (1986): 25-27.
     
1985   G.W. Eggeman, H.A. Hackerott  “Uniaxial Tensile Test for a Brittle Material” Experimental Techniques 9, no. 7 (1985): 18-19.
     
1984   J. Cernosek  “Mold for Casting Photoelastic Models” Experimental Techniques 8, no. 7 (1984): 21-23.
     
1983   E.J. Nelson, C.F. Sikorra, J.L. Howard  “Measuring Strain Gages Directly Without Signal Conditioning” Experimental Techniques 7, no. 9 (1983): 26-28.
     
1982   M.E. Tuttle  “Load Measurement In a Cylindrical Column or Beam Using Three Strain Gages” Experimental Techniques 5, no. 4 (1981): 19-20.
     
1981   D.R. Harting  “Designing The Load-Measuring System for The Space Shuttle Orbiter/747 Carrier Aircraft Approach and Landing Tests” Experimental Techniques 5, no. 2 (1981): 1-5.
 
     
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