Richard Kaiser, Ph.D., P.E.

Education

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  University of Arizona

  2011 - 2014

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Minor in Materials Science Engineering

  Activities and Societies: ACI Earned Ph.D. studying lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites for use in new building construction.My latest graduate work studies focused on utilizing CFRP in new building design & construction. Because of the nature and newness of these advanced composite materials, it will likely take many years for them to be incorporated into the current model building code (IBC) for use in new construction. I'm hoping my work performed in the area of CFRPs in… Show more Earned Ph.D. studying lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites for use in new building construction.My latest graduate work studies focused on utilizing CFRP in new building design & construction. Because of the nature and newness of these advanced composite materials, it will likely take many years for them to be incorporated into the current model building code (IBC) for use in new construction. I'm hoping my work performed in the area of CFRPs in new construction will lead to safer, more cost-effective, and more efficient structural building systems in the future. Show less

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  University of Arizona

  1987 - 1994

  B.S. Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
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  University of Arizona

  1994 - 1996

  M.S. Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

  Activities and Societies: ASCE, SEAoA Recipient of Dwight D. Eisenhower Grant for Research Fellowship (GRF) to study strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using carbon reinforced polymers (CFRP) at the Federeal Highway Administration in McLean, VA, 1994. Thesis: Horizontal Shear Failure of R/C Beams Strengthened with CFRP Laminates.My initial graduate school studies involved research on strengthening reinforced concrete beams with carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), which was conducted at the structural laboratory… Show more Recipient of Dwight D. Eisenhower Grant for Research Fellowship (GRF) to study strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using carbon reinforced polymers (CFRP) at the Federeal Highway Administration in McLean, VA, 1994. Thesis: Horizontal Shear Failure of R/C Beams Strengthened with CFRP Laminates.My initial graduate school studies involved research on strengthening reinforced concrete beams with carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), which was conducted at the structural laboratory at the FHWA Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, VA. Conducted between 1994-1996, this research would aid in the development of the current code for externally strengthening reinforced concrete structures using FRP materials, which is published by the American Concrete Institute (ACI 440.2R). Show less