Gan Chowdhury, Arindam

Arindam Gan Chowdhury
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Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering , College of Engineering and Computing

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chowdhur@fiu.edu

305-348-0518

selected publications

Article
- 2020
  
  Effects of roof geometric details on aerodynamic performance of standing seam metal roofs. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 225.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111303 Web of Science: 000589890100001
- 2020
  
  Effect of assembly construction on the wind induced pressure of membrane roofs. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 221.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110725 Web of Science: 000561737700008
- 2020
  
  Aeroelastic Testing of Span-Wire Traffic Signal Systems. FRONTIERS IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 6.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00111 Web of Science: 000558869100001
- 2020
  
  Experimental Assessment of Wind Loads on Roof-to-Wall Connections for Residential Buildings. FRONTIERS IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 6.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00010 Web of Science: 000548320600002
- 2018
  
  Simulation of Rain Penetration and Associated Damage in Buildings within a Hurricane Vulnerability Model. NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW. 19.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000288 Web of Science: 000427967900010
- 2017
  
  An experimental study to assess the effect of soffit louvered vents on wind loads and wind driven rain intrusion on low rise buildings. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY. 34:43-55.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2017.06.005 Web of Science: 000415896000005
- 2017
  
  Design of rigid structures for wind using time series of demand-to-capacity indexes: Application to steel portal frames. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 132:428-442.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.11.024 Web of Science: 000392165200029
- 2017
  
  Effect of wind-induced internal pressure on local frame forces of low-rise buildings. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 143:455-468.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.04.039 Web of Science: 000401880300034
- 2017
  
  Effects of roof height on local pressure and velocity coefficients on building roofs. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 150:693-710.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.07.083 Web of Science: 000413125800052
- 2017
  
  Large-Scale Experimentation Using the 12-Fan Wall of Wind to Assess and Mitigate Hurricane Wind and Rain Impacts on Buildings and Infrastructure Systems. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 143.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001785 Web of Science: 000399908300024
- 2017
  
  Wind loading on ridge, hip and perimeter roof tiles: A full-scale experimental study. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 166:90-105.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2017.04.002 Web of Science: 000402495000008
- 2016
  
  Full-Scale Testing of a Precast Concrete Supertile Roofing System for Hurricane Damage Mitigation. JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 22.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000209 Web of Science: 000386675800009
- 2016
  
  Decision Support Framework for Infrastructure Maintenance Investment Decision Making. JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING. 32.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000372 Web of Science: 000366650000002
- 2016
  
  Design, Development, and Testing of a Composite Roofing System. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES FOR CONSTRUCTION. 20.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000605 Web of Science: 000372982200003
- 2016
  
  Investigating a wind tunnel method for determining wind-induced loads on roofing tiles. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 155:47-59.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2016.05.006 Web of Science: 000381325200005
- 2016
  
  Partial turbulence simulation method for predicting peak wind loads on small structures and building appurtenances. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 157:47-62.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2016.08.003 Web of Science: 000385328500005
- 2016
  
  Towards guidelines for design of loose-laid roof pavers for wind uplift!. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 22:133-160.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.12989/was.2016.22.2.133 Web of Science: 000373910000001
- 2015
  
  Estimation of Wind-Driven Rain Intrusion through Building Envelope Defects and Breaches during Tropical Cyclones. NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW. 16.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000158 Web of Science: 000354092900005
- 2015
  
  Full-scale testing to evaluate the performance of standing seam metal roofs under simulated wind loading. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 105:231-248.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.10.006 Web of Science: 000365050000019
- 2015
  
  Household Preferences for a Hurricane Mitigation Fund in Florida. NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW. 16.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000170 Web of Science: 000358179600010
- 2015
  
  Investigation of wind-induced dynamic and aeroelastic effects on variable message signs. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 20:793-810.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.12989/was.2015.20.6.793 Web of Science: 000360219400005
- 2015
  
  Reynolds number effects on twin box girder long span bridge aerodynamics. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 20:327-347.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.12989/was.2015.20.2.327 Web of Science: 000352421700012
- 2015
  
  Wind Directionality Factors for Nonhurricane and Hurricane-Prone Regions. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 141.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001180 Web of Science: 000358198900023
- 2014
  
  Comparisons of Two Wind Tunnel Pressure Databases and Partial Validation against Full-Scale Measurements. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 140.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001001 Web of Science: 000342835500002
- 2014
  
  Distribution of wind-driven rain deposition on low-rise buildings: Direct impinging raindrops versus surface runoff. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 133:27-38.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2014.06.023 Web of Science: 000343345900003
- 2014
  
  Influence of spacing parameters on the wind loading of solar array. JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES. 48:295-315.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2014.03.005 Web of Science: 000337643400018
- 2014
  
  Large-scale testing on wind uplift of roof pavers. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 128:22-36.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2014.03.001 Web of Science: 000336189600003
- 2014
  
  Partial turbulence simulation and aerodynamic pressures validation for an open-jet testing facility. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 19:15-33.
  Web of Science: 000345186400002
- 2014
  
  Simulation of wind-driven rain associated with tropical storms and hurricanes using the 12-fan Wall of Wind. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT. 76:18-29.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.03.002 Web of Science: 000336359500003
- 2013
  
  Aerodynamic Mitigation of Roof and Wall Corner Suctions Using Simple Architectural Elements. JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MECHANICS. 139:396-408.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000505 Web of Science: 000316554400017
- 2013
  
  Assessment of ASCE 7-10 Standard Methods for Determining Wind Loads. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 139:2044-2047.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000771 Web of Science: 000325641500024
- 2013
  
  Impact of Stochastic Traffic on Modified Cross-Section Profiles of a Slender Long-Span Bridge: Wind Tunnel Experimental Investigation. JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MECHANICS. 139:347-358.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000444 Web of Science: 000316554400012
- 2013
  
  Simplified Wind Flow Model for the Estimation of Aerodynamic Effects on Small Structures. JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MECHANICS. 139:367-375.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000508 Web of Science: 000316554400014
- 2013
  
  Wind loading on trees integrated with a building envelope. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 17:69-85.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.12989/was.2013.17.1.069 Web of Science: 000324857200004
- 2013
  
  Wind-Loading Effects on Roof-to-Wall Connections of Timber Residential Buildings. JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MECHANICS. 139:386-395.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000512 Web of Science: 000316554400016
- 2012
  
  A proposed technique for determining aerodynamic pressures on residential homes. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 15:27-41.
  Web of Science: 000299754200003
- 2012
  
  Full-scale aerodynamic testing of a loose concrete roof paver system. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 44:260-270.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2012.05.008 Web of Science: 000308771800021
- 2011
  
  Development of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Roof-to-Wall Connection. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES FOR CONSTRUCTION. 15:644-652.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000194 Web of Science: 000293525500017
- 2011
  
  Study on Roof Vents Subjected to Simulated Hurricane Effects. NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW. 12:158-165.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000039 Web of Science: 000298249400002
- 2011
  
  Testing of Residential Homes under Wind Loads. NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW. 12:166-170.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000034 Web of Science: 000298249400003
- 2011
  
  The Florida Coastal Monitoring Program (FCMP): A review. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 99:979-995.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2011.07.002 Web of Science: 000296824500010
- 2011
  
  Wind profile management and blockage assessment for a new 12-fan Wall of Wind facility at FIU. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 14:285-300.
  Web of Science: 000292589900001
- 2010
  
  Aerodynamic, hydro-aerodynamic and destructive testing. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS. 163:137-147.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1680/stbu.2010.163.2.137 Web of Science: 000278125700009
- 2010
  
  Computational assessment of blockage and wind simulator proximity effects for a new full-scale testing facility. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 13:21-36.
  Web of Science: 000273468400002
- 2009
  
  Application of a full-scale testing facility for assessing wind-driven-rain intrusion. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT. 44:2430-2441.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.04.009 Web of Science: 000269276900011
- 2009
  
  Destructive Testing under Simulated Hurricane Effects to Promote Hazard Mitigation. NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW. 10:1-10.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1527-6988(2009)10:1(1) Web of Science: 000208051200001
- 2009
  
  Development of devices and methods for simulation of hurricane winds in a full-scale testing facility. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 12:151-177.
  Web of Science: 000264128800005
- 2009
  
  Full-scale validation of vortex suppression techniques for mitigation of roof uplift. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 31:2936-2946.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2009.07.021 Web of Science: 000272428900014
- 2009
  
  Gust Factors and Turbulence Intensities for the Tropical Cyclone Environment. JOURNAL OF APPLIED METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY. 48:534-552.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1175/2008JAMC1906.1 Web of Science: 000264939900007
- 2008
  
  Hurricane Wind Power Spectra, Cospectra, and Integral Length Scales. BOUNDARY-LAYER METEOROLOGY. 129:411-430.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10546-008-9316-8 Web of Science: 000260615000005
- 2008
  
  Wind Flow Simulation and Testing for Mitigating Coastal Disaster under Hurricanes. DISASTER ADVANCES. 1:9-19.
  Web of Science: 000267115400002
Editorial Material
- 2016
  
  Closure to "Wind Directionality Factors for Nonhurricane and Hurricane-Prone Regions" by Filmon Habte, Arindam Gan Chowdhury, DongHun Yeo, and Emil Simiu. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING.
  Web of Science: 000368832700050
Proceedings Paper
- 2016
  
  A SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT HURRICANE-RESISTANT THIN-WALLED BOX CELL ROOFING SYSTEM. Fundamental Research in Structural Engineering: Retrospective and Prospective, Vols 1 and 2. 698-704.
  Web of Science: 000389166200091

chaired theses and dissertations

Moravej, Mohammadtaghi, Investigating Scale Effects on Analytical Methods of Predicting Peak Wind Loads on Buildings 2018
Sayyafi, Ehssan Amir, Development of a Lightweight Hurricane-Resistant Roof System 2017
Habte, Filmon Fesehaye, Database-Assisted Analysis and Design of Wind Loads on Rigid Buildings 2016
Ibrahim, Mohamed, Analyzing Decision Making in Alternative Contracting for Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Projects 2016
Kargarmoakhar, Ramtin, Large-Scale Testing to Study the Effects of Critical Parameters on the Aerodynamic Behavior of Long Span Bridges 2015
Inyim, Peeraya, Time, Cost, and Environmental Impact Analysis for Sustainable Design at Multiple Building Levels 2015
Mooneghi, Maryam Asghari, Experimental and Analytical Methodologies for Predicting Peak Loads on Building Envelopes and Roofing Systems 2014
Meyer, Debbie, Aerodynamic Testing of Variable Message Signs 2014
Azhar, Nida, Integrated Construction Project Delivery System in the U.S. Public Sector: An Information Modeling Framework 2014
Mintz, Brandon L, Development of a Precast Concrete Supertile Roofing System for the Mitigation of Extreme Wind Events 2014
Baheru, Thomas, Development of Test-Based Wind-Driven Rain Intrusion Model for Hurricane-Induced Building Interior and Contents Damage 2014
Arif, Farrukh, A Decision Support Framework for Infrastructure Maintenance Investment Decision-Making 2013
Li, Ruilong, Effects of Architectural Features of Air-Permeable Roof Cladding Materials on Wind-Induced Uplift Loading 2012
Tecle, Amanuel Sebhatu, Evaluation of Wind-Induced Internal Pressure In Low-Rise Buildings: A Multi Scale Experimental and Numerical Approach 2011
Ahmed, Sheikh Saad, Development of Innovative Load Transfer Mechanism to Reduce Hurricane-Induced Failures in New and Existing Residential Construction 2010
Kawade, Peeyush S., Roof and Wall Vents Study under Simulated Hurricane Winds 2009
Canino-Vazquez, Iván R., Aerodynamic Load Characteristics Evaluation and Tri-Axial Performance Testing on Fiber Reinforced Polymer Connections and Metal Fasteners to Promote Hurricane Damage Mitigation 2009
Erwin, James William, Rooftop equipment wind load and mitigation techniques 2008
Yu, Bo, Surface Mean Flow and Turbulence Structure in Tropical Cyclone Winds 2007
Blessing, Collette Marguerite, Mitigation of roof uplift through vortex suppresion techniques 2007

principal investigator on

co-principal investigator on

ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES DURING HURRICANE FORCE WINDS awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2016 - 2019
Development of a Test Method for Assessing the Performance of Vehicular Traffic Signal Assemblies During Hurricane Force Winds awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2014 - 2019
EARS: Collaborative Research: Pervasive Spectrum Sharing for Public Safety Communications awarded by National Science Foundation 2014 - 2018
FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2017 - 2018
Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida FY 14-15 awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2015
Wall of Wind State Research awarded by Florida Office of Insurance Regulation 2014 - 2015
Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida 2013 awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2013 - 2014
Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2013
Hurricane Loss Reducation for Housing in FL awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2011
Phase II: Exploratory Full Scale Wind Load Testing of a Photovoltaic Module awarded by Corning Incorporated 2010
Hurricane loss Reduction for Housing in FL awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2010
The Florida Hurricane Alliance Research Program - Round 1. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2006 - 2010
The Florida Hurricane Alliance Research Program - Round 1. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2005 - 2010
Phase 1: Exploratory Full Scale Wind Load Testing awarded by Auburn University 2010
Phase 1: Exploratory Full Scale Wausau Tile awarded by Wausau Tile Inc 2009
Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 08-09. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2008 - 2009
Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 07-08. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2007 - 2008
Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 07-08. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2007 - 2008

investigator on

Characterization and modeling of the damage caused by hurricane induced water penetration in coastal buildings, and subsequent risk evaluation awarded by U.S. Department of Commerce 2016 - 2019
FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2016 - 2017
FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2016 - 2017
FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2015 - 2016
Tier I University Transportation Center (UTC) Program Support awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2012 - 2014
Tier I University Transportation Center (UTC) Program Support awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2012 - 2014
Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2013
Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2012
Hurricane Loss Reducation for Housing in FL awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2011
Hurricane loss Reduction for Housing in FL awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2010
The Florida Hurricane Alliance Research Program - Round 1. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2006 - 2010
The Florida Hurricane Alliance Research Program - Round 1. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2005 - 2010
Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 08-09. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2008 - 2009
Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 07-08. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2007 - 2008

teaching activities

CES3580-RXAU: Hurricane Engineering and Global Sustainability Fall Term 2019
CES3580-RXAU: Hurricane Engineering and Global Sustainability Fall Term 2019
CES3580-U01: Hurricane Engineering and Global Sustainability Fall Term 2019
CES3580-U01: Hurricane Engineering and Global Sustainability Fall Term 2019
CGN6905-U03: Directed Independent Study Fall Term 2019
CGN7980-U03: Ph.D. Dissertation Fall Term 2019
CGN7980-U03: Ph.D. Dissertation Spring Term 2019

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Arindam Gan Chowdhury

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publication subject areas

Construction & Building Technology
Energy & Fuels
Engineering
Environmental Sciences & Ecology
Geology
Materials Science
Mechanics
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Science & Technology - Other Topics
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