Faculty Profile
Chris Williams is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering in the Division of Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science. He earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Williams' technical interests are centered on structural engineering, with specific focus on the design and behavior of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. He has authored several publications in these areas and has led research projects funded by federal, state, and industry sources.
Dr. Williams endeavors to bring practical instruction to the classroom as he teaches the next generation of engineers. His teaching experience at IWU includes the following courses: Reinforced Concrete Design, Structural Steel Design, Structural Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, Geomatics Engineering, Computer Aided Design, and Senior Design Project.
University of Texas at Austin , 2015
University of Texas at Austin , 2011
Southern Illinois University Carbondale , 2009
Peer-reviewed journal articles:
Rich, W. B., Williams, C. S., and Frosch, R. J. “Investigation of Repair Techniques for Deteriorated End Regions of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders.” PCI Journal, 2023.
Jacobs, R. R., and Williams, C. S. “Evaluation of Flexural Strengthening Methods for Beams with Simulated Deterioration Using Spike-Anchored FRP Sheets and Near-Surface-Mounted Strips.” Composite Structures, 2023.
Wang, H.-C., Williams, C. S., and Klein, G. J. “Effect of the Bar Bend Radius on the Performance of Knee Joints with Common Details.” Concrete International, 2022.
Wang, H.-C., Williams, C. S., and Klein, G. J. “Effect of Reinforcement Layers, Side Cover, and Bond Stress on Curved-Bar Nodes.” ACI Structural Journal, 2022.
Huang, D., Bradt, T., Tseng, T.-C., Wang, S., Olek, J., Varma, A. H., Williams, C. S., and Nantung, T. “Influence of Bridge Fires on the Properties of Concrete and Steel Components.” Transportation Research Record, 2022.
Whelchel, R. T., Williams, C. S., and Frosch, R. J. “Live-Load Distribution of an Adjacent Box-Beam Bridge: Influence of Bridge Deck.” PCI Journal, 2021.
Whelchel, R. T., Molley, R. T., Williams, C. S., Frosch, R. J., Anderson, N. S., and Brewe, J. E. “Relaxation of Carbon and Stainless-Steel Threaded Bars for Posttensioning Applications.” Journal of Structural Engineering, 2021.
Wang, H.-C., Williams, C. S., and Klein, G. J. “Effect of Bend Radius of Reinforcing Bars on Knee Joints under Closing Moments.” ACI Structural Journal, 2020.
Williams, C. S., Moore, A. M., Al-Tarafany, D., Massey, J. B., Bayrak, O., Jirsa, J. O., and Ghannoum, W. M. “Evaluation of Cast-in-Place Splice Regions of Spliced I-Girder Bridges.” ACI Structural Journal, 2019.
Moore, A. M., Williams, C. S., Massey, J. B., Bayrak, O., Ghannoum, W. M., and Jirsa, J. O. “Shear Behavior of Post-Tensioned Girders.” ACI Structural Journal, 2017.
Williams, C. S., Massey, J. B., Bayrak, O., and Jirsa, J. O. “Investigation of Interface Shear Transfer Using Push-Through Tests.” ACI Structural Journal, 2017.
Tuchscherer, R. G., Birrcher, D. B., Williams, C. S., Deschenes, D. J., and Bayrak, O. “Evaluation of Existing Strut-and-Tie Methods and Recommended Improvements.” ACI Structural Journal, 2014.
Conference Papers
Williams et al. “Post-tensioning Force Measurement Using Optical Fiber Sensor-Embedded Strand for Prestressed Concrete.” fib Symposium, 2023.
Molley et al. “Evolution and Performance of Box Beam Bridges in Indiana.” PCI Committee Days Conference, 2019.
Williams et al. “Details at the Splice Regions of Spliced Girder Bridges.” PCI Convention, 2017.
Williams, Deschenes, and Bayrak. “A Pragmatic Approach to Strut-and-Tie Modeling.” PCI Convention, 2014.
Moore et al. “Shear Performance of Post-Tensioned Bulb-Tee Girders.” PCI Convention, 2014.
Williams, Brown, and Bayrak. “Example 2: Four-Column Bent Cap.” ACI SP-273, 2010.
