Theresa M. Ahlborn
Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Director, Center for Structural Durability
Michigan Technological University

 
 

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Refereed Journal Articles and Books

Note: ACI and PCI reports are no longer published in respective journals but rather are published separately, and undergo a rigorous peer review beyond that of most refereed journals.
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  • Vaghefi, K.*, and T.M. Ahlborn, “A Review and Application of Active Infrared Thermography for Inspecting the Existing Concrete Structures”, Journal of Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation. (In Preparation)
  • Harris, D. K., Ahlborn, T. M., Brooks, C. N., "Case Study: Synthesis of Field Performance of Remote Sensing Strategies for Condition Assessment of In-Service Bridges in Michigan", ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. (peer-reviewed/refereed) (Submitted October 2014)
  • Vaghefi, K.,* and T.M. Ahlborn, "Evaluation of Concrete Structural Elements Using Active Infrared Thermography", Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring. (peer-reviewed/refereed) (In Preparation; Not Yet Submitted)
  • Vaghefi, K.*, and T.M. Ahlborn, "Concrete Bridge Element Inspection Using Pulsed Infrared Thermography Technique: Silverbell Bridge Beam Case Study", ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. (peer-reviewed/refereed) (Submitted Dec 2013)
  • Harris, D. K., Carbonell Munoz, M. A.*, Ahlborn, T. M., and Gheitasi, A.*, "The Challenges Related to Interface Bond Characterization of UHPC", Advances in Civil Engineering Materials Special Edition: Advances in UHPC, ASTM International. (peer-reviewed/refereed) (Revising to Resubmit)
  • ACI-ASCE Committee 423, C.L. Roberts-Wollmann, T.M. Ahlborn (Co-Chair), and others, “ACI 423.x, Estimating Prestress Losses,” American Concrete Institute, Detroit, MI, (accepted with TAC comments October 2013).
  • Vaghefi, K.*, Ahlborn, T. M., Harris, D. K., and C. N. Brooks, "Combined Imaging Technologies for Concrete Bridge Deck Condition Assessment",  ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. American Society of Civil Engineers. Online April 20, 2014. 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000465  (in press)
  • Harris, D. K., Gheitasi, A.*, Ahlborn, T. M., Mears, K. A.*, “Evaluation of Constructed, Steel Tubular, Cast-in-Place (CIP) Piling Properties”, Transportation Research Record No. 2363, JOURNAL of Transportation Research Board – Soil Mechanics, Nov. 2013
  • Carbonell Munoz, M. A. *, Harris, D. K., Ahlborn, T. M., and D.C. Froster*, “Bond Performance Between Ultra-High Performance Concrete and Normal Strength Concrete,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 26 (8), 04014031, August 2014.
  • Ahlborn, T. M., G.A. Kollmorgen*, and M.E. Hansen*, “A Method of Measuring the Displacement of an Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete by Means of Unbound Gages,” Experimental Techniques. Society for Experimental Mechanics. (in press June 17, 2013, doi: 10.1111/ext.12028)
  • Ahlborn, T.M., K. Vaghefi*, D.K. Harris, and C.N. Brooks, “Measurement and Communication of Bridge Performance with Remote Sensing Technologies,” Maintenance and Preservation 2012 – Transportation Research Record, JOURNAL of the Transportation Research Board, TRR No. 2292, National Academy Press, Washington D.C., 141-149.
  • Vaghefi, K.*, R. Oats*, D.K. Harris, T.M. Ahlborn, C.N. Brooks, K.A. Endsley, C. Roussi, R. Shuchman, J.W. Burns, and R. Dobson, “Evaluation of Commercially Available Remote Sensors for Highway Bridge Condition Assessment,” Special Publication: NDE/NDT for Bridge Inspection and Evaluation, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA., Vol.17, No.6, November 2012.
  • ACI-ASCE Committee 408, Matamoros, A. B., Thompson, M. K., Ahlborn, T. M., et. al, “ACI 408.2R-12 Report on Bond of Steel Reinforcing Bars Under Cyclic Load.” American Concrete Institute, Detroit, MI, September 2012.
  • Eisenbies, K., Ahlborn, T. M., et al. (PCI Adjacent Members Sub-Committee), “The State of the Practice of Precast/Prestressed Adjacent Box Beam Bridges” PCI Publication Number SOP-01-2012, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL, 97 pp., May 2012.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., D.K. Harris, D.L. Misson*, and E.J. Peuse*, “Strength and Durability Characterization of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Under Variable Curing Conditions,” JOURNAL of the Transportation Research Board – Structures 2011, TRR No. 2251, National Academy Press, Washington D.C., pp. 68-75, February 2012.
  • Dai, Q., K. Ng*, J. Zhou*, E.L. Kreiger* and T.M. Ahlborn, “Damage Investigation of Single-Edge Notched Beam Tests with Normal Strength Concrete and Ultra High Performance Concrete Specimens using Acoustic Emission Techniques,” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Publishers, Vol. 31, pp. 231-242, January 2012.
  • Harris, D.K., J. Sarkar*, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Interface Bond Characterization of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Overlays,” JOURNAL of the Transportation Research Board – Concrete Materials 2011, TRR No. 2240,, National Academy Press, Washington D.C., pp. 40-49, January 2012.
  • Harris, D.K., R.H. Lutch*, T.M. Ahlborn, and P. Duong, “Optimization of a Prestressed Concrete Railroad Crosstie for Heavy-Haul Applications,” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, Vol. 137, No. 11, pp. 815-822, November 2011.
  • ACI-ASCE Committee 423, B.W. Russell, C.L. Roberts-Wollmann, T.M. Ahlborn, et. al, “ACI 423.8R-10, Report on Corrosion and Repair of Grouted Multistrand and Bar Tendon Systems,” American Concrete Institute, Detroit, MI, October 2010.
  • ACI-ASCE Committee 423, A.J. Schokker, C.L. Roberts-Wollmann, T.M. Ahlborn, et. al, “ACI 423.9M-10, Test Method for Bleed Stability of Cementitious Post-Tensioning Tendon Grout, An ACI Standard,” American Concrete Institute, Detroit, MI, June 2010.
  • ACI-ASCE Committee 408, A.B. Matamoros, T.M. Ahlborn, et. al, “ACI 408.3R-09, Guide for Lap Splice and Development Length of High Relative Rib Area Reinforcing Bars in Tension and Commentary,” American Concrete Institute, Detroit, MI, October 2009.
  • Wasserman, E., Ahlborn, T. M., et. al (PCI Bridges Repair Committee), “A Manual for the Evaluation and Repair of Precast, Prestressed Concrete Bridge Products, including Imperfections or Damage Occurring During Production, Handling, Transportation and Erection” MNL-37-06 (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL, 2006), 66 pp.
  • van de Lindt,  J.W.,  T.M. Ahlborn, and S. Kethu*, “Alternate Approach to Approximate Deteriorated Steel Beam End Capacity,” Transportation Research Record No. 1928, JOURNAL of the Transportation Research Board – Design of Structures, National Academy Press, Washington D.C., p. 92-102, December 2005.
  • van de Lindt, J.W. and T. M. Ahlborn, “Relative Fatigue/Cost Assessment of Steel Overhead Sign Support Structures Subjected to Wind Load,” Wind and Structures, Vol. 8, No 5, September 2005, p.343-356.
  • C.G. Gilbertson* and T. M. Ahlborn, “A Probabilistic Comparison of Prestress Loss Methods in Prestressed Concrete Beams, PCI JOURNAL, Journal of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Vol. 49, No. 5, p. 52-69, (Sept-Oct. 2004). 
  • Ahlborn, T.M., van de Lindt, J.W., Uzcategui, A.J. and Lewis, M.E.*, “Cost and Performance Comparison of the Nation’s Overhead Sign Support Structures,” Transportation Research Record 1892, JOURNAL of the Transportation Research Board, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C., p.14-23, 2004.
  • Ahlborn, T.M. and DenHartigh, T.C.*, “A Comparative Bond Study of Stainless and High-Chromium Reinforcing Bars in Concrete,” Transportation Research Record 1845, JOURNAL of the Transportation Research Board, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C., 2003, pp. 88-95.
  • Miller, R.A., Ahlborn, T.M., and others, PCI High Performance Concrete Committee Report, “High Performance Concrete Showcase Bridges,” PCI JOURNAL, Journal of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, V. 46, No. 6, pp. 41-55, Nov-Dec. 2001.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., Shield, C.K., and French, C.W.,  “Full Scale Testing of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” Experimental Techniques, Society of Experimental Mechanics, ed: Ibrahim Miskioglu, Vol. 21, No. 1, 1997, pp. 33-35.  
  • Ahlborn, T.M., French, C.W., and Leon, R.T., “Applications of High-Strength Concrete to Long-Span Prestressed Bridge Girders,” Transportation Research Record No. 1476, JOURNAL of the Transportation Research Board, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C., 1995, pp. 22-30.
  • Mokhtarzadeh, A., Ahlborn, T., French, C., and Leon, R., “High Strength Concrete Applications to Prestressed Bridge Girders,” Construction and Building Materials, Butterworth-Heineman Publishers, 1995.
  • Sandberg, L.B. and Carbary (Ahlborn), T.M., “Spacer Geometry Effects on Strength of Insulating Glazing Joints,” Science & Technology of Glazing Systems, ASTM-STP 1054, pp. 67-72, 1990.
  • Sandberg, L.B., Carbary (Ahlborn), T.M., and Gilson, A.E., “Specimen Length Effects on Mechanical Properties on a Silicone Elastomeric Sealant,” Science & Technology of Glazing Systems, ASTM-STP 1054, pp. 105-111, 1990.
  • Sandberg, L.B. and Carbary (Ahlborn), T.M., “Combined Stress Behavior of Structural Glazing Joints,” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 115(5), pp. 1212-1224, May 1989.

 

Conference Proceedings

 

  • Dobson, R. J., Ruohonen, J., Ahlborn, T. M., Brooks, C. N., Howard, G., "Collecting Bridge Deck Condition Data using Optical and Thermal Cameras from a Single Vehicle Platform at Near Highway Speeds", NDE/NDT for Highways & Bridges: Structural Materials Technology (SMT) Conference 2014, (American Society of Nondestructive Testing, Washington DC, August 25-27, 2014, refereed).
  • Dobson, R. J., Brooks, C. N., Roussi, C., Shuchman, R. A., Ahlborn, T. M., Dean, D., “Using Close Range Photogrammetry to Develop a 3D Optical Bridge Evaluation System (3DOBS),” ASPRS 2013 Annual Conference. American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Baltimore, MD, March 2013, (refereed).
  • Dobson, R. J., Brooks, C. N., Roussi, C., Shuchman, R. A., Ahlborn, T. M., Dean, D., “Development and Application of a 3-D Optical Bridge Deck Evaluation System”, Proceedings of the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Washington DC, January 2013, (refereed).
  • Hong, Q., Wallace, R., Ahlborn, T. M., Brooks, C. N., Dennis, E. P., Forster, M., “Economic Evaluation of Commercial Remote Sensors for Bridge Health Monitoring”, Proceedings of the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Washington DC, January 2013, (refereed).
  • Harris, D. K., Gheitasi, A.*, Ahlborn, T. M., Mears, K. A.*, “Evaluation of Constructed, Steel Tubular, Cast-in-Place (CIP) Piling Properties”, Proceedings of the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Washington DC, January 2013,  (refereed).
  • Oats, R. C.*, Harris, D. K., Ahlborn, T. M., de Melo e Silva, H. A., “Using Digital Image Correlation for a Damage Monitoring Tool for Bridge Members”, Proceedings of the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Washington DC, January 2013, (refereed).
  • Brooks, C.N., R. Dobson, C. Roussi, R. Shuchman and T.M.  Ahlborn, “Development and Application of a 3-D Optical Bridge Deck Evaluation System,” NDE/NDT for Highways & Bridges: Structural Materials Technology (SMT) Conference 2012, New York NY, August 21-24, 2012 (refereed).
  • Vaghefi, K.*, T.M.  Ahlborn, and D.K. Harris, “Implementation of Thermal Infrared Imagery for Highway Concrete Bridge Decks,” NDE/NDT for Highways & Bridges: Structural Materials Technology (SMT) Conference 2012, New York NY, August 21-24, 2012 (refereed).
  • Hoensheid, R.C.*, D. Dean, C.N. Brooks, D.K. Harris, T.M.  Ahlborn, and R. Dobson, “The Evaluation of Surface Defect Detection using LiDAR for Bridge Structural Health Monitoring,” NDE/NDT for Highways & Bridges: Structural Materials Technology (SMT) Conference 2012, New York NY, August 21-24, 2012 (refereed).
  • Endsley, K.A., C.N. Brooks, T.M.  Ahlborn, D.K. Harris, and K. Vaghefi*, “Utilization of Remote Sensing Data for Bridge Condition in Operational Decision Support,” NDE/NDT for Highways & Bridges: Structural Materials Technology (SMT) Conference 2012, New York NY, August 21-24, 2012 (refereed).
  • Endsley, K.A., Brooks, C.N., Harris, D.K., Ahlborn, T.M., and K. Vaghefi*, “Remote Sensing of Bridge Condition for Asset Management Decision Support”, SPIE Smart Structures/NDE 2012: Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems International Society for Optics and Photonics, San Diego CA, March 11-15, 2012 (refereed).
  • Ahlborn, T.M. and E.P. Steinberg, “An Overview of UHPC Efforts through the North American Working Group,” HiPerMat 2012 - 3rd International Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete and Nanotechnology for Construction Materials, Kassel, Germany, March 7-9, 2012 (refereed).
  • Shann, S.V.*, D.K. Harris, M.A. Carbonell*, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Application of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) as a Thin-Topped Overlay for Concrete Bridge Decks”, HiPerMat 2012 - 3rd International Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete and Nanotechnology for Construction Materials, Kassel, Germany, March 7-9, 2012 (refereed).
  • Carbonell*, M.A., D.K. Harris, S.V. Shann*, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Bond Strength between UHPC and Normal Strength Concrete in accordance with Split Prism and Freeze-Thaw Cycling Tests”, HiPerMat 2012 - 3rd International Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete and Nanotechnology for Construction Materials, Kassel, Germany, March 7-9, 2012 (refereed).
  • Kreiger, E.L.*, T.M. Ahlborn, D.K. Harris, and H.A. de Melo e Silva, “Characterization of the Fracture Behavior of UHPC under Flexural Loading”, HiPerMat 2012 - 3rd International Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete and Nanotechnology for Construction Materials, Kassel, Germany, March 7-9, 2012 (refereed).
  • Flietstra, J.C.*, T.M. Ahlborn, D.K. Harris, and H.A. de Melo e Silva, “Creep and Shrinkage Behavior of Ultra High Performance Concrete under Compressive Loading with Varying Curing Regimes,” HiPerMat 2012 - 3rd International Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete and Nanotechnology for Construction Materials, Kassel, Germany, March 7-9, 2012 (refereed).
  • Ahlborn, T.M., K. Vaghefi*, D.K. Harris, and C.N. Brooks, “Measuring and Communicating Bridge Performance with Remote-Sensing Technologies”, 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, January 2012 (refereed).
  • Ahlborn, T.M., D.K. Harris, C.N. Brooks, and L.L. Sutter, “Integration for Traditional and Non-Traditional Remote Sensing for Bridge Condition Assessment,” 5th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, Cancun Mexico (refereed, accepted for publication June 2011, also presented Dec 2011).
  • Brooks, C.N., T.M. Ahlborn, D.K. Harris, L.L. Sutter, R. Shuchman, J.W. Burns, K.A. Endsley, K. Vaghefi, C. Roussi, R.J. Dobson, and R. Hoensheid, “Assessing Bridge Condition using Remote Sensing”, 18th William T. Pecora Memorial Remote Sensing Symposium, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Herndon, VA, November 2011 (refereed).
  • Vaghefi, K.*, H.A. de Melo e Silva, D.K. Harris, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Application of Thermal IR Imagery for Concrete Bridge Inspection”, PCI-FHWA 2011 National Bridge Conference (Salt Lake City, Utah), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL, October 2011 (refereed).
  • Ahlborn, T.M., D.K. Harris, D.L. Misson*, and E.J. Peuse*, “Strength and Durability Characterization of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Under Variable Curing Conditions,” 90th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, January 2011 (refereed, also presented).
  • Harris, D.K., J. Sarkar*, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Interface Bond Characterization of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Overlays,” 90th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, January 2011 (refereed).
  • Ahlborn, T.M., D.K. Harris, C.N. Brooks, K.A. Endsley, D.C. Evans*, and R. Oats*, “Evaluation of Remote Sensing Technologies for Detecting Bridge Deterioration and Condition Assessment,” NDE/NDT for Highways and Bridges: Structural Materials Technology (SMT) 2010, ASNT, New York, New York, August 2010 (refereed).
  • Harris, D.K., T.M. Ahlborn, C.N. Brooks, K. Vaghefi*, D. Evans, R. Oats*, K.A. Endsley,  “Commercial Remote Sensing Technology Evaluation for Bridge Condition Assessment,” 8th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, Niagara Falls, ON, August 3-7, 2010 (refereed poster).
  • Lutch, R.H.* D.K Harris, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Prestressed Concrete Ties in North America,” American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association, AREMA, Lanham, MD, September 20, 2009 (refereed).
  • Lutch, R.H.*, D.K Harris, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Causes and Preventative Methods for Rail Seat Abrasion in North America’s Railroads,” 14th Conference on Cold Regions Engineering, ASCE, Reston, VA, August 30, 2009 (refereed).
  • Gilbertson, C.G.*, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Sustainable Solutions for the Transportation Infrastructure in the U.S. Precast Concrete Industry,” fib Symposium 2009, Concrete: 21st Century Superhero, London, England, June 2009 (refereed, also presented).
  • Ahlborn, T.M., D.L. Misson*, E.J. Peuse*, and C.G. Gilbertson*, “Durability and Strength Characterization of Ultra-High Performance Concrete under Variable Curing Regimes,” 2nd International Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Kassel, Germany, Mar 5-7, 2008 (refereed, also presented).
  • M.Z. Smith*, Y. Li and T.M. Ahlborn, “Analysis of Longitudinal Joint Connections for Decked Precast Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges,” 2008 FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference: Highways for Life, Baltimore, MD, March 20-21, 2008.
  • Huijin Dong,* Y. Li, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Performance of Joint Connections Between Decked Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” PCI-FHWA 2007 National Bridge Conference (Phoenix, AZ), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL, October 2007 (refereed).
  •  Ahlborn, T.M., and S.E. Aguilar*, “Variability Analysis of Prestress Losses, Camber, and Long-Term Deflection of Several Prestress Loss Methods,” PCI-FHWA 2006 National Bridge Conference (Dallas, TX), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL Oct. 2006 (refereed, also presented).
  • van de Lindt, J.W., T.M. Ahlborn , S. Pei* and S. Kethu*, “Steel Beam End Deterioration and Reliability for Bridges Subjected to Measured Truck Loads,” 2006 ASCE Structures Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers (May 2006).
  • Gilbertson, C.G.*, U. Attanayake*, T.M. Ahlborn, and H. Aktan, “Prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Bridge Performance: Condition Assessment and Design Analysis, Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, TRB#06-2432 (January 2006) (refereed).
  • Ahlborn, T.M. and C.G. Gilbertson*, “Inspection Handbook for Common Deterioration of Prestressed Concrete Box-Beams,” PCI-FHWA 2005 National Bridge Conference (Palm Springs, CA), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL (Oct. 2005) (refereed).
  • Steinberg, E.P. and T.M. Ahlborn, “Analysis of UHPC Bridge Girders,” PCI-FHWA 2005 National Bridge Conference (Palm Springs, CA), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL (Oct. 2005). (refereed)
  • van de Lindt, J.W., Ahlborn, T.M. and M. E. Lewis*, “Performance-Based Approach for Selection of Overhead Sign Support Structures,” ASCE Structures Congress 2004 - Recent Trends in Transportation Structures, American Society of Civil Engineers, May 22-24, 2004, Nashville TN.
  • van de Lindt,  J.W.,  T.M. Ahlborn, and S. Kethu*, “Alternate Approach to Approximate Deteriorated Steel Beam End Capacity,” Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, January 2004 (refereed).
  • Ahlborn, T.M., van de Lindt, J.W., Uzcategui, A.J. and Lewis, M.E.*, “Cost and Performance Comparison of the Nation’s Overhead Sign Support Structures,” Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2004, Paper #04-2574 (refereed, also presented). 
  • Ahlborn, T.M., Steinberg, E.P., and J. Hartmann, “Ultra-High Performance Concrete –Study Tour 2002,” 3rd PCI / FHWA International Symposium On High Performance Concrete, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Orlando Florida, October 19-22, 2003 (refereed, also presented).
  • Chen, Zhiqiang* and T.M. Ahlborn, “Statistical Analysis of Prestress Losses for Two HPC Girders,” 3rd PCI / FHWA International Symposium On High Performance Concrete, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Orlando, Florida, October 19-22, 2003 (refereed, also presented).
  • Ahlborn, T.M. and DenHartigh, T.C.*, “A Comparative Bond Study of Stainless and High-Chromium Reinforcing Bars in Concrete,” 82nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2003, Paper #03-3984 (refereed, also presented).
  • Birgul, R.*, Y. Koyuncu*, T.M. Ahlborn, and H. Aktan, “A 40-year Performance Assessment of Prestressed Concrete I-Girder Bridges in Michigan,” 82nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2003, Paper #03-2888 (refereed).
  • Koyuncu Y.*, R. Birgul*, T.M. Ahlborn, and H. Aktan, “Identifying Causes for Distress Patterns in Prestressed Concrete I-Girder Bridges,” 82nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2003, Paper #03-2682, (refereed).
  • Aktan, H. and T.M. Ahlborn, “Factors Affecting the Durability of Prestressed I-Girder Bridges in Michigan, USA,” 1st FIB Congress on Concrete Structures in the 21st Century, Osaka, Japan, October 13-19, 2002, keynote session.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., A. Ovanesova*, J. Kasper*, and H. Aktan, “Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beam Repairs in Michigan,” First International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, Barcelona, Spain, July 14-16, 2002.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., A. Ovanesova*, J. Kasper*, and H. Aktan, “Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beam Health Monitoring in Michigan,” First European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Paris, France, July 10-12, 2002.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., J. Kasper*, A. Ovanesova*, and H. Aktan, “Inspection and Repair of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beam in Michigan,” Proceedings of the Fifth National Workshop on Bridge Research in Progress, Minneapolis, MN, pp. 367-372, October 8-10, 2001 (also presented).
  • French, C.W., Shield, C.K., and Ahlborn, T.M., “Applications of HPC to Long-Span Bridge Girders,” Colorado High Performance Concrete Showcase, sponsors: U. S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, Denver, Colorado, February 18-20, 1998.
  • French, C., Ahlborn, T., and Shield, C., “Tests of Two High Performance Concrete Prestressed Bridge Girders,” Proceedings: Advanced Concrete Solutions for Bridges & Transportation Structures, 1st PCI/FHWA International Symposium on High Performance Concrete (ed: L.S. Paul Johal), New Orleans, LA, pp. 394-405, Oct. 20-22, 1997 (referred).
  • French, C.W., Shield, C.K., Mokhtarzadeh, A., Kriesel, R., and Ahlborn, T.M., “High Performance Concrete: Mechanical Properties and Application to Prestressed Bridge Girders,” Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Civil Infrastructure Systems, Hong Kong, December 1996 (refereed).
  • French, C.W., Shield, C.K., Mokhtarzadeh, A., Kriesel, R., and Ahlborn, T.M., “Application of High Performance Concrete to Long-Span Prestressed Bridge Girders,” Proceedings: Recent Advances in Bridge Engineering:  Evaluation, management and repair, US-Europe Workshop on Bridge Engineering, (eds: J. Casas, F. W. Klaiber and A.R. Mari), Barcelona, Spain, July 1996, ICNME Publishers (International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering), pp. 613-637.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., Shield, C.K., and French, C.W., “Behavior of Two Long Span High Strength Concrete Prestressed Bridge Girders,”Worldwide Advances in Structural Concrete and Masonry (eds: A.E. Schultz and S.L. McCabe), Proceedings of the CCMS Symposium held in conjunction with the ASCE Structures Congress XIV, Chicago, IL, pp. 141-152, April 1996 (refereed, also presented).
  • French, C.W., Kriesel, R., and Ahlborn, T.M., “High Performance Concrete Research Related to Prestressed Bridge Girders,” Proceedings, Eleventh U.S.-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, Tsukuba, Japan, May 1995.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., French, C.W., and Leon, R.T., “Applications of High-Strength Concrete to Long-Span Prestressed Bridge Girders,” Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 1995 (refereed, also presented).
  • Mokhtarzadeh, A., Ahlborn, T.M., French, C.W., and Leon, R.T., “Applications of High Strength Concrete to the Prestressed Girder Industry,” Proceedings, XII Federation Internationale de la Precontrainte, Washington, D.C., May 29 - June 2, 1994.
  • French, C.W., Mokhtarzadeh, A., Ahlborn, T.M., and Leon, R.T., “Applications of High-Performance Concrete to Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” Proceedings of the International Workshop on Civil Infrastructure Systems -- Application of Intelligent Systems and Advanced Materials on Bridge Systems, Taipei, Taiwan, January 10-12, 1994.
  • French, C.W., Mokhtarzadeh, A., Ahlborn, T.M., and Leon, R.T., “High-Strength Concrete Applications to Prestressed Bridge Girders,” Proceedings, Tenth U.S.-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, Lake Tahoe, NV, May 10-11, 1994.
  • Mokhtarzadeh, A., Ahlborn, T.M., French, C.W., and Leon, R.T., “Applications of High Strength Concrete to the Prestressed Industry,” Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Utilization of High-Strength Concrete, Lillehammer, Norway, Volume 1, pp. 163-174, June 1993.
  • Mokhtarzadeh, A., Ahlborn, T.M., French, C.W., and Leon, R.T., “Applications of High Strength Concrete to the Prestressed Industry,” Proceedings of the Third NSF Workshop on Bridge Engineering Research in Progress, La Jolla, California, pp. 23-26, November 1992.

 

Magazines and Invited Editorials

Note: Invited Editorials are noted as such.

  • Howard, G.B., C.P. Sturos, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Groomed Bridge Deck Technology Ready to Produce Instant Results Out On the Highway,” Roads & Bridges, February 2010, Vol. 98, No. 2.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., “Sustainability for the Concrete Bridge Engineering Community,” Invited Editorial, ASPIRE – The Concrete Bridge Magazine, Chicago, IL, Winter 2008, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 16-19.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., “What You Should Know About UHPC,” Invited Editorial, Precast Solutions – A Magazine for Specifiers and Engineers, NPCA, Indianapolis, IN, July/August 2008.

 

Other Technical Reports and Works

 

  • Ahlborn, T.M., R. Shuchman, L.L. Sutter, C.N. Brooks, J.W. Burns, “Bridge Condition Assessment Using Remote Sensors,” Final Report, Cooperative Joint Agreement DT0S59-10-H-00001, USDOT/RITA, February 2013, available at www.mtti.mtu.edu/bridgecondition .
  • Ahlborn, T.M., “Annual Report of the Michigan Department of Transportation Center for Structural Durability,” Michigan Department of Transportation.  Final Contract Report, submitted annually July 2001-2013.
  • 2012 Committee of Visitors Report to the Directorate of NSF, Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation, for FY 2009-2011; Committee member co-author, February 2013.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., C.G. Gilbertson, JA. Keifer, and T.K. Colling “Assessment of ODOT Culvert Load Rating Spreadsheets for use in Michigan,” Report No. CSD 2012-012, Center for Structural Durability, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, also as MDOT RC-1590, Michigan Department of Transportation, September 2012.
  • Lautala, P., D.K. Harris, and T.M. Ahlborn, “Synthesis of Railroad Engineering Best Practices in Areas of Deep Seasonal Frost and Permafrost,” Final contract report to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska University Transportation Center, 2012.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., “Prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Superstructure Evaluation Handbook,” Michigan Department of Transportation, April 2011.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., R. Shuchman, L.L. Sutter, D.K. Harris, C.N. Brooks, J.W. Burns, K.A. Endsley, D.C. Evans, K. Vaghefi, and R.C. Oats, “An Evaluation of Commercially Available Remote Sensors for Assessing Highway Bridge Condition,” Michigan Tech Transportation Institute for the USDOT/RITA, October 2010, available at www.mtti.mtu.edu/bridgecondition .
  • Harris, D.K., T.M. Ahlborn, K. Mears, and A. Gheitasi, “Evaluation of Constructed, Cast-in-Place (CIP) Piling Properties.” Wisconsin Highway Research Program – Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Report WHRP 11-07, 2010.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., R. Shuchman, L.L. Sutter, D.K. Harris, C.N. Brooks, J.W. Burns, K.A. Endsley, D.C. Evans, K. Vaghefi, and R.C. Oats, “The State-of-the-Practice of Modern Structural Health Monitoring for Bridges: A Comprehensive Review,” Michigan Tech Transportation Institute for the USDOT/RITA, June 2010, available at www.mtti.mtu.edu/bridgecondition .
  • Ahlborn, T.M., and L.B. Sandberg, “Manufacturing and Testing of Triple HHH Studwall Panels – Performance Testing,” Final Report to Triple HHH Studwall, L.L.C., Rockford, MI, July 22, 2009.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., D.L. Misson, E.J. Peuse, and C.G. Gilbertson, “Durability and Behavior of Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Michigan Bridges,” Report No. CSD 2008-11, Center for Structural Durability, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, also as MDOT RC-1523, Michigan Department of Transportation, May 2008.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., H.M. Aktan, U. Attanayaka and C.G. Gilbertson, “Condition Assessment and Methods of Abatement of prestressed Concrete Box-Beam Deterioration – Phase I,” Report No. CSD 2005-09, Center for Structural Durability, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, also as MDOT RC-1470, Michigan Department of Transportation, 485pp. December 2005.
  • Ahlborn, T.M., and P.M. Leow, “AASHTO LRFD Shear Design Implementation as Applied to Typical California prestressed Bridge Girders,” Report No. CSD 2005-08, Center for Structural Durability, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, 225pp. February 2005
  • Ahlborn, T.M., and G.A. Kollmorgen, “Impact of Age and Size on the Mechanical Behavior of Ductal,” Report No. CSD 2004-07, Center for Structural Durability, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, 185pp. December 2004
  • van de Lindt, J.W., and Ahlborn, T.M., “Development of Steel Beam End Deterioration Guidelines,” Report No. CSD 2004-06, Center for Structural Durability, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, also as MDOT RC-1454, Michigan Department of Transportation, 159pp. January 2005
  1. Ahlborn, T.M., van de Lindt, J.W., and Lewis, M.E., “Optimization of Cost and Performance of Overhead Sign Support Structures,” Report No. CSD 2003-04, Center for Structural Durability, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, and Michigan Department of Transportation Report JN-56886, Lansing, MI, 159pp., October 2003.  
  1. Ahlborn, T.M. and T.C. DenHartigh, “A Comparative Bond Study of MMFX Reinforcing Steel in Concrete,” Report No. CSD 2002-03, Center for Structural Durability, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, 25pp., July 2002.
  1. Ahlborn, T.M., Kasper, J.M., Aktan, H., Koyunca, Y., and J. Rutyna, “Causes and Cures of Prestressed Concrete I-Beam End Deterioration,” Report No. CSD 2002-02, Center for Structural Durability, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, and Michigan Department of Transportation Report RC-1412, Lansing, MI, 386pp., October 2002.  
  1. Ahlborn, T.M. and T.C. DenHartigh, “ A Comparative Bond Study of Stainless Steel Reinforcement in Concrete,” Report No. CSD 2002-01, Michigan Department of Transportation, Report RC-1406, Lansing, MI, 131pp., January 2002.
  1. Ahlborn, T.M., C.E. French, and C.K. Shield, “High-Strength Concrete Prestressed Bridge Girders: Long Term and Flexural Behavior,” Report No. MN/RC-2000-32, Minnesota Department of Transportation, 390 pp., November 2000.  
  1. Ahlborn, T.M., “High Strength Concrete Prestressed Bridge Girders”, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Minnesota, 1998. (Also presented). Also published through UMI Services, Report #9903614, 440 pp., 1998.
  1. Ahlborn, T.M., "Combined Stress Behavior of Structural Glazing Joints", MSCE thesis, Michigan Technological University, 1987. (Also presented).

 

Presentations

In addition to those technical presentations identified above, the following presentations were given by Dr. Ahlborn (i=invited)
 

  • “The Mighty Mac – an ASCE National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark,” Copper Country Kiwanis Luncheon, Houghton, MI, May 14, 2014. (i)
  • “Bridging the Gap” Tech Savvy Day, powered by UUAW, Gaylord MI, April 26, 2014. (i) An all day workshop for middle school girls to introduce STEM fields.
  • “Bridge Condition Assessment Using Remote Sensors,” Workshop on NDE in Managing Highway Bridge Assets, Michigan Department of Transportation, Lansing, MI, March 28, 2013. (i)
  • “The Mighty Mac – an ASCE National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark,” WTS Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet, Women’s Transportation Series, Hartland, MI, March 14, 2013. (i)
  • "Assessment of Bridge Condition with Remote Sensing", Ahlborn, Theresa M., Brooks, Colin N. (presenter), Harris, D.K., Vaghefi, K, Dobson, R.J., Endsley, K. A., Oats, R.C., 2013 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Bridge Management Committee (AHD35), Washington, D.C., January 16, 2013. (i)
  • "Remote Sensing Strategies for Assessing Bridge Condition", Ahlborn, T.M., Vaghefi, K. (presenter), Harris, D.K., Brooks, C.N., 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Sensing Technologies for Transportation Applications Workshop sponsored by ABJ50, Washington, D.C., January 13, 2013. (i)
  • "Specific Remote Sensing Applications to Bridges: Inspection, Maintenance, and Management", A Workshop on Remote Sensing for Infrastructure Management, USDOT/RITA and ASNT, New York CIty, New York, August 24, 2012. (i)
  • "Bridge Condition Assessment Using Remote Sensors", TERRA Innovation Series Event: Expanding what we see - Remote Sensing Applications in Transportation, Transportation Engineering and Road Research Alliance, Houghton, MI, August 14, 2012. (i)
  • “An Overview of UHPC,” Concrete Materials Technology Committee, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL, March 30, 2012. (i)
  • “The Mighty Mac – an ASCE National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark,” Michigan Bridge Conference, Michigan Tech Alumni Event, Howell, MI, March 20, 2012. (i)
  • “Measuring and Communicating Bridge Performance with Remote-Sensing Technologies”, Ahlborn, T.M., K. Vaghefi, D.K. Harris, and C.N. Brooks, 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, January 2012, given by K. Vaghefi.
  • “Implementation of Digital Image Correlation Method,” Oats, R., H.A. de Melo e Silva, D.K. Harris, and T.M. Ahlborn, AFH30 Committee Meeting, 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January 24, 2012, given by R. Oats. (i)
  • “Using Remote Sensing for Bridge Condition Assessment,” T.M. Ahlborn, D.K. Harris, and C.N. Brooks, AFF30 Concrete Bridges Committee Meeting, 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January 23, 2012, given by D.K. Harris. (i)
  • “Deploying Remote-Sensing Technologies for Bridge Condition Assessment”, D.K. Harris, C.N. Brooks, T.M. Ahlborn, and L.L. Sutter, Sensing Technologies for Transportation Applications Workshop, 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January 22, 2012, given by D.K. Harris. (i)
  • “Application of Thermal IR Imagery for Concrete Bridge Inspection”, Vaghefi, K., H.A. de Melo e Silva, D.K. Harris, and T.M. Ahlborn, PCI-FHWA 2011 National Bridge Conference (Salt Lake City, Utah), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL, October 2011, given by K. Vaghefi.
  • “Integration of Traditional Remote Sensing into a Framework for Structural Health Monitoring of Concrete Bridges,” D.K. Harris, T.M. Ahlborn, L.L. Sutter, and C.N. Brooks, American Concrete Institute Fall Convention - Research in Progress, Cincinnati, OH, October 17, 2011, given by D.K. Harris.
  •  “Future Challenges of UHPC in the U.S. and ACI,” Strategic Development Council Meeting #30, American Concrete Institute, Northbrook, IL, September 21, 2011. (i)
  • “Bridge Condition Assessment Using Remote Sensors,” Technical Advisory Council Meeting, USDOT/RITA project update, Ann Arbor, MI, March 3, 2011.
  •  “Bridge Condition Assessment Using Remote Sensors,” MDOT Technical Meeting, USDOT/RITA project update, Ann Arbor, MI, February 24, 2011.
  •  “Using Remote Sensors for Bridge Condition Assessment”, AFF30 Concrete Bridges Committee Meeting, 90th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January 25, 2011. (i)
  •  “Evaluating Commercial Remote Sensors for Highway Bridge Condition Assessment”, Sensing Technologies for Transportation Applications Session, 90th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January 23, 2011. (i)
  • “Challenges to Developing and Implementing a UHPC Design Guide for the U.S.,” Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Roadmap Workshop, co-presenter Dr. Eric Steinberg, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Columbia University, New York City, NY, January 11-12, 2011. (i)
  • “The Mighty Mac – an ASCE National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark,” Friends of the Van Pelt Library, Friends Annual Meeting, Houghton, MI October 2010. (i)
  • “Remote Sensing Technologies for Detecting Bridge Deterioration and Condition Assessment,”AASHTO T‐10 (Concrete Bridges) Committee meeting, PCI Committee Days, Chicago, IL, September 23, 2010. (i)
  • “Planning Your Success,” Keynote Speaker for the Michigan Tech Chapter of Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society, March 2010, on the 25th anniversary of Dr. Ahlborn’s induction into Chi Epsilon (i).
  • “Performance of Joint Connections Between Decked Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” PCI-FHWA 2007 National Bridge Conference (Phoenix, AZ), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL, (co-author of presentation given by Huijin Dong) Oct. 2007.
  • “Impact of Prestress Losses (according to LRFD ’05) on Camber and Deflection,” 2006 ACI Fall Convention, Denver, Colorado, November 8, 2006.
  • “Development of Rapid Construction Solutions Using Pretopped Prestressed Concrete Girders,” PCI-FHWA 2006 National Bridge Conference (Dallas, TX), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL, Oct. 2006.
  • “Variability of Prestress Losses for the New AASHTO LRFD 2005 Code,” PCI-FHWA 2006 National Bridge Conference (Dallas, TX), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL, Oct. 2006.
  • “Ultra-High Performance Concrete – Innovative Applications,” 2006 Michigan Bridge Conference, Houghton Lake, MI, April 2006.
  • “Robustness and Sensitivity of Rapid-Setting Self Consolidating Concrete to Production Variables,” (coauthor of presentation given by Dr. Y.S. Deshpande) 2006 ACI Spring Convention, Research in Progress Session, Atlanta, GA, March 2006.
  • “The Michigan Tech Transportation Institute – An Overview,” presented to the Transportation Commission for the State of Michigan, Houghton, Michigan, June 26, 2003. (i)
  • “Center for Structural Durability – Research and Implementation,” presented at the Michigan Department of Transportation Research Liaison Group meeting and site tour, Houghton, Michigan, December 12, 2002.
  • “Ultra-High Performance Prestressed Concrete Design Issues,” (coauthor of presentation given by Dr. E.P. Steinberg, P.E.) 2002 ACI Spring Convention, Detroit, Michigan, April 23, 2002.
  • “Prestressed Concrete I-Beam End Deterioration – Causes and Cures,” 2002 PCI Spring Committee Days, Bridge Committee Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, April 19, 2002. (i)
  • “Repair of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beams with End Deterioration,” 2002 Transportation Research Board Annual Convention, presented to the A2C03 Committee on Concrete Bridges, Washington DC, January 16, 2002. (i)
  • “A Probabilistic Comparison of Several Prestress Loss Methods,” 2001 PCI 47th Annual Convention, presented to the Committee on Bridges, Reno, Nevada, October 21, 2001. (i)
  • “MDOT Partnering with Universities – Center for Structural Durability,” Michigan Bridge Conference, Mt. Pleasant, MI, May 29-30, 2001. (i)
  • “Structural Engineering Research at Michigan Tech”, Michigan Tech’s Women in Science and Engineering Seminar Series, May 5, 2000.
  • “Behavior of Two Long-Span HSC Prestressed Bridge Girders,” 1999 ACI Spring Convention – Theme: High Performance Concrete, Chicago, IL, March 1999.
  • “Applications of HPC to Long-Span Bridge Girders,” Colorado High Performance Concrete Showcase, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and the University of Colorado, (coauthor of presentation given by Dr. C. French) February 20, 1998.
  • “Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beam Tests,” 45th Annual Concrete Conference, Continuing Education Division, University of Minnesota, December 14, 1995.
  • “Full Scale Tests of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders,” 1995 Society of Experimental Mechanics Spring Conference and Exhibit, Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 12-14, 1995.
  • “Applications of High Strength Concrete to Long-Span Prestressed Bridge Girders,” The Sixth Annual Transportation Research Conference, Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, May 2-3, 1995.
  • “Full-Size Prestressed Girder Tests Utilizing High Strength Concrete,” The Fifth Annual Transportation Research Conference, Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, May 12-13, 1994.
  • “Applications of High Strength Concrete in Prestressed Bridge Systems,” Minnesota Precast Association Seminar on Prestressed Concrete Bridge Design and Construction, Minneapolis, September 1991.

 

Noteworthy Media exposure

 

  • “North America: ACI 239 Defining UHPC” an interview with Dr. Tess Ahlborn presenting some of the challenges for implementing UHPC in North America, Ductal Solutions, Lafarge, Paris, France, No. 14, October 2013.
  • “Ahlborn Named Woman of the Year by Transportation Group,” by Marcia Goodrich, Michigan Tech News, Tech Today Issue March 11, 2013.
  • “A Crown for the Mighty Mac,” by Marcia Goodrich, Michigan Tech Magazine, Winter 2010-2011, a narrative of how Dr. Ahlborn’s passion for the Mackinac Bridge led to the structure being designated as an ASCE National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
  • “Tech Professor Honored by Concrete Institute,” noting Ahlborn’s receipt of the 2010 PCI Distinguished Educator Award, Daily Mining Gazette, Saturday, September 18, 2010.
  • Michigan notes: St. Ignace – The Mackinac Bridge was designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, of the ASCE, citing Ahlborn’s efforts in preparing the successful application, USA Today Newspaper, Friday August 13, 2010.
  • National Public Radio, News Brief citing Ahlborn’s work for the Mighty Mac designation of the ASCE National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, August 12, 2010.  Also noted in print in the Michigan Engineering Newsletter, July 22, 2010.
  • “Bridge Diagnosis,” an article describing Dr. Ahlborn’s role as a leader of a team of 24 researchers investigating the best remote-sensing technologies for monitoring the health of bridges, noting the $2.8M project she leads to prevent disasters like the I-35W bridge collapse, Mechanical Engineering Magazine, June 2010.
  •  “Tech Researchers Study Bridge Health,” noting Ahlborn’s work in remote sensing for bridge applications, Daily Mining Gazette, Tuesday April 6, 2010. Also published by the Great Lakes Innovation and Technology Report Newsletter, the Homeland Security News Wire, and ASEE First Bell E-Newsletter.
  • Dr. Ahlborn’s research on remote sensing technology for bridge condition assessment was highlighted in an article in Engineering Research, “Keeping bridges healthy – Diagnosing their ills for a distance,” Michigan Tech College of Engineering, 2010.
  • Marcia Goodrich reported on “Ahlborn to Co-chair Scientific Committee for Structural Concrete Congress”, Tech Today (a daily newsletter for the Michigan Tech community) Nov. 18, 2008.
  • Dr. Ahlborn’s research on ultra-high performance concrete was highlighted in an article in Engineering Research, “500-year Bridge – Transforming the concrete transportation system,” Michigan Tech College of Engineering, 2008.
  • Dr. Ahlborn was cited in a Detroit Free Press article as a bridge engineering expert regarding the collapse of the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis MN on August 1, 2007.
  • Dr. Ahlborn’s research on ultra-high performance concrete was cited in an article in Engineering the Future, “Building the 500-year Bridge – High Impact Research,” Michigan Tech College of Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 2, p.6 (Spring/Summer 2006)
  • Dr. Ahlborn’s research on box-beam bridge deterioration and inspection was cited in an article in the C&T Research Record, “Box-Beam Concerns Found under the Bridge,” MDOT Issue No. 102, p.1-4, (September 2005).
  • Dr. Ahlborn’s research was cited in an article in the ASCE News, “Is Our Perspective Truly Global?” A Message from the President Pat Galloway, Vol. 29, No. 4, April 2004.
  • Dr. Ahlborn’s research on ultra-high performance concrete was cited in an article in the CAM Magazine, “Voice of the Construction Industry”, a publication for contractors in the Detroit metro region. Vol.26, No.2, p.24-27, Feb. 2005.
  • “Tech Tops in Transportation Materials Research.” Michigan Tech Alumnus, Vol. 40, No. 3, April 2003.    This article reviews transportation materials research at Michigan Tech, addressing Dr. Ahlborn’s research along with others. Also discussed is how researchers have made Michigan Tech one of the top research institutes in the U.S. for transportation materials.
  • “Research in Michigan.”  Research Record, Construction and Technology, Michigan Department of Transportation, Issue No.96, November 2002.  Covering a broad range of research at Michigan universities, this article cites Dr. Ahlborn’s research regarding stainless steel reinforcement as practical and providing cost savings through significantly reducing maintenance costs of bridge decks.
  • “Asset Management Works.” Michigan Contractor and Engineer, August 11, 2001.  Reviews Dr. Ahlborn’s work with the Michigan DOT research team that was presented at the May 2001 Michigan Bridge Conference.
  • “Research leads to cost savings in bridge construction.” Mn/DOT News, Vol. 4, No. 9, June 1998.  This article reviews cost savings realized in actual bridge construction as a result of Ahlborn’s research using high-strength concrete in prestressed concrete bridges in Minnesota.