Baoshan Huang

Edwin G. Burdette Professor

Biography

Baoshan Huang joined the faculty of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee in January 2002. Over the last fifteen years of his professional career, Huang has secured over 6.5 million dollars of research funding to support his research activities and published over 100 peer reviewed journal papers. He is registered as a professional engineer in Louisiana.

Research

Infrastructural Materials:

Engineering Characterization and Multi-Scale Modeling of Asphalt Cement
Asphalt Paving Mixtures
Portland Cement Concrete
other Infrastructural Materials

Pavement Engineering:

Pavement Design
Testing and Evaluation
Pavement Maintenance
Highway Asset Management

Geotechnical Engineering:

Soil Improvement
Slope Stability
Deep Excavations
Drill Shaft and other Deep Foundations

Education

PhD (2000) - Louisiana State University

MS (1988) - Tongji University, China

BS (1984) - Tongji University, China

Professional Service

Faculty Senator - University of Tennessee (2010 - 2013)

Associate Editor - ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering

TRB Committee Member - TRB Committees AFK30 and AFK40

Chairman - ASCE Bituminous Materials Committee (2010 - 2012)

Steering Member - ASCE Pavement Committee (Geo-Inst.)

Publications

Web of Science Author Identifier: G-4974-2011

Zhou, C., B. Huang, E.C. Drumm, X. Shu, Q. Dong, and S. Udeh, “Soil Resilient Modulus Regressed from Physical Properties and Influence of Seasonal Variation on Asphalt Pavement Performance,” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol.141, No.1, 2015, pp. 04014069-1-9.

Wang, Z., X. Shu, T.E. Rutherford, B. Huang, and D.B. Clarke, “Effects of Asphalt Emulsion on Properties of Fresh Cement Emulsified Asphalt Mortar,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.75, 2015, pp.25–30.

Shu, X, R. Graham, B. Huang, and E. Burdette, “Hybrid Effects of Carbon Fibers on Mechanical Properties of Portland Cement Mortar,” Materials and Design, Vol.65, 2015, pp.12222–1228.

Qian, J., X. Shu, Q. Dong, J. Ling, and B. Huang, "Laboratory characterization of controlled low-strength materials," Materials and Design, Vol.65, 2015, pp.806-813.

Zhao, S., B. Huang, X. Shu, and X.P. Ye, “Laboratory Investigation of Bio-Char Modified Asphalt Mixtures,” In-Press, Transportation Research Record, No. 2445, 2014, pp.56–63.

Bowers, B.F., J.A. Moore, B. Huang, and X. Shu, “Blending Efficiency of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement: An Approach Utilizing Rheological Properties and Molecular Weight Distributions,” Fuel, Vol.136, 2014, pp.63–68.

Zhou, C., X. Shu and B. Huang, “Predicting Concrete Coefficient of Thermal Expansion with an Improved Micromechanical Model,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.68, 2014, pp.10–16.

Zhao, S, B. Huang, X.P. Ye, X. Shu, and X. Jia, "Utilizing Bio-Char as a Bio-Modifier for Asphalt Cement: A Sustainable Application of Bio-Fuel By-Product," Fuel, Vol.133, 2014, pp.52-62.

Dong, Q., B. Huang, and X. Jia, "Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness of Asphalt Pavement Pothole Patching Methods," Transportation Research Record, No. 2431, 2014, pp.49–56.

Shu, X., and B. Huang, “Recycling of Waste Tire Rubber in Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete: An Overview,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.67, Part B, 2014, pp.217–224.

Dong, C, D.B. Clarke, X. Yan, Z. Ma, A. Khattak, B. Huang, “Multivariate random-parameters zero-inflated negative binomial regression model: An application to Estimate Crash Frequencies at Intersections,” Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol.70, No.9, 2014, pp.320–329.

Dong, Q., V. Huang and B. Huang, “Laboratory Evaluation of Utilizing Waste Heavy Clay and Foundry Sand Blends as Construction Materials,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.26, No.9, 2014, p.04014065.

Rutherford, T.E., Z. Wang, X. Shu, B. Huang and D.B. Clarke, “Laboratory Investigation into Mechanical Properties of Cement Emulsified Asphalt Mortar,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.65, No.8, 2014, pp.76–83.

Nie, Q., C. Zhou, X. Shu, Q. He, and B. Huang, “Chemical, Mechanical, and Durability Properties of Concrete with Local Mineral Admixtures under Sulfate Environment in Northwest China,” Materials, Vol.7, No.5, 2014, doi: 10.3390/ma7053772

Zhao, S, B.F. Bowers, B. Huang, and X. Shu, “Characterizing Rheological Properties of Binder and Blending Efficiency of Asphalt Paving Mixtures Containing RAS through GPC,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.26, No.5, 2014, pp.941–946.

Dong, Q., B. Huang, and S. Richards, “Evaluation of Influence Factors to Crack Initiation of LTPP Resurfaced Asphalt Pavements Using Parametric Survival Analysis,” ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, Vol.28, No.2, 2014, pp.412–421.

Dong, Q., B. Huang, and S. Zhao, “Field and Laboratory Evaluation of Winter Season Pavement Pothole Patching Materials,” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol.15, No.4, 2014, pp.279–289.

Dong, Q., and B. Huang, “Laboratory Evaluation on Resilient Modulus and Rate Dependencies of RAP used as Unbound Base Material,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.26, No.2, 2014, pp.379–383.

Bowers, B.F., B. Huang, and X. Shu, "Refining laboratory procedure for artificial RAP: A comparative study," Construction and Building Materials, Vol.52, No.2, 2014, pp.385–390.

Wu, H., B. Huang, and X. Shu, ”Characterizing Fatigue Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures Utilizing Loaded Wheel Tester.” J. Mater. Civ. Eng., Vol.26, No.1, 2014, pp.152–159.

Jia, X., B. Huang, B.F. Bowers, and S. Zhao, “Infrared Spectra and Rheological Properties of Asphalt Cement containing Waste Engine Oil Residues,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.50, No.1, 2014, pp.683–691.

Bowers, B.F., B. Huang, X. Shu, and B.C. Miller, “Investigation of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Blending Efficiency through GPC and FTIR,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.50, No.1, 2014, pp.517–523.

Dong, C., D.B. Clarke, S.H. Richards, and B. Huang, “Differences in Passenger Car and Large Truck Involved Crash Frequencies at Urban Signalized Intersections: An Exploratory Analysis,” Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol.62, No.1, 2014, pp.87–94.

Dong, Q., B. Huang and X. Shu, “Rubber Modified Concrete Improved by Chemically Active Coating and Silane Couple Agent,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.48, No.11, 2013, pp.116–123.

Jin, S., J. Zhang and B. Huang, “Fractal Analysis of Effect of Air Void on Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Concrete,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.47, No.10, 2013, pp.126–130.

Chen, J., B. Huang and X. Shu, “Air Voids Distribution Analysis of Asphalt Mixtures Utilizing Discrete Element Method,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.25, No.10, 2013, pp.1375–1385.

Huang, B., X. Shu, and G. Zuo, “Using notched semi-circular bending fatigue test to characterize fracture resistance of asphalt mixtures,” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol.109, 2013, pp.78–88.

Dong, Q., X. Jiang, B. Huang, and S.H. Richards, “Analyzing Influence Factors to Transverse Cracking on LTPP Resurfaced Asphalt Pavements through NB and ZINB Models,” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol.139, No.9, 2013, pp.889–895.

Zhou, C., B. Huang, and X. Shu, “A Micromechanical Model for Predicting Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Concrete,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.25, No.9, 2013, pp.1171–1180.

Dong, Q., B. Huang, S.H. Richard, X. Yan, “Cost-Effectiveness Analyses of Maintenance Treatments for Low and Moderate Traffic Asphalt Pavements in Tennessee,” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol.139, No.8, 2013, pp.797–803.

Jiang, X., B. Huang, R.L. Zaretzki, S.H. Richards, X. Yan, and H. Zhang, “Investigating the Influence of Curbs on Single-Vehicle Crash Injury Severity Utilizing Zero-Inflated Ordered Probit Models,” Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol.57, No.8, 2013, pp.55–66.

Jiang, X, B. Huang, R. Zaretzki, S. Richards, and X. Yan, “Estimating Safety Effects of Pavement Management Factors Utilizing Bayesian Random Effect Models,” Traffic Injury Prevention, Vol.14, No.7, 2013, pp.766–775.

Shu, X., B. Huang and J. Liu, “Materials Innovations for Sustainable Infrastructure,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.25, No.7, 2013, pp. 825–828.

Huang, B., Y. Zhang, X. Shu, Y. Liu, D. Penumadu, and X. Ye, “Neutron Scattering for Moisture Detection in Foamed Asphalt,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vo.25, No.7, 2013, pp.932–938.

Dong, Q., H. Wu, B. Huang, X. Shu and K. Wang, “Investigation into Laboratory Abrasion Test Methods for Pervious Concrete,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.25, No.7, 2013, pp.886–892.

Jiang, X, B. Huang, X. Yan, R. Zaretzki, and S. Richards, “Two-Vehicle Injury Severity Models on Integration of Pavement Management and Traffic Engineering Factors,” Traffic Injury Prevention, Vol.14, No.5, 2013, pp.544–553.

Graham, R., B. Huang, X. Shu and E.G. Burdette, “Laboratory Evaluation of Tensile Strength and Energy Absorbing Properties of Cement Mortar Reinforced with Micro- and Meso-Sized Carbon Fibers,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.44, No.7, 2013, pp.751–756.

Zhao, S., B. Huang, X. Shu and M. Woods, “Comparative Evaluation of Warm Mix Asphalt Containing High Percentages of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.44, No.7, 2013, pp. 92–100.

Zhou, C., B. Huang, X. Shu and Q. Dong, “Validating MEPDG with Tennessee Pavement Performance Data,” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol.139, No.3, 2013, pp.306–312.

Huang, B., X. Shu, and J. Cao, “A Two-Staged Surface Treatment to Improve Properties of Rubber Modified Cement Composites,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.40, No.3, 2013, pp.270–274.

Bowers, B.F., B. Huang, and X. Shu, “A New Method for Detecting Asphalt Contamination within A Fine Aggregate Medium Through Chemical Testing,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.25, No.1, 2013, pp.252–256.

Zhu, Z., X. Wang, S. Dai, B. Huang, and Q. He, “Fractional Characteristics of Coal Fly Ash for Beneficial Use,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.25, No.1, 2013, pp.63–69.

Zhao, S., B. Huang, X. Shu, X. Jia, and M. Woods, “Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Warm-Mix Asphalt Containing High Percentages of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement,” Transportation Research Record, Vol. 2294, 2012, pp.98–105.

Chen, J., B. Huang, F. Chen and X. Shu, “Application of Discrete Element Method to Superpave Gyratory Compaction,” Road Materials and Pavement Design, vol.13(3), 2012, pp.480 – 500.

Dong, Q., and B. Huang, “Evaluation of Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitations Utilizing LTPP Data,” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol.138, No.6, 2012, pp.681–689.

Shu, X., B. Huang, E. Shrum, and X. Jia, “Laboratory evaluation of moisture susceptibility of foamed warm mix asphalt containing high percentages of RAP,” Construction & Building Materials, Vol.35, No.10, 2012, pp.125-130.

Wu, H, B. Huang, and X. Shu, “Characterizing Viscoelastic Properties of Asphalt Mixtures Utilizing Loaded Wheel Tester (LWT),” Road Materials and Pavement Design, Vol.13, SI, 2012, pp.38-55.

Huang, B., X. Shu, and D. Vukosavljevic, “Laboratory Investigation of Cracking Resistance of Hot-Mix Asphalt Containing Screened Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.23, No.11, 2011, pp.1535-1543.

Shen, J., B. Huang, X. Shu and B. Tang, “Size Effect of Sub Nano-scaled Hydrated Lime o Selected Properties of HMA,” International Journal of Pavement Research, Vol.4, No.4, 2011, pp.252–257.

Jiang, X., X. Yan, B. Huang, and S. Richards, “Influence of Curbs on Traffic Crash Frequency in High-Speed Roadways,” Traffic Injury Prevention, Vol.12, 2011, pp.412–421.

Huang, B., J. Cao and X. Shu, "Rubber-Modified Cementitious Substance and Method of Making the Same," US Patent No.7,985,786, July 2011.

Shu, X., B. Huang, H. Wu, Q. Dong and E.G. Burdette, “Performance Comparison of Laboratory and Field Produced Pervious Concrete Mixtures,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.25, No.8, 2011, pp.3187–3192.

Hao, Wu, B. Huang, X. Shu, and Q. Dong, “Laboratory Evaluation of Abrasion Resistance of Pertland Cement Pervious Concrete,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.23, No.5, 2011, pp.697–702.

Huang, B., X. Shu, J. Chen and M. Woods, “Evaluation of Longitudinal Joint Construction Techniques for Asphalt Pavements in Tennessee,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.22, No.10, 2010, pp.1112–1121.

Chan, C.Y., B. Huang, X. Yan and S. Richards, “Investigating Effects of Asphalt Pavement Conditions on Traffic Accidents in Tennessee Based on the Pavement Management System (PMS),” Journal of Advanced Transportation, Vol.44, No.3, 2010, pp.150-161.

Huang, B., X. Shu, Q. Dong and J. Shen, “Laboratory Evaluation of Moisture Susceptibility of Hot-Mix Asphalt Containing Cementitious Fillers,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.22, No.7, 2010, pp.667–673.

Huang, B., H. Wu, X. Shu and E.G. Burdette, “Laboratory Evaluation of Permeability and Strength of Polymer-Modified Pervious Concrete,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.24, No.5, 2010, pp.818-823.

Huang, B., Q. Dong, and E.G. Burdette, “Laboratory Evaluation of Incorporating Waste Ceramic Materials into Portland Cement and Asphaltic Concrete,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol.23, No.12, 2009, pp.3451-3456.

Huang, B., X. Chen, and X. Shu, “Effects of Electrically Conductive Additives on Laboratory-Measured Properties of Asphalt Mixtures,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.21, No.10, 2009, pp.612–617.

Shu, X., and B. Huang, “Predicting Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Mixtures with Differential Method,” International Journal of Road Materials and Pavement Design, Vol.10, No.2, 2009, pp.337–359.

Huang, B., X Chen, X. Shu, E. Masad, and E. Mahmoud, “Effects of Coarse Aggregate Angularity and Asphalt Binder on Laboratory-Measured Permanent Deformation Properties of HMA,” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol.10, No.1, 2009, pp.19 - 28.

Contact Information

419 John D. Tickle Building
Phone: 865-974-7713
E-mail: bhuang@utk.edu
Personal Website

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering