David W. Scott, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact
Office: EDRB B248
Phone: 912-966-7917
Email: david.scott@gtsav.gatech.edu
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Research Thrusts
Structural Engineering
Education
Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1997
M.S.C.E., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1996
B.C.E., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1991
Research Interests
  • Advanced fiber-reinforced polymeric (FRP) composite materials
  • Repair and strengthening of structures using advanced materials and technology
  • Blast response of structures strengthened using FRP materials
  • Design of structures constructed using high-performance materials
  • Long-term durability of FRP in civil structural applications
  • Viscoelastic characterization of advanced materials
  • Maintenance and repair of FRP materials in structures

Dr. Scott’s research focuses on the use of novel material and structural systems in civil engineering applications, both new construction and repair. His work in this area has included investigating the viscoelastic behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials in a range of service environments and loading conditions. Dr. Scott has also studied the response of structural elements reinforced with mechanically fastened FRP strips. This research has lead to the development of new techniques to rapidly strengthen bridges during military operations. His current research efforts include a study of the structural behavior of masonry elements strengthened with reinforced elastomeric materials, particularly under short-duration shock events. Dr. Scott has received numerous awards for his research, including the 2004 Best Basic Research Paper in the ASCE’s Journal of Composites for Construction, the 1994 Dow Chemical Award for Excellence in Composites Research, and a Commendation for Technical Excellence from the U.S. Army in 1998. He is a member of ACI, ICRI, and ASCE.