Sanghun Kim

Sanghun Kim

  • College of Engineering

    Civil and Environmental Engineering

    Associate Professor of Instruction

Office Location

Engineering 518

Phone

215-204-1705

Biography

Dr. Kim is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering as well as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). His research includes the application of Harmony Search Optimization with a big database to civil infrastructures like steel components, reinforced concrete components, and Fiber composite components with buildings and bridges. TMD applications to the existing structures and deep foundations for lateral vibrations due to wind and seismic loadings.

Research Interests

  • Applications of Harmony Search (Optimization) with a big database and TMD applications to the existing structures and the deep foundations.

Courses Taught

Number

Name

Level

CEE 4211

Bridge Engineering

Undergraduate

CEE 4421

Structural Dynamics

Undergraduate

CEE 4446

Senior Design Project I for Civil Engineering

Undergraduate

CEE 5211

Bridge Design

Graduate

CEE 5421

Structural Dynamics

Graduate

CEE 5434

Behavior and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Graduate

ENGR 4296

Capstone Senior Design Project

Undergraduate

ENGR 4296

Senior Design Project II

Undergraduate

ENGR 4996

Honors Capstone Senior Design Project

Undergraduate

ENGR 4996

Honors Senior Design Project II

Undergraduate

CMT 4335

Steel and Wood Structures

Undergraduate

CMT 4336

Concrete and Masonry Design

Undergraduate

Selected Publications

Featured

  • Ocak, A., Işıkdağ, Ã., Bekdaş, G., Nigdeli, S.M., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2024). Prediction of Damping Capacity Demand in Seismic Base Isolators via Machine Learning. Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 138(3), pp. 2899-2924. Computers, Materials and Continua (Tech Science Press). doi: 10.32604/cmes.2023.030418

  • Bekdaş, G., Cakiroglu, C., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimization and Predictive Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Circular Columns. Materials (Basel), 15(19). Switzerland. doi: 10.3390/ma15196624

  • Bekdaş, G., Cakiroglu, C., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimal Dimensioning of Retaining Walls Using Explainable Ensemble Learning Algorithms. Materials (Basel), 15(14). Switzerland. doi: 10.3390/ma15144993

  • Yousif, S., Saka, M.P., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Folded Plate Structures to ACI 318-11 Using Soft Computing Algorithm. MATHEMATICS, 10(10). doi: 10.3390/math10101668

  • Cakiroglu, C., Islam, K., Bekdaş, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Interpretable Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict the Axial Capacity of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Columns. Materials (Basel), 15(8). Switzerland. doi: 10.3390/ma15082742

  • Bekdas, G., Nigdeli, S.M., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Modified Harmony Search Algorithm-Based Optimization for Eco-Friendly Reinforced Concrete Frames. SUSTAINABILITY, 14(6). doi: 10.3390/su14063361

  • Ocak, A., Nigdeli, S.M., Bekdas, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Adaptive Harmony Search for Tuned Liquid Damper Optimization under Seismic Excitation. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 12(5). doi: 10.3390/app12052645

  • Ocak, A., Bekdas, G., Nigdeli, S.M., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimization of Tuned Liquid Damper Including Different Liquids for Lateral Displacement Control of Single and Multi-Story Structures. BUILDINGS, 12(3). doi: 10.3390/buildings12030377

  • Uray, E., Carbas, S., Geem, Z.W., & Kim, S. (2022). Parameters Optimization of Taguchi Method Integrated Hybrid Harmony Search Algorithm for Engineering Design Problems. MATHEMATICS, 10(3). doi: 10.3390/math10030327

  • Bekdas, G., Cakiroglu, C., Islam, K., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimum Design of Cylindrical Walls Using Ensemble Learning Methods. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 12(4). doi: 10.3390/app12042165

  • Park, S.H., Yoon, D., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2021). Deep neural network applied to joint shear strength for exterior RC beam-column joints affected by cyclic loadings. Structures, 33, pp. 1819-1832. doi: 10.1016/j.istruc.2021.05.031

  • Cakiroglu, C., Islam, K., Bekdaş, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2021). CO2 emission optimization of concrete-filled steel tubular rectangular stub columns using metaheuristic algorithms. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(19). doi: 10.3390/su131910981

  • Cakiroglu, C., Islam, K., Bekdaş, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2021). Metaheuristic optimization of laminated composite plates with cut-outs. Coatings, 11(10). doi: 10.3390/coatings11101235

  • Toklu, Y.C., Bekdas, G., Yücel, M., Nigdeli, S.M., Kayabekir, A.E., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2021). Total potential optimization using metaheuristic algorithms for solving nonlinear plane strain systems. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(7). doi: 10.3390/app11073220

  • Yücel, M., Kayabekir, A.E., Bekdaş, G., Nigdeli, S.M., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2021). Adaptive-hybrid harmony search algorithm for multi-constrained optimum eco-design of reinforced concrete retaining walls. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(4), pp. 1-20. doi: 10.3390/su13041639

  • Arama, Z.A., Kayabekir, A.E., Bekdaş, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2021). The usage of the harmony search algorithm for the optimal design problem of reinforced concrete retaining walls. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(3), pp. 1-28. doi: 10.3390/app11031343

  • Cakiroglu, C., Bekdaş, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2020). Optimisation of Shear and Lateral–Torsional Buckling of Steel Plate Girders Using Meta-Heuristic Algorithms. Applied Sciences, 10(10), pp. 3639-3639. MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/app10103639

  • Nigdeli, S.M., Bekdas, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2015). A novel harmony search based optimization of reinforced concrete biaxially loaded columns. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 54(6), pp. 1097-1109. doi: 10.12989/sem.2015.54.6.1097

  • (2012). Special Applications of Photogrammetry. InTech. doi: 10.5772/1946

  • Kim, S. & Aboutaha, R.S. (2004). Finite element analysis of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthened reinforced concrete beams. Computers and Concrete, 1(4), pp. 401-416. doi: 10.12989/cac.2004.1.4.401

  • Kim, S. & Aboutaha, R. (2004). Experimental Investigation of CFRP Strengthened Cocnrete Members. Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, pp. 1-7. 4th International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, Calgary, Alberta: 4th International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures.

  • Kim, S.H. & Aboutaha, R.S. (2004). Ductility of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthened reinforced concrete beams: Experimental investigation. Steel and Composite Structures, 4(5), pp. 333-353. doi: 10.12989/scs.2004.4.5.333

  • Aboutaha, R.S., Wattanadechachan, P., & Kim, S.H. (2003). Flexural ductility of CFRP strengthened concrete beams-experimental investigation. American Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication, SP-213, pp. 207-220.

  • Kim, S., Im, J.S., Jun, B.S., & Kim, S.H. (1998). Bearing Capacity Analysis of Soil Cement Injected Precaset Pile Method. Proceedings of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers. National Conference, 1998, Seoul Korea: Korean Society of Civil Engineers.

  • Kim, S., Shin, M.H.o., Bang, Y.K., & Jun, B.S. (1996). Model Tests of KSIP Method Increased Skin Friction. Korean Geotrechnical Society. Spring '96 Nation Conference, Seoul Korea.

  • Kim, S., Shin, M.H.o., Jun, B.S., & Bang, Y.K. (1996). A Study of Development of KUMHO Spiral Prebored Cement Paste Injected Precast Pile (KSIP) Method. Japanese Society of Civil Engineering, pp. 22-29. Winter conference of Japanese Society of Civil Engineering, Japan: Japanese Society of Civil Engineering.

  • Kim, S., Shin, M.H.o., Bang, Y.K., & Jun, B.S. (1996). An Analysis of KSIP Method Increase Skin Friction. The Bulletin of Korea Earth Work (KEW), pp. 77-83. Korea Earth Work.

  • Kim, S., Shin, M.H.o., Jun, B.S., & Bang, Y.K. (1995). A Study of Spiral Prebored Cement Paste Injected Pile (SIP) Method. Proceeding of the Korean Society of Civil Engineering, pp. 407-410. Korean Society of Civil Engineering National Conference, Seoul Korea: Korean Society of Civil Engineering.