Chia‐Ming Uang

6.3k total citations · 3 hit papers
132 papers, 4.9k citations indexed

About

Chia‐Ming Uang is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Building and Construction and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Chia‐Ming Uang has authored 132 papers receiving a total of 4.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 124 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 53 papers in Building and Construction and 27 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Chia‐Ming Uang's work include Structural Load-Bearing Analysis (77 papers), Seismic Performance and Analysis (53 papers) and Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete (48 papers). Chia‐Ming Uang is often cited by papers focused on Structural Load-Bearing Analysis (77 papers), Seismic Performance and Analysis (53 papers) and Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete (48 papers). Chia‐Ming Uang collaborates with scholars based in United States, South Korea and Taiwan. Chia‐Ming Uang's co-authors include Vitelmo V. Bertero, Michel Bruneau, Andrew S. Whittaker, André Filiatrault, Bryan Folz, Chung‐Che Chou, Constantin Christopoulos, Paul W. Richards, Hyoung-Bo Sim and Cheol‐Ho Lee and has published in prestigious journals such as Engineering Structures, Journal of Structural Engineering and Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering.

In The Last Decade

Chia‐Ming Uang

127 papers receiving 4.6k citations

Hit Papers

Evaluation of seismic energy in structures 1990 2026 2002 2014 1990 1997 2002 100 200 300 400 500
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Evaluation of seismic energy in structures
    1990 530 citations Chia‐Ming Uang, Vitelmo V. Bertero Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics profile →
  2. Ductile design of steel structures
    1997 500 citations Chia‐Ming Uang, Andrew S. Whittaker et al. profile →
  3. Posttensioned Energy Dissipating Connections for Moment-Resisting Steel Frames
    2002 449 citations Chia‐Ming Uang et al. Journal of Structural Engineering profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Chia‐Ming Uang United States 32 4.7k 1.9k 610 604 416 132 4.9k
Constantin Christopoulos Canada 35 5.7k 1.2× 1.8k 0.9× 196 0.3× 303 0.5× 770 1.9× 116 5.9k
Gregory A. MacRae New Zealand 32 3.9k 0.8× 1.6k 0.8× 226 0.4× 250 0.4× 280 0.7× 183 4.1k
Dimitrios G. Lignos Switzerland 39 4.8k 1.0× 1.7k 0.9× 266 0.4× 315 0.5× 174 0.4× 154 5.0k
Vitelmo V. Bertero United States 31 5.0k 1.1× 2.0k 1.0× 276 0.5× 228 0.4× 266 0.6× 90 5.1k
Issam E. Harik United States 25 2.1k 0.4× 963 0.5× 526 0.9× 533 0.9× 183 0.4× 149 2.3k
Xin Nie China 29 2.5k 0.5× 1.4k 0.7× 419 0.7× 316 0.5× 121 0.3× 135 2.9k
Athol J. Carr New Zealand 28 2.5k 0.5× 664 0.3× 230 0.4× 212 0.4× 288 0.7× 132 2.7k
Roberto Nascimbene Italy 39 3.5k 0.8× 1.6k 0.8× 166 0.3× 186 0.3× 195 0.5× 133 3.8k
Filip C. Filippou United States 31 3.7k 0.8× 2.2k 1.2× 745 1.2× 109 0.2× 400 1.0× 81 4.0k
Claudio Amadio Italy 32 2.2k 0.5× 1.1k 0.5× 155 0.3× 947 1.6× 83 0.2× 124 2.7k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Chia‐Ming Uang

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Chia‐Ming Uang

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Chou, Chung‐Che, et al.. (2025). Shaking Table Tests of a Three‐Story Re‐Centering Steel Braced Frame with Sliding Slab Connected to Energy Dissipation Devices. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 54(15). 3746–3767.
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Chou, Chung‐Che, Shu‐Hsien Chao, Shih‐Ho Chao, et al.. (2024). Earthquake simulator testing of a three‐story steel building for evaluating built‐up box column performance and effect of sliding slab. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 53(9). 2637–2655. 6 indexed citations
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Kanvinde, Amit, et al.. (2024). Simulation-Based Fracture Assessment of Seismic Moment Frame Connections with Box Columns. Journal of Structural Engineering. 150(5). 1 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming, et al.. (2020). Directionality Effect on Strength of Partial-Joint-Penetration Groove Weld Joints. Journal of Structural Engineering. 146(4). 2 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming, et al.. (2018). Experimental Evaluation of a Procedure for SMF Continuity Plate and Weld Design. Engineering Journal. 55(2). 109–122. 4 indexed citations
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Harris, John L., et al.. (2017). Observations from Cyclic Tests on Deep, Wide-Flange Beam-Columns. Engineering Journal. 54(1). 45–60. 50 indexed citations
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Sato, Atsushi & Chia‐Ming Uang. (2013). A FEMA P695 Study for the Proposed Seismic Performance Factors for Cold‐Formed Steel Special Bolted Moment Frames. Earthquake Spectra. 29(1). 259–282. 19 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming, et al.. (2011). Earthquake Simulator Testing of Metal Building Systems. 693–704. 4 indexed citations
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Sato, Atsushi, et al.. (2008). Cyclic Behavior and Seismic Design of Bolted Flange Plate Steel Moment Connections. Engineering Journal. 45(4). 221–232. 16 indexed citations
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Sato, Atsushi & Chia‐Ming Uang. (2007). Modified Slenderness Ratio for Built-up Members. Engineering Journal. 44(3). 269–280. 8 indexed citations
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Duan, Lian, et al.. (2002). Effect of Compound Buckling on Compression Strength of Built-up Members. Engineering Journal. 39(1). 30–37. 24 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming, et al.. (2001). 7 Performance of Structures. Earthquake Spectra. 17(1S). 81–130. 12 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming, et al.. (2000). Cyclic Testing of Steel Moment Frame Connections Rehabilitated with RBS or Welded Haunch | NIST. Journal of Structural Engineering. 126(1).
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Uang, Chia‐Ming, et al.. (1997). 7. Seismic Response of an Instrumented 13‐Story Steel Frame Building Damaged in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Earthquake Spectra. 13(1). 131–149. 19 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming, Ronald O. Hamburger, & R. J. Phillips. (1997). The R Factor Seismic Design Procedure: From Research to Code Implementations. 1327–1331. 1 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming, et al.. (1997). Moment Frame Connection Development and Testing for the City of Hope National Medical Center. 100–104. 17 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming. (1995). A Balanced Seismic Steel Design Procedure for Strength and Ductility Requirements. 423–426. 1 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming. (1993). 7. An Evaluation of Two‐Level Seismic Design Procedure. Earthquake Spectra. 9(1). 121–135. 17 indexed citations
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Uang, Chia‐Ming, et al.. (1993). Displacement Amplification Factor for Seismic Design Provisions. 211–216. 2 indexed citations
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Whittaker, Andrew S., Chia‐Ming Uang, & Vitelmo V. Bertero. (1989). 8. Seismic Testing of Eccentrically Braced Dual Steel Systems. Earthquake Spectra. 5(2). 429–449. 10 indexed citations

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