Xianming Shi, Ph.D., P.E.

Western Transportation Institute (WTI)

College of Engineering

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717

406-994-6486 (Phone); 406-994-1697 (Fax)

Xianming_S@coe.montana.edu

 

Objective

Research and mitigate winter and corrosion effects on transportation systems

through innovation and multi-disciplinary partnerships

 

Education

2007 Professional Engineer, State of Montana, License #16066

2004 ITS Systems (Certificate by the Consortium for ITS Training and Education), University of Maryland

2002 M.S., Industrial & Management Eng., Montana State UniversityBozeman

1999-2000 Ph.D. Student, Environmental Eng., Montana State UniversityBozeman

1999 Ph.D., Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing

1996 M.S., Applied Chemistry, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China

1993 B.S., Corrosion & Protection, Beijing Institute of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China

 

Key Qualifications

   Extensive project experience and dedicated interest in transportation research

   Multi-disciplinary background and diverse skills in corrosion and material sciences, chemistry, industrial engineering, environmental science, and civil engineering

   Principal Investigator (PI) on 26 research projects and Co-PI on 2 research projects funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Association, Clear Roads Pooled Fund, MDSS Pooled Fund, Aurora Consortium, numerous state departments of transportation, and the private sector; with a total budget of over $4 million

   Strong capabilities and extensive (14+ years) experience in conducting engineering and science research, with a demonstrated publications record

   Hands-on experience in project management, program development and strategic planning

   Strong communication, presentation, and training skills

 

Research Interests

   Corrosion and Sustainable infrastructure, especially behavior and effectiveness of corrosion mitigation measures; use of recycled materials; deicer impact on metals, concretes, and asphalts; and nanotechnology applied to corrosion and materials integrity in transportation systems

   Winter maintenance best practices, especially performance measures, test protocols, evaluation of products and technologies, and decision support systems

   Green highways, especially best practices to reduce environmental impact of snow and ice control and other maintenance activities

 

Professional Affiliations

   American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and North American Chinese Overseas Transportation Association (NACOTA); Member since 2007

   Materials Research Society (MRS), and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE); Member since 2006

   TRB Committee on Winter Maintenance (AHD65), Member since 2006

   Transportation Research Board (TRB), National Academies, Individual Affiliate since 2005

   TRB Committee on Corrosion (AHD45); TRB Committee on Polymer Concretes, Adhesives, and Sealers (AHD40); TRB Committee on Basic Research and Emerging Technologies Related to Concrete (AFN10); Member since 2005

   School of Materials Sci. & Eng., Tianjin University, Specially Invited Professor since 2005

   Association of Chinese Corrosion Engineers (ACCE) International, Member since 2004; Member of the Board of Directors since 2006

   National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), Member since 2002

   American Chemical Society (ACS), Past Member, 2006

   Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Past Member, 2003-2006

   Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), Past Member 2000-2006

   American Society of Quality (ASQ), Past Member 2002-2004

   Chinese Society for Corrosion and Protection (CSCP), Past Member 1996-1999

 

Employment History

7/1/07-Present Associate Research Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Montana State UniversityBozeman

 

5/1/05-Present Program Manager - Winter Maintenance & Effects, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University – Bozeman

 

1/1/04-Present Group LeaderCorrosion and Sustainable Infrastructure Laboratory, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State UniversityBozeman

 

7/1/04-4/30/05 Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State UniversityBozeman

 

2/1/03-6/30/04 Research Associate, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State UniversityBozeman

 

8/16/02-1/31/03 Research Aide, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State UniversityBozeman

 

5/15/02-8/15/02 Summer Intern, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State UniversityBozeman

  Database-driven webpage design, programming, and decision support. Tools used included: PHP, HTML, SQL, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Visio

 

Spring 2002 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Montana State UniversityBozeman

  I&ME 458: Production and Engineering Management - Topics included value stream mapping, inventory control, and lean manufacturing.

 

08/1999-12/2001 Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University – Bozeman

  Biomineralized Manganese Oxides Deposited on Passive Metals (Dr. Shi worked in this project funded by the U.S. Office of Naval Research and published 3 papers in top-rank academic journals as first author); A Novel Type of Microbial Fuel Cell Utilizing Manganese-Oxidizing Bacteria (Dr. Shi participated in preliminary experiments and literature review that led to a research grant funded by the U.S. Department of Defense). Tools used included continuous flow bioreactors, potentiostats (advanced electrochemical systems), UV-Vis, ToF-SIMS, XPS, AFM, and SEM/EDS. Mentor: Professor Dr. Zbigniew Lewandowski.

 

08/1996-07/1999 Graduate Research Assistant, Laboratory for Polymers with Controllable Structures, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

  Mr. Shi was responsible for the overall development of a RTM-processable, thermosetting resin system with outstanding thermal resistance for aerospace applications. Programmed neural networks in C language to model the synthesis-structure-property relations for the resin system and successfully synthesized a resin system with desired properties. Tools used included DSC, TGA, FTIR, NMR, and HPLC. Mentor: Professor Dr. Yunzhao Yu.

 

09/1993-06/1996 Graduate Research Assistant, Laboratory of Corrosion Electrochemistry, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China

  Mr. Shi was responsible for the development of a localized corrosion sensor suitable for a corrosion monitoring system in the sea environment as well as pH sensor and dissolved oxygen sensor. Mentor: Professor Shizhe Song.

 

Spring 1993 Research Assistant, Laboratory of Anti-corrosion Coatings, Department of Applied Chemistry, Beijing Institute of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China

  Mr. Shi was responsible for the development of a solventless epoxy coating applicable to the inner wall of food containers.

 

Project Experience – Current

 

Corrosion and Sustainable Infrastructure

Validating the Durability of Corrosion Resistant Mineral Admixture Concrete – The objectives of this project are to validate chloride diffusion coefficients of mineral admixture concrete mix designs currently specified by Caltrans for corrosion mitigation, and to verify the adequacy of existing measures to mitigate corrosion caused by exposure to marine environments and deicing salt applications. Funded by the California Department of Transportation. $390,121. June 2006 – June 2009. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Dr. Brett Gunnink).

 

Effect of Chloride-Based Deicers on Reinforced Concrete Structures: Phase I – The objectives of this research are to evaluate the effect of chloride-based deicers on reinforced concrete structures and to determine whether or not reducing deicer corrosiveness helps preserve the transportation infrastructure. Funded by the Washington State Department of Transportation. $168,001. Dec. 2005 – June 2008. Principal Investigator.

 

Replacing Thermal Sprayed Zinc Anodes on Cathodically Protected Steel Reinforced Concrete Bridges – The objectives of this project are to determine the most cost-effective method to remove existing zinc anodes; to develop a protocol to prepare the concrete surface for the new anode; and to provide lifetime cost analysis for the various anode materials options. Funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation. $190,000. With another $30,000 cost-shared by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. Contract pending. July 2008 – June 2010. Principal Investigator.

 

Validation of Rehabilitation Strategies to Extend the Service Life of Concrete Bridge Decks – The objectives of this project are to establish a rapid, reliable method for life-cycle cost analysis of the Caltrans practices of HMWM-based crack filling and polyester/PCC/AC-based overlay of bridge decks and to identify optimum application timing under various conditions to maximize their cost effectiveness. Funded by the California Department of Transportation and the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. $569,339. Contract pending. July 2008- June 2011. Co-PI (w/ Dr. Jerry Stephens); Principal Investigator: Dr. Tongyan Pan.

 

WTI Corrosion, Electrochemistry & Analysis Laboratory – The objective of the project was to expand the capabilities of the current Materials Corrosion Laboratory to allow multi-disciplinary research related to deicer impacts on water quality, pavements, as well as metals. Funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration.  $116,001. March 2007 – September 2008. Principal Investigator.

 

Winter Maintenance & Effects

Inhibitor Longevity and Deicer Performance: A Pooled Fund StudyThe objectives of this research are to evaluate the longevity of corrosion inhibitors in storage and on the road, and to establish a reliable measure to quantify the performance of anti-icing and deicing products. Funded by the Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Association and the DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. $514,000. Nov. 2007 – Sept. 2010. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Laura Fay).

 

Development of Standardized Test Procedures for Evaluating Deicing Chemicals The objective of this research is to develop and/or identify a series of standard laboratory testing procedures and ranges that can be used to evaluate the performance of deicing chemicals, additives and mixtures used on roadways and other transportation facilities. Funded by Clear Roads, a pooled-fund study led by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. $100,000. Nov. 2007 – April 2009. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Dr. Tuan Anh Nguyen).

 

Evaluation of Alternate Anti-icing and Deicing Compounds Using Sodium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride as Baseline Deicers – The objective of this project is to evaluate potassium acetate and sodium acetate/formate blend deicers (or possibly potassium formate) as alternative anti-icing and deicing compounds relative to NaCl salt-sand mixtures and MgCl2, in terms of their effectiveness, performance, safety, ease of application, cost, impacts on pavements and structures, reactivity with other deicers, human health effects, and environmental effects. Funded by the Colorado Department of Transportation. $100,000. June 2006 – June 2008. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Laura Fay).

 

Laboratory Investigation of Deicer Impact on Concrete Microstructure and Pavement Friction Coefficient – The objective of this project is to evaluate the impact of several deicers on the concrete microstructure and on the pavement friction coefficient. Funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. $35,000. Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2008. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Laura Fay).

 

Analysis of Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) Benefits and Costs – The objective of this project is to assess the benefits and costs associated with implementation of MDSS by a state transportation agency. Funded by the MDSS pooled-fund led by the South Dakota Department of Transportation. $155,000. Oct. 2006 – Dec. 2008. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Christopher Strong, P.E.).

 

Aurora Cost Benefit for Weather Information in Winter Maintenance – The objective of this project is to provide a current benefit-cost assessment for weather information on winter maintenance. Funded by the Aurora pooled-fund led by the Iowa Department of Transportation. $125,000. March 2007 – Sept. 2008. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Christopher Strong, P.E.).

 

Establishing Best Practices of Removing Snow and Ice from California Roadways – The objective of this research is to develop guidelines for optimal snow and ice removal operations designed specifically for California’s typical highway environments. My role in the project is to provide expert advice regarding the corrosion and environmental aspects of chemicals used for winter maintenance activities. Funded by the California Department of Transportation and the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. $317,131. Nov. 2007 – April 2010. Principal Investigators: Eli Cuelho, P.E. and Dr. Edward E. Adams.

 

Green Highways

An Autonomous and Self-Sustained Sensing System to Monitor Water Quality Near Highways – The objective of the project is to develop an autonomous and self-sustained sensing system that in-situ monitors environmental parameters in water bodies near highways for assessing the impact of highway runoff on these water bodies.  Funded by the National Research Council, NCHRP-IDEA. $120,000. With another $25,000 cost-shared by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. May 2007 – Oct. 2008. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Dr. Hongwei Gao).

 

Using Reinforced Native Grass Sod for Biostrips, Bioswales, and Sediment Control – The objectives of the project are to evaluate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the reinforced native grass sod and to address issues related to its preparation, installation, establishment, and maintenance in the State of California.  The use of native grass sod is anticipated to facilitate quick vegetation establishment and soil reinforcement, reduce the risk of non-native weeds and fire hazards, and thus reduce the use of herbicides.   In addition, the native grass sod is expected to minimize the amount of maintenance and water treatment needed for the vegetation management.  Funded by the California Department of Transportation. $276,519. Dec. 2004 – Dec. 2008. Principal Investigator.

 

Project Experience – Past

 

Corrosion and Sustainable Infrastructure

An Innovative Coating System for the Corrosion Prevention of Galvanized Steel - The objective of the project is to develop an innovative, environmentally friendly and self-repairing coating system for corrosion prevention of galvanized steel. Funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. $48,827. Jan. 2007 – May 2008. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Dr. Xiaodong He).

 

Electrochemical Rehabilitation of Salt-Contaminated Concrete: A Laboratory Study – The objectives of the project were to preliminarily investigate some of the key factors affecting the performance of electrochemical chloride extraction (ECE) and electrical injection of corrosion inhibitors (EICI) and to validate a modeling framework that can guide the design of ECE/EICI. Funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. $34,403. Nov. 2006 – March 2008. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Dr. Tongyan Pan).

 

Mitigation of Moisture and Deicer Effects on Asphalt Thermal Cracking through Polymer Modification – The objectives of the project were to explore for the key factors that affect the cracking behavior of asphalt mixes at low service temperature in presence of moisture and deicers and to study the chemical and physical processes in which moisture and deicers affect and polymer materials improve tensile stress resistance in both mastic and IIZ of polymer-modified asphalt. Funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. $47,770. Dec. 2006 – Dec. 2007. Co-PI; Principal Investigator: Dr. Tongyan Pan.

 

Investigating Innovative Research Opportunities Related to the Application of Electrochemistry in Transportation – The overall objectives of this project were to investigate innovative research opportunities related to the application of electrochemistry in transportation and to utilize and expand the research infrastructure and expertise available at the WTI Materials Corrosion Laboratory. Funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration.  $159,371. November 2005 – April 2007. Principal Investigator.

 

Corrosion Inhibition Mechanisms at the Steel/Concrete Interface – The objective of the project was to investigate the corrosion and corrosion inhibition mechanisms at the steel/concrete interface in the absence and presence of corrosion inhibitors. Funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. $61,176. May 2005 – Dec. 2006. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Dr. Zhiyong Suo).

 

UTC Materials Corrosion Lab, Phase 1 – The objective of the project was to provide the essential research infrastructure in establishing a competitive Materials Corrosion Laboratory at WTI dedicated to the prevention, detection, monitoring, reduction and rehabilitation of materials corrosion and advanced materials/technologies to improve the durability of transportation infrastructure in cold regions. Funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration.  $124,092. September 2005 – September 2006. Principal Investigator.

 

Winter Maintenance & Effects

ACRP Synthesis 11-03/Topic S10-03: Impact of Airport Pavement Deicing Products on Aircraft and Airfield Infrastructure – The objectives of this research were to report on how airports chemically treat their airfield pavements for snow and ice control, evidence of associated corrosion or degradation of aircraft and airfield infrastructure, and to identify gaps in the existing knowledge base. Funded by the Airport Cooperative Research Program. $30,000. March 2007 – November 2007. Principal Investigator.

 

NCHRP Project 20-07/Task 200: Synthesis of Vehicle-Based Winter Maintenance Technologies – The objective of this project was to identify all vehicle-mounted winter maintenance technologies indicating the state of development. Funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program. $75,000. Nov. 2005 – Sept. 2006. Principal Investigator.

 

Synthesis of Information on Anti-icing and Pre-wetting for Winter Maintenance for the Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Association – The objectives of the project were to research current knowledge on the advantages and disadvantages of anti-icing and pre-wetting operations and to ensure a full understanding of why agencies had adopted these strategies.  Funded by PNS through the Washington State Department of Transportation. $30,000. Jan. 2005 – Aug. 2005. Principal Investigator.

 

Materials Corrosion Laboratory: Evaluating Common Corrosion-inhibited Deicers – The objective of the project was to establish the research capabilities at WTI to tackle transportation-related corrosion issues. This “early winner” project established protocols for evaluating the corrosion rate of materials and performance of corrosion inhibitors. Funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration. $40,289. December 2003 – March 2005. Principal Investigator.

 

Green Highways

Recommendations for Winter Traction Materials Management on Roadways Adjacent to Bodies of Water – The objective of the project was to develop a comprehensive document for the management of winter road traction materials on Montana highways so that impacts on the adjacent aquatic resources from such materials would be minimized. Funded by the Montana Department of Transportation. $25,000. June 2003 – July 2004. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Dr. Otto Stein).

 

Surface Transportation Weather/ ITS

Validating Percent Wet Time Statewide – The objective of this project was to develop an updated and improved percentage wet time table for better identification of high wet collision concentration locations in California. Funded by the California Department of Transportation. $197,584. June 2006 – March 2008. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Shaowei Wang, P.E.).

 

Evaluation of the UDOT Weather Operations / RWIS Program: Phase I – The objectives of this project were to examine the business case of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Weather Operations/ RWIS Program, and to preliminarily assess its effectiveness and benefits. Jointly funded by the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration and UDOT. $53,500. Aug. 2005 – Feb. 2007. Principal Investigator. (Co-PI: Christopher Strong, P.E.). The Program was the winner for ITS America 2007 Award for Best “Return on Investment”.

 

WeatherShare – The objective of the project was to streamline and integrate currently available road weather data into one single source easily accessible by incident responders and the traveling public.  This relatively small ITS project followed a customized systems engineering process, and systems engineering tools such as a Project Plan, Concept of Operations, User Requirements Analysis, Configuration Management Plan, and Facilities Study Report are utilized to ensure the success. Funded by the California Department of Transportation. $200,000. July 2003 to December 2005. Final Principal Investigator.

 

Redding District Incident Management Responder Study – The objectives of the project were to provide the information elements, framework and pilot deployment of an incident information collection/incident support system centered on requirements of Caltrans District 2 field / TMC personnel and to provide the necessary hardware and communications infrastructure for the exchange of at-scene information and the distribution of incident support information. Funded by the California Department of Transportation. $150,000. July 2003 to June 2005. Co-PI; Principal Investigator: Douglas Galarus.

 

Statewide Coordinated Transportation Planning (DDPAC) – The objective of the project was to develop a comprehensive handbook that provides a step-by-step process allowing for social service agencies and local transportation providers to effectively coordinate their transportation services in Montana. Mr. Shi worked on tasks related to webpage programming and systems engineering from May 2002 to November 2002.

 

CANAMEX Smart Tourist Corridor – The objective of the project was to develop a vision for the smart tourist corridor that connects Mexico to Canada via Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Mr. Shi worked on tasks related to literature review, engineering economics, and technical writing from November 2002 to March 2004.

 

Frontier (FHWA Demonstration and Evaluation of ITS on the Rural Highway Environment) – The objective of the project was to prove successful transfer or application of advanced ITS technologies in rural two-lane highway environments through small-scale deployment and evaluation. Mr. Shi worked on tasks related to literature review, agency surveys, and technical writing from November 2002 to March 2004.

 

Greater Yellowstone Regional Traveler and Weather Information Systems (GYRTWIS) – The objective of the project was to develop short-term (5-year) recommendations for the expansion and improvement of Montana’s traveler information systems. Mr. Shi worked as the lead GIS expert from December 2002 to March 2003.

 

Siskiyou Pass Traveler Information and Incident Management Evaluation – The objective of the project was to evaluate strategic ITS deployments throughout the Siskiyou Pass region including Highway Advisory Radio, Changeable Message Signs, Kiosks, Closed-Circuit Television Cameras and a Regional Incident Management Plan. Mr. Shi worked on tasks related to systems engineering from February 2003 to May 2003.

 

 

Publications/Presentations

 

Refereed Journal Publications

1.   He, X., and Shi, X.*. Chloride Permeability and Microstructure of Portland Cement Mortars Incorporating Nanomaterials. Transportation Research Record (Journal of the Transportation Research Board), 2008, in press.

2.   Pan, T., Nguyen, T. A., and Shi, X.*. Assessment of Electrical Injection of Corrosion Inhibitor for Corrosion Protection of Reinforced Concrete. Transportation Research Record (Journal of the Transportation Research Board), 2008, in press.

3.   Strong, C., and Shi, X.*. Benefit-Cost Analysis of Weather Information for Winter Maintenance: A Case Study. Transportation Research Record (Journal of the Transportation Research Board), 2008, in press.

4.   Pan, T., He, X., and Shi, X. Laboratory Investigation of Acetate-based Deicing/Anti-icing Agents Deteriorating Airfield Asphalt Concrete. Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT), 2008, Vol. 77, in press.

5.   Nguyen, T.A., Lu, Y., Yang, X., and Shi, X.*. Carbon and Steel Surfaces Modified by Leptothrix discophora SP-6: Characterization and Implications. Environmental Science & Technology, 2007, 41(23), 7987–7996.

6.   Shi, X.*, Schillings, P. and Boyd, D. Applying Artificial Neural Networks and Virtual Experimental Design to Quality Improvement of Two Industrial Processes. International Journal of Production Research, 2004, 42(1): 101-108.

7.   Shi, X., Avci, R. and Lewandowski, Z. Comparative Study in Chemistry of Microbially and Electrochemically Initiated Pits of Type 316L Stainless Steel. Corrosion Science, 2003, 45(11): 2577-2595. Abstract

8.   Shi, X., Avci, R. and Lewandowski, Z. Biomineralized Manganese and Iron Oxides on Passive Metals: Their Chemistry and Consequences for Material Performance. Corrosion, 2002, 58(9): 728-738.

9.   Shi, X., Avci, R. and Lewandowski, Z. Electrochemistry of Passive Metals Modified by Manganese Oxides Deposited by Leptothrix Discophora: Two-step Model Verified by TOF-SIMS. Corrosion Science, 2002, 44(5): 1027-1045. Abstract

10.  Lewandowski, Z., Avci, R., Geiser, M., Shi, X., Braughton, K., and Yurt, N. Biofouling and Corrosion of Stainless Steels in Natural Waters. Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 2002, 2(4): 65-72. Abstract

11.  Yan, Y., Shi, X., Liu, J., Zhao, T., and Yu, Z. A Thermosetting Resin System Based on Novolak and Bismaleimide for Resin-Transfer Molding, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2002, 83(8): 1651-1657. Abstract

12.  Shi, X.*, Zhao, T., Wu, Y. and Yu, Y. Neural Networks Applied to Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Phenolic Resins. Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, in Chinese, 2000, 16(4): 117-119.

13.  Shi, X.*, Zhao, T., Wu, Y., Yu, Y. and Li, Z. Study on Thermosetting Phenolic Resins Using Neural Networks. Computers and Applied Chemistry, in Chinese, 1998, 15(5): 315-320.

14.  Shi, X.*, Wu, Y. and Yu, Y. Recent Studies on Phenolic Resins Used as Heat-resistant Materials. Acta Polymerica Sinica, in Chinese, 1998, (4): 59-67.

15.  Hu, F., Shi, X., Qu, D. and Li, Z. Studies on the Correlation between Structure Parameters and Corrosion Inhibiting Properties of Benzeneamine and Its Derivatives via Neural Networks. Journal of Chinese Society for Corrosion & Protection, in Chinese, 1999, 19(1): 33-39.

16.  Hu, F., Qu, D., Shi, X., and Li, Z. Neural Network Study on the Correlation between Electronic Structure and Corrosion Inhibiting Properties of Isoquinoline and Its Derivatives. Journal of Chinese Society for Corrosion & Protection, in Chinese, 1998, 18(4): 281-286.

 

Journal Publications under Review

17.  He, X., and Shi, X.*. Self-repairing Coating for Corrosion Protection of Aluminum Alloys. Progress in Organic Coatings 2008, under review.

18. Yang, Z., Nguyen, T.A., Suo, Z., Avci, R., and Shi, X.*. Corrosion and Inhibition Performances at the Steel-Mortar Interface. Part 1: A Surface Analytical Investigation. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2008, under review.

19.  Nguyen, T.A. and Shi, X.*. Corrosion and Inhibition Performances at the Steel-Mortar Interface. Part  2: An Electrochemical Characterization. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2008, under review.

20.  Shi, X.*, Nguyen, T. A., Suo, Z., Avci, R., and Yang, Z.X., Effect of Nanomaterials on the Anti-corrosion Performance and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Coating. Corrosion Science 2008, under internal review.

 

Refereed Books and Reports

1.   Shi, X. Impact of Airport Pavement Deicing Products on Aircraft and Airfield Infrastructure. ACRP Synthesis 6. Airport Cooperative Research Program, Transportation Research Board, National Academies, Washington, D.C. April 2008. Link

2.   Transportation Research Board, Basic Research and Emerging Technologies Related to Concrete Committee. Control of Cracking in Concrete: State of the Art. Transportation Research Circular E-C107. Washington, DC, October 2006. Link

3.   Shi, X.*, Strong, C., Larson, R., Kack, D.W., Cuelho, E.V., El Ferradi, N., Seshadri, A., O’Keefe, K., and Fay, L.E. Vehicle-Based Technologies for Winter Maintenance: The State of the Practice. National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), Washington D.C., September 2006. Link

4.   Staples, J.M., Gamradt, L., Stein, O., and Shi, X.*. Recommendations for Winter Traction Materials Management on Roadways Adjacent to Bodies of Water. Montana Department of Transportation. Helena, MT, December 2004. FHWA/MT-04-008/8117-19. Link

5.   Kelly, S., Kack, D., Shi, X., and Ballard, L. Montana Coordinated Transportation Handbook. Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities. Helena, MT, 2003. Link

 

Refereed Conference Publications

1.       Shi, X.*, and Nguyen, T. A. An Electrochemical and Microstructural Characterization of Steel-Reinforced Concrete Admixed with Corrosion Inhibitors. International Materials Research Conference (IMRC), Chongqing, 9-12 June 2008.

2.       Yang, Z. X., and Shi, X.*. Effect of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Latex on the Chloride Permeability and Microstructure of Portland Cement Mortars. International Materials Research Conference (IMRC), Chongqing, 9-12 June 2008.

3.       Fay, L., Volkening, K., Gallaway, C., and Shi, X.*. Performance and Impacts of Current Deicing and Anti-icing Products: User Perspective versus Experimental Data. Proceedings of the 87thAnnual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C. , 2008, Paper number 08-1382.

4.       He, X., and Shi, X.*. Chloride Permeability and Microstructure of Portland Cement Mortar Incorporating Nanomaterials. Proceedings of the 87th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2008, Paper number 08-1041.

5.       He, X., and Shi, X.*. Self-repairing Coating for Corrosion Protection of Aluminum Alloys: A Proof-of-Concept Using Cagelike Smart Particles. Proceedings of the 87th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2008, Paper number 08-0187.

6.       Pan, T., Nguyen, T. A., and Shi, X.*. Assessment of Electrical Injection of Corrosion Inhibitor for Corrosion Protection of Reinforced Concrete. Proceedings of the 87th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2008, Paper number 08-1973.

7.       Pan, T., He, X., and Shi, X. Laboratory Investigation of Acetate-based Deicing/Anti-icing Agents Deteriorating Airfield Asphalt Concrete. 83rd AAPT Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2008, Paper number 08-13.

8.       Huang, J., Wang, S., and Shi, X.*. Estimating the Wet-Pavement Exposure with Historical Precipitation Data in the State of California. Proceedings of the 87th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2008, Paper number 08-2949.

9.       Strong, C., and Shi, X.*. Benefit-Cost Analysis of Weather Information for Winter Maintenance: A Case Study. Proceedings of the 87th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2008, Paper number 08-1359.

10.   Nguyen, T.A., Lu, Y., Song, S., and Shi, X.*. Carbon and Steel Surfaces Modified by Leptothrix discophora SP-6: Characterization and Implications. The Nature of Design - Utilizing Biology’s Portfolio. MRS Proceedings Volume 1008E, Paper Number 1008-T05-10. 2007 Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting & Exhibit, April 9-13, 2007, San Francisco, CA.

11.   Shi, X.*, El Ferradi, N., and Strong, C. Fixed Automated Spray Technology for Winter Maintenance: The State of the Practice in North America. Proceedings of the 86th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2007.

12.   Shi, X.*, Larson, R., Strong, C., Kack, D.W., Cuelho, E.V., Fay, L., El Ferradi, N., Seshadri, A., and O’Keefe, K. Vehicle-Based Sensor Technologies for Winter Maintenance: A Critical Review. Proceedings of the 86th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2007.

13.   Strong, C., El Ferradi, N., and Shi, X. State-of-The-Practice of Automatic Vehicle Location
for Winter Maintenance Operations. Proceedings of the 86th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2007.

14.   Shi, X.*, Wang, S., Turnbull, I., Chu, M., and Albert, S. A Regional Pilot Weather Information System for Surface Transportation and Incident Management. Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 22-26, 2006, Washington, D.C.  

15.   O’Keefe, K., and Shi, X.* Anti-icing and Pre-wetting: Improved Methods for Winter Highway Maintenance in North America. Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 22-26, 2006, Washington, D.C.  

16.   Shi, X.*, Wang, S., Turnbull, I., Chu, M., and Albert, S. WeatherShare: An Integrated, User-friendly Surface Transportation Weather System for Northern California. Proceedings of the 12th World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems. San Francisco, California. November 6-10, 2005.

17.   Shi, X.* and Song, S. Evaluating the Corrosivity of Chemical Deicers: An Electrochemical Technique. Proceedings of the 16th International Corrosion Congress. Beijing, China. September 19-24, 2005.

18.   Shi, X.*, Staples, J.M., and Stein, O. Managing Winter Traction Materials on Roadways Adjacent to Bodies of Water: Challenges and Opportunities. Environmental Stewardship in Transportation through Waste Management, Materials Reuse and EMS: 2005 Summer TRB Committee ADC60 Conference. Charlotte, North Carolina. July 17-19, 2005.

19.   Shi, X.* The Use of Road Salts for Highway Winter Maintenance: An Asset Management Perspective. 2005 ITE District 6 Annual Meeting. Kalispell, Montana. July 10-13, 2005.

20.   Shi, X., Avci, R. and Lewandowski, Z. Biomineralized Manganese and Iron Oxides on Passive Metals: Their Chemistry, Distribution, and Consequences for Material Performance. Presented Paper 02456, CORROSION/2002 Annual Conference and Exhibition. Denver, Colorado. April 7-11, 2002. NACE International.

21.   Lewandowski, Z., Avci, R., Geiser, M., Shi, X., Braughton, K., and Yurt, N. Biofouling and Corrosion of Stainless Steels in Natural Waters. Proceedings of the 2nd World Water Congress. Berlin, Germany. October 15-19, 2001.

22.   Shi, X., and Song, S. Development Study on a Corrosion-Monitoring Sensor for Metal Structures in the Sea. Proceedings of the 9th National Symposium on Electrochemistry. Tai-an, China. Sept. 1997.

23.   Zhao, T., Shi, X., Liu, J., Zhu, W. and Wu, Y. HPLC Applied to Study on Chemical Structures of Phenolic Resins. Proceedings of China'97 Symposium on Adhesion & Sealing Techniques. Beijing, China. October 1997.

 

Technical Reports and Articles

1.   Akin, M., and Shi, X.*. Development of Standardized Test Procedures for Evaluating Deicing Chemicals. Task 1 Deliverable: Literature Review. Prepared for the Clear Roads Program led by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Madison, MI, January 2008.

2.   Wang, S., Veneziano, D., Huang, J., and Shi, X.*. Estimating the Wet Pavement Exposure with Precipitation Data. A final report prepared for the California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, CA, March 2008.

3.   Shi, X.*, and Fay, L., Evaluation of Alternate Anti-icing and Deicing Compounds Using Sodium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride as Baseline Deicers. An interim report prepared for the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, CO, July 2007.

4.   Fay, L., Shi, X.*. Performance and Impacts of Deicing and Anti-icing Products: User-Perceived Ranking. A report prepared for the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, CO, May 2007.

5.   Shi, X.*, O’Keefe, K., Wang, S., and Strong, C. Evaluation of Utah Department of Transportation’s Weather Operations/RWIS Program: Phase I. A final report prepared for the Utah Department of Transportation, Salt Lake, UT, February 2007. Link

6.   Liu, Y., Reichert, M., and Shi, X.*. Transport of Chlorides and Inhibitors in Concrete: A Critical Review. A report prepared for the Washington State Department of Transportation, Olympia, WA, January 2007.

7.   Shi, X.*, Fay, L., and Pan, T. Corrosion of Deicers to Reinforcing Steel in Concrete Structures: A Critical Review. A report prepared for the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, CO, December 2006.

8.   Fay, L., Shi, X.*, and Pan, T. Environmental Impacts of Deicers: A Critical Review. A report prepared for the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, CO, December 2006.

9.   Pan, T., Fay, L., and Shi, X.*. Deicer Impacts on Pavement Materials: A Critical Review. A report prepared for the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, CO, December 2006.

10. Strong, C., Shi, X., and Patterson, R. UDOT’s Weather Operations/RWIS Program. ITS Rocky Mountain Chapter Newsletter, 2007, 7(2): 8-11.

11.  O’Keefe, K. and Shi, X.*. Synthesis of Information on Anti-icing and Pre-wetting for Winter Highway Maintenance Practices in North America. Final Report. Prepared for the Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Association in Collaboration with the Washington State Department of Transportation. August 2005. Link

12.  Shi, X.*. WeatherShare Concept of Operations. Version 2.0 – Baseline. Prepared for California Department of Transportation. Sacramento, CA, April 2005. Link;

13.  Shi, X.*. WeatherShare Project Plan. Version 2.0 – Baseline. Prepared for California Department of Transportation. Sacramento, CA, April 2005.

14.  Albert, S., Wright, P.M., Taylor, J.E., Shi, X., and Lee, S. CANAMEX Smart Tourist Corridor. Final Report. Prepared for the CANAMEX Corridor Coalition in Collaboration with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration. March 2004. Link

 

Presentations

1.       Shi, X., Pokorny, M., Dougher, T., Rew, L., Dollhopf, D., Brown, D., and Broadbent, J. Reinforced Native Sod Grass for Biostrips, Bioswales, and Sediment Control. The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Conference, Orlando, FL, February 19-22, 2008.

2.       He, X., and Shi, X. Chloride Permeability and Microstructure of Portland Cement Mortar Incorporating Nanomaterials. The 87th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2008.

3.       He, X., and Shi, X. Self-repairing Coating for Corrosion Protection of Aluminum Alloys: A Proof-of-Concept Using Cagelike Smart Particles. The 87th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2008.

4.       Shi, X., FAST and Vehicle-based Winter Maintenance Technologies: The State of the Practice. Invited Presentation. 12th Eastern Snow Expo. Columbus, OH, August 30, 2007.

5.       Shi, X., Impact of Airport Pavement Deicing Products on Aircraft and Airfield Infrastructure. Invited Presentation. 16th Annual Aircraft and Airfield Deicing and Stormwater Conference. Baltimore, MD, August 5-7, 2007.

6.       Shi, X., Larson, R., Strong, C., Kack, D.W., and Cuelho, E.V. Vehicle-Based Sensor Technologies for Smart Snowplows. Poster Session 2. 2007 ITS America Annual Meeting & Expo, Palm Springs, CA, June 4-6, 2007.

7.       Shi, X., Strong, C., O’Keefe, K., Wang, S., Little, C., and Patterson, R. The Next Stage in Improving Road Weather Forecasting: UDOT’s Weather Operations/RWIS Program. Poster Session 2. 2007 ITS America Annual Meeting & Expo, Palm Springs, CA, June 4-6, 2007.

8.       Nguyen, T.A., Lu, Y., Song, S., and Shi, X. Carbon and Steel Surfaces Modified by Leptothrix discophora SP-6: Characterization and Implications. Poster Session T. 2007 Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting & Exhibit, San Francisco, CA, April 9-13, 2007.

9.       Shi, X., El Ferradi, N., and Strong, C. Fixed Automated Spray Technology for Winter Maintenance: The State of the Practice in North America. The 86th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2007.

10.   Shi, X., Larson, R., Strong, C., Kack, D.W., Cuelho, E.V., Fay, L., El Ferradi, N., Seshadri, A., and O’Keefe, K. Vehicle-Based Sensor Technologies for Winter Maintenance: A Critical Review. The 86th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2007.

11.   Shi, X., Strong, C., Larson, R.E., Kack, D.W., and Cuelho, E.V. Synthesis of Vehicle-Based Winter Maintenance Technologies. National Rural ITS Conference 2006, Big Sky, MT, August 13-16, 2006.

12.   Shi, X., Wang, S., Turnbull, I., Chu, M., and Albert, S. Integrating the Surface Transportation Weather Information: An ITS System for Northern California. National Rural ITS Conference 2006, Big Sky, MT, August 13-16, 2006.

13.   Shi, X., Staples, J.M., and Stein, O. Highway Runoff Best Management Practices and Winter Traction Materials Management: Cold Regions Perspective. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 22-26, 2006.

14.   Shi, X., Wang, S., Turnbull, I., Chu, M., and Albert, S. A Regional Pilot Weather Information System for Surface Transportation and Incident Management. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 22-26, 2006.

15.   Shi, X., Wang, S., Turnbull, I., Chu, M., and Albert, S. WeatherShare: An Integrated, User-friendly Surface Transportation Weather System for Northern California. 12th World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems. San Francisco, CA. November 6-10, 2005.

16.   Shi, X. Durability and Life Prediction of Concretes Admixed with Corrosion Resistant Minerals. Invited presentation. School of Material Science & Engineering. Tianjin University, Tianjin, China. September 28, 2005.

17.   Shi, X. and Song, S. Evaluating the Corrosivity of Chemical Deicers: An Electrochemical Technique. 16th International Corrosion Congress. Beijing, China. September 19-24, 2005.

18.   Shi, X., Staples, J.M., and Stein, O. Managing Winter Traction Materials on Roadways Adjacent to Bodies of Water: Challenges and Opportunities. Environmental Stewardship in Transportation through Waste Management, Materials Reuse and EMS: 2005 Summer TRB Committee ADC60 Conference. Charlotte, NC. July 17-19, 2005.

19.   Shi, X. The Use of Road Salts for Highway Winter Maintenance: An Asset Management Perspective. 2005 ITE District 6 Annual Meeting. Kalispell, MT. July 10-13, 2005.

20.   Shi, X. The Use of Road Salts for Highway Winter Maintenance: An Asset Management Perspective. Invited presentation. Salt Strategy Meeting. Washington Department of Transportation, Olympia, WA. July 29, 2004.

21.   Shi, X. Materials Corrosion in Transportation: Opportunities and Challenges. Western Transportation Institute, Bozeman, MT. April 15, 2004.

22.   Shi, X., Avci, R., and Lewandowski, Z. Microbially Deposited Mang