🛠️ Dr. Chen Kangming, PhD in Engineering, is a researcher and doctoral supervisor at Fuzhou University’s School of Civil Engineering. Specializing in steel-concrete composite structures and bridge fatigue, he has led 5 vertical and 40+ horizontal projects. Dr. Chen has published over 60 academic papers, with 40+ indexed in SCI/EI, obtained 30+ patents, and received Fujian Science and Technology Progress Awards (2nd and 3rd prizes).
Calculation method of out-of-plane elastic stability bearing capacity for concrete-filled steel tubular arch bridges with circular tube ribs
Journal: Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology Edition), 2024, 54(10), pp. 2930–2940.
Co-authors: Q.-W. Huang, Q.-X. Wu, B.-C. Chen, Z.-W. Ye.
Focus: Analytical method for elastic stability in CFST arch bridges.
Simplified calculation method for suspension bridge deck system under safety limit conditions of suspender fracture
Journal: China Civil Engineering Journal, 2024, 57(10), pp. 57–70.
Co-authors: Q. Wu, J. Luo, J. Lin.
Focus: Suspension bridge deck safety under suspender failure.
Flexural behavior of composite continuous girders with concrete-filled steel tubular truss chords
Journal: Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology Edition), 2024, 54(6), pp. 1665–1676.
Co-authors: H.-H. Huang, Q.-X. Wu.
Focus: Investigates bending performance in CFST girders.
Bending Performance of a Prestressed Concrete Composite Girder Bridge with Steel Truss Webs
Journal: Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 2024, 14(11), 4822.
Co-authors: W. Wang, Y. Liu.
Focus: Experimental and theoretical studies on composite girder bridges.
Fatigue performance experiment of concrete-filled steel tubular-KK joint
Journal: Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, 2024, 24(1), pp. 100–116.
Co-authors: Q.-X. Wu, J.-P. Luo, Y.-L. Yang, C.-Y. Miao, S. Nakamura.
Focus: Fatigue resistance in KK joints.
Research on the torsional behavior of composite girders with CSW-CFST truss chords
Journal: China Civil Engineering Journal, 2023, 56(10), pp. 93–126.
Co-authors: H. Huang, Q. Wu, S. Nakamura, J. Dong.
Focus: Examines torsion resistance in truss chord girders.
Equivalent static calculation method for CFST arch bridges considering hanger fracture dynamics
Journal: China Civil Engineering Journal, 2023, 56(6), pp. 63–74.
Co-authors: Q. Wu, J. Luo, H. Wang.
Focus: Static response analysis for hanger-damage scenarios.
Experimental investigation on composite girders with CSW-CFST truss chords subjected to combined flexure and torsion
Journal: Advances in Structural Engineering, 2023, 26(8), pp. 1468–1485.
Co-authors: H. Huang, Q. Wu, S. Nakamura.
Focus: Studies combined structural load effects.
Calculation Method for Flexural Bearing Capacity of Composite Girders with CFST Truss Chords
Journal: Journal of Bridge Engineering, 2023, 28(5), 04023019.
Co-authors: H. Huang, Q. Wu, S. Nakamura.
Focus: Provides a simplified flexural capacity model for girders.
Fatigue Performance Test and Finite-Element Analysis of CFST K-Joints
Journal: Journal of Bridge Engineering, 2023, 28(3), 04023003.
Co-authors: Q. Wu, H. Huang, Q. Zheng, S. Nakamura.
Focus: Combines experimental and computational methods to study joint fatigue.
Dr. Chen Kangming’s remarkable achievements in bridge engineering, steel-concrete composite structures, and fatigue resistance research make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive research portfolio, innovative contributions, and academic leadership set him apart. Strengthening his global presence, interdisciplinary efforts, and public outreach could elevate his profile further, aligning with the award’s standards for exemplary researchers.