Selected Publications

Journal Articles

Mahyar Shahri and S. Sonny Kim (2025) Application of Optical Satellite Data in Pavement Management: Assessing Its Value in Partially Observable Stochastic Environments, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE (accepted for publication)
Osazee Oravbiere, Mi Chorzepa, and S. Sonny Kim (2025) Enhancing Dynamic Performance of UHPC bridge girder sections, Structures, Vol 79, Sept., 2025, Elsevier
Zack Hall and S. Sonny Kim (2025) Utilizing Dielectric Constant and Electrical Conductivity to Estimate Cement Content in Stabilized Subgrade Soils, Transportation Geotechnics, Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2025.101573
Ahmad Abdelmawla, Jidong J. Yang, S. Sonny Kim (2024) Advancing Subsurface Distress Detection: Field Validation of Deep Learning-Based GPR Image Analysis, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981241242072
Shihan Ma; Jidong J Yang; Mi Geum Chorzepa; Clint Morris; S. Sonny Kim; Stephan A. Durham (2024), Composite Deep Learning Architecture for Vehicle Classification Using Vision Transformers and Wheel Position Features, SN Computer Science, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42979-023-02569-4
Ryan C. Romeo, Hyung S. Lee, S. Sonny Kim & R. Benjamin Davis (2023) Optimal time-frequency equivalency factor for approximate interconversion between the dynamic and relaxation moduli, Road Materials and Pavement Design, DOI: 10.1080/14680629.2023.2224445
Ahmad Abdelmawla, Shihan Ma, Jidong J. Yang, and S. Sonny Kim (2023), Subsurface Anomaly Detection Utilizing Synthetic GPR Images and Deep Learning Model, Geomechanics and Engineering, Vol. 33 No.2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2023.33.2.203
Romeo, R., Davis, B., Lee, H., Durham, S., Kim, S. (2022). A tandem Trust-region optimization approach for ill-posed falling weight deflectometer backcalculation. Computers & Structures, 275 (2023) 106935 (IF 4.578)
Ananta Sinha, Mi G. Chorzepa *, Jidong J. Yang, S. Sonny Kim, Stephan Durham (2022), Deep Learning-Based Temporal Prediction Approach for Mitigating Dynamic Inconsistency in Monitoring Vehicular Live Loads Imposed on Roads and Bridges, Infrastructures 2022, 7, 150. https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures7110150
Sinha, A.; Chorzepa, M.G.; Yang, J.J.; Kim, S.S.; Durham, S. (2022) Enhancing Reliability Analysis with Multisource Data: Mitigating Adverse Selection Problems in Bridge Monitoring and Management. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 10359. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122010359
Morris C., Yang J., Chorzepa M., Kim S., and Durham S. (2022) Self-supervised deep learning framework for anomaly detection in traffic data, Journal of Transportation Engineering – Part A. 148 (5). DOI: 10.1061/JTEPBS.0000666
Sinha A., Chorzepa M., Yang J., Kim S., and Durham S. (2022) Cognitive Approaches to Hyperbolic Discounting of High Impact Low Probability Bridge Overload Events and Live Load Factors, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 36 (2). DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001709
Tahaei Narges, Yang, J., Chorzepa, M., Kim, S., Durham, S. (2021). Machine Learning of Truck Traffic Classification Groups from Weigh-in-Motion. Machine Leaning with Applications, 6, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mlwa.2021.100178
Salehi Hikouei, I.; Kim, S.S.; Mishra, D.R. Machine-Learning Classification of Soil Bulk Density in Salt Marsh Environments. Sensors 2021, 21, 4408. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21134408
Pahno, S.; Yang, J.J.; Kim, S.S. Use of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Subgrade Resilient Modulus. Infrastructures 2021, 6, 78. https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures6060078
Hikouei, Iman S.; Christian, Jason; Kim, S. S.; Sutter, Lori A.; Durham, Stephan A.; Yang, Jidong J.; Vickery, Charles G. 2021. “Use of Random Forest Model to Identify the Relationships Among Vegetative Species, Salt Marsh Soil Properties, and Interstitial Water along the Atlantic Coast of Georgia” Infrastructures 6, no. 5: 70. https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures6050070
Iman Salehi H, S Sonny K, Lori A S, Jason C, Stephan D, et al. Machine Learning Approach to Identify the Relationship Between
Heavy Metals and Soil Parameters in Salt Marshes. Int J Environ Sci Nat Res. 2021; 27(5): 556224. DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2021.27.556224
Oyegbile, O., Chorzepa, M., Durham, S., Kim, S. (2020) “Novel Prioritization Mechanism Leveraging Time-dependent Element Interactions and Causality to Enhance Depreciation Predictions for Bridge Asset Management”, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001531.
Solae, C., M. Chorzepa, S. Durham, S. Kim (2020). “Investigation of Cracks Observed on a Skewed Bridge Constructed Using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters”, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE) CF.1943-5509.0001510.
Qi, C., Q. Chen, S. Kim (2020). “Integrated and intelligent design framework for cemented paste backfill: A combination of robust machine learning modelling and multi-objective optimization“, Minerals Engineering, Elsevier, Vol 155 (2020) 106422
Wright, J., S. Kim, B. Kim (2020). “Stiffness and Strength Improvement of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Pavement Foundation Using Large Scale Wheel Test”, Infrastructures, 5(4), 33.
Abdelmawla, A. and S. Kim (2020). Application of Ground Penetrating Radar to Estimate Subgrade Soil Density, Infrastructures, 5(2), 12.
Citir, N., S.A. Durham, M.G. Chorzepa, S. Kim. (2019). Investigation of Factors Affecting Distresses on Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) using Ground Penetration Radar (GPR). the Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE.
Etheridge, R., Wang, Y., Kim, S., and Kim, Y.R. (2019). Evaluation of Fatigue Resisting Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Based on Apparent Damage Capacity, Journal of Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 31, Issue 11, 2019.
Williams, S., Wright, J., Hanumasagar, S., Kim, S., Frost, J.D. (2019). Large-Scale and Bench-Scale Test Systems for Assessing Impact of Geogrids on Pavements Founded on Problematic Soils, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 47, No. 3, ASTM 2019
Wright, J., Kim, S., Chorzepa, M., Durham, S. (2019). Utilization of Large-Scale Rolling-Wheel Tester to Investigate the Stress Reduction in Pavement Layers Due to the Use of Geosynthetic Materials. Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2673 (2), pp445-455, DOI: 10.1177/03611981198279099
Kim, S., Yang, J., Etheridge, R. (2018). Evaluation of Fatigue Resisting Performance of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Based on Fracture Energy, Flexibility Index, and Mixture Properties. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2018.1538514
Chorzepa, M., Johnson, C., Kim, S., & Durham, S. (2018). A forensic investigation of distresses found in jointed plain concrete pavements. Journal of Transportation Engineering Part B: Pavements, ASCE, Vol. 145, Issue 1, March 2019.
Citir, N., Johnson, C., Durham, S., Chorzepa, M., Kim, S. (2018). Effect of Recycled Calcined Alumino Silicate Content on Properties of Controlled Low-Strength Materials. The International Journal of the Constructed Environment, 2018, 9(2); https://doi.org/10.18848/2154-8587/CGP/v09i02/19-31
Sullivan, M., Chorzepa, M., Hamid, H., Durham, S., Kim, S., (2018). Sustainable Materials for Transportation Infrastructures: Comparison of Three Commercially-Available Metakaolin Products in Binary Cementitious Systems. Infrastructures 2018, 3(3), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures3030017
Yang, J., Kim, S., Lakte, P., (2018). Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Content and Binder Effects on the Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijprt.2018.02.002
Citir, N., Johnson, C., Durham, Chorzepa, M., Kim, S. (2018). Effect of Recycled Calcined Alumino Silicate Content on Properties of Controlled Low Strength Materials. International Journal of the Constructed Environment, Vol. 9, Issue 2, DOI: https://doi.org/10.18848/2154-8587/CGP/v09i02/19-31
Hamid, H., Chorzepa, M., Sullivan, M., Durham, S., and Kim, S. (2018). Novelties in Material Development for Massive Concrete Structures: Reduction in Heat of Hydration Observed in Ternary Replacement Mixtures, Infrastructures 2018, 3(2), 8; doi: 10.3390/infrastructures3020008
Chorzepa, M., Johnson, C., Kim, S., Durham, S. (2018). Forensic Investigation of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements and Distresses, J. of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE (doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001178)
An, J., Kim, S, Nam, B. H., & Durham, S. (2017). Effect of aggregate mineralogy and concrete microstructure on thermal expansion and strength properties of the normal strength concrete. Applied Sciences 2017, 7(12), 1307, doi: 10.3390/app7121307
Johnson, C., Chorzepa, M., Durham, S., Kim, S. (2017), “Forensic Investigation of Pavement: Practices in North America and a Pilot Investigation”, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE (doi: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001029)
Norouzi, A., Kim, Y. R., Kim, S., Yang, J. (2017), “Effect of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Content and Binder Grade on Fatigue Resisting Performance of Asphalt Mixtures in Georgia”, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE (doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001960)
Yaghoobi, A., Chorzepa, M., Kim, S., Durham, S. (2017), “Mesoscale Fracture Analysis of Multiphase Cementitious Composites Using Peridynamics”, Materials, MDPI AG, Materials 2017, 10(2), 162; doi:10.3390/ma10020162
Yang, J., Zuo, B., Kim, S. (2016), ” Understanding the Factors Underlying Variation in Detecting Errors of Video and Thermal Imaging Cameras“, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2557, DOI: 10.3141/2557-06.
Kim, S., McFall, K., Kwon, J., Yang, J., Jeong, J. (2016), “Use of Linear Viscoelastic Theory to Predict Resilient Behavior of Unbound Granular Material“, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, Springer, Volume 20, Issue 5, pp 1806-1812, July 2016, doi:10.1007/s12205-015-0129-2.
Kwon, J., Kim., S., Tutumluer, E., Wayne, M. (2015), “Characterization of Unbound Aggregate Materials Considering Physical and Morphological Properties”, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Taylor & Francis, July 2015, DOI: 10.1080/10298436.2015.1065997.
Park, J., Kim, S., Jeong., J. (2015), “Environmental Load in Design of Airport Concrete Pavements”, Institution of Civil Engineers-Transport, Vol. 168, Issue 2, pp. 139-149, February 2015, DOI: 10.1680/tran.13.00007
Kim, S., Yang, J., Kwon, J. (2015), “Effects of Using Screening Materials in the Graded Aggregate Base Layer of Flexible Pavements”, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Taylor & Francis, DOI: 10.1080/10298436.2015.1036868.
Kim, S., Yang, J., Nam, B., Jeong, J. (2015), “Effect of Materials and Age on the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Concrete Paving Mixture”, Road Materials and Pavement Design, Road Material and Pavement Design, Vol. 16, Issue 2, Taylor & Francis, DOI:10.1080/14680629.2015.1020844
Park, J., Sohn, D., Lee, J., Kim, S., Jeong, J. (2015), “Influence of Box Culvert on Behavior of Concrete Pavements”, ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, Vol. 29, Issue 2, April 2015, 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000518.
Yang, J., Kim, S. (2015), “Investigating the Performance of As-Build and Overlaid Pavements – A Competing Risks Approach”, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 16, Issue 3, pp. 191-197, DOI:10.1080/10298436.2014.937808.