Gian Andrea Rassati

Gian Andrea Rassati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, affiliated with the College of Engineering, Architecture and Art (CEAS). He holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from the University of Trieste (2001) and is licensed as a professional engineer in Italy. His research focuses on steel and composite structures, seismic design, bolted connections, and dynamic behavior of structures. He is an active member of organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC).

Dr. Rassati has led or collaborated in over a dozen research grants since 2005, including projects funded by the National Science Foundation, Federal Highway Administration, and industry partners like the American Institute of Steel Construction. His work addresses critical issues in structural engineering, such as bolted connection reliability, seismic characterization of structures, and innovative coupling beam systems for damage mitigation.

His publications span topics like seismic performance of moment-resisting frames, prying models for T-stub connections, and composite slab behavior under seismic loading. He has advised numerous collaborative research efforts and contributed to advancements in structural design codes and standards.