James Swanson

James Swanson is an academic researcher specializing in structural engineering and civil infrastructure. He has led numerous industry and government-funded research projects focusing on bridge testing, materials analysis, and structural health monitoring. His work involves collaboration with institutions like the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Key areas include bolted connections, steel structures, and finite element modeling. Swanson has published extensively on topics such as composite beams, seismic design coefficients, and fatigue resistance of bridge components. His research emphasizes practical applications for improving infrastructure safety and longevity.

• Principal Investigator (PI) on grants involving structural testing of bridges, bolts, and steel components
• Collaborator on federal/state projects analyzing bridge load ratings and retrofit procedures
• Focus areas: Steel connections, finite element analysis, and transportation infrastructure

Swanson’s recent work explores high-definition modeling of composite beams and the reliability of bolted joints under eccentric loads. His contributions bridge theoretical analysis with real-world infrastructure challenges.