Doctor Ee Loon Tan

• Biography
• Areas of Research / Teaching Expertise
• Selected Publications
• Contact Details

Biography

Dr Ee Loon Tan joined the School of Engineering at University of Western Sydney as a Lecturer in February 2011 after he received his PhD degree from University of Western Sydney in 2010. His PhD was titled: ”The effects of partial shear connection on composite steel-concrete beams subjected to combined flexure and torsion.” Previously, he graduated from University of New South Wales with both a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and a Master degree in Structural Engineering from 1999 – 2004. During his studies, he has worked for CPG Corporation Pte Ltd (Singapore) as an Engineering Trainee in the Civil and Structural Engineering Division from 2001 – 2002. Furthermore, he held a position as a Research Assistant to assist in an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project from 2009 – 2011 in University of Western Sydney under the supervision of Professor Brian Uy.

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Areas of Research / Teaching Expertise

300736 Concrete Structures
300732 Structural Analysis
300674 Engineering, Design & Construction Practice

Dr Tan’s area of research is mostly concentrated on the behaviour and strength of composite steel-concrete structures subjected to combined loading actions such as axial, shear, flexure and torsion. These forms of structures can be found in highways, bridges and high-rise buildings. Therefore, by using both experimental testing and finite element modelling, design models and guidelines can be proposed to improve the existing Australian Standards for composite steel-concrete structures. In addition, Dr Tan has developed interests in the design of semi-continuous composite steel-concrete beams, which are commonly found in all frame systems. These semi-continuous beams consist of continuous beams connected by a semi-rigid composite joint such as a flush end-plate connection.

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Selected Publications

Refereed Journal Papers

Tan, E.L. and Uy, B. (2011) “Nonlinear analysis on composite beams subjected to combined flexure and torsion”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, An International Journal, 67, pp 790-799 (IF: 1.018; ERA: A*).

Tan, E.L. and Uy, B. (2009) “Experimental study on curved composite beams subjected to combined flexure and torsion”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, An International Journal, 65, pp. 1855-1863 (IF: 1.018; ERA: A*).

Tan, E.L. and Uy, B. (2009) “Experimental study on straight composite beams subjected to combined flexure and torsion”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, An International Journal, 65, pp. 784-793 (IF: 1.018; ERA: A*).

Refereed Conference Papers

Tan, E.L. and Uy, B. (2010) “The effects of partial shear connection on composite steel-concrete beams subjected to combined flexure and torsion”, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Steel and Composite Structures, 20 Aug, Sydney, Australia, pp. 52-61.

Tan, E.L. and Uy, B. (2010) “Parametric study of curved in plan composite steel-concrete beams using 3-D finite element approach”, Proceedings of the 5th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region and Australasian Structural Engineering Conference 2010, 8-12 Aug, Sydney, Australia, Paper No. 153.

Tan, E.L. and Uy, B. (2010) “Nonlinear analysis of composite steel-concrete beams under combined flexure and torsion incorporating the effects of partial shear connection”, Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, 21-23 Jul, Sydney, Australia, pp. 323-328.

Tan, E.L. and Uy, B. (2008) “Effects of partial shear connection of curved in plan composite steel-concrete beams under combined flexure and torsion”, Australian Structural Engineering Conference 2008, 26-27 Jun, Melbourne, Australia, Paper No. 90.

Tan, E.L., Uy, B. and Bradford, M.A. (2006) “Effects of partial shear connection on composite steel-concrete beam behaviour under combined flexure and torsion”, Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Steel-Concrete Composite and Hybrid Structures, 12-15 Aug, Harbin, China, pp. 404-410.
Tan, E.L. and Uy, B. (2005) “Effects of partial shear connection on the strength and ductility of semi-continuous composite steel-concrete beams”, Developments in Mechanics of Structures and Materials, v 2, pp. 181-187.

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