Publications

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Publications:

  • Namakiaraghi, Parsa, Irene Verdú, Ali Rahmaninezhad, Sumeet Musfirah, Mija H. Hubler, Ahmad R. Najafi, Christopher M. Sales, and Yaghoob Amir Farnam. "Microbial-Induced Stable Iron Mineral Production for Corrosion Mitigation Application in Reinforced Concrete." Cement and Concrete Composites (2025): 106214.
  • Joo, Hyun-Woo, Matthew H. Fyfe, Irene Verdú, Seyed Ali Rahmaninezhad, Christopher M. Sales, Wil V. Srubar III, and Mija H. Hubler. "Characterization of ureolysis and microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation under different incubation and reaction conditions." Biochemical Engineering Journal (2025): 109827.
  • Lee, H. W., Seyed A. Rahmaninezhad, Li Meng, Wil V. Srubar III, Christopher M. Sales, Yaghoob Amir Farnam, Mija H. Hubler, and Ahmad R. Najafi. "Prediction of microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation for self-healing cementitious material." Cement and Concrete Composites 158 (2025): 105945.
  • Lee, H.W, Meng, Ll, Ashkpour, R., Sadighi, A., Iqbal, M.I., Pour-Ghaz, M., Hubler, M.H., Sales, C.M., Farnam, Y.A., and Najafi, A.R., (2025) “Sensitivity of embedded channel for self-healing agent delivery on splitting tensile strength of concrete,” Journal of Building Engineering, 102, p. 111838.
  • Lee, H.W., Meng, L., Ashkpour, A., Rahmaninezhad, S.A., Iqbal, M.I., Mishra, G., Hubler, M.H., Sales, C.M., Farnam, Y.A. and Najafi, A.R., (2024) “Modeling the uncoupled damage-healing behavior of self-healing cementitious material with phase-field method.” Construction and Building Materials,456, p.139007.
  • Tonin, N. R., Ghosh, S. K., Balaji, R., Hubler, M. H., “Lifetime Reduction of Concrete Infrastructure due to Global Warming in the United States.” Concrete International, 2024, Vol 46, Issue 12, p50
  • Meng, L., Lee, H. W., Ashkpour, A., Sales, C. M., Farnam, Y. A., Hubler, M. H., & Najafi, A. R. (2024). “Bound-constrained optimization using Lagrange multiplier for a length scale insensitive phase field fracture model.” Engineering Fracture Mechanics,310, 110496.
  • M. Matar, M. H. Hubler, L. Li, “Effect of Carbon Nanofibers on the Hydration of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete: Experimental Study and Model Development,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering.2024L. Li, B. Wang, H. Xu, H. T. Nguyen, Z. P. Bazant, M. H. Hubler “Crack-Parallel Stress Effect on Fracture of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Revealed by Gap Test,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 2024
  • McKee, C.; Sideris, P.; Hubler, M. “A Macromechanical Constitutive Model for Rebar Buckling,” Journal of Structural Engineering, 149(8): 04023105, 2023
  • A. Brugger, et. al, “The Complex, Unique and Powerful Imaging Instrument for Dynamics (CUPI2D) at the Spallation Neutron Source,” 94, 051301 Review of Scientific Instruments, 2023.
  • Delesky, E.A.; Jones, R.J.; Cook, S.M.; Cameron, J.C.; Hubler M.H.; Srubar, W.V. (2023) Hydrogel-assisted self-healing of biomineralized living building materials. Journal of Cleaner Production, 418: 138178, 2023.
  • Wang, Y.; Hubler, M.; Bhat, R.R.; Srubar, W.V.; Frazier, S.; Burnett, L.; Linfei, L.; Stanley, B.; Dick, R.; James, S. Carbon-Negative Pilot. Concrete International, 45(8), 2023.
  • B. Hedegaard, T. Clement, M. H. Hubler, “Coupled Pore Relative Humidity Model for Concrete Shrinkage and Creep” ACI Materials Journal, 2023.
  • P. Dixon, T. Tafsirojjaman, J. Klingaman, M. H. Hubler, S. Dashti, T. O’Rourke, K. Farrag, A. Manalo, B. Wham, “State-of-the-Art Review of Performance Objectives for Legacy Gas Pipelines with Pipe-in-Pipe Rehabilitation Technologies,” Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice, 2022.
  • L. Li, B. Wang, M. H. Hubler, “Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) dispersed in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC): Mechanical property, workability and permeability investigation” Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022.
  • L. Li, Y. Zhang, M. H. Hubler, Y. Xi*, “Experimental Study on Nanoparticle Injection by Using a Lab-scale Wellbore System” Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022.
  • M. H. Hubler* and Z. Alquraini, “Working with Randomness: A Perspective on Using Spatial Statistics to Engineer the Mechanics of Heterogenous Materials,” Mechanics Research Communications, 2021.
  • L. Li, Y. Zhang, M. H. Hubler, and Y. Xi*, “Experimental Study on Nanoparticle Injection Technology for Remediating Leaks of Gas Storage and Transportation,” Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2021.
  • L. Li, M. Abdelrahman, M. H. Hubler, Y. Xi*, “Numerical Modeling of the Injection of Nanoparticles in Saturated Cementitious Material by Electromigration,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 2021.
  • J. Qiu, J. Artier, S. M. Cook, W. V. Srubar III, J. C. Cameron*, M. H. Hubler*, “Engineering Living Building Materials (LBMs) towards Enhanced Bacterial Viability and Mechanical Properties,” iScience, 2021.
  • L. Li, M. H. Hubler, and Y. Xi*, “Theoretical Modeling on Chemical Composition and Mechanical Properties of Well Cement under Carbonation Reactions,” Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020.
  • M. H. Hubler*, S. Al Wakeel, and B. Wang, “Improving Concrete Toughness by Aggregate Arrangement,” RILEM Technical Letters, 5, 2020.
  • Y. Zhang, L. Li, Y. Xi, and M. H. Hubler*, “Experimental and theoretical study of the restrained shrinkage cracking of early age well cement,” Construction and Building Materials, 11, 2020.
  • Y. Zhang and M. H. Hubler*, “The role of early drying cracks in the shrinkage size effect of cement paste,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 2020.
  • L. Li, M. H. Hubler, and Y. Xi*, “Modelling the Corrosion of Steel Casing and the Damage of Well Cement in a Borehole System,” Construction and Building Materials, 259, 119701. 2020.
  • C. M. Heveran, S. L. Williams, J. Qiu, J. Artier, M. H. Hubler, S. M. Cook, J. C. Cameron, and W. V. Srubar III*, “Biomineralization and Successive Regeneration of Engineered Living Building Materials.” Matter, 2 (2), 481-494. 2020.
  • P. S. Baqué and M. H. Hubler*, “Particle spatial arrangement metrics for near-crack-tip stress,” Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 104, 102386. 2019.
  • C. M. Heveran*, L. Liang, A. Nagarajan, M. H. Hubler, R. Gill, R, J. Cameron, S. M. Cook, and W. V. Srubar, “Engineered Ureolytic Microorganisms Can Tailor the Morphology and Nanomechanical Properties of Microbial-Precipitated Calcium Carbonate.” Scientific Reports, 9, 1-13. 2019.
  • L. D. Montoya*, H. K. Gadde, W. M. Champion, N. Li, and M. H. Hubler. “PM2.5 generated during rapid failure of fiber-reinforced concrete induces TNF-alpha response in macrophages.” Science of The Total Environment, 690, 209-216. 2019.
  • S. Al Wakeel, J. Němeček, L. Li, Y. Xi, and M. H. Hubler*. “The effect of introducing nanoparticles on the fracture toughness of well cement,” International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control,84, 147-153. 2019.
  • L. Liang*, C. M. Heveran, R. Liu, R. T. Gill, A. Nagarajan, J. Cameron, M. H. Hubler, W. V. Srubar III, and S. M. Cook*. “Rational control of calcite precipitation by engineered scherichia coli.” ACS Synthetic Biology, 7 (11), 2497-2506. 2018.
  • S. Al Wakeel, F. Ghanbari, and M. H. Hubler*. “Particle arrangement effects on the stress intensity in composite material.” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 202, 33-46. 2018. .
  • S. Al Wakeel, and M. H. Hubler*. “Introducing heterogeneity into the micro-scratch test fracture toughness relation for brittle particle composites,” Experimental Mechanics, 58, 1127-1247. 2018. .
  • S. Monfared*, H. Laubie, F. Radjai, M. H. Hubler, R. Pellenq, and F.-J. Ulm. “A methodology to calibrate and to validate effective solid potentials of heterogeneous porous media from computed tomography scans and laboratory-measured nanoindentation data,” Acta Geotechnica, 13(6). 1369-1394. 2018. .
  • E. W. Heichelheim, L. D. Montoya, and M. H. Hubler*. “Aerosol generation in compressive concrete fragmentation,” Construction and Building Materials,155, 1039-1049. 2017. .
  • M. H. Hubler*, J. Gelb, and F.-J. Ulm. “Microtexture analysis of gas shale by XRM imaging,” Journal of Nanomechanics and Micromechanics,7(3), 04017005. 2017. .
  • M. H. Hubler*, F.-J. Ulm. “Size Effect Law for Scratch Tests of Axisymmetric Shape,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 142(12), 04016094. 2016. .
  • Q. Yu, J.-L. Le, M. H. Hubler, R. Wendner, G. Cusatis, and Z. P. Bažant*, “Comparison of Main Models for Size Effect on Shear Strength of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Beams” Structural Concrete. 17(5), 778-789. 2016. .
  • RILEM TC-242-MDC, “RILEM draft recommendation: TC-242-MDC multi-decade creep and shrinkage of concrete: material model and structural analysis*,” RILEM Materials and Structures,48(4), 753-770. 2015. .
  • R. Wendner, M. H. Hubler, and Z. P. Bažant*, “Optimization method, choice of form and uncertainty quantification of Model B4 using laboratory and multi-decade bridge databases,” RILEM Materials and Structures,4(48), 771-796. 2015. .
  • M. H. Hubler, R. Wendner, and Z. P. Bažant*, “Statistical justification of Model B4 for drying and autogenous shrinkage of concrete and comparisons to other models,” RILEM Materials and Structures, 48(4), 797-814. 2015. .
  • R. Wendner, M. H. Hubler, and Z. P. Bažant*, “Statistical justification of model B4 for multi-decade concrete creep using laboratory and bridge databases and comparisons to other models,” RILEM Materials and Structures, 48(4), 815-833. 2015. .
  • M. H. Hubler, R. Wendner, and Z. P. Bažant*, “Comprehensive Database for Concrete Creep and Shrinkage: Analysis and Recommendations for Testing and Recording,” ACI Materials Journal, 112(4), 547-558. 2015. .
  • Z. P. Bažant* and M. H. Hubler, “Theory of Cyclic Creep of Concrete Based on Paris Law for Fatigue Growth of Subcritical Microcracks,” Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 63, 187-200. 2013. .
  • C. Hoover, Z. P. Bažant*, J. Vorel, R. Wendner, and M. H. Hubler, “Comprehensive Concrete Fracture Tests: Description and Results,” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 114, 92-103. 2013. .
  • Z. P. Bažant*, M. H. Hubler, and M. Jirásek, “Improved Estimation of Long-Term Relaxation Function from Compliance Function of Aging Concrete,” ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 139(2), 146-152. 2013. .
  • Z. P. Bažant*, Q. Yu, M. H. Hubler, V. Křístek, V., and Z. Bittnar, “Wake-up call for creep, myth about size effect and black holes in safety: What to improve in fib model code draft.” In Befestigungstechnik– Bewehrungstechnik (in honor of Rolf Eligehausen 70th birthday), ibidem-Verlag, Stuttgart, W. Fuchs and J. Hofmann, eds., 357-379, 2012. ISBN 978-87158-26-7
  • Z. P. Bažant*, M. H. Hubler, and Q. Yu, “Pervasiveness of Excessive Segmental Bridge Deflections: Wake-Up Call for Creep,” ACI Structural Journal, 108(6), 766-774. 2011.
  • Z. P. Bažant*, M. H. Hubler, and Q. Yu, “Excessive Creep Deflections: An Awakening,” Concrete International, 33(8), 44-46. 2011.
  • M. H. Hubler, J. J. Thomas*, and H. M. Jennings, “Influence of nucleation seeding on the hydration kinetics and compressive strength of alkali activated slag paste,” Cement & Concrete Research, 41(8), 842-846. 2011. .
  • B. Shen, M. H. Hubler, G. H. Paulino*, and L. J. Struble, “Functionally-graded fiber-reinforced cement composite: Processing, microstructure, and properties,” Cement & Concrete Composites, 30(8), 663-673. 2008. .

Conference Proceedings:

  • D. Culp, M. R. Tupek, P. Newell, M. H. Hubler, “Phase-Field Modeling of Fracture in CO2 Sequestration,” American Rock Mechanics Association, 51st US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium held in San Francisco, CA, pp. 25-28, ARMA-2017-0644, August 28, 2017.
  • S. Al Wakeel and M. H. Hubler, “Experimental and theoretical investigation of the fracture behavior of glass beads/epoxy composites using microscratching,” Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Fracture Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures, FraMCoS-9, May 30th, 2016 Berkeley, CA.
  • R. Wendner, M. H. Hubler, and Z. Bažant, “Creep and shrinkage prediction models for concrete: uncertainty quantification,” Proceedings of the 11th International Probabilistic Workshop, Nov. 4th, 2013 Brno.
  • Z. Bažant, M. H. Hubler, and M. Jirásek, “Improved Estimation of Long-Term Relaxation Function of Aging Concrete from Its Compliance Function,” ConCreep-9, Sept. 25rd, 2013 MIT, Cambridge, MA.
  • R. Wendner, M. H. Hubler, and Z. Bažant, “The B4 model for multi-decade creep and shrinkage prediction,” ConCreep-9, Sept. 23rd, 2013 MIT, Cambridge, MA.
  • W.H. Duan, S.J. Chen, M. H. Hubler, “Water Sorption Hysteresis in Cement Nano Slits,” ConCreep-9, Sept. 23rd, 2013 MIT, Cambridge, MA.
  • Z. Bažant, M. H. Hubler, R. Wendner, and Q. Yu, “Progress in Creep and Shrinkage Prediction Engendered by Alarming Bridge Observations and Expansion of Laboratory Database,” Plenary Lecture, ConCreep-9, Sept. 23rd, 2013 MIT, Cambridge, MA.
  • Z. Bažant, M. H. Hubler, M. Salviato, “Scaling of Failure Probability of Quasibrittle Structures with Large Cracks.” 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, June 16-20, 2013, New York, NY.
  • R. Wendner, M. H. Hubler, Z. Bažant, “Recalibration and Uncertainty Quantification of the B3 Creep Model for Long Term Estimates Using Bayesian Methods.” 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, June 16-20, 2013, New York, NY.
  • Z. Bažant, M. H. Hubler, M. Salviato, K. Kirane, J.-L. Le, “Fracture Scaling and Safety of Quasibrittle Structures: Atomistic Basis, Computational Challenges and New Advances.” The Third International Conference of Computational Modeling of Fracture and Failure of Materials and Structure keynote lecture, June 5-7, 2013, Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Z. Bažant, R. Wendner, M. H. Hubler, Q. Yu, “Pervasive lifetime inadequacy of long-span box girder bridges and lessons from multi-decade creep prediction.” Third International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE, Keynote Lecture, Vienna, October 2012.
  • Z. Bažant, R. Wendner, M. H. Hubler, “Model B3.1 for multi-decade concrete creep and shrinkage: Calibration by combined laboratory and bridge data.” Third International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE, Vienna, October 2012.
  • C. Hoover, Z. Bažant, R. Wendner, J. Vorel, M. H. Hubler, et. al, “Experimental investigation of transitional size effect and crack length effect in concrete fracture.” Third International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE, Vienna, October 2012.
  • Z. Bažant, Q. Yu, K.-T. Kim, M. H. Hubler, et. al, “Excessive Multi-Decade Deflections of Prestressed Concrete Bridges: How to Avoid Them and How to Exploit Their Monitoring to Improve Creep Prediction Model,” fib Symposium, Prague 2011.
  • Z. Bažant, Q. Yu, M. H. Hubler, V. Křístek, and Z. Bittnar. “Wake-Up Call for Creep, Myth about Size Effect and Black Holes in Safety: What to Improve in fib Model Code Draft,” Keynote fib Symmposium, Befestigungstechnik Bewehrungstechnik und…II, R. Eligehausen 70th Anniversary, Prague 2011.
  • M. H. Hubler, W. Aquino, and C. Earls, “In vivo ultrasound bone property determination through inverse finite element modeling,” Extended Abstract, 6th International Conf. on Computation of Shell and Spatial Structures IASS-IACM 2008: “Spanning Nano to Mega,” Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, May 2008.

Books:

  • Z. Bažant, M. H. Hubler, Q. Yu, “Damage in Prestressed Concrete Structures Due to Creep and Shrinkage of Concrete,” in Handbook of Damage Mechanics. Voyiadjis, George (Ed.) Springer, New York 2014.
  • M. H. Hubler, “Creep,” in Aging, Shaking and Cracking of Infrastructures: Concrete Dams and Nuclear Structures. V. Saouma and M. A. Hariri-Ardebili, Springer Nature.