Joseph C. Nadeau | Scholars@Duke

Joseph C. Nadeau
Professor of the Practice in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Joe Nadeau earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University in 1989, and then continued his education and earned a S.M. in Civil Engineering in 1991 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He then matriculated to the University of California at Berkeley where he earned his Ph.D., in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 1996.

Dr. Nadeau’s primary research focus is in the areas of theoretical and applied mechanics, micromechanics, composite materials, and probabilistic methods.

Current Research Interests

Theoretical and applied mechanics, micromechanics, composite materials, and probabilistic methods

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of the Practice in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering 2016

Contact Information

173 Hudson Annex, Box 90287, Durham, NC 27708-0287
Box 90287, Dept of Civil Engineering, Durham, NC 27708-0287
nadeau@duke.edu (919) 660-5216

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of California - Berkeley 1996
- M.Sc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1991
- B.S.C.E., Lehigh University 1989
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering 2013 - 2016
- Associate Professor of the Practice, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering 2005 - 2015
- Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering 1997 - 2005
- Assistant Research Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering 1997
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Research
Selected Grants
- A Grand Challenge-based Framework for Contextual Learning in Engineering awarded by National Science Foundation 2012 - 2016
- Preparations for the Hands-On Design Competitions of the 2010 ASCE Carolinas Conference Hosted by Duke awarded by Lord Foundation of North Carolina 2009 - 2010
- Experimental Laboratory for Mechanics and Structures awarded by Lord Foundation of North Carolina 2007 - 2008
- Practical Learning Instruction and Support of Student Project Capabilities awarded by Lord Foundation of North Carolina 2006 - 2007
- Integrating a Computational Framework into Design Courses awarded by Lord Foundation of North Carolina 2000 - 2003
- Preparations for the 2002 ASCE Carolinas Conference awarded by Lord Foundation of North Carolina 2001 - 2002
- Bridging the Gaps Betwen the Classroom, the Laboratory and the Real World awarded by Lord Foundation of North Carolina 1998 - 1999
- Research Initiation Grant for J.C. Nadeau awarded by Lord Foundation of North Carolina 1998 - 1999
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Huettel, L., M. R. Gustafson, J. C. Nadeau, D. E. Schaad, M. M. Barger, and L. Linnenbrink-Garcia. “Evidence for the effectiveness of a grand challenge-based framework for contextual learning.” Asee Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, January 1, 2014.
  - Huettel, L. G., M. R. Gustafson, J. C. Nadeau, D. Schaad, M. M. Barger, and L. Linnenbrink-Garcia. “A grand challenge-based framework for contextual learning in engineering.” Asee Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, September 24, 2013.
  - Nadeau, J. C., and M. Ferrari. “Effective thermal expansion of heterogeneous materials with application to low temperature environments.” Mechanics of Materials 36, no. 3 (March 1, 2004): 201–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-6636(03)00009-7.
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  - Nadeau, J. C., and M. Ferrari. “Bounds on texture coefficients.” Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions Asme 70, no. 2 (March 1, 2003): 200–203. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1533808.
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  - Nadeau, J. C. “A multiscale model for effective moduli of concrete incorporating ITZ water-cement ratio gradients, aggregate size distributions, and entrapped voids.” Cement and Concrete Research 33, no. 1 (January 1, 2003): 103–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0008-8846(02)00931-6.
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  - Dolbow, J. E., and J. C. Nadeau. “On the use of effective properties for the fracture analysis of microstructured materials.” Engineering Fracture Mechanics 69, no. 14–16 (September 1, 2002): 1607–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0013-7944(02)00052-8.
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  - Nadeau, J. C. “Water-cement ratio gradients in mortars and corresponding effective elastic properties.” Cement and Concrete Research 32, no. 3 (March 1, 2002): 481–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0008-8846(01)00710-4.
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  - Nadeau, J. C., and M. Ferrari. “On optimal zeroth-order bounds with application to Hashin-Shtrikman bounds and anisotropy parameters.” International Journal of Solids and Structures 38, no. 44–45 (October 12, 2001): 7945–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-7683(00)00393-0.
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  - Mcafee, B. J., W. D. Gould, J. C. Nadeau, and A. C. A. D. Costa. “Biosorption of metal ions using chitosan, chitin, and biomass of Rhizopus oryzae.” Separation Science and Technology 36, no. 14 (2001): 3207–22. https://doi.org/10.1081/SS-100107768.
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  - Nadeau, J. C., and X. N. Meng. “On the response sensitivity of an optimally designed functionally graded layer.” Composites Part B: Engineering 31, no. 4 (January 1, 2000): 285–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-8368(00)00018-4.
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  - Ferrari, M., F. Rooney, and J. C. Nadeau. “Optimal FGMs, and plain awful composites.” Materials Science Forum 308–311 (January 1, 1999): 989–94. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.308-311.989.
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  - Nadeau, J. C. “A note on the effective lamé constants of a polycrystalline aggregate of cubic crystals.” Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions Asme 66, no. 2 (January 1, 1999): 577. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2791095.
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  - Nadeau, J. C., and M. Ferrari. “Microstructural optimization of a functionally graded transversely isotropic layer.” Mechanics of Materials 31, no. 10 (January 1, 1999): 637–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-6636(99)00023-X.
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  - Nadeau, J. C., and M. Ferrari. “Invariant Tensor-to-Matrix Mappings for Evaluation of Tensorial Expressions.” Journal of Elasticity 52, no. 1 (January 1, 1998): 43–61. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007539929374.
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  - Nadeau, J. C., and M. Ferrari. “Microstructural optimization of a functionally gradient layer.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Materials Division (Publication) Md 80 (December 1, 1997): 3–10.
  - Nadeau, J. C., and M. Ferrari. “Second-rank equilibrium and transport properties of fibrous composites: Effective predictions and bounds.” Composites Engineering 5, no. 7 (January 1, 1995): 821–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/0961-9526(95)00042-L.
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  - Ferrari, M., J. Nadeau, and S. S. Zargaryan. “Singular boundary integral equation formulation for the non-dilute equivalent eigenstrain problem.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Petroleum Division (Publication) Pd 53 (December 1, 1993): 213–16.
- Conference Papers
  - Huettel, L., M. R. Gustafson, J. C. Nadeau, D. Schaad, M. M. Barger, and L. Linnenbrink-Garcia. “A grand challenge-based framework for contextual learning in engineering: Impact on student outcomes and motivation.” In Asee Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, Vol. 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society, 2015.
  - Huettel, L. G., J. Forbes, L. Franzoni, R. Malkin, J. Nadeau, K. Nightingale, and G. A. Ybarra. “Transcending the traditional: Using tablet PCs to enhance engineering and computer science instruction.” In Proceedings Frontiers in Education Conference, Fie, 2007. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2007.4417869.
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  - Nadeau, J. C., and M. Ferrari. “MICROSTRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION OF A FUNCTIONALLY GRADIENT LAYER.” In Asme International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (Imece), 1997-N:3–10, 1997. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0645.
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Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
- CEE 422L: Concrete and Composite Structures 2023
- CEE 429: Integrated Structural Design 2023
- CEE 422L: Concrete and Composite Structures 2022
- CEE 423L: Metallic Structures 2022
- CEE 429: Integrated Structural Design 2022
- EGR 201L: Mechanics of Solids 2022
- CEE 423L: Metallic Structures 2021
- EGR 201L: Mechanics of Solids 2021

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Education, Training, & Certifications

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Awards & Honors

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Conference Papers

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