With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Phares is an internationally recognized expert in forensic engineering, specializing in the investigation of all types of bridges and other transportation structures. His work spans bridge testing and evaluation, structural monitoring, and detailed inspection practices, including advanced nondestructive evaluation methods. His technical expertise also extends to wind-structure interaction and the complex behavior of soil, foundations, and structural systems, allowing him to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement with precision.
Dr. Phares has a strong track record of supporting both horizontal and vertical construction projects through expert testimony and litigation services, bringing clarity and authority to complex engineering disputes. In addition to his technical capabilities, he demonstrates notable strength in business development, maintaining an extensive professional network and working effectively with public, private, and governmental clients across more than 35 states.
His experience in structural analysis and repair design is particularly significant, incorporating both conventional techniques and innovative materials to develop durable, efficient solutions. This combination of deep technical knowledge, practical field experience, and strategic client engagement positions him as a trusted leader in the field of structural and bridge engineering.
Areas of Expertise
Publications
- Investigation of the early-age behavior of lap-spliced UHPC connection used for the SIBC process, Engineering Structures, January 0001
- Evaluation of the efficiency of galvanized and painted-galvanized coatings for steel H-piles during the life time of the bridges, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, January 0001
- Evaluation of the Earth Pressure Acting on the Concrete Box Culvert, Transportation Research Record, January 0001
- Experimental study of full-scale bridge steel h-piles' buckling with concrete encasement, Journal of Bridge Engineering, January 0001
- Evaluation of the load distribution of timber slab bridge and the efficiency of the retrofit methods, Engineering Structures 291: 116502, January 2023
- Estimation of Load Rating Factor Utilizing the Monte Carlo Simulation Method, Journal of Bridge Engineering, January 0001
- Experimental Investigation on Precast Bridge Deck Panel System, Structural Journal, ACI, January 2023
- Evaluation of the Performance of Expanded Polystyrene Block on the Reduction of the Deck Cracking in Wide Integral Abutment Bridge, Transportation Research Record, 03611981231160160, January 0001
- Investigation on the Pier Response during the Lateral Slide of Multi-Span Bridges, Transportation Research Record, January 2023
- Development of the Guidance on the Tightening of Large Anchor Bolts of Support Structures for Sign and Luminaires, Transportation Research Record, January 2023
See CV for additional publications.