Man-Tai Chen
Papers
7
Total Citations
328
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About
Man-Tai Chen is a structural and materials engineer whose research bridges advanced steel materials and innovative structural connections, with particular emphasis on extreme environmental conditions and emerging structural systems. His work has garnered substantial recognition, accumulating over 300 citations across his most influential publications in just a few years. Chen has made significant contributions to understanding the mechanical behavior of high-strength steels — including Q890 and Q960 grades — under demanding conditions such as arctic low temperatures and corrosive environments. His 2023 study on arctic performance of high-strength steels and weld metals (104 citations) has become a key reference for engineers designing structures in polar and cold-region applications. Complementing this, his investigations into corrosion-degraded ultra-high-strength steels and weld metals address critical durability concerns facing modern infrastructure. Alongside his materials-focused research, Chen has pioneered experimental work on cold-formed steel hollow section joints, exploring elliptical, semi-oval, and rectangular profiles in T- and X-joint configurations. These studies provide essential data for structural design codes governing lightweight steel connections. His prolific output since 2023 reflects both the breadth of his expertise and his growing influence across the structural engineering community, making his work highly valuable to researchers, practicing engineers, and code-drafting bodies worldwide.
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- 3Tests of Cold-Formed Steel T-Joints with Semi-Oval Hollow Section Chord42 citations · 2023
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- 7Static strengths of cold-formed steel elliptical hollow section X-joints27 citations · 2023