Ki Young Koo

University of Sheffield, Kyungil University

Papers

Total Citations

232

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About

Ki Young Koo is a structural engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of structural health monitoring (SHM) and civil infrastructure assessment, with a particular focus on long-span suspension bridges. He is best known for his landmark contributions to the real-world application of SHM systems on the Tamar Suspension Bridge in Plymouth, UK — a historically significant 335-metre span structure that underwent major strengthening works in 2001. His 2012 paper documenting the monitoring experiences and lessons learned from the Tamar Bridge has become an influential reference in the field, accumulating over 200 citations and helping shape best practices for bridge monitoring programmes worldwide. Koo's research extends beyond instrumentation to tackle practical engineering challenges, including quantifying structural responses to extreme loading events — notably investigating a 269-tonne vehicle crossing — and understanding how environmental conditions such as temperature influence longitudinal deck displacements. This environmental sensitivity work underscores the importance of contextual data interpretation in SHM. Collectively, his publications demonstrate a rigorous, data-driven approach to ensuring the safety and longevity of ageing infrastructure, making his research highly relevant to engineers and academics working to extend the service life of complex bridge structures.