Papers and Publications
Journal Publications
- Gaedicke, C., Marines, A., Mata, L.A., Miankodila, F., “Effect of Recycled Materials and Compaction Methods on the Mechanical Properties and Solar Reflectance Index of Pervious Concrete,” Ingeniería de Construction (Journal of Construction Engineering), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile, V. 30. No.2, December 2015. pp. 159-167.
- Mata, L.A., Leming, M., “Vertical Distribution of Sediments in Pervious Concrete Pavement Systems,” ACI Materials Journal, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Michigan, V. 109. No.2, March-April 2012. pp.149-155.
- Reis, E. M., Mata, L.A., and Dilek, U., “An analytical Model for Estimating Load-Test Deflections in Fire-Damaged Precast, Prestressed Concrete Members,” PCI Journal, Vol. 54, No. 3, 2009. pp. 129-14
Conference Publications (Peer Reviewed)
- Mata, L.A., Carpenter, D., "Innovative Incorporation of Industry Certifications to Enhance Recruiting
and Retention in Civil Engineering," Proceedings of the 2014 Frontiers in Education
Conference, Madrid, Spain, October 2014
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Tocco, J., Mata, L.A., “The Mentor Initiative: A Framework for Industry Involvement in the Capstone,” Proceedings of the 2012 Capstone Design Conference, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, June 201
- Zia P., Nunez, R.A., Mata, L.A., and Dwairi, H.M., “Implementation of Self-Consolidating Concrete for Prestressed Concrete Girders,” Seventh International Symposium on the Utilization of High-Strength/High-Performance Concrete, Washington D.C., June 2005, American Concrete Institute, Special Publication,Volume 228, 2005, pp. 297- 316.
Conference Presentations/Publications
- Mata, L.A., Aboujrad, H., “Removal of Nutrients in Pervious Concrete,” American Concrete Institute
Spring Convention, Salt Lake City, UT March 26, 2018.
- Nunez, R., Mata, L.A., McCauley, L., “Successful Integration of Engineering Universities and Trade Associations
for Student Career Development,” Colloquium of International Engineering Education,
Flagstaff, AZ., November 3, 2017.
- Mata, L.A., “Frost Resistance of Pervious Concrete,” Proceedings of the 2014 International Concrete
Sustainability Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, May 2014.
- Aboujrad, H., Mata, L.A. Villeneuve, N., “Removal of Nutrients in Pervious Concrete,” Proceedings of the 2014
International Concrete Sustainability Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, May 2014.
- Mata, L.A., “Pervious Concrete Pavement Systems: Design and Construction Fundamentals,” 7th annual SOS Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield Michigan, February
25, 2011.
- Mata, L.A., Leming, M.L., “Sediment Capture in Pervious Concrete Pavement Systems: Effects on
Hydrological Performance and Suspended Solids Discharge,” presentation, Concrete Sustainability
Conference, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Tempe, Arizona, April 14, 2010.
- Mata, L.A., Leming, M.L., “Sedimentation Effects on Pervious Concrete Pavement Systems,” presentation,
American Concrete Institute, Fall Convention, New Orleans, LA, November 9, 2009.
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Mata, L.A., Leming, M. L., “Sedimentation Effects on Pervious Concrete,” presentation, Concrete Technology Forum, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Denver, Colorado, May 2008
Technical Reports
- Mata, L.A., Leming., M. L., “Permeability of Pervious Concrete: a case study,” Technical report, Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association (2008).
- Zia P., Nunez, R.A., Mata, L.A., “Implementation of Self-Consolidating Concrete for Prestressed Concrete Girders,” Technical Report, North Carolina Department of Transportation, Research and Analysis Group (2005).
- Mata, L.A.,“Identifying Soils Susceptible to Soil Failure by Liquefaction in the Central Districts of the City of Adapazari, Turkey,” [title translated form Spanish] research study report, Andres Bello Catholic University (2002)