Dr Ted Donchev
Faculties, departments and locations
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Civil Engineering, Surveying and Construction Management
- School of Built Environment and Geography
- Penrhyn Road
Associate Professor
- Email:
- [email protected]
About
I am an associate professor in structural engineering with 10 years' industrial and 20 years' academic experience in research, teaching and project supervision. I am a chartered structural engineer and a fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers; member and past chairman of the Branch Committee of Surrey Regional Group and member of Educational Committee of IStructE.
I am a chairman of the Editorial Board and honorary editor of Forensic Engineering Journal (ICE). I review 11 international journals, am editorial board member of four of them and sit on the technical committees of three international conferences. I also lead research projects investigating topics such as prestressing with FRP reinforcement, hybrid and FRP infill plates for shear walls, NDT applications in structural engineering and fire resistance of structural elements. I have published over 100 papers for global conferences and journals in the field of advanced technologies in structural engineering.
I am Leading Supervisor of 10 PhD students till their successful completion and Leading Supervisor of 5 PhD students at the moment.
My teaching is mainly on structural design of steel structures, following Eurocode 3 as a design basis. I am a course leader for Structural Design and Construction Management MSc courses. I am a fellow of Higher Education Academy.
Qualifications
- 2007: Fellow, Higher Educational Academy, UK
- 2006–2007: Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, Kingston University, London, UK.
- 2003: Chartered Structural Engineer, Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK.
- 1996–1999: PhD in Structural Engineering, University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG), Sofia, Bulgaria.
- 1981–1986: MEng in Civil Engineering with specialisation in Transportation Engineering (Roads and Bridges), UACEG, Sofia, Bulgaria
Domains
Course director
Courses taught
I am a reviewer for 11 international journals, editorial board member of 4 international journals and a member of the technical committees of three international conferences. The research projects leaded by me are including investigation in NDT applications in Structural Engineering, Fire resistance of structural elements, developing of hybrid (steel/FRP) elements and RC elements with hybrid FRP reinforcement, including pre-stressing with FRP rebars. I have published over 90 papers in national and international conferences and journals in the area of advanced technologies in Structural Engineering.
Publications
Experimental investigation of concrete frames reinforced with GFRP bars under reversed cyclic loading
Hopartean, George, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana, Georgopoulos, Costas and Limbachiya, Mukesh, 2024, Engineering Structures (302), Published
Editorial
Donchev, Ted, 2023, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Forensic Engineering (176), 3pp 63-64, Published
Short- and long-term prestress losses in basalt FRP prestressed concrete beams under sustained loading
Pavlović, Ana, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana and Limbachiya, Mukesh, 2022, Journal of Composites for Construction (26), 6, Published
Sustainability of alternative reinforcement for concrete structures: life cycle assessment of basalt FRP bars
Pavlović, A., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Staletović, N., 2022, Construction and Building Materials (334), Published
Editorial
Donchev, Ted, 2021, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Forensic Engineering (174), 4pp 87-88, Published
Punching shear resistance of flat slabs strengthened with near surface-mounted CFRP bars
Akhundzada, Hikmatullah, Donchev, Ted and Petkova, Diana, 2021, Journal of Composites for Construction (25), 4, Published
Editorial
Donchev, Ted, 2020, Institution of Civil Engineers : Proceedings : Forensic Engineering (172), 2pp 41-42, Published
Behaviour of connections for hybrid FRP/steel shear walls
Dakhel, M., Donchev, T. and Hadavinia, H., 2019, Thin-Walled Structures (134)pp 52-60, Published
Strengthening of slab-column connection against punching shear failure with CFRP laminates
Akhundzada, Hikmatullah, Donchev, Ted and Petkova, Diana, 2019, Composite Structures (208)pp 656-664, Published
Comparison of the behaviour of steel, pure FRP and hybrid shear walls under cyclic seismic loading in aspect of stiffness degradation and energy absorption
Petkune, Natalja, Donchev, Ted, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Wertheim, David and Limbachiya, Mukesh, 2018, Construction and Building Materials (165)pp 621-630, Published
Performance of pristine and retrofitted hybrid steel / fibre reinforced polymer composite shear walls
Petkune, Natalja, Donchev, Ted, Hadavinia, Homayoun, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Wertheim, David, 2016, Construction and Building Materials (117)pp 198-208, Published
Experimental study of the performance of CFRP strengthened small scale beams after heating to high temperatures
Petkova, Diana, Donchev, Ted and Wen, Jennifer, 2014, Construction and Building Materials (68)pp 55-61, Published
Numerical and experimental investigations on the blast resistance of lightweight metal boxes
Pereira, J., Tam, V., Ghasemnejad, H., Shariff, H., Wen, J. and Donchev, T., 2011, FABIG Newsletter, 57, Published
Numerical study on the spontaneous ignition of pressurized hydrogen release through a tube into air
Xu, B. P., El Hima, L., Wen, J. X., Dembele, S., Tam, V. H.Y. and Donchev, T., 2008, Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries (21), 2pp 205-213, Published
Validation of FDS for the prediction of medium-scale pool fires
Wen, J. X., Kang, K., Donchev, T. and Karwatzki, J. M., 2007, Fire Safety Journal (42), 2pp 127-138, Published
Improving the effectiveness of hybrid shear walls
El Kashik, Zainab, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana, Poutos, Konstantinos and Rizzuto, Joseph (2026). In: Correia, João R., Gonilha, José, Firmo, João, Garrido, Mário, Cabral-Fonseca, Susana, (eds.), Cham, Switzerland: Springerpp 1896-1903 [Published]
Testing methods for chemical prestressing and adaptation to GFRP rods
Mikutaite, Vita, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana, Bescher, Eric and Paniagua, Julio (2026). In: Correia, João R., Gonilha, José, Firmo, João, Garrido, Mário, Cabral-Fonseca, Susana, (eds.), Cham, Switzerland: Springerpp 755-764 [Published]
Benefits of chemical prestressing over mechanical prestressing of FRP rods
Mikutaite, Vita, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana and Haroglu, Hasan (2023). [Published]
Analytical estimation of the creep behaviour of basalt FRP bars below the creep rupture limit
Pavlović, Ana, Donchev, Ted and Petkova, Diana (2023). pp 739-746 [Published]
Upgrading structure existing components using multiple UHPC-class materials
Mikutaite, Vita, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana and Haroglu, Hasan (2022). [Published]
Pretensioned BFRP reinforced concrete beams: flexural behaviour and estimation of initial prestress losses
Pavlović, Ana, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Almuhaisen, Refad (2019). [Published]
Differences in losses of prestress between steel and FRP reinforcement
Mirshekari, M., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Limbachiya, M. (2016). [Published]
Behaviour of concrete containing lightweight expanded clay aggregates under high temperatures
Kew, H. Y., Donchev, T. and Petkune, N. (2011). [Published]
Behaviour of RC elements internally reinforced with BFRP at elevated temperatures
Donchev, T., Blanco, P. and Shah, P. (2011). [Published]
Residual strength of CFRP strengthened beams after heating and cooling
Petkova, D. and Donchev, T. (2011). [Published]
Behaviour of steel shear wall systems with cut-outs and stiffeners
Maleki, A, Donchev, T., Hadavinia, H. and Cheah, A (2010). [Published]
Comparison between design codes and procedures for concrete beams with internal FRP reinforcement through innovation
Kadhim, M., Donchev, T., Al-Mishhdani, S. and Al-Shaarbaf, I. (2009). In: Limbachiya, Mukesh C., Kew, Hsein Y., (eds.), London, U.K.:pp 413-417 [Published]
FE modelling of the effect of elevated temperatures on the anchoring of CFRP laminates
Petkova, D., Donchev, T. and Wen, J. (2009). In: Limbachiya, Mukesh C., Kew, Hsein Y., (eds.), London, U.K.:pp 351-355 [Published]
Microscopic analysis of the connection between CFRP laminates and concrete at elevated temperatures
Donchev, T.D., Abouamer, S. and Wertheim, D. (2009). In: Grantham, Michael, Salomoni, Valentina, Majorana, Carmelo, (eds.), London:pp 57-62 [Published]
Application of FRP materials for retrofitting of RC beams after shear failure
Donchev, T., Thomopoulos, G. and Bradsell, C. (2008). [Published]
Standard developments of vehicle collision loading on bridge piers
Donchev, T. and Djelebov, E. (2008). Zurich, Switzerland: IABSE [Published]
Towards an optimised taxonomy of errors in construction: a conceptual framework for categorisation
Mohammadkhani, Roxi, Papadopoulou, Tina, Donchev, Ted and Hunter, Gordon(2025). [Published]
Benefits of chemical prestressing over mechanical prestressing of FRP rods
Mikutaite, Vita, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana and Haroglu, Hasan(2023). [Published]
Analytical estimation of the creep behaviour of basalt FRP bars below the creep rupture limit
Pavlovi─ç, Ana, Donchev, Ted and Petkova, Diana(2023). [Published]
Upgrading structure existing components using multiple UHPC-class materials
Mikutaite, Vita, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana and Haroglu, Hasan(2022). [Published]
Finite element modelling of FRP - strengthened structural elements
Zhelyazov, T. and Donchev, T.(2019). [Published]
Pretensioned BFRP reinforced concrete beams: flexural behaviour and estimation of initial prestress losses
Petkova, Diana, Limbachiya, Mukesh, Almuhaisen, Refad, Pavlovic, Ana and Donchev, Ted(2019). [Published]
Differences in losses of prestress between steel and FRP reinforcement
Mirshekari, M., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Limbachiya, M.(2016). [Published]
Influence of the degree of prestressing on the behaviour of BFRP reinforced beams
Mirshekari, M., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Limbachiya, M.(2015). [Published]
Bi-directional strengthening of two-way spanning reinforced concrete slabs using fiber reinforced polymers
Tavallaee, Mahmood, Donchev, Ted, Petkova, Diana, Hadavinia, Homayoun and Mirshekari, Mohammad(2014). [Published]
Investigation in connections between steel, composite and hybrid structural elements
Petkune, N., Donchev, T., Hadavinia, H. and Limbachiya, M.(2014). [Published]
The application of infrared thermography for assessment of the condition of structural elements
Petkune, N., Donchev, T., Wertheim, D., Limbachiya, M. and Hadavinia, H.(2013). [Published]
Opportunities for strengthening of damaged steel shear walls
Donchev, T., Petkova, D., Hadavinia, H., Petkune, N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Hussein, Y.(2012). [Published]
Numerical modelling and experimental investigation of GFRP-steel sandwich shear walls
Maleki, Ahmad, Donchev, Ted, Hadavinia, Homayoun and Limbachiya, Mukesh(2011). [Published]
Behaviour of concrete containing lightweight expanded clay aggregates under high temperatures
Kew, H. Y., Donchev, T. and Petkune, N.(2011). [Published]
Behaviour of RC elements internally reinforced with BFRP at elevated temperatures
Donchev, T., Blanco, P. and Shah, P.(2011). [Published]
Residual strength of CFRP strengthened beams after heating and cooling
Petkova, D. and Donchev, T.(2011). [Published]
An investigation into the sustainability of FRP reinforcing bars
Pearson, M.C.K., Donchev, T. and Limbachiya, M.(2011). [Published]
Towards understanding the Buncefield explosion through advanced numerical analysis and experimental investigations
Heidari, A., Pereira, J.M., Wen, J., Tam, V., Ghasemnejad, H., Shariff, H., Donchev, T. and Johnson, M(2011). [Published]
Non-bolted anchorage systems for CFRP laminates applied for strengthening of RC slabs.
Donchev, Ted and Nabi, Parviz(2010). [Published]
Behaviour of steel shear wall systems with cut-outs and stiffeners
Maleki, A, Donchev, T., Hadavinia, H. and Cheah, A(2010). [Published]
Out-of-Plane behaviour of FRP strengthened masonry walls
Sayari, A, Donchev, T., Limbachiya, M.C. and Kew, H.Y.(2010). [Published]
Experimental study of the behaviour of various non-bolted anchorages for CFRP laminates.
Donchev, Ted(2009). [Published]
Comparison between design codes and procedures for concrete beams with internal FRP reinforcement through innovation
Donchev, T., Kadhim, M., Al-Mishhdani, S. and Al-Shaarbaf, I.(2008). [Published]
Application of FRP materials for retrofitting of RC beams after shear failure
Donchev, T., Thomopoulos, G. and Bradsell, C.(2008). [Published]
Standard developments of vehicle collision loading on bridge peirs
Donchev, Ted and Djelebov, Evgueniy(2008). [Published]
FE modelling of the effect of elevated temperatures on the anchoring of CFRP laminates
Petkova, D., Donchev, T. and Wen, J.(2008). [Published]
Effect of elevated temperatures on the bond between FRP and concrete
Petkova, Diana, Donchev, T., Wen, J., Etebar, K. and Hadavinia, H.(2007). [Published]
Determination of mode II fracture toughness in delamination of angle-ply composite beams
Donchev, T., Wen, J., Etebar, K. and Hadavinia, H.(2007). [Published]
Effect of elevated temperatures on CFRP strengthened structural elements
Donchev, Ted. and Wen, J.(2007). [Published]