Royce Floyd

Assistant Professor

Email: rfloyd@ou.edu
Office: Carson Engineering Center, Room 423
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

Education
Ph.D., Civil Engineering (2012)
University of Arkansas

B.S., Civil Engineering (2008)
University of Arkansas

About

Dr. Floyd focuses his educational and research efforts on concrete materials and structural engineering, with an emphasis on reinforced and prestressed concrete. His research includes topics in lightweight concrete, self-consolidating concrete (SCC), prestressed concrete, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), and application of concrete materials. The ultimate aim of his research is to develop materials and methods that will produce longer lasting structures.

Research Focus

Material property characterization and applications of innovative concrete materials
Bond of prestressting strands, prestress losses, camber and shear behavior of prestressed concrete members
Internal curing using lightweight aggregates
Bridge construction, repair, and rehabilitation

Experience and Awards

2023 VPRP Annual Award for Excellence in Research Grants
2019 University of Arkansas College of Engineering Early Career Alumni Award
2016 Gallogly College of Engineering Teaching Scholars Award
2013 ASCE ExCEEd Faculty Fellowship"

Courses Taught

CEES 2113: Statics
CEES 3673: Structural Design – Concrete 1
CEES 4753 Structural Design – Wood
CEES 5783 Structural Design – Concrete II
CEES 5793 Prestressed Concrete Structures