College of Engineering

Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

Vince Caccese

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Research interests

Dr. Caccese has expertise in structural mechanics with current emphasis on design innovations using metal and composite materials. His current research interests are in the structural response of metal and composite materials, connections in hybrid composite/metal structures, and fatigue life in connections. Several of his recent research projects are:

1) Structural Integrity Assurance of Aerospace Vehicles

(Funded by Maine Space Grant Consortium in conjunction with NASA Johnson Space Center)

2) Structural Response of Hybrid Ship Connections Subjected to Fatigue Loads

(Funded by ONR)

3) Development of Modular Advanced Composite Hull forms (MACH) for Hybrid Ship Structures

(Funded by ONR)

4) Fatigue of Laser Welded Steel Components

(Funded by ONR with Applied Thermal Sciences of Sanford ME and Technology Systems Inc of Wiscasset, ME);

5) Fatigue Life of Shipboard Pipe Connections

(Funded by the US Navy with Bath Iron Works and the US Navy); 

Publications

• Caccese, V., Blomquist, P.A., Webber, S.R., Orozco, N.J., and Berube, K.A.,"Effect of Weld Geometric Profile on Fatigue Life of Cruciform Welds Made by Laser/GMAW Processes," submitted to the Marine Structures J. Sept. 2005 (in-review.)
• Kabche, J.P., Caccese, V., Berube, K. A., Thompson. L, and Walls J., "Structural Response of a Hybrid Composite-to-Metal Bolted Assembly Under Uniform Pressure Loading,," submitted to the Composites Structures J., May 2005 (accepted for publication Sept 2005, in-press).
• Kabche, J.P, Caccese, V., and Berube K., [2005] "Hydrostatic Testing of a Hybrid Connection Assembly," SAMPE Conference 2005, May 1-5, Long Beach, California.
• Caccese, V., Mewer, R.C., and Vel, S.S., [2004], "Detection of Bolt Load Loss Using Frequency Domain Techniques," Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technology, Bar Harbor, Maine, October 25th – 27th 2004.
• Kabche, J.P., Caccese, V., Berube, K. A., and Bragg, R., "Experimental Characterization of Hybrid Composite-to-Metal Bolted Joints Under Flexural Loading," submitted to the composites B Journal June 2004, (accepted for publication June 2005).
• Vel, S.S., Caccese, V., and Zhao, H., "Elastic Coupling Effects in Tapered Sandwich Panels with Laminated Anisotropic Composite Facings, submitted to the Journal of Composite Materials 2004 (on-line copy published, article in-press).
• Caccese, V., Blomquist, P.A., Orozco, N.J., Berube, K.A, [2004] "Fatigue Life Prediction of HSLA-65 Welds Made by Laser/GMAW Processes, Proceedings of the 23rd International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics, San Francisco, October 2004.
• Caccese, V., Mewer, R.C., and Vel, S.S., [2004], "Detection of Bolt Load Loss in Hybrid Composite/Metal Bolted Connections," Engineering Structures, Vol. 26, No. 7, pp. 895-906, 2004.
• Vel, S. S., Caccese, V., and Zhao, H., [2002], "Modeling and Analysis of Tapered Sandwich Beams," Proceedings of the American Society for Composites, 17th Technical Conference, Purdue University, October 21-23, 2002.
• Caccese, V., Weybrandt, E., and Messier, R.M,., [1999], "A Computational Study of the Variation of Connection Forces with Heading in Large, Articulated, Semi-submersible Ocean Structures," Proc. of the Very Large Ocean Structures Conf., Honolulu, HI, September 1999.
• Dagher, H.J., Caccese, Altimore, F. Hsu, YR. Wolfe, R and Ritter, M. [1995] "Using Lightweight MPC Wood Trusses in Bridges," Proceedings of the 1995 ASCE Structures Congress, Boston, MA, April 1995.
• Caccese, V., Dagher, H.J., and Light, K.H., [1993] "Remote Monitoring of a Stressed Timber Bridge Deck," The 1993 Structures Congress, April 1993, Irvine, CA.
• , Atlanta, GA.,October 1992.
• Caccese, V., and Martin, D.K., [1992] "An Object Based Data Acquisition System for Use in Structural Testing," Proceedings of the 10th National Conference on Microcomputers in Civil Engineering, November 1992, Orlando, Florida.
• Elgaaly, M., Caccese, V., Du, C and Chen, R., [1992], "Steel Plate Shear Walls for Earthquakes," Proceedings of the Third Pacific Structural Steel Conference, Tokyo, Japan, October 1992.
• Caccese, V., and Martin, D.K., [1991], "Measuring Nonlinear Dynamic Response Using Microcomputers," Proceedings of the ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference, August 1991.
• Caccese, V., Maripudi, V., and Detwiler, K., [1991], "Behavior of an Oil Tanker Truck Containment Shell," the Proceedings of the 1991 Annual Technical Session of the Structural Stability Research Council, April 1991.
• Dagher, H.J., Caccese, V., and Hebert, R., [1990] "Design of CCA-Treated Stressed Timber Decks," Bridge Engineering Research in Progress, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, October 1990.
• Elgaaly, M., Caccese, V., Du, C and Chen, R., [1990], "Dynamic Response of Steel Plate Shear Walls," Proceedings of the International Conference on Vibration Problems in Engineering, PR China, June 1990.
• Caccese, V., Elgaaly, M., and Chen, R., [1990], "Cyclic Testing of 1:4 Scale Models of Thin Steel Plate Shear Walls," Proceedings of the Fourth U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Palm Springs, California, EERI, V2, pp. 565-574, May 1990.
• Elgaaly, M., Caccese, V., and Du, C. [1990], "Steel Plate Shear Walls - Post-Buckling Behavior Under Cyclic Loads," Proceedings of the Fourth U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Palm Springs, California, EERI, V2, pp. 895-904, May 1990.
• Elgaaly, M., Caccese, V., Chen, and R. Du, C, [1990], "Design of Steel Plate Shear Walls," Proceedings of the 1990 National Steel Construction Conference, Kansas City, MO.
• Elgaaly, M., Caccese, V., and Du, C., [1989], "Post-Buckling Strength of Plate - Finite Elements vs. Empirical Models," Proceedings of the Technical Session of the Structural Stability Research Council, New York, NY, April 1989.
• Caccese, V., Elgaaly, M., and Chen, R;, [1988], "Microcomputer Controlled Cyclic Testing of Thin Steel Plate Shear Walls," Sixth National Conference on Microcomputers in Civil Engineering, Orlando, Florida, November 1988.
• Caccese, V., [1987], "Microcomputer Based Data Acquisition Systems for Use in Structural Testing," Fifth National Conference on Microcomputers in Civil Engineering, W.E. Carrol, ed., Orlando, Florida, November 1987.
• Caccese, V., and Harris, H.G., [1987], "Seismic Resistance of Precast Concrete Shear Walls," Int. J. of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, August 1987, pp. 661-678.
• Caccese, V., and Harris, H.G., [1986], "Earthquake Simulation Testing of Small-Scale Concrete Structures," ACI Session on Physical Models in Engineering Education and Practice, November 1986.
• Caccese, V., and Harris, H.G., [1986], "Seismic Behavior of Precast Concrete Shear Walls - Correlation of Experimental and Analytical Results," Third U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, EERI, Charleston, South Carolina, August 1986.
• Caccese, V., and Harris, H.G., [1986], "Nonlinear Behavior of Precast Concrete Shear Walls Under Simulated Earthquake Loading," Dynamic Response of Structures, Proceedings of the Third ASCE Engineering Mechanics Specialty Conference, University of California at Los Angeles, March 1986.
• Caccese, V., and Harris, H.G., [1984], "Behavior of Precast Concrete Shear Walls of Large Panel Buildings Using a Small Shaking Table," Proceedings of the 8th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, CA, July 1984.
• Harris, H.G., and Caccese, V., [1983], - "Behavior of Precast Concrete Shear Walls of Large Panel Buildings Under Earthquake Loading," Proceedings of the Workshop on Seismic Safety of Prefabricated Concrete Buildings, Sofia, Bulgaria, October 1983.
• Caccese, V., "Timber Bridges: A Possible Solution to ME's Aging Rural Infrastructure?" Maine-ly Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 2, Fall 1989. (with H. J. Dagher and B. Goodell).
• Caccese, V., "Study of Earthquake Behavior Aids Design Engineers," Bangor Daily News, Feb. 21, 1987.
• Light, K.H., and Caccese, V., "Development of a Cavitation Erosion System Advanced Material System," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. UM-MACH-RPT-01-05, 65 p.p. August, 2005.
• Caccese, V., "Dynamic Testing and Finite Element Analysis of the Honeycomb and Small Skin Stringer Panels for the NASA-Impact Penetration Sensing System (IPSS)," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C2003-014-RPT-001, 38 p.p. August, 2005.
• Thompson, L,. Walls, J., and Caccese, V., "Design and Analysis of a Hybrid Composite/Metal Structural System for Underwater Lifting Bodies," Project report for the MACH Project, Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. UM-MACH-RPT-01-08, 95 p.p. June 2005.
• Berube, K.A., Caccese, V., and Kihl , D.P., "Fatigue Strength of Laser Welded HSLA-65 Steel Cruciforms," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C2000-001-RPT-003, 40 p.p. March 15, 2005.
• Pelletier, K., Caccese, V., and Berube, K.A. "Influence of Stress Relaxation in Hybrid Composite/Metal Bolted Connections," Project report for the MACH Project, Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. UM-MACH-RPT-01-02, 87 p.p. January 2005.
• Caccese, V., "Rollover Protection Analysis for the Trans Tech 5,000 Gallon Cargo Tank.," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C2004-007-RPT-003, 21 pp., November 2004.
• Caccese, V., "Structural Material Testing Plan for Fire Resistant Ship Structures," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C2004-008-RPT-001, 21 pp., November 2004.
• Caccese, V., and Berube, K.A., and Kihl , D.P., "Local Instability Testing of Laser Fabricated Structural Shapes," Report No. C2000-001-RPT-002, 65 p.p. June 15, 2004.
• Caccese, V., "Finite Element Analysis of a Waterbury-Farrel Z-Mill Housing," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C2004-004-RPT-001, 32 pp., May 2004.
• Caccese, V., and Berube, K.A., "Structural Testing of Adjust-It Masonry Wall Bracing System Compression Member," Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C2003-010-RPT-002, 24 pp., April 2004.
• Caccese, V., and Berube, K.A, "Evaluation of the Adjust-It Masonry Wall Bracing System," Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C2003-010-RPT-001, 11 pp., December, 2003.
• Caccese, V., and Berube, K.A., "Stub Column and Residual Strain Tests for HSLA-65 Laser Fabricated Structural Shapes" Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C2000-001-RPT-001, 28 pp., September 2003.
• Caccese, V., and Thompson, L., "Vibration Testing of a Composite Generator Case" Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C2003-002-RPT-001, 67 pp, June 2003.
• Boone, M.J., Caccese, V., Bragg, R., and Berube, K.A., "Mechanical Testing of Epoxy Adhesives for Naval Applications,," UM-MACH-RPT-01-03, April 2003.
• Mewer, R., Vel, S.S., and Caccese, V., "Detection of Bolt Stress Relaxation in Hybrid Bolted Connections for the MACH Program," ," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering. Report No. UM-MACH-RPT-01-07, April 2003, 78 p.p.
• Caccese, V., Boone, M.J., and Berube, K., "Adhesive Study, Bonding and Assembly of the Full-scale Hybrid Composite Strut Assembly for the AHFID Project," ," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering. Report No. UM-AHFID-RPT-01-1, Feburary 2003, 45 p.p.
• Walls, J.C., and Caccese, V., "High Temperature Compression Testing of an Advanced Carbon-Carbon Composite in an Oxidizing Atmosphere," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering. Report No. C2000-007-RPT-001, June 2002, 168 p.p.
• Kabche, J.P., and Caccese, V.,"Slice Trailer Coupling System – Connection Concepts," University of Maine University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering. Report No. C-9910-01, August 2001, 27 p.p.
• Caccese, V., Berube, K.A. and Boober, G., (2001) "Flexure Fatigue Testing of 6" and 10" -NPS Copper-Nickel Spin Flange Pipe Connections," University of Maine University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering. Report No. C-2000-004-001, July 2001, 50 p.p.
• Caccese, V., Berube, K.A., (2001) "Current State-of-the-Art in Carbon Nanotube Research," Apex Engineering and Technologies, Report No. C-2001-003-01, July 2001, 44 p.p.
• Berube, K.A., Caccese, V., and Koskie, J., "Design Criteria for the AHFID Pod and Strut Structural System," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering. Report No. UM-DIC-TR-001-R01, Interim Report, April 2001, 12 p.p.
• Caccese, V., Berube, K.A. and McNichols, T., (2000) "Flexure Fatigue Testing of 4," 8" and 10" -NPS Titanium Composite Pipe Flange Connections," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering. Report No. C-9903-03, November 2000, 91 p.p.
• Caccese, V., Berube, K.A. and McNichols, T., (2000) "Flexure Fatigue Testing of 4," 8" and 10" -NPS Copper Nickel Lap-Flange Pipe Connections," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering. Report No. C-9903-02, November 2000, 90 p.p.
• Caccese, V., Berube, K.A. and McNichols, T., (2000) "Flexure Fatigue Testing of 4," 8" and 10" -NPS CRES Lap-Flange Pipe Connections," Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering. Report No. C-9903-01, November 2000, 101 p.p.
• Caccese, V., and McNichols, T., (2000), "Conformance of the Trans Tech TRJ2000-8025 5,000-gallon Cargo Tank to the DOT 406 Specifications," Report No. C-9805b, Univ. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Maine, September 2000, Orono, ME 04469, 70 pp.
• Caccese, V., Lopez-Anido, R.L., and Berube, K.A., (2000). "Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Pod/Strut Structure for the AHFID Program," Report No. C-9909, Univ. of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, May 10, 2000, Orono, ME 04469, 40 pp.
• Berube, K.A.. and Caccese, V. (1999). "Construction and Connection Concepts for a Modular Advanced Composite Hull-form," Report No. C-9914, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maine, December 1999, Orono, ME 04469, 33 pp.
• Caccese, V., Berube, K.A., and McNichols, T. (1999). "Flexure Fatigue of 4," 8" and 12" - NPS Titanium Composite Flange Pipe Connections," Report No. C-9903I1, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, December 1999, Orono, ME 04469, 60 pp.
• Caccese, V., and Malm, C. (1999). "Flexure, Compression and Tension Testing of Bolted Composite Sandwich Panels in Support of the LMMSS X-38 V210 Panel #13 Subcomponent Terst Program" Report No. C-9901, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1999, Orono, ME 04469, 140 pp.
• Berube, K.A.. and Caccese, V. (1999). "Instrumentation Development for the Correlation of Power Input to Frame Response of a Carbon Fiber Bicycle," Report No. C-9911, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, November 1999, Orono, ME 04469, 83 pp.
• Knowles, B.E. and Caccese, V. (1999). "Finite Element Analysis of a Carbon Composite Bicycle Frame," Report No. C-9912, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, December 1999, Orono, ME 04469, 42 pp.
• Caccese, V., (1999), "Conformance of the Trans Tech 10,000-gallon Airplane Refueler Tank to the DOT 406 Specifications," Report No. C-9805b, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, January 1999, Orono, ME 04469, 77 pp.
• Caccese, V., (1998) "Flexure Fatigue Testing of 4" NPS Titanium Connections," Report No. C-9807, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dec. 21 1998, Orono, ME 04469, 46pp.
• Caccese, V., and Gauthier, R.,(1998) "Strength and Stability of Composite Sandwich Panels for the NASA X-38," Report to MSTF-NASA Space Grant under Grant No. MSTF 96-48, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, August 1998, Orono, ME 04469. 132 p.p.
• Caccese, V., and Gauthier, R.,(1998) , "Strength of the X-38 Crew Return Vehicle Aeroshell Composite Panels," Report to NASA JSC under Grant No. NGT 9-7, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, July 1998, Orono, ME 04469. 73 p.p.
• Caccese, V., and Knowles, B., (1998), "Finite Element Analysis of the Trans Tech 10,000-gallon Airplane Refueler Cargo Tank," Report No. C-9805, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, June 1998, Orono, ME 04469.
• Dagher, H.J., Altimore, F.M., Caccese, V., and Ritter, M.A., (1998), "Design, Construction, and Field Performance of a CCA-Treated Timber, Stress Laminated Truss Bridge- 98-6 Byron, ME," Research Report No. AEWC 98-6. University of Maine, Advanced Engineering Wood Composites Center, Orono, ME, December 1998, 21 pp.
• Dagher, H.J., Altimore, F.M., Caccese, V., and Ritter, M.A., (1998), "Design, Construction, and Field Performance of a CCA-Treated Timber, Stress Laminated Truss Bridge- 98-7 North Yarmouth, ME," Research Report No. AEWC 98-6. University of Maine, Advanced Engineering Wood Composites Center, Orono, ME, December 1998, 21 pp.
• Dagher, H.J., Caccese, V., Altimore, F.M., Ritter, M.A. and Hebert, R., (1998), "Design, Construction, and Field Performance of a CCA-Treated Timber, Stress Laminated Deck Bridge- 98-8 Gray ME," Research Report No. AEWC 98-7. University of Maine, Advanced Engineering Wood Composites Center, Orono, ME, December 1998, 16 pp.
• Caccese, V., (1998) " Spillway Gate Finite Element Analysis,," University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, report No. C 9802, April 1998.
• Caccese, V., and Main, J.A., (1998) "Network Interactive Learning environment (NILE) – A supplement to Engineering Education" Final report to the Bird and Bird Instructional Grant Program, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, January 1998.
• Caccese, V., and Gauthier, R.,(1997), "Finite Element Analysis of the Pathfinder-7 In-Plane Tests fot the X-38." Final Report NASA/ASEE 1997 Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, Grant No. NAG9-931, ed. W.A. Hyman and D. G. Sickorez, NASA Johnson Space Center, December 1997, pp 5.1-5.16
• Caccese, V., and Weybrandt, E., (1997), "Shipbuilder Special Study (SSS) 81-054 Piping Fatigue and Burst Testing - Titanium R.O. Desalination Plant Piping," University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C-9701, May 1997.
• Caccese, V., and Gauthier, R.,(1997), "Strength of the Crew Return Vehicle (X-38) Aeroshell Composite Panels," Progress Report University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, January 1997.
• Caccese, V., Main, J.A., Bradford, L., and Bradford, R.,(1996), "Modal Analysis of the MSFC Solar Thermal Upper Stage Engineering Model," University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, September 1996.
• Caccese, V., (1996), "Design Criteria for X-CRV Honeycomb Panels- A Preliminary Study," Final Report NASA/ASEE 1996 Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, NASA Johnson Space Center, August 1996.
• Caccese, V., and Light, K.H., (1995), Conformance of the Trans Tech Baseline Truck Tank to the 1995 DOT 406 Specifications," Report No. C-9309c, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, May 1995.
• Caccese, V., and Light, K.H., (1995) , "Structual Integrity Analysis of the St. John's School Roof," Report No. C-9511, Apex Engineering and Technologies Inc., Bangor, Maine, August 1995.
• Caccese, V., Light, K., and Webber, S.R., (1994), " The Influence of The Evolution Company Marine Shaft System on the Vibration of a 42 ft. Grand Banks Yacht," Report No. C9401, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, June 1994.
• Caccese, V., Light, K.H., and Webber, S.R., (1993) "Evaluation of the Trans Tech Truck Tank- Phase 2 Finite Element Analysis and Comparison to the Experimental Study," Report No. C9309b, Apex Engineering and Technologies Inc., Bangor, Maine, December 1993.
• Caccese, V., Webber, S.R., and Light, K.H., (1994) "Evaluation of the Trans Tech Truck Tank- Phase 1 Experimental Study of a Two Compartment Test Section," Report No. C9309a, University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, December 1993.
• Caccese, V., (1992), "Evaluation of the Universal 4-Cup Carrier: Phase I I- Finite Element Analysis," University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C92-03, May, 1992.
• Caccese, V., and Nandakumar, S., (1991), "Developing More Efficient Designs of Floating Aquaculture Cages," prepared for the CMS Sea Grant Program, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maine, August 1991.
• Dagher, H.J., Caccese, V., Hsu, Y, Wolfe, R., and Ritter, M., "Feasibility of Metal Connector Plates in Timber Bridges: Feasibility Study," a report submitted to the USDA Forest Products Laboratory, University of Maine Department of Civil Engineering, August 1991, 201 pp.,
• Caccese, V., Elgaaly, M., and Chen, R., (1991), "Cyclic Behavior of Unstiffened Thin Plate Steel Shear Walls," a report submitted to the National Science Foundation, University of Maine, Dept. of Civil Engineering, August 1991, 289 p.p.
• Caccese, V., Elaggly, M., and Chen, R., (1991) "Cyclic Behavior of Unstiffened Thin Plate Steel Shear Walls - Test Results," a report submitted to the National Science Foundation, University of Maine, Dept. of Civil Engineering, August 1991, 181 p.p. (with M. Elgaaly and R. Chen).
• Caccese, V., (1991), "Evaluation of the Universal 4-Cup Carrier: Phase I - Material Testing," University of Maine, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Report No. C91-03, July 26, 1991.
• Elgaaly, M., Caccese, V., and Du, C., (1991), "Nonlinear Response of Thin Steel Plate Structures Subjected to Static, Cyclic and Dynamic Loads," a report submitted to the National Science Foundation, University of Maine, Dept. of Civil Engineering, May 1991, 299 pp.
• Caccese, V., (1991), "Evaluation of Modifications Performed to Strengthen the Pivot Connections of a 1982 Ford Model CLT 9000 Tractor," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C91- 02, April 1991.
• Caccese, V., and Maripudi, V., (1990), "Finite Element Analysis of a Tank Truck Containment Shell," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C90-02, November 16, 1990.
• Caccese, V., (1990), "Evaluation of Damaged System Farm Main Bridge - Catamaran Connections," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C90-1, January 1990.
• Caccese, V., (1989), "Optimal Design of a Plastic Knife Using Finite Element Analysis," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C-89-04, September 1989.
• Dagher, H.J., Caccese, V., and Schwartz, D., (1989), "Design of Gray Bridge Timber Superstructure," University of Maine, Dept. of Civil Engrg., July 30, 1989. (with H.J. Dagher and D. Schwartz).
• Caccese, V., (1989), "Vibration of the No. 7 Tissue Machine for Lincoln Pulp & Paper Company," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C-89-03, July 6, 1989.
• Caccese, V., (1989), "Optimal Design of a Plastic Spoon Using Finite Element Analysis," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C-89-0, June 24, 1989.
• Caccese, V., (1998), "Optimal Design of a Plastic Fork Using Finite Element Analysis," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C-89-01, June 5, 1989.
• Caccese, V., and Sayles, R., (1989), "Theory of Operation of the Rate-of-Rise Heat Detector," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C-89-01, March 1989.
• Caccese, V., and Garcia, A.G., (1988), "Redesign of an Electro-Mechanical Fire Alarm Signal," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C88-02, October 31, 1988.
• Caccese, V., and Garcia, A.G., (1988), "Fire Alarm Investigation and Design - Phase I," University of Maine, Dept. of Mech. Engrg., Report No. C88-01, March 29, 1988.
• Caccese, V., and Harris, H.G., (1986), "Instructions Manual for the Structural Dynamics Laboratory Software," Structural Dynamics Laboratory Report No. D86-01, Dept. of Civil Engrg., Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, August 1986.
• Caccese, V., and Harris, H.G., (1985), "Seismic Behavior of Precast Concrete Large Panel Buildings Using a Small Shaking Table Report 3 - Correlation of Experimental and Analytical Results," Dept. of Civil Engrg., Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, June 1985.
• Caccese, V., and Harris, H.G., (1984), "Seismic Behavior of Precast Concrete Large Panel Buildings Using a Small Shaking Table Report 2 - Small-Scale Tests of Simple Precast Concrete Shear Walls Models Under Earthquake Loading," Structural Dynamics Laboratory Report No. D84-01, Dept. of Civil Engrg., Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, December 1984.
• Caccese, V., and Harris, H.G., (1982), "Seismic Behavior of Precast Concrete Large Panel Buildings Using a Small Shaking Table, Report 1 Description and Operation of the Drexel University Structural Dynamics Laboratory," Structural Dynamics Laboratory Report No. D82-01, Dept. of Civil Engrg., Drexel University, Philadelphia, June 1982.
• Harris, H.G., and Caccese V., (1982), "A Displacement Monitoring System for the Friendship Apartment, Erie, Pennsylvania," Dept. of Civil Engrg., Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA., April 1982.

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