Mr. Scott Arnold , Fyfe a division of Henkel Corporation, United States.
Scott Arnold is a licensed engineer with decades of experience in the composites industry. As one of the original employees of Fyfe Company, now part of Henkel Corporation, he has contributed to numerous innovations in structural engineering and fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP). His career began at UC San Diego, where he gained technical expertise before joining Fyfe. Scott’s expertise has shaped the seismic retrofitting and structural strengthening industries. Outside of work, he enjoys surfing and skiing, and is passionate about his family life.
Publication profile
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego.
Experience:
- Director of Applications Engineering, FyfeFRP, LLC (Henkel Corporation) (1994 – Present).
- Developed structural applications, FRP validation testing, and managed engineering teams.
- Worked alongside Ed Fyfe, contributing to the company’s $115M acquisition by Aegion Corporation.
Suitability for The Award
Scott F. Arnold, PE is highly suitable for an Excellence in Research award based on his substantial contributions to structural engineering, specifically in advancing the field of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) systems. His pioneering work in developing and applying FRP materials has had a lasting impact on infrastructure rehabilitation and safety
Professional Development (
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Scott Arnold has played a pivotal role in growing the FRP composites industry, contributing to new technologies and product validations. His involvement in drafting the first building code product acceptance criteria for FRP systems after the 1994 Northridge earthquake marked a significant milestone in the industry. As a member of influential committees like ACI 440 and ACI 369, Scott has helped shape structural strengthening standards. His continued dedication to research, quality management, and mentoring has enabled innovation and high standards in structural retrofitting using FRP materials.
Research Focus 
Scott Arnold’s research primarily focuses on the development and application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) systems for structural strengthening and seismic retrofitting. His work addresses critical infrastructure repair, particularly after seismic events, as seen with the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Scott has helped draft acceptance criteria for FRP systems, contributing to regulatory frameworks for building materials. His research is centered on making structural rehabilitation more durable, cost-effective, and safe, especially in regions prone to natural disasters. He continues to innovate with FRP technologies, ensuring long-lasting repair solutions. 
Awards and Honors (
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Publication
- Seismic performance of non-ductile RC frames with brick infill – PB Shing, A Stavridis, I Koutromanos, K Willam, B Blackard, et al. Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures – 45 citations, 2009
- Repair of pipes – S Arnold, T Jimenez, N DeLetto. US Patent 10,001,238 – 10 citations, 2018
- High-strength, watertight pipe lining – S Arnold, J Whitledge, R Ortiz. US Patent 10,197,209 – 7 citations, 2019
- Cure behavior of epoxies used for CFRP repair of pipelines – M Engindeniz, RP Ojdrovic, S Arnold, T Jimenez. Pipelines 2014: From Underground to the Forefront of Innovation – 7 citations, 2014
- Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) as a long term repair solution – B Sleeper, S Arnold, A Pridmore, H Carr. Pipelines 2010: Climbing New Peaks to Infrastructure Reliability – 6 citations, 2010
- Proper tools and techniques for the inspection, structural observation, and field quality control of hand-applied fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) pipeline rehabilitation systems – P Wasco, TJ Gerard, AJ Wagner, SF Arnold. Pipelines 2016 – 5 citations, 2016
- System and method of reinforcing a column positioned proximate a blocking structure – SF Arnold. US Patent 9,085,898 – 5 citations, 2015
- B31.1 Compliant Design of CFRP Buried Piping Systems – N Stoeva, TM Adams, T Jimenez, S Arnold, J Uhland. Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference – 4 citations, 2015
