Structural and Earthquake Engineering

Structural and Earthquake engineering is a field of Civil Engineering that focuses on designing and constructing structures to withstand the destructive forces of earthquakes. The primary goals of earthquake engineering are to ensure the safety and resilience of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure during seismic events.

The following research subjects are focused on:

• Structural Analysis and Design of Steel Structures: Creating buildings and infrastructure that can absorb and dissipate seismic energy without collapsing.
• Retrofit of Existing Structures: Strengthening older buildings and infrastructure to improve their earthquake resistance.
• Novel Self-centring Structure System Development: Incorporating technologies like pre-tensioning elements and dampers to reduce the impact of seismic forces.