student in hardhat checks instrumentation on wall specimen

Investigating Reinforced Concrete Mechanics to Improve Design

We use experiments, numerical models, and field-collected data to learn about the mechanics of reinforced concrete. Our aim is to improve design of reinforced concrete structures so they better serve society.

Earthquake Resistant Walls

Ph.D. student Utsav Neupane describes testing a 30-ft-tall wall with mechanical splices at the base.