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This project focuses on two research tasks promoting enhanced seismic building performance. Research Task 1 investigates the use of low-damage rocking systems
In March, 2014, NIST completed its investigation of the 2011 Joplin tornado and issued a final report ( Final Report, NIST Technical Investigation of the May 22
This project develops measurements, modeling, and science relevant to the effect of hydrogen on materials. Mechanical measurements focus on the fatigue and
Structural engineers are increasingly using Performance-Based Seismic Engineering (PBSE), instead of building code-based prescriptive procedures, in the design
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for structural wind engineering applications require a fully developed boundary layer approach flow with
Juan Fung, Yating Zhang, Dustin Cook, Siamak Sattar, Katherine Johnson
This article reviews current research and development efforts to advance the science supporting post-earthquake recovery-based performance objectives for
Retrofit and repair of structures occur under differing circumstances but are both necessary to improve existing building stock and increase resilience of