From materials to resilient structural systems
Four research areas connecting durability, seismic performance, and practical design.
Multi-hazard resilience with advanced materials and systems
Developing durable, seismically resilient structures with FRP and SFCB reinforcement, UHPC, and innovative structural systems.
Seismic resilience with GFRP reinforcement ↗
How can durable GFRP reinforcement be used in earthquake-resisting concrete systems while accounting for its material behavior and system-level demands?
View full projectAn extensive, ongoing research program
The program spans member modeling, cyclic bond and anchorage, beam–column connection experiments, system-level analysis, and the development of design provisions. It addresses the gap between component evidence and the seismic behavior of complete structural systems.
Research context: McGill University program. Yi Shao, PI; Yazhou (Tim) Xie and Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, Co-PIs. Project advisor: Gregory G. Deierlein, Stanford University.
Combined program, fellowship, and industrial support exceeds CAD $800,000, including ACI NEx, NSERC, Mitacs, FRQNT, and MST Rebar. This support relates to the existing collaborative program.
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More papers from this program are expected in the near future.
Other project
Development of steel–fiber composite bars (SFCB) for multi-hazard-resilient structures
Structural performance of advanced concrete
Understanding UHPC member behavior and developing innovative approaches to improve structural performance and material efficiency.
Shear behavior of UHPC members ↗
Experimental investigation of UHPC members, connecting observed cracking and failure mechanisms with practical structural design.
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Structural performance of FRP- and SFCB-reinforced members
Connecting material characterization with member behavior and practical applications, supporting design guidelines and code development.
Durable precast tunnel linings ↗
From GFRP material characterization and full-scale segment tests to design methods that account for segment curvature in flexure and shear.
View full projectFrom testing to application
Research includes new theoretical approaches to account for curvilinearity in the flexural and shear strength of tunnel lining segments. Developed procedures have been adopted in industrial design practice.
Strengthening and seismic retrofit
Using FRP composites to strengthen existing reinforced-concrete structures and improve their seismic performance.
CFRP strengthening of short RC columns ↗
Reversed cyclic testing and assessment of CFRP strengthening techniques for vulnerable short reinforced-concrete columns.
View full projectOther projects and studies
- Prestressed CFRP plates for beam strengthening
- Anchorage of externally bonded CFRP sheets
- CFRP confinement under cyclic loading