Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Jan 28, 2019

CCEE Researchers working closely with NCDOT to retrofit aging bridges

CCEE researchers are using fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) for both the repair of existing bridges and enhancing the durability of new bridges. The department is collaborating with NCDOT to retrofit existing… 

Feb 26, 2018

CCEE Ph.D. student promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

In late January CCEE Ph.D. student Brad McCoy was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in a ceremony held on Centennial Campus. Colonel Fred Meyer, Head of the Department of Civil and… 

Dec 2, 2017

ZIA Lecture features behind the scenes look at design and construction of the Wilshire Grand Center

Stewart Theatre in the Talley Student Union was near capacity on Monday, September 18th, 2017, at the 16th annual Paul Zia Distinguished Lecture. Almost 700 attendees listened to three panelists… 

Nov 13, 2017

‘Creations in Concrete’ interdisciplinary course brings together design and engineering

CCEE Research Assistant Professor Greg Lucier collaborated with Dana Gulling, Assistant Professor of Architecture, to offer a new interdisciplinary course aimed at both architecture and civil engineering students. The studio… 

Jun 26, 2017

CCEE Researchers present earthquake engineering workshop in Alaska

In May, a group of CCEE researchers specializing in earthquake engineering traveled to Juneau, Alaska, to present a four-day workshop on seismic design of bridge structures. The group, including 3… 

Oct 13, 2016

‘Sensing Skin’ Detects Cracks, Harmful Chemicals in Structures

Researchers have developed a multi-layered “sensing skin” to detect corrosive or otherwise harmful substances in structures. The skin can also detect cracks and other structural flaws that are invisible to…