Structural Engineering Research Lab

By applying new technologies and advanced materials such as composites and shape memory alloys, we develop in collaboration with national and international universities, research institutes and industrial partners new solutions in the fields of structural strengthening, timber structures and structural dynamics with the goal to improve the safety, serviceability and durability of civil structures. The introduction and implementation of the new solutions in practice is promoted by collaboration with industry partners, teaching at universities and knowledge transfer in symposia.

Within our core competencies, we also provide the industry with high level services. The laboratory is equipped with a large testing hall and several unique testing machines, has skilled personnel with a vast experience in performing large scale static and dynamic laboratory and field tests and holds an ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for static and fatigue tests. It is the only accredited laboratory for large scale tests in Switzerland.

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An electric current passed through two Fe-SMA strips to strengthen a concrete beam, heating them to 160° C and cooling down to room temperature to prestress the Fe-SMA strips.

ETH course 101-0167-01L
Fibre Composite Materials
in Structural Engineering

Autumn Semester / 20 Sept to 20 Dec 2023
Wednesday 15h45, HIL E7
ETH Hönggerberg Zurich
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SMAR 2024 Conference in Salerno/Italy
7th International Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures
4-6 September 2024
Venue in Salerno/Italy
Conference website: see here

SMAR 2022 Conference in Shanghai/China

6th International Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures
6-8 September 2022
Venue in Shanghai/China
Conference website: see here


SMAR 2019 Conference in Potsdam/Germany
Fifth International Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures
27 - 29 August 2019
Venue in Potsdam / Germany
Conference website: www.smar2019.org

SMAR 2017 Conference in Zurich/Switzerland

Fourth Infernational Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures
13 - 15 September 2017
Venue in Zurich / Switzerland
Conference website: www.smar2017.org
SMAR Conference Proceedings see here


SMAR 2015 Conference in Antalya
Third Conference on Smart Monitoring,
Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures
7 - 9 September 2015
Venue in Antalya TR