Head of Structural Engineering Laboratory, Large scale static and dynamic laboratory and field tests on structures and structural components, structural strengthening and repair using polymer fibre composites and shape memory alloys (SMA), strengthening against seismic loads

Scientist

Strengthening of reinforced concrete with CFRP (Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers) and Shape Memory Alloys (SMA). Image correlation measurements. Large scale static laboratory and field tests on structures and structural components. Bridge cable testing.

Structural dynamics, structural monitoring with wireless sensor networks, field tests on structures and laboratory tests on structural components

PhD Student

PhD Student

PhD Student

Structural engineering, laboratory and on-site testing of structural elements, timber structures, modelling, fire safety, standardisation (SIA and structural Eurocodes). Coordination of testing on post-tensioning and stay-cable systems. Bauingenieurwesen/Baustatik, Labor- und Vor-Ort-Prüfung von Tragwerken, Holzbau, Modellierung, Brandschutz, Normung (SIA und Eurocodes). Koordination der Prüfungen von Vorspannungs- und Schrägseilsystemen.

Scientist

PhD Student

Postdoc

Structural design and analysis FRPs/SMA reinforced FRPs

Scientist

PhD Student

Research and teaching interests: shape memory alloys, fatigue and fracture mechanics, composite materials, solid mechanics, reinforced concrete, lightweight structures, numerical simulations, and field experiments

Civil engineering structures, Laboratory and on-site large-scale and medium-scale static testing of structural elements, Timber structures, SIA design codes, Structural Eurocodes

Civil engineer, Group leader of structural test facility Static, dynamic and fatigue testing of all kind of structures and materials (concrete, steel, other metals, timber, CFRP, GFRP, .....) Additional Expertise: Timber engineering, timber bridges, connections, strengthening, wood modifications, DMA