Structural Engineering Research with a Focus on Steel Structures
SSIRL conducts research in the broad areas of Infrastructure Resilience to Changing Climates, Advanced Visualization and Extended Reality in Structural Engineering, and Next Generation Structural Design. Our research portfolio encompasses both conventional structural engineering research and collaborative, multi-disciplinary projects.
Our Expertise:
- Hot-rolled steel members and systems
- Cold-formed steel members and systems
- Stainless-steel members and systems
- Extended reality technology integration into structural engineering
- Data-driven structural design
Our Capabilities:
- Large-scale experimentation
- Component-level experimentation
- Advanced modeling of structural systems and components
- Integrating advanced visualization technology into practical applications and teaching formats
Our cutting-edge research explores infrastructure resilience, advanced visualization and extended reality, and next generation structural design.
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We leverage virtual and augmented reality tools to expand the bounds of the classroom. These tools help students gain a comprehensive education in steel structures.
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Our new consortium—Holistic Steel Systems—aims to create partnerships with industry to implement reliable, sustainable, and resilient steel designs in the real world.
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