As modern structures require more critical and complex designs, the need for accurate approaches to assess uncertainties in loads, geometry, material properties, manufacturing processes and ...

Structural reliability and risk management are critical in ensuring that concrete structures and infrastructure systems remain safe, functional and economically viable over their intended lifespans.

Gain comprehensive knowledge of timber structures from experts. Learn advanced design of timber structures. The advent of mass timber and tall wood buildings has brought timber design back into the ...

Learn to address the likelihood of structural failure. Perform risk analysis associated with environmental loads to structures under static and dynamic loadings. Master the basics of performance-based ...

Exciting and unique buildings increasingly dot the landscape of our urban environments and beautifully fill the pages of our design magazines. Conversely, over the past half century the construction ...

YeongAe Heo, assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, was appointed as a voting member to the American Concrete Institute's Committee 348, Structural Reliability and Safety. The ...