Structural & Materials Engineering
Structural engineering and solid mechanics research at Clarkson includes:
- Testing and modeling of energy-absorbent structural materials such as fiber-reinforced concrete
- Fundamental studies of ice mechanics and behavior
- Remote sensing using ground penetrating radar
- Analytical and experimental studies of seismic behavior of structures
- Modeling of dynamic response and damage in aerospace composites
- Constitutive modeling of civil engineering materials
- Analysis of elastic contact problems
- Analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures
- Ferrocement elements
- Computer-aided design
- Implementation of composite materials
- Testing and modeling of earthquake resistant structures
- Novel cement based materials for multifunctional applications
- Fundamental studies on hydration and property development in cement based materials
- Non-invasive sensing systems for concretes
- Fracture and fatigue of structural elements.








