Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Events for March
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar
Fri, Mar 01, 2019 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Zahra Kharal, University of Toronto
Talk Title: Towards Understanding the Seismic Behaviour of FRP Confined Concrete Columns
Abstract: A large inventory of deficient reinforced concrete (RC) structures exist in which steel corrosion is the main cause of deficiency. Corrosion of steel in columns is especially a serious issue in existing structures, as it can lead to unexpected brittle structural failure in earthquakes or worse, under static gravity loads alone. While upgrading of these structures is a priority, the new structures need to be built such that they do not undergo similar ageing problems. Research on glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRP) as internal reinforcement has shown promise as a durable material for building sustainable infrastructure. The research that I will present investigated the use of GFRP longitudinal bars and GFRP transverse reinforcement in columns for seismic resistance. The experimental program involved extensive testing of full-scale GFRP- and steel-RC columns under simulated earthquake loads. The variables investigated included column shape (circular or square), amount and spacing of transverse reinforcement, type of longitudinal and transverse reinforcement (steel or GFRP), reinforcement configuration and axial load level. A significant conclusion drawn from this research was that not only can GFRP be used as primary transverse reinforcement in columns but, in some cases, can provide better confinement than steel. In addition, a computation program was developed that can predict the behavior of steel and FRP-spiral and -tied confined columns subjected to seismic loading. The novelty of this program is in being able to rapidly analyze the column while still capturing the full nonlinear response of the column.
Host: Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Location: Ray R. Irani Hall (RRI) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Salina Palacios
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar
Tue, Mar 05, 2019 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Saahastaranshu R. Bhardwaj, PhD, Purdue University
Talk Title: Multi-Hazard Resilience: The Need of the Hour
Abstract: Climate change has resulted in novel hazard patterns, with increasing severity and probability of multi-hazard scenarios. The field of structural engineering requires innovative approaches to address the challenges posed by climate change (e.g., multi-hazards), and to explore new frontiers in science and engineering (e.g., space habitat systems). There is a push for developing resilient and sustainable structural systems to cater these needs of science and industry.
This seminar describes recent large-scale experimental and numerical investigations to evaluate the multi-hazard response of steel-plate composite and reinforced concrete walls. The investigations involved subjecting the specimens to combined loading scenarios (e.g., seismic and thermal loading, multi-axial loading, gravity and fire loading). A particularly challenging aspect of the experiments involving multi-hazard loads is the design and construction of test set-ups. The seminar presents the design of experiments and summarizes the observations. The analysis and design tools developed to consider interaction of multi-hazard loading are also discussed.
A resilient community comprises of resilient assets. The multi-hazard evaluation capabilities can be employed to develop innovative and resilient structures for habitation on earth and elsewhere! The talk includes a discussion of potential research areas that warrant innovative structural systems and / or multi-hazard evaluation.
Host: Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Location: Ray R. Irani Hall (RRI) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Salina Palacios
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Astani Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar
Wed, Mar 06, 2019 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Lorenzo Valdevit, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Talk Title: Deformation and Damage Mechanisms in Ceramic Nano-Architected Metamaterials
Abstract: See attached
Host: Dr. Qiming Wang
More Information: Seminar Annoucement_Lorenzo Valdevit.docx
Location: Ray R. Irani Hall (RRI) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Evangeline Reyes
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The Role of Advanced Experimental and Numerical Simulations in the Management of Deteriorated Infrastructure
Wed, Mar 06, 2019 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Hussam Mahmoud, PhD, Colorado State University
Talk Title: The Role of Advanced Experimental and Numerical Simulations in the Management of Deteriorated Infrastructure
Host: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Location: Ray R. Irani Hall (RRI) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Salina Palacios
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Fri, Mar 08, 2019 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Xu Huang, University of Toronto
Talk Title: Large-Scale Computational/Experimental Distributed Simulation Framework
Host: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Location: Ray R. Irani Hall (RRI) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Salina Palacios
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Advances in Seismic Performance Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Concentrically Braced Frames
Tue, Mar 12, 2019 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Andrew Sen , PhD, University of Washington
Talk Title: Advances in Seismic Performance Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Concentrically Braced Frames
Host: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Location: Ray R. Irani Hall (RRI) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Salina Palacios
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Astani Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar
Thu, Mar 21, 2019 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Issam Najm, Ph.D., PE, Water Quality Treatment Solutions, Inc., Los Angeles
Talk Title: Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water
Abstract: See Attachment
Host: Dr. Amy Childress
More Information: Dr. Najm Issam_ Seminar Announcement.pdf
Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 102
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Evangeline Reyes
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Special Q&A Session with Albert Dorman
Tue, Mar 26, 2019 @ 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Albert Dorman, Founder and Past Chairman of the Board, AECOM Technology Corporation
Talk Title: Special Q&A Session with Albert Dorman
Host: Professor Henry Koffman
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 116
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Salina Palacios