Structural Design and Engineering Mechanics

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Research group description

Structural Design and Engineering Mechanics is one of the research groups of Civil engineering research unit. The group is responsible for teaching and research in the field. The research aims towards robust and resilient engineering structures.

The main research areas are:

  • Finite element methods for thin-walled structures
  • Simulation governance
  • Structural dynamics and optimization
  • Building physics
  • Design rules for steel, concrete, composite and timber structures

The main application areas are:

  • Construction of exceptionally difficult engineering structures
  • Arctic engineering