The StoStruct Research Group aims to understand and improve the performance of structural systems under extreme conditions using data-driven and intelligent solutions. The primary research thrusts include (1) performance-based evaluation of novel structural solutions for hazard mitigation, (2) digital twins to support monitoring and condition assessment of physical infrastructure, and (3) Holistic AI-assisted risk-based design of systems.

Performance-based engineering solutions for community resilience

Using enhanced structural systems and materials is shown to be an effective method to improve the resiliency of the built environment. This research thrust is dedicated to exploring new performance-based engineering solutions to improve community resilience.

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Digital twins to support monitoring and condition assessment of physical infrastructure

This research thrust focuses on creating high-fidelity, comprehensive, and interoperable digital twins of our physical infrastructure that allow for seamless and continuous monitoring and assessment of physical systems across multiple performance domains.

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Holistic AI-assisted risk-based design of systems

Achieving higher performance requires new design and assessment paradigms that treat a building holistically. A holistic approach considers all different building subsystems (e.g., foundation, lateral system), multiple performative objectives (e.g., economy, environment), and the complete spectrum of possible hazards. This research thrust explores the computer-aided design and conceptual frameworks to integrate risk, simulation and performance into conventional design thinking.

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