Sherif El-Tawil, PhD, PE
Professor
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering | The University of Michigan
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Progressive Collapse Modeling | More Info -
Seismic Response of Deep Steel Columns | More Info -
Characterization of Catenary Action | More Info -
Project ICoR: Interdependencies in Community Resilience | More Info -
Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) | More Info -
Virtual Reality in Finite Element Analysis | More Info -
Virtual Reality for Education | More Info -
Egress Simulation using Agent Based Models | More Info -
Hybrid Coupled Walls | More Info
Welcome to the Computational Structural Simulation Laboratory (CSSL)
Extreme events, such as strong earthquake shaking, blast and impact can have a catastrophic effect on structures. There are many examples in history in which structural failures due to extreme events led to extensive loss of human lives and substantial economic damage. We are using experimental and computational modeling techniques to investigate how structural systems respond to extreme loading conditions. Our goals include developing models and theories for elucidating failure mechanisms, identifying the sources of collapse resistance, and investigating the potential of new materials and technologies, all with the purpose of discovering means by which to improve structural performance.
Sherif El-Tawil, PhD, PE
Professor
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Michigan
2048 G.G. Brown, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2125
Email: eltawil@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 764-5617
Fax: (734) 764-4292