NSF SAVI Wall Institute

University of Canterbury

(+64) 3 364 2249

stefano.pampanin@canterbury.ac.nz

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark/researcher.aspx?researcherid=84124

Performance-Based Seismic Design and Assessment Philosophy, Displacement-Based Design, Role, assessment and mitigation of residual deformations, Seismic design of self-centring precast/prestressed buildings and bridges, Vulnerability assessment and seismic response of existing reinforced concrete buildings, Retrofit/Strengthening strategies (i.e. Fibre Reinforced Polymer, FRP, materials or alternative non-invasive solutions), Modelling of the seismic behaviour of precast/prestressed and connections and systems, Use of high performance materials for seismic application (i.e. high strength concrete, HSC; fibre reinforced concrete, FRC, fibre reinforced polymers FRP, shape memory alloys, SMA).

• Seismic Design of Low-Damage Concrete and Timber Buildings;

• Seismic Vulnerability and Strengthening of Existing Buildings

• Innovative solutions for Multi-storey Timber Buildings;

• Strengthening/Retrofitting Strategies and Techniques;

• Development of engineering solutions for seismic-resistant buildings;

• Use of advanced or high-performance materials (Fiber Reinforced Concrete, FRC; F;

• Implementation of research outcomes into design guidelines, practice and code st;