| Structural engineering
includes all forms of engineering that eventually result in
physical structures being designed for a variety of loads and
environmental conditions, from small electronic components to
large high-rise buildings and dams.
The structural engineering program at Michigan Tech emphasizes
the fundamental behavior of structures, making it applicable
to a broad spectrum of consulting, industrial and governmental
projects. Basic principles are applied in course work, and
research is focused on concrete, steel, and timber design,
structural reliability, connections, and methods of structural
analysis as well as the integration of computer applications
in courses and research. Presently, research projects are
underway relating to the behavior of high-strength concrete
made with readily available materials, concrete petrography,
and traditional timber connections. Other areas of interest
include composite fabric retrofits for bridge engineering
applications, and finite element analysis and experimental
testing of composite connections for structural applications.
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