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Dr. Khaled Sennah
Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University

Promoting Steel as a Material of Choice in Bridge Infrastrucutres: Current and Future Innovations

This research aims to develop steel or composite concrete-steel designs that are cost-effective and easy to design, thereby promoting the use of steel in bridge construction.

Dr. Min Sun
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria

Hot-Dip Galvanized Hollow Structural Sections – Crack Prevention and Mechanical Behaviour

This research aims to create an innovative steel diagrid structure for high-rise building applications in areas of high seismiThe application of hot-dip galvanized cold-formed Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) in exposed steel structures (e.g. bridges, transmission towers and sign supporting structures) is extremely popular due to their superior strength-to-weight ratio, low initial cost, sustainability and aesthetics.city.

Dr. Carlos Ventura
Department of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia

Performance Based Seismic Design of Steel Bridges According to CHBDC S6-14

This study is concerned with the manner in which the performance criteria for seismic design of steel bridges can be met through the different types of analyses recommended by the code. Krentz Award Winner

Dr. Lydell Wiebe
Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University

Completing the Load Path for Controlled Rocking Steel Braced Frames

This aim of this research is to develop and validate feasible connection details between floor diaphragms and Controlled Rocking Steel Braced Frames (CRSBFs). Krentz Award Winner

Dr. Tony Yang
Department of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia

Development of Innovative Steel Diagrid High-Rise Structures for Seismic Applications

This research aims to create an innovative steel diagrid structure for high-rise building applications in areas of high seismicity.