Graduate Studies in

Structural Engineering

civil engineering

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.