Upcoming events

Fuse-based segmentation: the last line of defence against catastrophic building failures

This talk explores a new approach to mitigating disproportionate collapse by deliberately controlling failure progression. Drawing inspiration from biological autotomy, selected elements are designed to fail first, preventing damage from spreading. Experimental validation, including full-scale tests, demonstrates a cost-effective strategy for enhancing structural resilience without compromising alternative load paths.

Event Date 18/02/2026 12:30 pm
Event End Date 18/02/2026 1:30 pm

Innovative Floor Anchorage System for Low-Damage Seismic-Resistant Building Structures

This seminar presents IFAS, a novel low-damage seismic system developed through a multi-university NSF NHERI project led by the University of Arizona. Validated via large-scale shake table and lab tests at UCSD and Lehigh, IFAS uses deformable connections and self-centering walls to reduce seismic and wind demands.

Event Date 25/02/2026 6:00 pm
Event End Date 25/02/2026 7:30 pm

Incorporation of a borehole seismometer used to determine site specific characteristics at Bradwell B into the UK’s national seismic network for enhanced earthquake detection.

Details to be confirmed in due course.

Event Date 25/03/2026 6:00 pm
Event End Date 25/03/2026 7:30 pm