Testing of NEESR-CR: Post-Tensioned Coupled Shear Wall Systems at Lehigh University Friday, November 08, 2013
November 8, 2013
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This NEESR project entitled NEESR-CR: Post-Tensioned Coupled Shear Wall Systems (PIs: Yahya Kurama, University of Notre Dame, and Michael McGinnis, University of Texas at Tyler) is conducting large-scale experiments and accompanying numerical simulations of post-tensioned coupled shear wall structures at the Real-time Multi-directional (RTMD) Earthquake Simulation Facility, the Lehigh NEES Equipment Site. The goal of this NEESR project is to develop a new type of earthquake-resistant reinforced concrete (RC) coupled wall system with significant performance and economic benefits over conventional coupled wall systems.
NEESreu Program Highlights at Lehigh University, Summer 2013
October 25, 2013
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The students that participated in the NEES@Lehigh REU program are recognized.
Full-scale testing of partially-grouted, reinforced concrete masonry wall structure
October 4, 2013
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***Active Testing October 4th between 5am and 5pm EDT *** NEES@Lehigh with University of Minnesota is testing a full-scale partially-grouted, reinforced concrete masonry wall structure. The goal for this NEESR project is to enhance our understanding of the mechanics and inelastic behavior of these structures at the component and system levels, and to validate the proposed […]
Job Opening at ATLSS
October 2, 2013
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Temporary engineering technician position at the ATLSS laboratory.
Real-time Hybrid Simulations of a Large-scale Steel Structure with Elastomeric Dampers
September 17, 2013
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Tested September 18-19, 2013 between 10 am and 4 pm EDT Phase 5: Steel moment resistant frame was designed for 100% of design base shear. ground motions were scaled to maximum considered earthquake (MCE) hazard level. The NEESR project entitled NEESR-CR: Performance-Based Design for Cost-Effective Seismic Hazard Mitigation in New Buildings Using Supplemental Passive Damper […]
Real-time Hybrid Simulations of a Large-scale Steel Structure with Nonlinear Viscous Dampers Subjected to the Maximum Considered Earthquake Hazard Level
July 18, 2013
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NEES@Lehigh is current conducting Real-Time Hybrid Simulations of the MRF-DBF system, configured with viscous dampers at MCE hazard level. Read more at the link below.
2013 REU Schedule Posted
June 3, 2013
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The 2013 REU Schedule has been posted.
TechGYRLS Tour ATLSS lab
May 28, 2013
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The next generation of female engineers and architects put their skills to the test Friday. The Bethlehem TECHgyrls visited the lab at Lehigh University. They’re part of an after-school program that aims to get girls excited about science, math and technology. After the TECHgyrls toured the lab, they got to conduct their own experiment using marshmallows and gumdrops.
Real-time Hybrid Simulations of a Large-scale Steel Structure with Nonlinear Viscous Dampers
April 30, 2013
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NEES@Lehigh is current conducting Real-Time Hybrid Simulations of the MRF-DBF system, configured with viscous dampers. Read more for video highlights.
RTHS being performed this week
February 21, 2013
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RTHS of a Large-scale Steel Structure with Nonlinear Viscous Dampers will take place February 21 – 22, 2013 between 1 and 4 pm EST. The RTHS test matrix includes conducting a series of simulations using an ensemble of 13 earthquake records at the design basis earthquake (DBE) level.
