Woods Research
Advancing sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure through experimental research, collaboration, and training for tomorrow’s engineers.
Seismic Performance of Timber Brace Connections
High-rise buildings built entirely of wood? The use of massive wood elements in construction, dubbed “mass timber” is gaining popularity across North America. But are these structures safe during extreme load events, including earthquakes?
Behavior of Fabric-formed Concrete Beams
An advantage of concrete is that it can take on any form, but then why are all concrete structures rectangular? Not only can this be boring aesthetically it is also inefficient, as it requires more concrete than theoretically required. This project aims to understand how we can use fabric to form beams with cool (and optimized) shapes!
Structural Performance of 3D Printed Concrete
We have all seen the videos of massive 3D printers being used build concrete houses. But how do these structures actually behave under load? Can they be an innovative and resilient solution to North America’s housing needs?
Steel-timber Composite Floor Systems
Concrete floors are heavy. What if we could combine materials together, like steel and wood, to create a light-weight, efficient, and sustainable alternative to building with concrete? The goal of this project is to find out!
Woods Research Group - Civil Engineering at Queen's University 