
Chao Wang
Associate Senior Lecturer
Research subject: SBNBRATE
Division: Structural and Fire Engineering
Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
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Luleå, T2218
About me
Research Interests
- Capacity assessment of bridge structures
- Multi-scale assessment of concrete structures
- Structural applications of composite materials
- Dynamic analysis of railway infrastructures
- Strengthening and retrofitting of concrete structures
My objectives are to:
- Integrate practical experience and research insights into academic courses.
- Develop tests and analytical methods to assess and improve lifespan of infrastructure.
- Propose multi-scale methods to improve the sustainability of concrete structures.
- Bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Professional expertise:
- Linear/non-linear static/dynamic finite element modelling
- Structural Health Monitoring
- Proof load test of bridge structures
- Structural applications of composite materials for strengthening and designing purposes
- Management of research and industrial projects
On-going projects
Long-term dynamic behavior of railway noise barriers
Development of a proof loading method for railway bridges
Kiruna City – Mining movements induced damage on existing buildings
Characterization of train-induced aerodynamic loads on railway noise barriers
IN2TRACK3 - Research into optimized and future railway infrastructure
Multiscale study on bond-slip failure in trough bridges subjected to fatigue loading
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