Research

The center evaluates the materials, design, construction, repair and maintenance of highway structures in harsh climates to improve their durability and prolong service life. 

Director: Dr. Upul Attanayake, professor of civil and construction engineering

Learn more about the Center of Excellence for Structural Durability.

The Digital and Smart Construction Lab investigates the use of information technologies to assist the design, construction, and management of facilities, leading to smart solutions that contribute toward sustainable practices.

Director: Dr Hexu Liu, associate professor of civil and construction engineering.

Learn more about the Digital and Smart Construction Lab.

WMU's Laboratory of Earthquake and Structure Simulation (LESS) is a state-of-the-art facility for simulating earthquakes and the effects on small scale structures with equipment for performing various seismic experiments, including shake table test, effective force test, pseudodynamic test in real time and with substructuring.

Director: Dr. Xiaoyun Shao, professor of civil and construction engineering

Learn more about LESS.

WMU's sustainable construction and decision-making lab investigates sustainable construction materials to minimize negative environmental impacts associated with construction activities.

Director: Shafayet Ahmed, assistant professor of civil and construction engineering

Learn more about the Sustainable Construction and Decision-Making Lab.

The TRCLC aims to address the nation's critical transportation challenges through the prism of livable communities. The Center’s primary goal is to improve affordable and environmentally sustainable transportation options for conventionally underserved communities with special attention paid to non-motorized travel, pedestrian and bicycle safety, job accessibility and 'smart' transport technologies.

Director: Dr. Jun Oh, professor of civil and construction engineering

Learn more about the transportation center.