New Projects

A Simulation-Based Investigation of Adhesive Construction to Enhance Hazard Resilience of Wood Frame Residential Buildings

Dr. Xiaoyun Shao, PI

Wood frame construction is predominantly used for homes in the United States and Canada. Damage from natural hazards, such as earthquakes and hurricanes, lead to tremendous economic loss, in addition to emotional loss and stress. Dr. Xiaoyun Shao’s recent research studied an innovative application of construction adhesives to enhance the resilience of wood frame buildings. This new grant will continue to investigate novel approaches to dramatically enhance the resilience of wood frame buildings using construction adhesives to improve strength and stiffness.