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ETH Zürich
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The principal objective of this research project is to develop a theoretical and methodological framework for the assessment and quantification of structural robustness and its various indicators. Further optimal and acceptable criteria for robustness based on considerations of risk and rational decision making would be evolved and established for different scenarios. The focus would also be on the design and modelling of relevant measures and guidelines for ensuring and improving robustness levels in new and existing structures. Finally, a probabilistic model code would be created to guide the assessment of robustness of structures during the structural design and assessment/reassessment phases.
This is a large scale collaborative research project under the 7th framework programme (FP7) of the European Commission. The principal aim is to develop generic quantitative risk assessment and management tools and strategies for landslides at local, regional, European and societal scales. Additionally, the other objectives include the establishment of the baseline for the risk associated with landslides in Europe and the improvement of abilities to forecast landslide hazard and detect hazard and risk zones.
This project is part of the European research network COST Action C26 "Urban Habitat Constructions under Catastrophic Events". It aims to evolve and establish a common framework for risk assessment based on the current best knowledge in the field. A critical review of existing frameworks would be carried out first followed by the selection of a suitable and consistent methodology. A detailed case study involving a scenario characterized by different kinds of risk arising from different types of exposures would then be carried out.
2012 | Doctor of Sciences, ETH Zurich (Thesis : Assessment and determination of robustness of structures) |
2007 | Master of Science in Building, National University of Singapore |
2001 | Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
2006 | Ronacrete-Hong Kong Concrete Repairs Association "Highly Commendable Paper Award" at the 10th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs and Maintenance of Structures, Hong Kong |
2003-2005 | National University of Singapore Research Scholarship |
2001 | Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) - Calicut Regional Engineering College (Calicut REC) National Award for Best Project in Civil and Architecture Engineering in India - Second Prize |
2001 | Prem Sheel Bhatnagar Award for Best Bachelor Degree Project Work in Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
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