Research

Department of Structural Engineering

Research

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  • Two men working in a laboratory

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  • Two men working on some heavy machinery

About research at the department

The department has about 120 employees. Nearly half of these are doctoral students (PhD). The institute actively collaborates on research with public administrations, industries and research institutions in Norway and abroad. In addition, we work actively with industry contacts. In this way, we ensure that the Department of Structural Engineering has a study program with high academic quality, well adapted to the needs of Norwegian businesses and industries. In this context, the Industry Link (Næringslivsringen) is important. This is a collaborative forum between the students, the construction industry and NTNU's study program in construction and environmental engineering. The goal is to educate skilled and motivated students, who will contribute to increased competence and competitiveness in the construction industry.

The Department of Structural Engineering is organized into five subject groups:

Laboratories

Laboratories

The department has several well-equipped and unique laboratories. These are important tools to increase our knowledge. The labs are used in both contract-based and self-financed projects, by SINTEF Building Research and in collaborative projects. Testing and experiments in the lab are also important in many of the project, diploma and PhD theses that are carried out at KT.

Laboratories

Five subject groups research

Concrete block

Concrete

The concrete group is a team of enthusiastic scientist dedicated to the study of all aspects of concrete. Our research interests go from material to structural level based on theoretical, numerical and experimental investigations.
Concrete
Man working in laboratory

Biomechanics

The biomechanics group is a team of researchers that study the physiology and the mechanics of the human body using fundamental mechanical principles, numerical and experimental methods.
Biomechanics
Nano particles

Nanomechanics

An interdisciplinary group devoted to creating next-generation solutions of materials using cutting-edge experimental, simulation and data-driven tools for sustainable energy, environment and infrastructure applications.
Nanomechanics
Bridge

Structural Mechanics

Structural mechanics group studies and develop theoretical, numerical and experimental methods for a more sustainable society by improving design, use and maintenance of large structures.
Structural Mechanics
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SIMLab

Impact Laboratory study how materials and structures behave under extreme loads such as crashes, explosions and shelling. We develop computer models that simulate this behavior. he scientists at the Structural
SIMLab

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Centres and big projects:

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