Last month, I gave a webinar through the Lehigh EF Seminar Series on the higher-mode force and acceleration demands in seismic-force resisting systems employing strongback spines. The presentation discusses the evolution of the strongback, from its initial days as auxiliary outcome of a study on vintage braced frames, to its current iteration with force-limiting connections and its re-application in mass timber.
Taking a step back, I have to wonder at the evolution of the system since I began my Ph.D. in 2013 to now in 2021. First and foremost, many of these ideas were the result of many years of support and guidance from my research advisor, Prof. Stephen Mahin; his brilliance, vision, and creativity continue to influence me daily. But this research would also not have been possible without the insight and advice from outside contributors, including numerous individuals, companies, and organizations whose time, expertise, and services were essential to my growth from a Ph.D. student to a faculty member.
The timeline below illustrates the power of collaborative research.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this post are those of me alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the collaborators above.
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