Future Infrastructure
The research group brings together expertise in structures, materials, geotechnics, computational mechanics, risk assessment, and AI. Its focus is on advancing resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding extreme loading conditions caused by natural and man-made hazards such as floods, storms, earthquakes, blasts, and impacts. By developing innovative construction methods, topologies, and materials that minimize environmental impact while enhancing structural performance, the group aims to contribute to the creation of net-zero infrastructure.
The digital transformation work integrates remote monitoring technologies, advanced numerical modelling, and AI techniques, including artificial neural networks, to enable automatic damage detection and real-time assessment of existing structures. This approach will enhance decision-making in infrastructure management, reduce associated costs, and extend the service life of structures.
The group also prioritizes effective risk management strategies for infrastructure, ensuring its safety and sustainability in the face of growing environmental challenges, particularly those posed by climate change. By tackling these interconnected issues, the group strives to create a future where infrastructure is not only resilient and adaptable but also aligned with global sustainability objectives.
Staff
Key information
Prof Dimitry Val
- d.val@hw.ac.uk