Dr. Klingner Portrait

Richard E. Klingner

Research Interests
  • Dynamic response of structures
  • Earthquake-resistant design
  • Reinforced concrete and masonry
  • Area of Expertise

    Architectural Engineering
    Structural Engineering
    Transportation Engineering

    Dr. Klingner researches dynamic response of structures and earthquake-resistant design of masonry and reinforced concrete structures. He also studies fastening to concrete. Dr. Klingner is a leader in the development of modern building codes of earthquake-resistant masonry structures. Techniques developed by Klingner and his colleagues are now widely recognized, and helped masonry structures in the Los Angeles area withstand the 1994 Northridge earthquake. His work has been instrumental in the development of modern design provisions for anchorage to concrete.

    Campus Office Location

    Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall - ECJ
    Office: 4.724
    Phone: (512) 232-3597
    Fax: (512) 471-1944
    UT Intercampus Mail Code: C1748

    Campus Mailing Address

    The University of Texas at Austin
    Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department-STR
    1 University Station C1748
    Austin, TX 78712-0273