News
2009
Oguzhan Bayrak elected Fellow of ACI
November 2009
Oguzhan Bayrak has been elected a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) more →
Joe Yura inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni
October 2009
Joseph A. Yura, emeritus professor, was inducted as an honorary member into the Adademy of Distinguished Alumni. Although he did not attend UT-Austin, his outstanding service to the department as a faculty member is recognized more →
Klingner Shares Expertise on CNN
July 2009
Richard E. Klinger, Professor, discussed an an eco-friendly masonry material that can withstand a 2,000-degree fire for four hours. more →
ASCE 2009 T.Y. Lin Award
April 30, 2009
John E. Breen, Professor, was selected in April to receive the 2009 ASCE T.Y. Lin Award. more →
Eric Williamson Selected to Receive ASCE Research Prize
March 11, 2009
Eric B. Williamson, Associate Professor, was recently selected to receive the 2009 ASCE Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize. more →
Joe Yura is Recipient of Rare Amercian Institute of Steel Construction Award
February 24, 2009
Joseph A. Yura, FSEL Researcher and Professor Emeritus in CAEE, has been awarded the Geerhard Haaijer Educator Award from the American Institute of Steel Construction. more →
FSEL Engineers awarded $6.8 million research project from NIST
January 15, 2009
The research team will develop a pair of complementing sensor networks for bridge inspection, including an active, self-powered system for continuous monitoring for cracks or defects in fracture critical bridges and a passive system for monitoring corrosion in reinforced concrete bridge decks. more →
2008
Quan Chen receives Yura Prize
September 12, 2008
The Texas Structural Steel Institute established the Yura Research Prize in 2005 in recognition of Dr. Yura's distinguished career as a faculty member at the University of Texas. The Yura Research Prize is awarded annually to recognize an outstanding thesis or dissertation. more →
Dean Deschenes receives Moden Award
September 12, 2008
The George E. Moden Award was established in 2003 by the technical staff at FSEL to honor a graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to experimental research and dedication to the laboratory. George served as the manager of FSEL from 1973 to 1985 and inspired many students through his practical contributions to their research. more →
FSEL students participate in CANstruction
December 5, 2008
A group of students representing FSEL participated in the SDA Central Texas Chapter first annual Austin CANstruction event in November by designing the promotional structure. more →
Oguzhan Bayrak appointed director of FSEL
November 19, 2008
Oguzhan Bayrak has been appointed director of FSEL. He replaces Sharon L. Wood who was named chair of the CAEE Department early October. more →
Robert L. "Bob" Reed Endowment established for Structural Engineering.
November 11, 2008
Friends, family, and professional colleagues of the late Bob Reed (BSCE, 1946) have established the Robert L. "Bob" Reed Endowed Excellence Fund for Structural Engineering. more →
Sharon L. Wood appointed chair of CAEE Department
October 20, 2008
Sharon L. Wood has been appointed chair of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering in the Cockrell School of Engineering. She replaces Gerald E. Speitel Jr., who was named the Cockrell School's associate dean for academic affairs earlier this semester. more →
Simulated Fracture Test of Full-Size Bridge
June 6, 2008
A destructive test of a 120-ft twin box girder bridge was conducted in June. The test is designed to determine if the concrete deck and rails are sufficient to transfer load from the damaged girder to the intact girder. more →
FSEL Personnel receives Staff Excellence Award
May 15, 2008
Barbara Howard received the Cockrell School of Engineering Staff Excellence Award at a reception held at ECJ in May. more →
FSEL Researcher receives OTC Hall of Fame Award
May 6, 2008
Dr. Joseph Yura received the Offshore Technology Conference Hall of Fame award at the annual conference in Houston. more →
FSEL Researchers receive Siess Award at ACI Spring Convention
March 30, 2008
Keith Thompson, Jim Jirsa, and Jack Breen received the Chester Paul Siess Award for Excellence in Structural Research at the 2008 ACI Spring Convention in Los Angeles. more →
National Council of Structural Engineers Association tours FSEL
February 29, 2008
More than 100 structural engineers from around the country toured FSEL on Friday, the 29th of February as part of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations' Winter Institute. more →
UT Steel Bridge Team wins regional Steel Bridge Competition
January 31, 2008
The University of Texas Steel Bridge Team finished first overall at the 2008 Texas-Mexico regional competition in Beaumont, Texas. The competition is sponsored by The American Society of Civil Engineers. more →
FSEL "Shear Studs" soccer team wins Men's Intramural Championship
November 18, 2007
Shear Studs, the Ferguson Lab Soccer Team, has won the Men's Intramural Soccer Championship. The soccer league consists of a four-game regular season, followed by a single elimination tournament.more →