PhD in Civil Engineering - Structural in Kingston Canada | Queen's University

The Structures Group, led by Drs. Hoult, Fam, Green, MacDougall, Genikomsou, Woods, and Moore, specializes in several key research areas: (1) innovative and eco-friendly materials for modern construction, (2) upgrading older structures, (3) how buildings behave under extreme heat or cold, (4) tracking structural integrity over time, and (5) sustainable engineering solutions for isolated areas. Their work on new materials explores fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) for bridge construction, transit systems, reinforcement applications, and permanent concrete molds. They're also studying straw bale buildings as an energy-saving, green alternative to conventional methods. The team has led groundbreaking studies on reinforcing concrete with FRPs, including prestressed FRPs to improve bending resistance. Ongoing projects examine whether FRPs can boost the stability and bending capacity of steel components. Additionally, they maintain a strong partnership with Canada's National Research Council to study how reinforced and upgraded concrete performs in fires. Their structural monitoring research focuses on connecting wear-and-tear to strength loss using sophisticated measurement technologies for both visible and underground infrastructure.