Resilient Infrastructure

The infrastructure of the United States is aging.  The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) estimates that "1.6 trillion is needed over a five-year period to bring the nation's infrastructure to a good condition."  Moreover, a wide array of natural disasters serve to threaten our coastal and inland areas such as electrical storms, hurricanes, wild-fires, and tornadoes.  

There is a tremendous need for new early detection, inspection and evaluation methods.   Key infrastructure components to evaluate include:

• buildings and bridges
• power lines and grids
• roadways and drainage systems
• dams and water supply lines
• sewage systems and lines

In coastal areas, scientists will also address mitation of beach erosion and restoration opportunties.

The Resilient Infrastructure area focuses on teaching, research, and outreach related to sustainability of the environment. Clemson faculty have extensive expertise, unique equipment, and research facilities to conduct innovative studies and test new engineering applications.  Current research endeavors focus on building resilience into the infrastructure and the use of recycled materials.  Resilient Infrastructure research leverages this expertise to concentrate on new materials and construction methods as well as innovative sensor technology and dedicated communication techniques to provide for safer and more efficient infrastructures within communities through South Carolina and beyond. 

For more information on Resilient Infrastructure applied science research activities, contact:

Nadim M. Aziz, Ph.D.
Resilient Infrastructure Director
Phone: 864-656-3002
Email: aziz@clemson.edu