David T. Lau
Professor in Structural Engineering
- B.Eng. (McMaster), M.Sc., Ph.D. (U. C. Berkeley), F.C.S.C.E., P.Eng.
- 3436 Mackenzie, Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
- david.lau@carleton.ca
- 613-520-2600 ext 7473
Prof. Lau’s mailbox is located in room 3432 C.J. Mackenzie Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada
Previous Teaching Assignments
- CIVE 1005 Introduction to Technology
- CIVE 3204 Introduction to Structural Design
- CIVE 4200 Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures
- CIVE 4918 Design Project
- CIVE 5104 Earthquake Engineering and Analysis
- CIVE 5106 Dynamics of Structures
- ECOR 1101 Mechanics I
Research Interests
Structural dynamics and earthquake engineering; monitoring and assessment of large structures including the Confederation Bridge; development of measurement and high speed computer data processing techniques for real-time monitoring; repair, retrofit and strengthening techniques and strategies for existing bridges, buildings, liquid storage tanks and other infrastructures, including the seismic application of advanced composite materials and other innovative devices; dynamic response and earthquake resistant design of bridges, buildings, liquid storage tanks and concrete arch dams; ritz vector approach or finite element method for nonlinear structural analysis
Honours and Awards
2003-2004 Research Achievement Award