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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
  • Email David T. Lau
  • 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

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