David T. Lau
Professor in Structural Engineering
| Degrees: | B.Eng. (McMaster), M.Sc., Ph.D. (U. C. Berkeley), F.C.S.C.E., P.Eng. |
| Phone: | 613-520-2600 x 7473 |
| Email: | david.lau@carleton.ca |
| Office: | 3436 (Mackenzie) |
Prof. Lau’s mailbox is located in room 3432 C.J. Mackenzie Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada
Teaching Assignment 2021-2022
- CIVE3204 Introduction to Structural Design
- CIVE4918 Design Project
- CIVE5104 Earthquake Engineering and Analysis
Previous Teaching Assignments
- ECOR1101 Mechanics I
- CIVE1005 Introduction to Technology
- CIVE4200 Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures
- CIVE5106 Dynamics of Structures
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