Research

The Structural Engineering Laboratory at UWM has been an important resource in conducting research projects for private, state, and federal agencies. The lab has helped UWM reach and maintain its R1 status as being one of the top research universities in the country. Some of our current and completed projects in the lab are listed below.

Current projects

  • Improving Bridge Concrete Overlay Performance
    Principal Investigator: Habib Tabatabai, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
  • Quality Testing of Wisconsin Aggregates
    Principal Investigator: Hani Titi, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Completed projects

  • Strength and Serviceability of Damaged Prestressed Girders
  • Aesthetic Coatings for Concrete Bridge Components
  • Evaluation of Thin Polymer Deck Overlays and Deck Sealers
  • Aesthetic Coatings for Bridge Components
  • Evaluation of Recycled Base Aggregates
  • Class F Fly Ash Assessment for Use in Concrete
    Pavements