Performance of Concrete Screws for Non-structural Applications under Seismic Loading

Ever wonder how connections for light fittings and cable trays would perform safely under an earthquake event? Dr. Neupane investigated the seismic performance of small-sized fastenings in non-structural applications in large size crack width in concrete. He developed the first state-of-the-art experimental setup for testing fastening in concrete with crack opening and closing in the Southern Hemisphere. He has established the cracked concrete modelling approach through detailed finite element analysis. The findings contribute to the safety-critical applications of fasteners in the construction sector.