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Earthquake engineering expertise

We conduct large-scale, experimental research to make buildings and bridges safer.

Our world-class facilities, which include two high-bay laboratories, offer researchers state-of-the-art equipment and laboratory space to conduct cutting-edge research. The result? Engineered structures that are better able to withstand an earthquake's destructive force, saving both lives and money.

Our research

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Our facilities

Our earthquake engineering facilities are world class. Learn more about our labs and equipment. 

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Representative projects

We pride ourselves on handling innovative, complex projects. Learn more about the wide range of experimental set-ups we've tested in our labs. 

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Publications

We've authored hundreds of publications. Browse the list and learn how to request a copy. 

CCEER in the news

Sir Lathan Wynn, William Roser, Keri Ryan and Yi-En Ji stand in front of the red, brick Earthquake Engineering laboratory

TallWood earthquake resiliency project gets national recognition

Engineering team tested walls and exterior facades of tall timber buildings

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University researchers studying Lahaina fire; work could help emergency responders in the future

Hamed Ebrahimian, Neil Lareau are part of interdisciplinary team led by the University of Hawai’i.

A group of researchers stands on a sunny roof wearing hardhats and smiling at the camera.

University researchers are key players in world’s tallest full-scale building ever tested on Earthquake Shake Table

Researchers intend to prove the resilience of tall timber buildings when they simulate a series of large earthquakes on a 10-story mass timber building