Research
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Linear and nonlinear system identification
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Experimental and operational modal analysis
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Linear and nonlinear finite element model updating
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Projects
Performance-based seismic-wind risk assessment of onshore wind turbines considering soil-structure interaction and environmental and operational variability
Funding agency: National Research and Development Agency (ANID) Grant: FONDECYT Regular 1240503 (2024-2028) Principal Investigator: Rodrigo Astroza Co-Principal Investigators: Francisco Hernandez, Felipe Vicencio This project will investigate the vulnerability of onshore wind turbines in seismic areas. Combined impact of concurrent wind and earthquake demands, repeated significant earthquakes over the turbine’s lifespan, potential structural deterioration from…
Machine learning for earthquake risk assessment
Funding agency: National Research and Development Agency (ANID) Grant: FOVI 230030 (2023-2024) Principal Investigator: Rodrigo Astroza Co-Principal Investigators: Jawad Fayaz, Saeed Eftekhar Azam, Yong Li, Carla Vairetti, Ramiro Bazaez, Gaston Fermandois The project aims to conduct pioneering research for earthquake risk assessment, integrating experimental data measured during previous seismic events and information generated through nonlinear…
Integrated system for predictive structural health monitoring of wind turbines
ANID – IDeA Advanced Technologies (2023-2027)
Toward operational seismic performance of reinforced concrete highway bridges by using cu-based shape memory alloy devices
Funding agency: Chilean National Agency of Research and Development (ANID) Grant: FONDECYT Regular 1231941(2023-2027) Principal Investigator: Ramiro Bazáez Co-Principal Investigators: Rodrigo Astroza and Pablo Heresi This research will impact the seismic design and retrofit of RC highway bridges by providing a comprehensive study on the seismic behavior of bridges equipped with shape memory alloy devices…
Monitoring system for structural damage diagnosis and prognosis of wind turbines
ANID – FONDEF IDeA in Two Stages (2021-2023)
Seismic collapse assessment of cross-laminated timber buildings by multi-scale modelling techniques
ANID – FONDECYT Regular (2021-2025)