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.
Earthquake engineering expertise
For more than 30 years, we've been conducting large-scale, experimental research to make buildings and bridges safer.
Our research
Our facilities
Our earthquake engineering facilities are world class. Learn more about our labs and equipment.
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.
Publications
We've authored hundreds of publications. Browse the list and learn how to request a copy.
Service to industry
We offer qualification testing for manufacturers, and we've successfully completed over 50 seismic qualification tests since 2000.
Our service-to-industry team can help you test your products under simulated earthquake conditions to ensure they meet state or federal codes, and you'll have access to our team of experienced seismic engineering experts.
CCEER in the news
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
Civil engineering professor to chair advisory board for NSF center addressing natural hazards
David McCallen to lead NHERI SimCenter advisory board.
New experimental facility tests interaction of soil and structures during earthquakes
The latest College of Engineering capability to create realistic earthquakes in the laboratory will pair with collaborators’ expertise and supercomputing to lead to resilient buildings and infrastructure