The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering has extensive research programs in the areas of Structural, Transportation, and Environmental Engineering. It is currently a leader in two research centers.
Research Areas
The department has research programs in structural engineering, transportation engineering, and environmental engineering. Many projects contribute directly to our community, and there are opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students to participate. Students should contact their advisor for further information.
Centers
The Department is currently a leader in two research centers:
- The UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center (SSCRC)
- The Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, and Education Center (STRIDE)
Facilities
The department has state-of-the-art testing labs for structural, environmental, and geotechnical research. Lab equipment includes test frames (up to 600 kip), torsion machine, concrete mixing equipment, soils testing equipment, and fully equipped environmental testing labs. It also has computer labs and software for transportation simulation and modeling.