Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering

Unique focus on structural engineering research and development

We are promoting the advancement of structural engineering within Australia through research and development, cooperation with industry and education in contemporary structural technology.

About the centre

The Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering (CASE) within the School of Civil Engineering was established in 1988 to foster strong links between the University of Sydney and industry, strengthening industry support of research and increasing the University’s services to industry.

Using our Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory, our research expertise covers:

structural stability and thin-walled structures
composite structures
reinforced and concrete structures
prefabricated systems
modular construction
high-performance buildings
adaptive structural systems
experimental techniques
materials science
computational analysis.

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Research and industry engagement

We have a long tradition of working with industry partners on research projects, the development of new products, and in transferring our research into design guidelines to enable the use of new technologies.

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CASE Laboratory

Our Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering (CASE) Laboratory is a home to a wide range of facilities and testing equipment to support research in structural engineering.

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Testing and consultancy

We offer a range of testing and consultancy services to our industry partners including structural testing, forensic and proof engineering, product development and customised structural design software.

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Our staff

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Latest news

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07 August 2017

Structural engineers recognised for ongoing contributions

Outstanding ongoing contributions to the field of structural engineering have seen two academics from the School of Civil Engineering recognised by their peers with prestigious awards.

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04 November 2016

School of Civil Engineering announce new Head of School

The School of Civil Engineering welcomes Professor Brian Uy as the new Head School, having held leadership positions at the University of NSW, the University of Western Sydney and the University of Wollongong.