Structures and Natural Hazards

A unique collection of scientists across engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences provide comprehensive and practical answers and loss prevention solutions to challenges posed by the severity, frequency and impact of hazards that affect businesses worldwide.

• Geological sciences team studies the hazards and effects of earthquakes and initiating events for tsunamis.
• Meteorological sciences researchers address the challenges of wind storms, climate change, severe weather and other atmospheric hazards.
• Hydrological sciences research includes studies of flood hazards through unique and innovative mapping and modelling techniques.
• Structural mechanics team covers response and damage of structural systems, non-structural components, contents and equipment