Retrofit Solutions Wellington

Faculty Investigators

Jason Ingham Programme Leader, Principal Investigator UOA Jason Ingham

Associate Professor / Deputy HOD, University of Auckland

Dr Jason Ingham graduated from the University of Auckland with his BE with Honours in 1989 and his ME with Distinction in 1991.  He graduated with his PhD from the University of California at San Diego in 1995 and then returned to the University of Auckland as a member of the academic staff in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.  Dr Jason Ingham completed a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration in 2002 and an MBA in 2005, both from the University of Auckland. Dr Jason Ingham is currently the Deputy Head of Department (research) and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland.

In addition to being the Principal Investigator for this project, he has been the PI of several research projects with particular emphasis on the seismic behaviour and experimental testing of concrete and masonry structures.  Dr Jason Ingham is also a current committee member of the NZS4230 and NZS4229 (Masonry Structures). He was previously a member of a research team developing retrofit solutions for elevated freeway structures in California. His research area of Interest: Seismic design of reinforced concrete and masonry, Seismic response of prestressed masonry and unreinforced masonry, Rocking response of structures, Strut and tie design.

 

Stefano PampaninStefano Pampanin Principal Investigator UOC, Assoc. Programme Leader and Objective 2 Leader (Pre-1970s Buildings)

Associate Professor , University of Canterbury

Upon graduating with M.Sc from University of California, San Diego and Ph.D from Technical University of Milan, Dr Stefano Pampanin has been actively involved in several Italian National and European joint multi-million dollar research projects in both analytical and experimental investigations on seismic vulnerability and retrofit solutions for existing reinforced concrete and un-reinforced masonry buildings. Since he has moved to Christchurch, and is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury. He is also currently an International Faculty of the ROSE School (European School for Advanced Studies on Reduction on the Seismic Risk) at Pavia, Italy. Dr Stefano Pampanin is also involved in several task-group/sub-committees around the world (e.g. fib WG 7.3-7.5, NZS3101's TG on precast concrete and ACI 440-F Subcommittee on seismic strengthening with FRP).

Dr Stefano Pampanin's research has developed several innovative solutions based on conventional metallic (haunch), concept of selective weakening and advanced FRP materials. His other research area included performance-based seismic engineering, advanced seismic resisting systems, self-centering jointed ductile post-tensioned system, and experimental and analytical research on existing reinforced concrete structures. In addition to his research on seismic assessment and retrofit, Dr Stefano Pampanin is also currently involved in two large-scale research project at the University of Canterbury (partly) funded by the government - FRST's Future Building Systems and the Structural Timber Innovation Company (STIC) consortium.

Desmond Bull Objective 1 Leader (Post-1970 RC Buildings)Desmond Bull

Holcim Adjunct Professor , University of Canterbury

Prof Des Bull is the Technical Director of Holmes Consulting in Christchurch and the current Holcim Adjunct Professor at the University of Canterbury He has been the past-chairman of the NZS3101 Concrete Standard committee and a member of the joint AS/NZS1170:5 Earthquake Loading Standard committee. Prof Des Bull is also a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Engineers NZ (IPENZ).

Graduated with B.E.(Hons) and M.E. from the University of Canterbury, Prof Des Bull has been actively involved in private engineering practice as well as applied research, particularly in reinforced concrete structures. He has broad knowledge and experience on the design of concrete building and bridges as well as on applied research.  Previously, Prof Des Bull had led a large-scale research project on the vulnerability of post-1970 buildings, which cumulated in amendments in the NZS3101 Concrete Standards and highlighted significant seismic vulnerability in post-1970s concrete buildings.

Given his large number of end-user connections and his experience as co-founder of Holmes Solutions Ltd, which provide consultant on development, patenting and licensing of new solutions, he will play a primary role in the dissemination and implementation of research knowledge. His research area of interest: Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete, Engineering Materials (Concrete).