

Research Expertise and Interest
energy, environmental analysis of civil infrastructure systems, structural engineering, mechanics and materials
Research Description
Claudia Ostertag is the T.Y. and Margaret Lin Chair of Engineering and the Vice Chair for Research & Technical Support in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Her research focus is in:
- Digital fabrication and 3D printing of lattice reinforcements for ductility enhancement of cement based materials
- light-weight, multifunctional façade systems for energy efficient buildings
- Development, mechanical properties & structural applications of High Performance Fiber reinforced concrete composites
- Durability enhancement through multi-scale crack control, corrosion mitigation, alkali-silica reaction mechanisms and mitigation strategies