Geotechnics, Earthquakes and Structures
We push the boundaries of our understanding of how ground, foundations and structures respond to everything from everyday demands to earthquakes, extreme events and a changing climate, to build infrastructure that can withstand the forces of today and the uncertainties of tomorrow.
GES brings together Bristol's expertise in Geotechnical, Earthquake and Structural engineering. Our Research Group reflects the three pillars of our research identity, and the conviction that the biggest challenges in infrastructure resilience live at their intersection.
Geotechnics Ground behaviour, foundations and soil-structure interaction: from the micromechanics of soils to prototype-scale foundation testing.
Earthquakes Seismic resilience, dynamic analysis and hazard mitigation: protecting communities and critical infrastructure from earthquakes and cascading hazards.
Structures Design innovation, performance assessment and infrastructure integrity: conventional and new materials, monitoring and methods for structures that last.
GES honours where we have been while positioning us for where we are going: a group defined by its core engineering disciplines, amplified by digital methods, and built around unique national facilities.