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When it comes to rebar, stronger doesn’t mean better
| Announcement
Dr. Shahria Alam conducts research in the seismic analysis and rehabilitation of steel. His latest research examines variations in the strength and mechanical properties of rebar to determine if the product meets Canadian safety standards.
3D-printed ‘Space-age’ antenna could be face of satellite communication
Interesting Engineering | | Media coverage
Researchers from UBC Okanagan’s school of engineering co-created a new compound that can be used to 3D print telecommunication antennas and other connectivity devices.
Driving an electric car is cheaper in some parts of Canada than others
| Announcement
A new UBC study highlights how it’s cheaper in some regions than others to drive electric — making it more challenging for certain households to make the switch.
UBC Okanagan engineering researchers create new compound to build space-age antennas
| Announcement
In a first-of-its-kind development, UBC Okanagan School of Engineering researchers, in collaboration with Drexel University, have created a new compound that can be used to 3D print telecommunication antennas and other connectivity devices.
Prevention of ice buildup on B.C. bridges cost $3.6 million so far this winter
The Province | | Media coverage
Civil engineering lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani said the collar system to reduce the formation of ice and snow on bridges has high costs and safety risks.
What e-bike rebates can (and can’t) do
Bloomberg | | Media coverage
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, civil engineering professor, chimed in on other benefits of e-bike incentives.
Applied Science faculty win all UBC Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’ awards
| Announcement
The Campus as a Living Lab 'Grand Challenge' called for visionary approaches to how BC and Canada can effectively respond to the climate emergency. This year's winning projects on both UBC campuses all hail from the Faculty of Applied…
Vancouver’s Expo deck set to be deconstructed
Global News | | Media coverage
Civil engineering lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani commented on the deconstruction of the giant deck at the east end of False Creek next to Science World.
How AI social robots could support people living with dementia and their care providers
Beyond | | Media coverage
At UBC’s Innovation in Dementia and Aging (IDEA) Lab, headed by Dr. Lillian Hung, researchers consult with the tech industry to develop more equitable technology, bridging the gap between developers and people living with dementia, their families…
UBC researchers look to the past to improve construction sustainability
| Announcement
Researchers at UBC Okanagan are revisiting old building practices — the use of by-products and cast-offs — as a way to improve building materials and sustainability of the trade.