Research Title:
Assessment and reduction of the seismic vulnerability for three-storey timber-framed houses
Main Supervisor:
Professor Tim Sullivan
Co-supervisors:
Dr Tom Francis (UC)
Dr Angela Liu (BRANZ)
Dr David Carradine (BRANZ)
Research interests:
Experimental testing, numerical modelling, performance based earthquake engineering, low-damage design.
Academic history:
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) - University of Canterbury
Master of Civil Engineering, endorsed in Earthquake Engineering (MCE) - University of Canterbury
Publications:
Dawson, M.S. Millen, M.D.L. Sullivan, T.J. (2023). Investigating the potential vulnerability of modern residential houses to ground deformations. SESOC Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Dawson, M.S. Millen, M.D.L. Sullivan, T.J. (2023). Modelling of residential house perimeter foundation beams subjected to ground deformations. NZSEE Annual Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Dawson, M.S. Rodgers, J.W. Skillen, K.C. Pujol, S. (2022). Code requirements for column confinement with a view on drift. NZSEE Annual Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
