The development of innovative methods for the construction and repair of bridges and buildings is crucial for enhancing the durability, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure. These advancements address challenges such as aging infrastructure, increasing load demands, environmental impacts, and the need for rapid construction and repair. The research group has been awarded several patents for their innovative methods and systems as shown below (disclosure for five more has been filed and more expected soon):

A New Damping System for Cables, Patented (2000) US6292967B1.

Structural joint damage detector tool (2021) US 11,120,181 B1.

FRP Splice System for Joining Structural Elements (2022) US 11,319,706 B1.

NSMB Pile Splice System for Precast Concrete Piles (2022) US 11,319,689 B1.

Connection systems and methods for skewed frames (2023) US 11,746,484

Grouted Sleeve Coupler Splice (GSCS) for Precast Concrete Piles (2023)  US 11,828,033