Dr. Yanglin Gong, P.Eng.
Chair, Professor
ygong@lakeheadu.ca
+1 (807) 343-8010ext. 8412
CB 4076
Academic Qualifications:
BSc, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
MSc, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
PhD, University of Waterloo
Research Interests:
Inelastic-Analysis-Based Design Optimization of Steel Frameworks, including seismic design optimization using nonlinear time history analysis or pushover analysis; Nonlinear design sensitivity analysis. Experimental study of various steel connections, such as single-angle, double-angle, shear tab connections. Design of steel connections considering progressive collapse scenarios.