Trevor Hrynyk, University of Waterloo

Research

finite element analysis reinforced concrete existing structures large-scale testing nonlinear modelling performance assessment bridges fibre reinforced concrete

Latest funding

Cost effective retrofit of ageing concrete bridge components using iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) composites
NSERC · 2023 · Co-investigator
$62,000
Toward hybrid GFRP/FRC construction for sustainable next generation concrete infrastructure
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$106,200
Novel designs of GFRP reinforced concrete for safety and sustainability
NSERC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$70,920

All 6 grants and awards

Cost effective retrofit of ageing concrete bridge components using iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) composites

Co-investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Kim, Kunho Eugene KE

Keywords: bridges; reinforced concrete; shape memory alloys; strengthening

$62,000

Toward hybrid GFRP/FRC construction for sustainable next generation concrete infrastructure

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Hrynyk, Trevor TD

Keywords: bridges; fibre reinforced concrete; fibre reinforced polymers; finite element analysis; reinforced concrete

$106,200

Novel designs of GFRP reinforced concrete for safety and sustainability

Co-investigatorNSERC2022Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Polak, Maria Anna MA

Keywords: cracking; fibres; glass fibre reinforced polymer gfrp; hybrid reinforcement; punching shear; reinforcement; seismic performance; slabs; structural concrete

$70,920

Development of an Image-based Surface Roughness Measurement System

Co-investigatorNSERC2022Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Yeum, Chul Min CM

Keywords: computer vision; concrete surface roughness; image processing; mobile application; optical sensing technology

$88,600

Crack-Informed Structural Modelling and Assessment of Existing Concrete Infrastructure

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Hrynyk, Trevor

Keywords: reinforced concrete; existing structures; performance assessment; nonlinear modelling; finite element analysis; large-scale testing

$104,000

Crack-Informed Structural Modelling and Assessment of Existing Concrete Infrastructure

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Hrynyk, Trevor

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: finite element analysis Dear Professor Hrynyk, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on finite element analysis connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Toward hybrid GFRP/FRC construction for sustainable next generation concrete infrastructure" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]