Research and Developments in Structural Steel Systems: Low-Damage Friction-Sliding Systems and Welded and Bolted Connections

When – Tuesday 25th August 2026

Where – Room WZ416 - Level 4 of WZ Building, AUT City Campus, 6 St Paul Street, Auckland
(Note: pre- and post-presentation refreshments/networking will take place in the Foyer of the WZ Building)

Agenda –
17:00-17.30 - pre-presentation refreshments
17:30-18.30 - presentation
18.30 onwards - further networking

Note: The 5:00pm arrival and mix-and-mingle, along with the networking opportunity after the event, provide an opportunity to connect with attendees of another AUT event organised in partnership with the French Embassy: the closing ceremony of the 2026 Te Ataata Artist in Residence programme. Note: pre- and post-presentation refreshments/networking will take place in the Foyer of the WZ Building.

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Research and Developments in Structural Steel Systems: Low-Damage Friction-Sliding Systems and Welded and Bolted Connections

Description:

Registration opens at 21-08-2026 07:25

Registration closes at 25-08-2026 13:30

Max Participants: 100

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Abstract:

This seminar provides a background on the research and developments in the field of friction-sliding seismic resisting systems, followed by outlining the current challenges and limitations concerning these systems, as well as the ongoing research programmes underway in New Zealand to address those challenges. In addition, it will provide a brief overview of current research activities in structural steel area, with a particular focus on bolted and welded connections.

Presenter Biography:

Shahab Ramhormozian

Shahab is an Associate Professor of structural and earthquake engineering at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). He undertakes and supervises research, teaches, and provides services in the same area. His research primary focus is on the steel structures and friction-sliding low-damage seismic resisting systems. He has been Principal Investigator (PI) of significant research projects, including ongoing multi-million-dollar research project on earthquake resilient buildings. More recently, he was invited to join the Auckland Structural Group (ASG) Committee as the AUT representative.