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Laura Redmond serves as an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, where she heads the Clemson Advanced Structures Laboratory (CASL). Her research spans civil, mechanical, and aerospace applications with a focus on advanced simulation techniques and model validation.
Education:
- B.S., Civil Engineering, 2010, Georgia Institute of Technology
- M.S., Civil Engineering, 2012, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, 2015, Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr. Redmond's research expertise centers on creating models for complex material and structural behavior with experimental validation. Her work spans seismic behavior of concrete and masonry structures, test-validated finite element simulations for bridge health monitoring, modeling of rigid-flex PCB robotics for extreme environments, and Bayesian calibration techniques for finite element models. She has developed innovative approaches for drive-by health monitoring of bridges using vehicle-mounted sensors and has contributed to NASA's Mars 2020 mission through her work on sample tube sealing mechanisms.
Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on structural health monitoring, robotics, and computational modeling across civil, mechanical, and aerospace applications. The research shows increasing integration of Bayesian methods, machine learning, and advanced computational techniques to solve complex engineering problems in structural dynamics, materials science, and planetary exploration.
Dr. Redmond actively mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students across various research projects, including drive-by bridge monitoring, rigid-flex robotics, lightweight grout for masonry, and buckling-restrained braced frames. Her research is supported by multiple funding sources including the National Science Foundation, NASA, South Carolina Space Grant Consortium, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, National Concrete Masonry Association, and U.S. Army DEVCOM GVSC.
Her laboratory, CASL, focuses on creating new models to analyze complex material and structural behavior while utilizing experiments to validate these models for diverse engineering applications. Current projects include design and analysis of rigid-flex PCB robots for extreme impact resistance, drive-by health monitoring using Bayesian model updating, buckling-restrained braced frames in precast structures, lightweight grout research, and end-to-end validation of autonomy-enabled ground vehicles.
