The building and construction materials and manufacturing (BCMM) pillar primarily conducts research in the following areas: cement, concrete, timber, FRP structures, engineered cementitious composites, green roof design and manufacturing, life-cycle analysis and geotextiles.
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Four-point bending test on a glued laminated timber
(courtesy of Dr. Shahria Alam).
Leads
Dr. Joe Dahmen
Associate Professor
School of Architecture
Vancouver Campus
jdahmen@sala.ubc.ca
Webpage
Dr. Shahria Alam
Professor
School of Engineering
Okanagan Campus
shahria.alam@ubc.ca
Webpage
Cluster News
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UBC study finds health isn’t the only issue with bacteria growth
Sep 28, 2019
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue.![](https://mmri.ubc.ca/files/2019/09/Abbas-Lab-770-e1569703930635-300x225.jpg)
UBC engineers create ways to keep stone waste out of landfills
Using polymers and natural stone slurry waste, researchers are manufacturing eco-friendly stone composites.
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Results indicate home of tomorrow is more efficient and costs less
Apr 26, 2018
The Wilden Living Lab was developed to create a model for overall energy consumption, energy prediction systems, cost-benefit analysis and optimization of materials and systems for long-term financial savings.![](https://mmri.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/180412_Siddiqua__4_350-e1525934540117-320x240.png)
New research modernizes rammed earth construction
Apr 23, 2018
A building method as old as dirt is being re-examined as a ‘new’ and viable modern construction material.![](https://mmri.ubc.ca/files/2018/03/Graph-e1526226226442-300x224.jpg)
Smart-bridge technology could lead to cheaper and safer infrastructure
Mar 12, 2018
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have determined that smart memory alloys are a safer and more cost-effective alternative to steel reinforced concrete bridges in earthquake-prone areas like the BC lower mainland.