Project Grant 2625977
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded the University of Houston System $352,897 on January 1, 2027, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop and validate a multimodal orthotropic shear field theory for the design of cross-laminated timber structures. The research combines large-scale laboratory testing with engineering theoretical models to explain how engineered timber panels resist complex force combinations,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded the University of Utah $290,050 on January 1, 2027, to develop and validate a multimodal orthotropic shear field theory for engineering design of mass timber structures under NSF Engineering program funding (CFDA 47.041). The research combines large-scale laboratory testing with theoretical modeling to explain and predict how engineered timber panels resist complex force combinations in regions...
- Oregon State University was awarded a $559,396 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) for their "Innovative Technology for Mass Timber and Hybrid Modular Buildings" project. The award, made on September 15, 2021, will support research through August 31, 2026 developing new technologies for mass timber and prefabricated modular construction. The NSF Engineering program aims to improve lives and economic strength through engineering...
- This $119,902 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program, will fund rapid structural assessments and data collection at the historic Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City, Oregon. Oregon State University will collect perishable Lidar and other data from the mill's various structure types constructed over 150 years, including steel, concrete, timber, and masonry. This...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant to the University of Washington to advance earthquake engineering research on cast-in-place concrete diaphragms with openings in reinforced concrete buildings. The 3-year project, beginning January 1, 2024, will develop a fundamental understanding of how openings for stairs, elevators, and mechanical systems affect the seismic performance of concrete floor diaphragms. The research...
- Oregon State University was awarded a $325,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program. The three-year award will support collaborative research to advance understanding of fracture response and transport behavior in additively manufactured layered concrete materials. Oregon State University will work with partners to engineer concrete composites using 3D printing...
- This $199,638 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research by the San Diego State University (SDSU) Research Foundation to develop an improved seismic-resistant timber-concrete connection using replaceable ductile anchor rods. The goal is to enhance the seismic resilience of mass timber structures by enabling rapid post-earthquake repair through a reliable ductile mechanism that dissipates energy in the anchor connecting the...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded the University of Arkansas $155,000 on January 1, 2027, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop a discrete modeling framework for predicting fracture and damage in structural steel. The research integrates a discrete particle representation of steel microstructure within finite element simulations to capture crack initiation, propagation, and arrest with mechanistic fidelity. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Johns Hopkins University received a $379,885 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. This award supports research aimed at advancing fire-resilient design of mass timber buildings through computational modeling and analysis. The project delivers a computational framework for understanding timber...
- The federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), provides $660,000.00 to Timberlab Inc. to support the "DESIGN FOR MASS TIMBER MANUFACTURING PHASE 1" project. This award, with a completion date of December 31, 2025, aims to advance Timberlab's capabilities in mass timber manufacturing and related wood product innovations. The funding will enable Timberlab to design new...
The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded Oregon State University $356,870 on January 1, 2027, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop and validate a multimodal orthotropic shear field theory for designing cross-laminated timber structures. The research combines large-scale laboratory testing with new theoretical models to explain how engineered timber panels resist complex force combinations in regions where structural forces concentrate, such as around door and window openings, at notches and penetrations in beams, and at connections between floors and walls. Performance occurs at Corvallis, Oregon through December 31, 2029. The experimental program uses the Universal Panel Tester at the University of Houston to isolate shear failure modes of cross-laminated timber under biaxial and torsional stress states. The award supports development of mechanistic design methods to replace simplified empirical rules, enabling safer and more economical tall wood buildings, strengthening national design standards, and training students and practicing engineers for mass timber construction.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $356.9k | 8/13/26 |