Tsunami Information Links
Collected by APTES

2004 Engineering Security Networking Forum & Showcase, Forum 10 February 2004, Workshops 11 February 2004, Melbourne
Forum & Workshop Program
Organised by APTES & Engineers Australia

Introduction to Blast Loading & Structural Response and Design - presented by Dr. P.D Smith
One day short course organised by APTES

WTC Building Performance Study - Observations & Recommendations and Impact on Design of Future Buildings - presented by Dr. Gene Corley
Seminar organised by APTES, IEAust and Australian Steel Institute

Engineering a Safer Australia
Securing Critical and Infrastructure & the Built Environment

About us

The Advanced Protective Technology for Engineering Structures (APTES) Research Group is a part of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Melbourne. The main research theme of the group is to study the vulnerability and performance of critical infrastructure (including major bridges, dams, telecommunication centres, main power and water supply stations, landmark structures, commercial tall buildings, etc.) under both natural and technical hazards (accidents or terrorist attacks). The group maintains a balanced program of teaching, research, consulting and service to the profession.

APTES has been working closely with CSIRO, and Protective Technology Centres in USA, UK and Singapore. The centre also actively participate in the Tall Buildings Task Force formed by World Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction).