Meet the Instructors
Paolo Calvi
Associate Professor, UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Paolo Calvi is an associate professor in the UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. His current research studies include the development of mechanical models to estimate the residual strength of RC and PC bridge structures, relying on observable crack patterns to directly compare residual capacity and potential demands. Previously, he focused on large-scale testing of shear critical RC structures and on development of nonlinear models, simplified assessment tools and design guidelines. Over the past five years, he has been actively involved in the testing of more than 70 large-scale structural elements such as beams, panels, walls, transfer girders and coupling beams.
Calvi is a registered professional engineer in Italy and has been involved in several international research and consulting projects in Europe, Canada and the United States. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Toronto.