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Welcome to NEES at Cornell

The George E. Brown Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) at Cornell University is one among fourteen research laboratories funded by the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) for construction, expansion and modernization of the nation's earthquake engineering experimental research.

The Cornell Large-Scale Lifelines Testing Facility is a unique, world-class resource for research, education, and outreach focused on underground lifeline response to large ground deformation and the seismic performance of highly ductile above-ground structures using advanced materials and construction.

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    EERI Distinguished Lecture (O'Rourke)

  • The New Normal for Natural Disasters more..

    • 15WCEE Invited Paper (O'Rourke, et al.)

  • Underground Lifeline System Performance during the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence more..

    NEES@Cornell Innovations Keep Water Flowing To Los Angeles

  • Underground pipelines are lifelines when earthquakes strike. NEES@Cornell researchers have discovered how to make water lines that will bend and move rather than snap and rupture in an earthquake. more..

    • Applicants Sought for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) 2013

  • The 10-week-long REU program offers two undergraduate students a unique research opportunity and lab experience at Cornell University. This is a paid summer internship. more..

    Earthquake Response and Rehabilitation of Critical Lifelines

  • Lifelines include underground water, waste and storm disposal, natural gas, and liquid fuel pipelines, electric power cables, and telecommunication conduits that are critical for public health, security, and economic well-being. more..
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