Research Interests:
Hazard-resilient lifeline systems: evaluation, analysis, and design
Multi-scale soil-structure interaction of buried infrastructure
Geotechnical centrifuge modeling of infrastructure under earthquake loading
Numerical and analytical modeling of pipeline system seismic response
Seismic design and analysis of water and wastewater systems
Disaster reconnaissance and lifeline system response/recovery
Smart infrastructure systems and advanced instrumentation
Trenchless rehabilitation/replacement of pipeline systems
Large-scale testing and seismic evaluation of structural systems
Dr. Wham serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada Reno. He formally served as the Managing Director of the Center for Infrastructure, Energy, and Space Testing at CU Boulder. His research leverages the capabilities of unique campus laboratories to conduct a wide range of experimental activities with academic and industry partners. For more information about projects visit the projects page.