Commendation Merit on paper entitled “A study of hybrid self-centring connections equipped with shape memory alloy washers and bolts”, from The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Structural Division on competition “Research & Development Category” of Structural Excellence Awards 2019.
The Structural Excellence Award comes over nearly 30 years since 1998. It aims to promote excellence in structural engineering demonstrated through the design and construction of buildings and structures completed in the last two years. There are two categories of entries, namely Projects and Research and Development (R&D). Project Awards were decided with emphasis on Engineering Approach, Integration, Innovation / Creativity / Unusual Features, Buildability / Constructability / Safety, Energy Efficiency / Sustainability / Serviceability / Economy, and Aesthetics. R&D Awards were selected on the importance to Engineering Application, Theoretical Background, Innovation / Originality and Future Impact.