Computational Structural Engineering Laboratory
CES LABORATORY
Computational Structural Engineering Laboratory
This digital laboratory is proposed to advance resilient infrastructure research by developing and applying advanced numerical modeling, simulation techniques, data-driven analysis, and structural engineering tools for performance analysis of infrastructures.
LEADERSHIP
Laboratory In-charge
Dr. Kishor Timsina, Asst. Professor and Co-ordinator
Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Program
Email: kishor.timsina@mbust.edu.np
EQUIPMENT
Major Equipment and Tools
Numerical Simulation
RESEARCH PIPELINE
Ongoing Research in Computational Structural Engineering (CSE) Laboratory
Numerical Optimization of Openings in Stone Masonry Homestays enhancing Seismic Safety considering Traditional Architecture and Comfort
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kishor Timsina
Researchers: Dr. Kirti Kusum Joshi, Dr. Chaitanya Krishna Gadagamma, Mr. Nilkantha Regmi
Date of initiation: 2024
Funded by: Base Bahay Foundation, Philippines
Development of 3D Applied Element Method for Collapse Simulation in Stone Masonry Structures
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kishor Timsina
Researchers: Dr. Kirti Kusum Joshi, Dr. Chaitanya Krishna Gadagamma, Dr. Ramesh Guragain, Mr. Dipu Chapagain
Date of initiation: 2025
Funded by: MBUST
Seismic Performance of Traditional Heritage Structures: Influence of Timber Bands and Joints
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kishor Timsina
Researchers: Dr. Kirti Kusum Joshi, Dr. Chaitanya Krishna Gadagamma, Dr. Ramesh Guragain, Mr. Dipu Chapagain
Date of initiation: 2025
Funded by: MBUST
Students Involved in Research
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Mr. Dipu Chapagain – 3D AEM for masonry
(dipu.chapagain@mbust.edu.np) -
Ms. Sapana Prajapati- Seismic Performance of Traditional Heritage Structures
(Sapana.prajapati@mbust.edu.np) -
Mr. Nilkantha Regmi – Stone Masonry with mud mortar buildings
(nilkantha.regmi@mbust.edu.np)