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James Jirsa

Professor Emeritus

Janet S. Cockrell Centennial Chair Emeritus in Engineering

Area(s) of Expertise
Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials

Educational Qualifications
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Engineering, 1963
M.S., University of Illinois, Civil Engineering 1962
B.S., University of Nebraska, Civil Engineering, 1960

Technical Interests

  • Design and behavior of reinforced concrete structures
  • Earthquake engineering
  • Repair and rehabilitation of structures