A timber model project developed by Faculty students in an earthquake engineering contest held in Taiwan recently, successfully withstood a seismic vibration level of 0.8g, earning the respected Certificate of Earthquake-Proof award. The achievement reflects the skills of our students in structural engineering and earthquake-resistant design. They worked under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Teraphan Ornthammarath, Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The Introducing and Demonstrating Earthquake Engineering Research (IDEERS) took place in Tainan, Taiwan. It brought together 49 undergraduate teams from universities across Asia. Participants showcased their engineering expertise by designing and constructing models of timber building that were capable of resisting real earthquake forces. Each model underwent testing using an internationally standardized earthquake simulation machine to assess its strength and flexibility under severe seismic conditions.

The event was organized by the National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE), under the National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs): a leading institution in Taiwan dedicated to advancing research and technology for earthquake disaster safety.

This achievement marks another milestone for Mahidol University’s Faculty of Engineering in developing globally competent engineers. It highlights the faculty’s commitment of the Faculty to innovate, empowering students to become leaders in engineering with an emphasis on safety and sustainability.