Speaker
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Nisha SthapitStructural Engineer | Jacobs Engineering GroupNisha Sthapit is a structural engineer at Jacobs based in Dallas, Texas, with a strong passion for designing resilient infrastructure and building safer, more sustainable communities. She brings a solid foundation in structural analysis and engineering principles, combined with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Nisha is dedicated to contributing to projects that enhance community resilience and improve the built environment. She works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and is motivated by the impact engineering can have on both people and the environment.
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Sep 18 2026
- Time: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Beyond Strength: Integrating Resilience into Civil Infrastructure Design
Civil infrastructure is increasingly exposed to extreme weather, climate variability, aging systems, and growing urban demands. Traditional design approaches that focus primarily on strength and safety are no longer sufficient to address these emerging challenges.
This session explores how resilience can be integrated into civil infrastructure design to improve system performance under uncertain conditions. The presentation will introduce key resilience concepts such as robustness, redundancy, adaptability, and rapid recovery, and discuss how these principles can be applied in engineering practice. Through practical examples, the session will demonstrate how engineers can move beyond conventional design approaches to create infrastructure that is safer, more reliable, and better prepared for future disruptions.
