Evan Bentz

Professor Evan Bentz is a member of the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto. He holds the title of Professor and serves as Vice-Dean, Undergraduate, within the department. His research focuses on numerical modelling of reinforced concrete behaviour, technology transfer applications for research on shear and torsion, service life modelling of reinforced concrete structures, and analysis of ancient structures by modern methods. He is also affiliated with the CivMin Seismic Resilience Group, the FASE Centre for Resilience of Critical Infrastructure, and the U of T Committee on the Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability (CECCS). His work includes the development of structural analysis software, such as 'Response,' which has contributed to the evolution of building codes in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Evan Bentz is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Vice Dean Undergraduate at the University of Toronto, specializing in concrete structures, shear behavior, and code methods. His research focuses on understanding and improving the shear strength of reinforced concrete elements, including the effects of concrete strength, minimum stirrups, and FRP reinforcement. Bentz has contributed significantly to the development of shear provisions in codes such as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) A23.3 and the fib Model Code 2010. His work includes analytical models, experimental studies, and probabilistic approaches to assess the service life of structures exposed to chlorides.