Benjamin Dymond

Dr. Benjamin Z. Dymond is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering at Northern Arizona University (NAU), and is also affiliated with the Steve Sanghi College of Engineering. His research primarily focuses on the resiliency of reinforced and prestressed concrete infrastructure and structural systems. Drawing from his experience with the Federal Highway Administration’s Long-Term Bridge Performance Program and as a consulting structural engineer, his work encompasses destructive experimental laboratory research, field monitoring, and non-destructive numerical analyses. Dr. Dymond has conducted numerous funded projects investigating topics such as the anchorage and bond of GFRP and epoxy-coated rebar, deterioration of bridge decks, shear capacity of hollow-core slabs, and flexural strength of nail-laminated timber crane mats. In addition to his research, he is deeply involved in engineering education and mentoring the next generation of engineers through various professional and university service activities.