Contact
- lbsand@mtu.edu
- 906-48-2124
Emeritus Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- PhD, Vanderbilt University
Biography
Dr. Sandberg's teaching interests include timber, reinforced concrete, and steel design. His research interests include the behavior of elastomeric sealants, behavior of structural glazing curtain wall systems, traditionally connected timber frames, molded wood strand composites, durability of pavement crank and joint sealments. Current research projects include: Behavior of Traditionally Framed Timber Joints, Evaluation of a Pressure Sensitive Silicone Tape for Structural Glazing, and Development of Molded Wood Strand Composite Products. Sandberg has published in Proceedings, International Wood Engineering Conference, Science and Technology of Building Seals and Sealants, Glazing and Waterproofing: Fifth Volume, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, and Forest Products Journal.
Teaching Interests
- Timber
- Reinforced concrete
- Steel design
Research Interests
- Behavior of elastomeric sealants
- Behavior of structural glazing curtain wall systems
- Traditionally connected timber frames
- Molded wood strand composites
- Durability of pavement crank and joint sealments