NHERI Computational Modeling and Simulation Center (SimCenter)

The SimCenter provides cutting-edge software to execute high-performance computational workflows, user support, and educational materials with the goal of advancing the nation's capability to simulate the impact of natural hazards on structures, lifelines, and communities.

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WE-UQ Example

Featured Research App: WE-UQ

The WE-UQ Application provides researchers a tool to assess the response of a building subjected to wind loading. New capabilities of the open-source software allow computing components and cladding loads and area-averaged peak loads.

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SimCenter Research Apps

These applications address basic and advanced modeling, analysis and simulation needs across an array of Natural Hazards. They incorporate uncertainty quantification (UQ) and optimization concepts. Downloadable apps, user manuals, user feedback, and relevant resources are available on the linked resource pages.

Featured Educational Resource: SimCenter Teaching Gallery

The SimCenter Teaching Gallery provides teaching modules on a variety of engineering topics for use in course curriculums. Included in each module are: learning objectives, links to applicable SimCenter Research Tools, class materials (lecture slides, videos, homework assignments, and guides for instructors) as well as contact information for questions. The image below is from the course module "Computational Wind Engineering Educational Module."

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Training & Events

SimCenter Programming Bootcamp
June 16-20, 2025 and July 28-August 1, 2025, online

Recent News


SimCenter Publishes Article in Frontiers in the Built Environment

SimCenter has just published an article in the journal Frontiers in the Built Environment, Earthquake Engineering, entitled “An open-source simulation platform to support and foster research collaboration in natural hazards engineering.”


Message to the Natural Hazards Engineering Community


NHERI SPARC Empowers Researchers in Natural Hazards Engineering

The NHERI SPARC program, co-hosted by the NHERI SimCenter and DesignSafe, was held in person on July 16-18, 2025, at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) located at the University of Texas at Austin.


SimCenter Welcomes 2025 REUs

The NHERI SimCenter is thrilled to host three REU students on site and co-mentor two REU students located at the NHERI RAPID facility. 


SimCenter Engagement at ICOSSAR2025

SimCenter actively participated in the 14th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability on Jun 1-6, 2025 at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.


2025 EMI: Presentations highlight SimCenter software tools

SimCenter software tools are showcased at 2025 EMI on May 27-30, 2025, in Anaheim, California.


SimCenter Engagement at 15ACWE

SimCenter actively participated in the 15th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering, May 19-22, 2025, at St. Louis, Missouri.


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