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Development of constitutive models for self-healing cementitious and soil materials

This research will develop constitutive models to handle the mechanics of self-healing materials. more...

Supervisor(s): Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

Dynamic X-ray analysis of fibre reinforced concrete composites: from pouring to ultimate loads

The entire life cycle of a concrete member will be studied using dynamic X-ray tomography. This project will investigate the influence of mixing and pouring on the load carrying cap more...

Supervisor(s): Marks, Benjy (Dr), Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

Dissipative pressure waves and the mechanics of granular materials

This project will experimentally investigate damage zones around seismogenic faults. This will be achieved through examining a novel basic mechanism for instability in solids: volum more...

Supervisor(s): Marks, Benjy (Dr)

Evaluation of possible head Injuries in construction and sport fields

This research is geared towards studying the behaviour of a human head during the event of an impact in sport or construction fields. Experimental and numerical studies will be carr more...

Supervisor(s): Mohotti, Damith (Dr)

High strain rate behaviour of engineering materials

This study is a part of ongoing research to develop lightweight materials that can sustain severe loading conditions. The Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) method will be used for more...

Supervisor(s): Mohotti, Damith (Dr)

Tree root anchoring: a biomimetic approach to foundation design

The project aims at finding new foundation designs inspired by tree roots. more...

Supervisor(s): Rognon, Pierre (Dr)

Formation of road corrugation and ruts

The project aims at identifying the traffic conditions leading to the formation of road washboard and ruts. more...

Supervisor(s): Rognon, Pierre (Dr)

Experimental studies on nonlinear wave hydrodynamics

The project aims at finding new characteristic propagation properties of uni-directional and directional nonlinear waves. more...

Supervisor(s): Chabchoub, Amin (Associate Professor)

Modelling of extreme ocean waves

The project aims at modelling and predicting of extreme waves in the ocean. more...

Supervisor(s): Chabchoub, Amin (Associate Professor)

Structural application of recycled fibre reinforced polymer (rFRP) composites

The objective of the project is to develop more sustainable infrastructures. more...

Supervisor(s): Hadigheh, Ali (Dr)