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Multiple PhD positions are available in the field of granular mechanics and materials science.

The projects will focus on the process of “Granular Wear”, which occurs when moving objects through granular materials. Granular wear is a significant issue in mining an more...

Supervisor(s): Rognon, Pierre (Dr)

Crushable granular flows

In both earthquakes and landslides, grains are often crushed during flow. This changes the flowing behaviour, and causes the flow to accelerate. This project will develop an experim more...

Supervisor(s): Marks, Benjy (Dr)

A complete solution of the internal erosion problem for granular media

One of the most common mechanisms for the failure of Earth structures is via internal erosion, where fine particles are washed out of the material by the action of water. This proje more...

Supervisor(s): Marks, Benjy (Dr), Einav, Itai (Professor)

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)

Performance of granular matrix under heavy haul cyclic loading

The project aims to examine the performance of granular material under repeated (cyclic) loads relevant to road and rail applications. Based on discrete element simulations of spher more...

Supervisor(s): Alonso-Marroquin, Fernando (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)

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)

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)