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Spline finite strip analysis of perforated structural members

A joint research program between the University of Trento and the University of Sydney aims to develop a suite of analysis programs based on an isoparametric spline finite strip for more...

Supervisor(s): Rasmussen, Kim (Professor)

Stability and transition of natural convection boundary layers

This ongoing project is developing analytic and semi-analytic methods and using direct numerical simulation to further develop our understanding of the fundamental behaviour of the more...

Supervisor(s): Armfield, Steven (Professor)

Connections in high strength cold-formed rectangular hollow sections

A scholarship is available for a suitably qualified student with an Honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering to undertake full time research leading to a PhD degree in the fiel more...

Supervisor(s): Wilkinson, Tim (Associate Professor)

Behaviour and design of steel storage racks

Steel storage racks are used in about 40% of the production-distribution-consumption cycle of all goods. They are common structures and yet, limited guidance on their design is avai more...

Supervisor(s): Rasmussen, Kim (Professor)

Interaction buckling of stainless steel structural members

The focus of this project is on thin-walled prismatic stainless steel structural members failing by interaction of local and overall buckling. more...

Supervisor(s): Rasmussen, Kim (Professor)

Local and distortional buckling of stainless steel sections

The project aims to provide an understanding of how the unique material properties of stainless steel affect the local and distortional buckling behaviour. more...

Supervisor(s): Rasmussen, Kim (Professor)

Behaviour and design of scaffolding and formwork systems

The main objectives of this research project are to provide an understanding of the 3D failure modes of both scaffolding and formwork systems by testing connections and sub-assembla more...

Supervisor(s): Rasmussen, Kim (Professor)

Structural behaviour and design of locally unstable angle sections

This project investigates the structural behaviour and design of locally unstable angle sections. more...

Supervisor(s): Rasmussen, Kim (Professor)

Interaction buckling phenomena in thin-walled structures

This research looks at the interaction buckling phenomena in thin-walled structures. more...

Supervisor(s): Rasmussen, Kim (Professor)

Novel inhalation formulation to improve quality of life of cystic fibrosis sufferers

Respiratory infection is the number one cause of death world-wide with limited therapies other than tablet or intravenous injection. This multi-faceted PhD project will focus on dev more...

Supervisor(s): Traini, Daniela (Professor)