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geotechnical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 17 geotechnical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Geotechnical assessment of ground settlement and soil-structure interactions based on data analytics and machine learning techniques for sensor-driven smart highways
The project aims to develop a geotechnical-based interactive analytical road health monitoring and predictive system for smart highways of the future, via machine learning techniques and data transmission protocols. Read more
Environmental Impact of Construction on Peatlands
Reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions is one of the main goals of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement (signed in 2015 during COP21) which seeks to limit the global raise in temperature to 1.5 °C. Read more
PhD Studentship in offshore geotechnical engineering: Project DRAGFORCE “DRag Anchors for a new Generation: Floating Offshore Renewable Capacity
The Dragforce project is a joint initiative between the University of Dundee, Bruce Anchors Ltd. and the University of Aberdeen, and is funded by the partners and the Energy Technology Partnership scholarship scheme. Read more
Improving the Reliability and Economy of Anchors for Floating Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind power is crucial for achieving the net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and improving local energy security. Read more
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Machine Learning in Tunnel Boring Excavation
J. Murphy and Sons have been investigating using machine learning in tunnelling by applying supervised learning techniques to predict construction duration and are interested in exploring new and continued applications of machine learning in tunnel boring. Read more
PhD Degrees in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Our interdisciplinary approach to research, encompassing the fields of Architectural History and Theory, Architectural and Structural Conservation, Lightweight Structures, Hydraulics and Earthquake Engineering and Dynamics and Climate Resilience of the Built Environment. Read more
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Efficient ‘Whole-life’ anchoring systems for offshore floating renewables
Supervisory Team: Katherine Kwa, David White & Susan Gourvenec. Project description. This PhD offers you the opportunity to tackle the urgent real-world challenge of developing efficient deep water anchoring systems for offshore floating renewable energy infrastructure. Read more
Vegetation-based climate change adaptation measures for earth infrastructure
Climate change will affect the performance of existing earth infrastructure. Read more
Particle-scale modelling informed by experimental evidence to improve the prediction of macroscopic responses in geomaterials
Soils are discrete geomaterials, composed of i) a particulate solid phase, and ii) a fluid phase, filling up the porosity. Despite their discrete nature, soils are regarded as continua in the theories of soil mechanics and in conventional geotechnical design. Read more
The influence of particle characteristics on the field-scale geomechanical behaviour of soils
It is well recognised that many geotechnical phenomena, such as liquefaction, crushing, dissolution effects and failure are affected by macro-scale properties such as initial density, anisotropy, permeability and compressibility, amongst others. Read more
Behaviour of under-reamed piles in sand under lateral and vertical loading
The project will involve fabricating small sized FRP and steel rods fitted with circular discs at the bottom and jacked through a layer of sand in a wooden box. Read more
5 funded Doctoral Programs available in the field of Engineering
The University of Palermo since 1806 is an excellent academic institution that offers a wide range of study and research programs, including 5 Doctoral Programs in the Engineering field. Read more
PhD Studentship: Assessing the impact of deep shafts in urban areas - (ENG 1675)
Construction of large and deep shafts in urban areas is necessary for various construction activities, such as tunnel construction where shafts serve as integral components of the tunnel construction and often operational phases. Read more
Sustainable soil strengthening technique using natural fibres
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3-year full-time or 6-year part time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, and will be supervised by Dr Mehdi Rouholamin, Dr Alireza Tatari and Dr Muhammad Ali. Read more
Buried Infrastructure Digital Twin: Integrating BIM with cutting-edge computing technologies for real-scale buried infrastructure tests
The continuous requirement of project safety, stability and resilience of complex underground systems leads to demands for more efficient computational assessment tools that can be used to assist design and decision making during the project life cycle. Read more
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