Submarine landslides are geological phenomena that pose not only a direct threat to offshore infrastructures but also an indirect threat to coastal communities through the generation of tsunamis. In the past decade, submarine landslides have been receiving increasing attention which, to a large extent, due to the boom in offshore infrastructures such as submarine gas and oil pipelines, offshore wind farm, offshore electricity grid infrastructure, etc. The timely forecast of a potential submarine landslides, as well as a realistic estimation of its post-failure behaviour and consequences, is undoubtedly of great significance to minimise the degree of destruction to surrounding infrastructures. The aim of this project is to develop new numerical models associated with efficient solution algorithms for simulating the evolution of a submarine landslide. A novel numerical approach, the Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM), will be developed. After validations, the PFEM will be used to simulate the complete process of the submarine landslide ranging from the initiation of its failure through the sliding process to its final deposition and to estimate its impact on surrounding subsea infrastructures such as offshore monopiles and pipelines.
Applicant Eligibility
Candidates will have, or be due to obtain, a Master’s Degree or equivalent from a reputable University in an appropriate field of Engineering. Exceptional candidates with a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field will also be considered.
Application Process
Candidates wishing to apply should complete the University of Liverpool application form applying for a PhD in Engineering and uploading: Degree Certificates & Transcripts, an up to date CV, a covering letter/personal statement and two academic references. If a candidate wishes to apply for more than one project, should also upload a document listing the preferred projects in a ranked order.
Enquiries
Candidates wishing to discuss the research project should contact the primary supervisor, those wishing to discuss the application process should discuss this with the School Postgraduate Office [[Email Address Removed]].
To apply for this opportunity, please visit: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/
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