About the Project
The application of stayed strut in earthquake prone regions is limited and greatly inhibited by the lack of understanding of its behaviour under dynamic loading. Static behaviour of cable stayed struts has experienced increased attention in recent time. However, its dynamic behaviour is still not well understood. In this project, experimental investigations of the behaviour of stayed struts will be carried out. Extensive numerical and analytical models will also be developed. This will include parametric studies and optimisation of the key design parameters, e.g. stay initial prestress, system geometry and imperfection amplitude. This work is intended to culminate into the development of design guidance for this type of structure under dynamic loading.
The successful candidate should have, or expect to have, an Honours Degree at 2.1 or above (or equivalent) Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Applied Mathematics.
Essential background: Mechanical / Civil / Aerospace engineering.
Knowledge of: Finite element modelling, Experimental investigation.
Funding Notes
This project is for self-funded students only. There is no funding attached to this project. The successful applicant will be expected to pay Tuition Fees and living expenses, from their own resources, for the duration of study.
References
• Osofero AI, Wadee MA, Gardner L, 2012, Experimental study of critical and post-buckling behaviour of prestressed stayed columns, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol:79, ISSN:0143-974X, Pages:226-241
• Osofero AI, Wadee MA, Gardner L, 2013, Numerical studies on the buckling resistance of prestressed stayed columns, Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol:16, ISSN:1369-4332, Pages:487-498
• Prado, Z. J. G. N., Carvalho, E. C., & Goncalves, P. B. 2010, Dynamic stability of imperfect cable stayed masts. Pages 647 - 658 of: Dvorkin, E., Goldschmit, M., & Storti, M. (eds), Mecanica Computacional, vol. XXIX. Associacion Argentina de Mecanica computacional, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
This project is advertised in relation to the research areas of the discipline of Engineering. Formal applications can be completed online: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply. You should apply for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, to ensure that your application is passed to the correct College for processing.
NOTE CLEARLY THE NAME OF THE SUPERVISOR AND EXACT PROJECT TITLE YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ON THE APPLICATION FORM. Applicants are limited to applying for a maximum of 2 projects. Any further applications received will be automatically withdrawn.
Informal inquiries can be made to Dr A I Osofero (aiosofero@abdn.ac.uk) with a copy of your curriculum vitae and cover letter. All general enquiries should be directed to the Graduate School Admissions Unit (cpsgrad@abdn.ac.uk).
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