Numerical modelling and experimental investigation of micro-macro-cracking in fibre reinforced cementitious composite materials at Cardiff University on FindAPhD.com

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Dr I Mihai, Prof A D Jefferson No more applications being accepted Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

About the Project

This exciting PhD project is linked to a research project on the development of a novel computational model for simulating the behaviour of fibre reinforced cementitious composites (FRCCs) that explicitly predicts the development of micro-cracks and their coalescence into macro-cracks.

The work will involve (i) undertaking a series of experimental tests in which the development of micro-cracks and formation of macro-cracks inside and on the surface of FRCC specimens will be tracked using non-destructive monitoring techniques; (ii) the extension of a micromechanics-based constitutive model for FRCCs by devising a micro-crack coalescence criterion informed by the findings from the experimental work; (iii) carrying out a series of validation tests for the material model developed in (ii), using experimental data acquired in (i).

The PhD will suit someone who is able in mathematics, programming, engineering theory and who has a good understanding of material behaviour and is able to undertake and critically analyse a programme of experimental work.

Applicants for a studentship must hold, at least, a 2.1 degree or Master’s degree in in a relevant subject such as:
• Civil & Structural Engineering
• Materials Science
• Mathematics
• Physics

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)

Funding Notes

The studentship is open to Home, EU and Overseas candidates. However, overseas candidates will be required to pay the difference between the home and overseas fee.

This studentship consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend (£14,553 p.a. for 2017/18, updated each year) for eligible candidates.

References

Applicants can apply by emailing:

engineering-pgr@cardiff.ac.uk

Applicants should submit an application for postgraduate study via the Cardiff University webpages (http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/engineering ) including;

• an upload of your CV
• a personal statement/covering letter
• two references (applicants are recommended to have a third academic referee, if the two academic referees are within the same department/school)
• Current academic transcripts

Applicants should select Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), with a start date of January 2018.

In the research proposal section of your application, please specify the project title and supervisor of this project and copy the project description in the text box provided. In the funding section, please select "I will be applying for a scholarship / grant" and specify that you are applying for advertised funding, reference IM2017

Where will I study?

Cardiff University

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Numerical modelling and experimental investigation of micro-macro-cracking in fibre reinforced cementitious composite materials

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering