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Dr A I Osofero
Applications accepted all year round
Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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.
Essential Background: Equivalent of 2.1 Honours Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge of: Finite element modelling, Experimental investigation.
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Essential Background: Equivalent of 2.1 Honours Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge of: Finite element modelling, Experimental investigation.
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Funding Notes
The successful applicant will be expected to provide the funding for Tuition fees, living expenses and maintenance. Details of the cost of study can be found by visiting http://www.abdn.ac.uk. There is NO funding attached to this project. You can find details of living costs and the like by visiting http://www.abdn.ac.uk/international/finance.php.
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.
This project is advertised in relation to the research areas of the discipline of Civil and Structural Engineering.Formal applications can be completed online: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply. You should apply for PhD in Engineering, to ensure that your application is passed to the correct College for processing. Please ensure that you quote the project title and supervisor on the application form.
Informal inquiries can be made to Dr A I Osofero, (aiosofero@abdn.ac.uk@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).
• 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.
This project is advertised in relation to the research areas of the discipline of Civil and Structural Engineering.Formal applications can be completed online: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply. You should apply for PhD in Engineering, to ensure that your application is passed to the correct College for processing. Please ensure that you quote the project title and supervisor on the application form.
Informal inquiries can be made to Dr A I Osofero, (aiosofero@abdn.ac.uk@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).
