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Dr A I Osofero Applications accepted all year round Self-Funded PhD Students Only

About the Project

The increasing cost of production of commonly used composite materials in engineering applications has necessitated research into the use of natural fibre materials, which are readily available and considerably more economical during production and usage. The use of Fibre-reinforced composite materials based on natural fibres is advantageous in many folds. For example, they lend themselves to applications that are simple to construct and extremely versatile, ranging from applications in telecommunication to the rehabilitation of existing structures. Further advantages can also be derived from their enhanced mechanical properties, lower production costs, reduced emissions and energy consumption during production and disposal compared to common composite materials. In this project, the behaviour of natural fibres, particularly bamboo and basalt, will be investigated through an experimental campaign and an extensive finite element study. The work will focus on the behaviour of natural fibres under cyclic loading in order to understand their long term and fatigue behaviour. The experimental result will be used to validate numerical models after which extensive parametric studies on the behaviour of these natural fibres will be carried out.

Essential Background: Equivalent of 2.1 Honours Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.

Knowledge of: Finite element modelling, Experimental testing

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 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

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).

Where will I study?

Aberdeen University

The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK and boasts over 500 years of research and teaching excellence.

Long term and Fatigue behaviour of Natural fibres for engineering applications

Aberdeen University School of Engineering