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Simulation of dynamic fracture propagation

The purpose of this research is to develop a computational method for dynamic fracture propagation associated with impact and blast. more...

Supervisor(s): Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

XFEM methods for fracture propagation

The purpose of this research is to develop a FEM method for simulation of fracture. more...

Supervisor(s): Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

Concrete and rock hydro-cracking

The purpose of this research is to identify the micro-mechanisms governing the permeability of concrete and rocks featuring cracks, and those governing the crack opening induced by more...

Supervisor(s): Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

A predictive framework for the behaviour of concrete structures

This research will aim at developing a computational framework based on the discrete crack approach that can be efficiently used in engineering.  more...

Supervisor(s): Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

Dynamic X-ray analysis of fibre reinforced concrete composites: from pouring to ultimate loads

The entire life cycle of a concrete member will be studied using dynamic X-ray tomography. This project will investigate the influence of mixing and pouring on the load carrying cap more...

Supervisor(s): Marks, Benjy (Dr), Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

Development of apps for designing concrete structures

The purpose of this project is to develop a platform to support the design of concrete structures.  more...

Supervisor(s): Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

Computer vision techniques for forensic engineering and damage assessment in structures

This research will develop high-end technology based on computer vision for structural health monitoring and damage localisation in structures. more...

Supervisor(s): Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

Computational modelling of fibre-reinforced concrete and other composites

The purpose of this research is to develop high-end computational tools for the design of fibre-reinforced concrete and other composites. more...

Supervisor(s): Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

Development of constitutive models for self-healing cementitious and soil materials

This research will develop constitutive models to handle the mechanics of self-healing materials. more...

Supervisor(s): Dias-da-Costa, Daniel (Dr)

Cohesive Crack Model in Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Theory of Partially Saturated Soils

The fissuring and healing of clay is modeled using a novel approach, within a finite-element framework, that will allow the design of new materials and new geotechnical structures w more...

Supervisor(s): El-Zein, Abbas (Professor)