Research Degrees

Geotechnics

These are our current PhD project opportunities. The top 10 represent the most scientifically pressing and topical areas of our research. These project are the most likely to attract funding. The other projects listed are relevant to our current research interests and may present students with alternative research opportunities. If you have your own specific project in mind that clearly aligns with our research interests you may wish you contact relevant members of staff directly to discuss possible supervisory support.

Priority PhD projects

CI-422 Three-dimensional simulation of the resonant column test

CI-424 A probabilistic material framework for the analysis of fabric structures

CI-426 Composite sandwich panels – optimal solutions under material uncertainty

CI-445 Analysis & design of fabric connection details – full-scale testing and simulation

CI-474 Three-dimensional analysis of tunnels behaviour under seismic loads

CI-489 Modelling and design of functional textiles

CI-497 Models of structured unsaturated soils for studies of failure in dikes

CI-587 Performance of reinforced concrete exposed to fire

CI-489 Modelling groundwater flow and desiccation cracking for slope stability

More PhD projects

CI-423 The role of anisotropy and non-coaxiality in modelling soil-structure interaction problems

CI-425 A probabilistic predictive material model for architectural fabrics