PhD scholarship in structural health monitoring of bridges (up to $50Ktax free) As one of Australia's leading universities, Queensland University ofTechnology (QUT) has a solid record of success in solving problems forindustry and the community, and developing new products and processes.
Applications are invited from appropriately qualified individuals fora PhD scholarship being offered in QUT's Faculty of Built Environmentand Engineering (Brisbane) to work on the following project:
Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges using Vibration Characteristics
Many bridges in Australia are old and are now subjected to heavier andfaster moving loads, than originally envisaged and in addition sufferstructural deterioration with age. These factors can cause localiseddistress, which if not attended to can cause bridge failure withadverse consequences.
To address this, the Commonwealth Government through the AustralianResearch Council, supported by Queensland Main Roads Department andBrisbane City Council recently funded a research project to developan innovative structural health monitoring system to monitor andpredict distress in our bridges.
This project will develop and use modern sensor (wired and wireless)technology and dynamic computer simulation techniques to achieve the aims.
We are looking for a Honours graduate in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with interests in experimental work and finiteelement modelling.
He/she can expect up to $40,000 pa tax free depending onqualifications and experience. This amount includes approximately$4,000 worth of tutoring. A top-up of $10,000 from CR-CIEAM is possible.
Application closing date
Applications will be considered until a suitable candidate is chosen.
For more information please contact
Professor David Thambiratnam on
(07) 3138 1467 or
email d.thambiratnam@qut.edu.au, or
Dr Tommy Chan on
(07) 3138 6732 or
email tommy.chan@qut.edu.au
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