PhD in Water Resources: An integrated modelling and experimental framework for flood risk assessment.
PhD in Water Resources:An integrated modelling and experimental framework for flood risk assessment.
Award Summary
School of Engineering Funded Studentship: UKRI annual living allowance, research grant + UKRI fees paid
Overview
Modern flood risk management relies on hydrodynamic models for risk assessment, design and evidence to guide future investment and planning. Accurate and reliable
hydrodynamic modelling is essential for effective flood risk management in a wide range of applications to rivers, cities and civil infrastructure. The 2-D hydrodynamic models currently used in engineering practice lack the capability to accurately model linear features such as bridges, gates and weirs which act as obstructions or barriers to flow. These features can heavily influence flow characteristics, flood risk and operation of infrastructure due to backwater effects, flooding due to reduced conveyance, deliberate flood storage and slowing, dangerous loading of structures and increased scour. There is a growing practical requirement for developing methods to represent these features explicitly in hydrodynamic models.
This PhD project combines physical scale modelling with numerical modelling to investigate fluid-structure interactions in channels. Physical modelling will be carried out in the Newcastle University Vedrana Kutija flume; state-of-the-art fully instrumented flume: glass side panels over full length with glass certified for use with Particle Image Velocimetry laser systems; model mounting capability with a glass viewing window in the base; sediment capture and measurement capability; electro-magnetic flow meter in the main delivery pipe; accurate depth and velocity measurement; and a flood dam release system generates a flood wave.
Numerical models have been developed to represent the effects of gates and bridges in a 2D modelling framework using novel Riemann solvers. These models will be enhanced and validated for a range of realistic structures and geometries, providing new tools that can be used to investigate and model flow and flood behaviour for a wide range of practical problems. The capability for modelling 3D fluid-structure interaction in an essentially 2D hydrodynamic modelling framework is expected to have significant impact in practical engineering application.
Number Of Awards
One
Start Date
16th September 2024
Award Duration
4 Years
Application Closing Date
9th May 2024
Sponsor
Newcastle University
Supervisors
Dr Vassilis Gleni s
Prof Claire Walsh
Eligibility Criteria
A First Meng/MSc in a relevant subject or First or upper second class UG degree (2:1). Enthusiasm for research, the ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential requirements.
This studentship is open to UK Home Candidates only.
How To Apply
You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal
Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.
Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:
· search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8040F
· Research Area: Civil Engineering (Water Resources)
· select ‘PhD Civil Engineering (full time) as the programme of study
You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:
· a ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly in to the application form
· the studentship code ENG141 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field
· when prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of the research project from this advert. You do not need to upload a research proposal.
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