Location: UK Other
Project description
Retaining walls are important infrastructure assets that are generally overlooked compared to bridges and pavements in terms of asset management practices. Knowledge of actual design life for earth retaining structures is minimal and failures that have occurred to date have happened without warning. This study will develop a data-driven risk assessment program associated with retaining wall systems.
This project aims to:
- Conduct a review of reported highway/railway retaining wall management methods and failure case studies
- Assess the state of practice in retaining wall monitoring and repair
- Propose an effective monitoring strategy for highway/railway agencies from experimental and analytical results
Application details
The position is available to start in October 2023.
Duration: 3 years
Closing date: open until filled
Eligibility
Eligible for home and international students.
Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a 1st class or 2.1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related subject. A relevant Master degree in these areas would be advantageous.
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University’s minimum English Language requirements .
How to apply
Informal contact can be sent to Dr. Athina Grizi ([email protected] ) before submitting an online application. Please send a cover letter and a copy of your CV with your up to date relevant experience.
Online application can be made via www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply/how-to-apply.aspx . Please quote the studentship reference and Dr Athina Grizi.
When applying for this studentship, please include the reference number (beginning ENG) within the personal statement section of the application. This will help in ensuring your application is sent directly to the academic advertising the studentship.
Contact details
Dr. Athina Grizi ([email protected] )