Proposed research project topics

Structures and connections

• Design of bolted connections in structures of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) section
• Design of bonded connections in structures of FRP section
• Mechanical properties of FRP materials for civil engineering works
• Instability of frame structures with highly shear deformable members

Vibration serviceability

• Human-structure dynamic interaction
• Developing frequency domain models for pedestrian traffic
• Synchronisation of human activities on assembly structures
• Dynamic behaviour of FRP elements and structures
• Dynamic properties of human body
• Vibration serviceability design of staircases
• Human perception of low-frequency vibrations
• Efficiency of damping devices against human-induced dynamic excitation