Phd Opportunities Inwards Structural Mechanics: Academy Of Cape Town

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The Structural Engineering & Mechanics Group at the University of Cape Town would similar to denote a release of opportunities for PhD written report commencing inwards 2014. Applications are existence invited for full-time PhD written report inwards the next areas of research:

• Symmetry inwards structural mechanics; group-theoretic formulations for the written report of diverse problems involving symmetry (vibration, bifurcation, stability); numerical implementation of efficient group-theoretic computational procedures for the solution of practical problems

• Mechanics of shells of revolution; innovative musical rhythm forms for containment applications; evolution of appropriate methods of analysis; blueprint recommendations for multi-shell containment vessels

• Buckling demeanour of externally-pressurized sparse shells of double curvature; buckling of thin-shell concrete arch dams; optimum shape for thin-shell concrete arch dams inwards deep narrow valleys; evolution of a database for the preliminary blueprint of thin-shell concrete arch dams for a comprehensive attain of valley-shape idealisations

• Analytical in addition to numerical modelling of the non-linear dynamic answer of high-voltage overhead powerfulness transmission lines; modelling of steady winds in addition to gusts; mathematical models for vibration answer of overhead powerfulness lines inwards current of air in addition to rain; evolution of to a greater extent than effective strategies for damping in addition to vibration control

To endure considered for PhD enrolment on the to a higher house studies, candidates must already endure inwards possession of a Masters bird inwards Structural Engineering or a related champaign inside the broader disciplines of Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Candidates volition endure expected to consummate the PhD operate inside a menses of three years. Some back upwardly from the National Research Foundation of South Africa may move available, in addition to opportunities for educational activity assistance volition endure provided, merely it is expected that candidates volition too accept other way of supporting their studies.

Applications must endure received past times 30 September 2013. Candidates must clearly nation (i) the preferred expanse of study, in addition to attach (ii) a brief motivation for the intended studies, in addition to (iii) a total CV (including whatsoever publications to date). Applications must endure directed to:

Prof. A. Zingoni - Head, Structural Engineering & Mechanics Group
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town
Rondebosch 7701, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: 27 21 650 2601; Fax: 27 21 650 3293; Email: alphose.zingoni@uct.ac.za 

Webpage: http://www.civil.uct.ac.za/staff/academic/zingoni

SEMC 2013 International Conference: http://www.semc.uct.ac.za