Steel and Composite Structures Research Group

The Steel and Composite Structures research group led by Dr Tai Thai is dedicated to the development of innovative structural systems for steel and composite buildings, bridges, and other infrastructures with a focus on safety, cost efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Our group has conducted a wide range of research projects within the general area of steel and composite structures. Please visit our Research page for more information.

Our group has involved in both fundamental and applied research. For applied research, we are capable of not only conducting laboratory testing, but also developing numerical and analytical models, computational tools, and design guidelines to promote the practical applications of newly developed structural systems. Our structural and concrete lab (Francis Laboratory) is equipped with facilities for experimental testing at both structural and materials levels. At Melbourne, we also offer various high performance computing (HPC) services (e.g., Spartan, Virtual Workstations VDI, and Argali) which are suitable for intensive computing purposes such as numerical modelling and deep learning.

Current research activities

Completed research projects

Dr Tai Thai - ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor

The Steel and Composite Structures group is led by Dr Thai. He is an ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor of Structural Engineering, and also the recipient of ARC DECRA Fellowship. He is a member of Standards Australia Committees BD23 (structural steel) and BD32 (composite construction) and the Chief Editor for Shock and Vibration journal. His research interests have been in the areas of machine learning applications in structural engineering, progressive collapse and robustness of buildings, modular tall buildings, modular connections, steel-concrete composite structures, steel structures, cold-formed steel structures, timber structures, high-strength concrete, laminated composites, structural reliability, and advanced analysis and design.

Research ranking and impact

Based on the 2022 Stanford's World's Top 2% Scientists list published on the 10th of October, Dr Thai's single-year and whole-career rankings are:
- 5,409th/200,409 scientists and 28,357th/195,606 scientists in overall ranking
- 16th/1,099 scientists and 40th/1,073 scientists in the Civil Engineering subfield

His citatations and h-index are:
- Citation = 10,500 (Google Scholar) or 8,300 (Scopus)
- H-index = 58 (Google Scholar) or 52 (Scopus)
- FWCI = 3.2 and Citations per Publication= 64.6 (SciVal)

Contact us

Department of Infrastructure Engineering
Engineering Block C, Level 3, Room C313
Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
T: +61 3 8344 6196
E: tai.thai@unimelb.edu.au
W: UoM, ORCID, Google Scholar, Scopus, WoS, ResearchGate

Group members

  • Postdocs
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    Tu Le

    Name: Dr Tu Le (03/2023 - present)

    Mahbub

    Name: Dr Mahbub Khan (02/2023 - present)

    Name: Dr Tan Trac Nguyen (05/2022 - 02/2023)
    Current position: Izzat Consulting Engineers in New Castle

    Name: Dr Son Thai (01/2019 - 04/2019)
    Current position: Lecturer at HCMUT, Vietnam

  • Current PhD students
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    Name: Hau Tran (03/2020)
    Topic: Behaviour and design of innovative composite steel-concrete shear wall and frame systems.

     Name: Ahmed Ba Rahma (08/2021)
    Topic: Recycling waste materials into masonry structures
     Name: Gaurav Swami (06/2021)
    Topic: Structural robustness of composite modular tall buildings
    Name: Quang Du Nguyen (04/2022)
    Topic: Application of machine learning for crack detection
    Name: Arjun Kandel (04/2021)
    Topic: Inter-module connections of modular buildings
    Name: Tuan Cuong Nguyen (03/2020), co-supervisor with  Professor Tuan Ngo
    Topic: Bridge weigh-in-motion: an approach using fiber optical sensors with temperature compensation and time synchronization
    Name: Khin Sheng Chin (03/2020), co-supervisor with  Professor Tuan Ngo
    Topic: Structural performance of cross-laminated timber prefabricated modules exposed to fire
     Name: Richard Nero (12/2019), co-supervisor with  Professor Tuan Ngo
    Topic: Time effects on the resilience of Australian mass timber products under extreme dynamic actions
    Name: Chris Mathwin (10/2020), co-supervisor with  Professor Tuan Ngo
    Topic: Robustness design of multi-storey buildings
     Name: Rajendra Prasad (03/2020), co-supervisor with  Professor Tuan Ngo
    Topic: Auxetic composite to enhance blast and impact resistance capacity of reinforced concrete structures
    Khoa Nguyen Name: Dinh Khoa Nguyen (06/2022), co-supervisor with  Professor Tuan Ngo
    Topic: Development and implementation of an auxetic composite for protection of reinforced concrete structure from blast load
    Van-Loi Nguyen Name: Van-Loi Nguyen (09/2022 - 12/2022), exchange PhD student from Chulalongkorn University – Bangkok - Thailand
    Topic: Development of plate theories for composite structures
    Lalita Lama Name: Lalita Lama (10/2022)
    Topic: Fire performance of composite modular tall buildings
    Weixi

    Name: Weixi Wang (02/2023)
    Topic: Physics informed machine learning for structural engineering applications

  • Former PhD students
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    Name: Dr Tan Trac Nguyen (05/2022)
    Current position: Research Assistant at The University of Melbourne

     

    Name: Dr Son Thai (01/2019) - Nancy Millis medal recipient in 2019
    Current position: Lecturer at HCMUT, Vietnam

    Name: Dr Reza Zarringol (02/2022)
    Current position: Looking for a Postdoc position

    Name: Dr Dao Hoang Hiep Phan (02/2022), co-supervisor with Dr Vipul Patel at La Trobe University
    Current position: Research Assistant at La Trobe University

    Name: Dr Jia Wang (12/2019), co-supervisor with Professor Brian Uy at Sydney University
    Current position: Associate Professor at Southeast University in Nanjing, China

    Name: Dr Rumman Waqas (12/2019), co-supervisor with Professor Brian Uy at Sydney University
    Current position: Tutor at Western Sydney University

    Name: Dr Van Hau Nguyen (02/2018), co-supervisor with Professor Trung-Kien Nguyen at HCMUTE (Vietnam)
    Current position: Discipline leader and lecturer at HCMUTE

    Name: Dr Trinh Luan (01/2018), co-supervisor with Dr Thuc P. Vo at Northumbria University
    Current position: Research Associate at University of Limerick, Ireland

  • 2023

    Bohara, R. P.; Linforth, S.; Thai, H. T.; Nguyen, T.; Ghazlan, A.; Ngo, T. (2023). Multi-objective bulk scale optimisation of an auxetic structure to enhance protection performance. Engineering Structures, 280, 115729. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.115729

    Swami, G.; Thai, H. T.; Liu, X. (2023). Structural robustness of composite modular buildings: The roles of CFST columns and inter-module connections. Structures, 48, 1491-1504. doi:10.1016/j.istruc.2023.01.052

    Shahmohammadi, M. A.; Azhari, M.; Salehipour, H.; Thai, H. T. (2023). Buckling of multilayered CNT/GPL/fibre/polymer hybrid composite plates resting on elastic support using modified nonlocal first-order plate theory. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, 1-26. doi:10.1080/15397734.2022.2164301

    Nguyen, T. T.; Thai, H. T.; Ngo, T. (2023). Effect of steel fibers on the performance of an economical ultra-high strength concrete. Structural Concrete, 1-15. doi:10.1002/suco.202200326

    Degtyarev, V. V.; Thai, H.-T. (2023). Design of concrete-filled steel tubular columns using data-driven methods. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 200, 107653. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2022.107653

    Bohara, R. P.; Linforth, S.; Thai, H.-T.; Nguyen, T.; Ghazlan, A.; Ngo, T. (2023). Experimental, numerical, and theoretical crushing behaviour of an innovative auxetic structure fabricated through 3D printing. Thin-Walled Structures, 182, 110209. doi:10.1016/j.tws.2022.110209

  • 2022

    Mo, J.; Uy, B.; Li, D.; Thai, H.-T.; Wang, Y. (2022). Behaviour and design of composite walls under axial compression. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 199, 107635. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2022.107635

    Tran, H., Thai, H. T., Uy, B., Hicks, S. J., & Kang, W. H. (2022). System reliability-based design of steel-concrete composite frames with CFST columns and composite beams. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 194. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2022.107298

    Dabbaghi, F., Tanhadoust, A., Nehdi, M. L., Dehestani, M., Yousefpour, H., & Thai, H. T. (2022). High-temperature behavior of lightweight-aggregate reinforced concrete beams. ACI Materials Journal, 119(5), 199-212. doi:10.14359/51736093

    Zarringol, M., & Thai, H. -T. (2022). Prediction of the load-shortening curve of CFST columns using ANN-based models. JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING, 51, 19 pages. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104279

    Thai, H. -T. (2022). Machine learning for structural engineering: A state-of-the-art review. STRUCTURES, 38, 448-491. doi:10.1016/j.istruc.2022.02.003

    Jalaei, M. H., Thai, H. T., & Civalek. (2022). On viscoelastic transient response of magnetically imperfect functionally graded nanobeams. International Journal of Engineering Science, 172. doi:10.1016/j.ijengsci.2022.103629

    Phan, D. H. H., Patel, V. I., Liang, Q. Q., Al Abadi, H., & Thai, H. T. (2022). Numerical investigations of circular double-skin steel tubular slender beam-columns filled with ultra-high-strength concrete. Engineering Structures, 254. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113814

    Nguyen, T. T., Thai, H. T., Ngo, T., & Betar, M. (2022). Cost-Effective Mix Design for Ultra-High Strength Concrete Up to 170 MPa. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering Vol. 203 (pp. 547-555). doi:10.1007/978-981-16-7160-9_55

  • 2021

    Tan-Trac, N., Huu-Tai, T., Li, D., Wang, J., Uy, B., & Tuan, N. (2021). Behaviour and design of eccentrically loaded CFST columns with high strength materials and slender sections. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 188, 16 pages. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.107004

    Naser, M. Z., Kodur, V., Thai, H. -T., Hawileh, R., Abdalla, J., & V. Degtyarev, V. (2021). StructuresNet and FireNet: Benchmarking databases and machine learning algorithms in structural and fire engineering domains. JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING, 44, 17 pages. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102977

    Zarringol, M., Thai, H. -T., & Naser, M. Z. (2021). Application of machine learning models for designing CFCFST columns. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 185, 16 pages. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106856

    Tan-Trac, N., Huu-Tai, T., & Tuan, N. (2021). Optimised mix design and elastic modulus prediction of ultra-high strength concrete. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 302, 14 pages. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124150

    Tran, H., Thai, H. -T., Ngo, T., Uy, B., Li, D., & Mo, J. (2021). Nonlinear inelastic simulation of high-rise buildings with innovative composite coupling shear walls and CFST columns. STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF TALL AND SPECIAL BUILDINGS, 30(13), 20 pages. doi:10.1002/tal.1883

    Thai, H. -T., Ho, Q. V., Li, W., & Ngo, T. (2021). Progressive collapse and robustness of modular high-rise buildings. STRUCTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, 13 pages. doi:10.1080/15732479.2021.1944226

    Lee, S., Vo, T. P., Thai, H. -T., Lee, J., & Patel, V. (2021). Strength prediction of concrete-filled steel tubular columns using Categorical Gradient Boosting algorithm. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES, 238, 18 pages. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112109

    Nguyen, T. -T., Thai, H. -T., Ngo, T., Uy, B., & Li, D. (2021). Behaviour and design of high strength CFST columns with slender sections. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 182, 15 pages. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106645

    Mo, J., Uy, B., Li, D., Thai, H. -T., & Tran, H. (2021). A review of the behaviour and design of steel?concrete composite shear walls. STRUCTURES, 31, 1230-1253. doi:10.1016/j.istruc.2021.02.041

    Vu, Q. -V., Truong, V. -H., & Thai, H. -T. (2021). Machine learning-based prediction of CFST columns using gradient tree boosting algorithm. COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, 259, 12 pages. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113505

    Thai, H. T., Thai, S., Ngo, T., Uy, B., Kang, W. H., & Hicks, S. J. (2021). Reliability considerations of modern design codes for CFST columns. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 177. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106482

    Naser, M. Z., Thai, S., & Thai, H. -T. (2021). Evaluating Structural Response of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Columns through Machine Learning. Journal of Building Engineering, 34. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101888

    Nguyen, T. -K., Thai, H. -T., & Vo, T. P. (2021). A novel general higher-order shear deformation theory for static, vibration and thermal buckling analysis of the functionally graded plates. Journal of Thermal Stresses, 1-18. doi:10.1080/01495739.2020.1869127

    Phan, D. H. H., Patel, V. I., Liang, Q. Q., Al Abadi, H., & Thai, H. -T. (2021). Simulation of uniaxially compressed square ultra-high-strength concrete-filled steel tubular slender beam-columns. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES, 232, 16 pages. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111795

    Hoang, N., Thanh, V., Vo, T. P., & Huu-Tai, T. (2021). Efficient machine learning models for prediction of concrete strengths. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 266, 17 pages. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120950

  • 2020

    Zarringol, M., Thai, H. -T., Thai, S., & Patel, V. (2020). Application of ANN to the design of CFST columns. Structures, 28, 2203-2220. doi:10.1016/j.istruc.2020.10.048

    Thai, H. -T., Ngo, T., & Uy, B. (2020). A review on modular construction for high-rise buildings. Structures, 28, 1265-1290. doi:10.1016/j.istruc.2020.09.070

    Zarringol, M., Thai, H. -T., Ngo, T., & Patel, V. (2020). Behaviour and design calculations of rectangular CFST beam-columns with slender sections. Engineering Structures, 222. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111142

    Phan, D. H. H., Patel, V. I., Al Abadi, H., & Thai, H. -T. (2020). Analysis and design of eccentrically compressed ultra-high-strength slender CFST circular columns. Structures, 27, 2481-2499. doi:10.1016/j.istruc.2020.08.037

    Truong, V. -H., Vu, Q. -V., Thai, H. -T., & Ha, M. -H. (2020). A robust method for safety evaluation of steel trusses using Gradient Tree Boosting algorithm. Advances in Engineering Software, 147. doi:10.1016/j.advengsoft.2020.102825

    Nguyen, T., Ghazlan, A., Nguyen, T., Thai, H. T., & Ngo, T. (2020). Uncertainty quantification of the mechanical properties of lightweight concrete using micromechanical modelling. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 173. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2020.105468

    Nguyen, T. K., Nguyen, B. D., Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2020). A novel unified model for laminated composite beams. Composite Structures, 238. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.111943

    Huu-Tai, T., Trung-Kien, N., Lee, S., Patel, V. I., & Vo, T. P. (2020). Review of Nonlinear Analysis and Modeling of Steel and Composite Structures. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 20(4), 49 pages. doi:10.1142/S0219455420300037

    Thai, H. T., & Thai, S. (2020). Reliability evaluation of eurocode 4 for concrete-filled steel tubular columns. In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Geotechnics, Civil Engineering Works and Structures Vol. 54 (pp. 323-328). Hanoi, Vietnam: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-981-15-0802-8_49

  • 2019

    Jalaei, M. H., & Huu-Tai, T. (2019). Dynamic stability of viscoelastic porous FG nanoplate under longitudinal magnetic field via a nonlocal strain gradient quasi-3D theory. COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING, 175, 16 pages. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107164

    Son, T., & Huu-Tai, T. (n.d.). Free-vibration analysis of multi-directional functionally graded plates based on 3D isogeometric analysis. Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering (STCE) - NUCE, 13(2), 1-11. doi:10.31814/stce.nuce2019-13(2)-01

    Li, D., Huang, Z., Uy, B., Thai, H. T., & Hou, C. (2019). Slenderness limits for fabricated S960 ultra-high-strength steel and composite columns. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 159, 109-121. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.04.025

    Son, T., Huu-Tai, T., Uy, B., & Tuan, N. (2019). Concrete-filled steel tubular columns: Test database, design and calibration. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 157, 161-181. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.02.024

    Hu, Y., Tang, S. -L., George, A. K., Tao, Z., Wang, X. -Q., & Huu-Tai, T. (2019). Behaviour of stainless steel bolts after exposure to elevated temperatures. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 157, 371-385. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.02.021

    Waqas, R., Uy, B., Wang, J., & Thai, H. -T. (2019). In-plane structural analysis of blind-bolted composite frames with semi-rigid joints. STEEL AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, 31(4), 373-385. doi:10.12989/scs.2019.31.4.373

    Huang, Z., Li, D., Uy, B., Thai, H. -T., & Hou, C. (2019). Local and post-local buckling of fabricated high-strength steel and composite columns. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 154, 235-249. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.12.004

    Waqas, R., Uy, B., & Thai, H. T. (2019). Experimental and numerical behaviour of blind bolted flush endplate composite connections. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 153, 179-195. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.10.012

    Waqas, R., Uy, B., & Thai, H. -T. (2019). Experimental and numerical behaviour of blind bolted flush endplate composite connections. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 153, 179-195. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.10.012

    Abadi, H. A., Paton-Cole, V., Patel, V. I., & Thai, H. T. (2019). Axial strength and elastic stiffness behaviour of partially confined concrete columns. Construction and Building Materials, 196, 727-741. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.104

    Al Abadi, H., Paton-Cole, V., Patel, V., & Huu-Tai, T. (2019). Axial strength and elastic stiffness behaviour of partially confined concrete columns. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 196, 727-741. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.104

    Patel, V. I., Hassanein, M. F., Thai, H. T., Al Abadi, H., Elchalakani, M., & Bai, Y. (2019). Ultra-high strength circular short CFST columns: Axisymmetric analysis, behaviour and design. Engineering Structures, 179, 268-283. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.10.081

    Patel, V., Hassanein, M. F., Thai, H. -T., Al Abadi, H., Elchalakani, M., & Bai, Y. (2019). Ultra-high strength circular short CFST columns: Axisymmetric analysis, behaviour and design. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES, 179, 268-283. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.10.081

  • 2018

    Nguyen, N. D., Nguyen, T. K., Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2018). Ritz-Based Analytical Solutions for Bending, Buckling and Vibration Behavior of Laminated Composite Beams. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 18(11). doi:10.1142/S0219455418501304

    Thai, S., Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., & Lee, S. (2018). Postbuckling analysis of functionally graded nanoplates based on nonlocal theory and isogeometric analysis. Composite Structures, 201, 13-20. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.05.116

    Trinh, L. C., Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., Nguyen, T. K., & Keerthan, P. (2018). State-space Levy solution for size-dependent static, free vibration and buckling behaviours of functionally graded sandwich plates. Composites Part B: Engineering, 149, 144-164. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.05.017

    Al Abadi, H., Thai, H. T., Paton-Cole, V., & Patel, V. I. (2018). Elastic properties of 3D printed fibre-reinforced structures. Composite Structures, 193, 8-18. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.03.051

    Wang, J., Uy, B., Thai, H. T., & Li, D. (2018). Behaviour and design of demountable beam-to-column composite bolted joints with extended end-plates. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 144, 221-235. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.02.002

    Nguyen, N. D., Nguyen, T. K., Thai, H. T., & Vo, T. P. (2018). A Ritz type solution with exponential trial functions for laminated composite beams based on the modified couple stress theory. Composite Structures, 191, 154-167. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.02.025

    Trinh, L. C., Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., & Nguyen, T. K. (2018). Size-dependent vibration of bi-directional functionally graded microbeams with arbitrary boundary conditions. Composites Part B: Engineering, 134, 225-245. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.09.054

    Hassanein, M. F., Patel, V. I., Elchalakani, M., & Thai, H. T. (2018). Finite element analysis of large diameter high strength octagonal CFST short columns. Thin-Walled Structures, 123, 467-482. doi:10.1016/j.tws.2017.11.007

    Nguyen, N. D., Nguyen, T. K., Nguyen, T. N., & Thai, H. T. (2018). New Ritz-solution shape functions for analysis of thermo-mechanical buckling and vibration of laminated composite beams. Composite Structures, 184, 452-460. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.10.003

    Huang, Z., Zhou, Y., Uy, B., Thai, H. T., Li, D., & Hou, C. (2018). Finite element analysis of local buckling of steel and composite columns utilising high and ultra-high strength steel. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, ICASS 2018. doi:10.18057/ICASS2018.P.017

    Thai, H. T. (2018). Application of the component method to bolted endplate composite beam-to-CFST column joints. In Tubular Structures XVI - Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, ISTS 2017 (pp. 239-245). doi:10.1201/9781351210843-29

    Thai, S., Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., & Patel, V. I. (2018). A simple shear deformation theory for nonlocal beams. Composite Structures, 183(1), 262-270. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.03.022

  • 2017

    Thai, S., Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., & Nguyen-Xuan, H. (2017). Nonlinear static and transient isogeometric analysis of functionally graded microplates based on the modified strain gradient theory. Engineering Structures, 153, 598-612. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.10.002

    Thai, S., Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., & Reddy, J. N. (2017). Post-buckling of functionally graded microplates under mechanical and thermal loads using isogeomertic analysis. Engineering Structures, 150, 905-917. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.07.073

    Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., & Aydogdu, M. (2017). Free vibration of axially loaded composite beams using a four-unknown shear and normal deformation theory. Composite Structures, 178, 406-414. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.07.022

    Thai, S., Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., & Patel, V. I. (2017). Size-dependant behaviour of functionally graded microplates based on the modified strain gradient elasticity theory and isogeometric analysis. Computers and Structures, 190, 219-241. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2017.05.014

    Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., Nguyen, T. K., & Pham, C. H. (2017). Explicit simulation of bolted endplate composite beam-to-CFST column connections. Thin-Walled Structures, 119, 749-759. doi:10.1016/j.tws.2017.07.013

    Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., Nguyen, T. K., & Kim, S. E. (2017). A review of continuum mechanics models for size-dependent analysis of beams and plates. Composite Structures, 177, 196-219. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.06.040

    Nguyen, T. K., Nguyen, B. D., Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2017). Hygro-thermal effects on vibration and thermal buckling behaviours of functionally graded beams. Composite Structures, 176, 1050-1060. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.06.036

    Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., Nguyen, T. K., Lanc, D., & Karamanli, A. (2017). Flexural analysis of laminated composite and sandwich beams using a four-unknown shear and normal deformation theory. Composite Structures, 176, 388-397. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.05.041

    Trinh, L. C., Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., & Mantari, J. L. (2017). Size-dependent behaviour of functionally graded sandwich microplates under mechanical and thermal loads. Composites Part B: Engineering, 124, 218-241. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.05.042

    Thai, H. T., Nguyen, T. K., Vo, T. P., & Ngo, T. (2017). A new simple shear deformation plate theory. Composite Structures, 171, 277-285. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.03.027

    Thai, H. T., Kim, S. E., & Kim, J. (2017). Improved refined plastic hinge analysis accounting for local buckling and lateral-torsional buckling. Steel and Composite Structures, 24(3), 339-349. doi:10.12989/scs.2017.24.3.339

    Thai, H. T., Uy, B., Yamesri., & Aslani, F. (2017). Behaviour of bolted endplate composite joints to square and circular CFST columns. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 131, 68-82. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2016.12.022

    Nguyen, T. K., Nguyen, N. D., Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2017). Trigonometric-series solution for analysis of laminated composite beams. Composite Structures, 160, 142-151. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.10.033

    Uy, B., Hicks, S. J., Kang, W. H., Thai, H. T., & Aslani, F. (2017). The new Australia/New Zealand standard on composite steel-concrete buildings, ASNZS2327. In Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete VIII - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete, 2017 (pp. 86-97).

    Patel, V. I., Hassanein, M. F., Thai, H. T., Abadi, H. A., & Paton-Cole, V. (2017). Behaviour of axially loaded circular concrete-filled bimetallic stainless-carbon steel tubular short columns. Engineering Structures, 147, 583-597. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.05.064

  • 2016 backwards

    Thai, H. T., & Uy, B. (2016). Rotational stiffness and moment resistance of bolted endplate joints with hollow or CFST columns. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 126, 139-152. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2016.07.005

    Trinh, L. C., Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., & Nguyen, T. K. (2016). An analytical method for the vibration and buckling of functionally graded beams under mechanical and thermal loads. Composites Part B: Engineering, 100, 152-163. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.06.067

    Thai, H. T., Uy, B., Kang, W. H., & Hicks, S. (2016). System reliability evaluation of steel frames with semi-rigid connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 121, 29-39. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2016.01.009

    Thai, H. -T., & Uy, B. (2016). SYSTEM RELIABILITY-BASED DESIGN OF SEMI-RIGID STEEL FRAMES BY ADVANCED ANALYSIS. In B. Young, & Y. Cai (Eds.), STEEL AND ALUMINIUM STRUCTURES (pp. 12 pages). Hong Kong, PEOPLES R CHINA: UNIV HONG KONG, DEPT CIVIL ENGINEERING.

    Uy, B., Hicks, S. J., Kang, W. -H., Thai, H. -T., & Aslani, F. (2016). AUSTRALASIAN ADVANCES IN STEEL-CONCRETE COMPOSITE BRIDGE AND BUILDING STRUCTURES. In B. Young, & Y. Cai (Eds.), STEEL AND ALUMINIUM STRUCTURES (pp. 20 pages). Hong Kong, PEOPLES R CHINA: UNIV HONG KONG, DEPT CIVIL ENGINEERING.

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2015). A review of theories for the modeling and analysis of functionally graded plates and shells. Composite Structures, 128, 70. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.03.010

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2015). Second-order distributed plasticity analysis of steel frames with semi-rigid connections. Thin-Walled Structures, 94, 120-128. doi:10.1016/j.tws.2015.04.011

    Thai, H. T., & Uy, B. (2015). Finite element modelling of blind bolted composite joints. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 112, 339-353. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2015.05.011

    Thai, H. T., Uy, B., & Khan, M. (2015). A modified stress-strain model accounting for the local buckling of thin-walled stub columns under axial compression. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 111, 57-69. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2015.04.002

    Nguyen, T. K., Truong-Phong Nguyen, T., Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2015). Vibration and buckling analysis of functionally graded sandwich beams by a new higher-order shear deformation theory. Composites Part B: Engineering, 76, 273-285. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.02.032

    Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., Nguyen, T. K., & Lee, J. (2015). Size-dependent behavior of functionally graded sandwich microbeams based on the modified couple stress theory. Composite Structures, 123, 337-349. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2014.11.065

    Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., Nguyen, T. K., Inam, F., & Lee, J. (2015). Static behaviour of functionally graded sandwich beams using a quasi-3D theory. Composites Part B: Engineering, 68, 59-74. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2014.08.030

    Nguyen, K. T., Thai, T. H., & Vo, T. P. (2015). A refined higher-order shear deformation theory for bending, vibration and buckling analysis of functionally graded sandwich plates. Steel and Composite Structures, 18(1), 91-120. doi:10.12989/scs.2015.18.1.091

    Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., Nguyen, T. K., Inam, F., & Lee, J. (2015). A quasi-3D theory for vibration and buckling of functionally graded sandwich beams. Composite Structures, 119, 1-12. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2014.08.006

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2014). Finite element formulation of a refined plate theory for laminated composite plates. Journal of Composite Materials, 48(28), 3521-3538. doi:10.1177/0021998313511353

    Thai, H. -T., & Choi, D. -H. (2014). Zeroth-order shear deformation theory for functionally graded plates resting on elastic foundation (Retraction of vol 78, pg 35, 2014). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES, 88, 244. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2014.08.010

    Thai, H. T., Uy, B., Khan, M., Tao, Z., & Mashiri, F. (2014). Numerical modelling of concrete-filled steel box columns incorporating high strength materials. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 102, 256-265. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2014.07.014

    Nguyen, V. H., Nguyen, T. K., Thai, H. T., & Vo, T. P. (2014). A new inverse trigonometric shear deformation theory for isotropic and functionally graded sandwich plates. Composites Part B: Engineering, 66, 233-246. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2014.05.012

    Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., Nguyen, T. K., & Lee, J. (2014). A nonlocal sinusoidal plate model for micro/nanoscale plates. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 228(14), 2652-2660. doi:10.1177/0954406214521391

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2014). Levy solution for free vibration analysis of functionally graded plates based on a refined plate theory. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 18(6), 1813-1824. doi:10.1007/s12205-014-0409-2

    Nguyen, T. K., Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2014). Vibration and buckling analysis of functionally graded sandwich plates with improved transverse shear stiffness based on the first-order shear deformation theory. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 228(12), 2110-2131. doi:10.1177/0954406213516088

    Thai, H. T., Nguyen, T. K., Vo, T. P., & Lee, J. (2014). Analysis of functionally graded sandwich plates using a new first-order shear deformation theory. European Journal of Mechanics, A/Solids, 45, 211-225. doi:10.1016/j.euromechsol.2013.12.008

    Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., Nguyen, T. K., Maheri, A., & Lee, J. (2014). Finite element model for vibration and buckling of functionally graded sandwich beams based on a refined shear deformation theory. Engineering Structures, 64, 12-22. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.01.029

    Thai, H. T., Vo, T. P., Bui, T. Q., & Nguyen, T. K. (2014). A quasi-3D hyperbolic shear deformation theory for functionally graded plates. Acta Mechanica, 225(3), 951-964. doi:10.1007/s00707-013-0994-z

    Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., Nguyen, T. K., & Inam, F. (2014). Static and vibration analysis of functionally graded beams using refined shear deformation theory. Meccanica, 49(1), 155-168. doi:10.1007/s11012-013-9780-1

    Thai, T. H., & Uy, B. (2014). Nonlinear inelastic analysis of semi-rigid steel frames. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Steel, Space and Composite Structures (pp. 369-378).

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2014). Improved refined plate theory accounting for effect of thickness stretching in functionally graded plates. Composites Part B: Engineering, 56, 705-716. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.09.008

    Nguyen, T. K., Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2013). Static and free vibration of axially loaded functionally graded beams based on the first-order shear deformation theory. Composites Part B: Engineering, 55, 147-157. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.06.011

    Thai, H. T., & Uy, B. (2013). Levy solution for buckling analysis of functionally graded plates based on a refined plate theory. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 227(12), 2649-2664. doi:10.1177/0954406213478526

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2013). Efficient higher-order shear deformation theories for bending and free vibration analyses of functionally graded plates. Archive of Applied Mechanics, 83(12), 1755-1771. doi:10.1007/s00419-013-0776-z

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2013). A simple first-order shear deformation theory for laminated composite plates. Composite Structures, 106, 754-763. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.06.013

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2013). Finite element formulation of various four unknown shear deformation theories for functionally graded plates. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 75, 50-61. doi:10.1016/j.finel.2013.07.003

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2013). Advanced analysis of multi-span suspension bridges. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 90, 29-41. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2013.07.015

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2013). Closed-form solution for buckling analysis of thick functionally graded plates on elastic foundation. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 75, 34-44. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2013.06.007

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2013). Analytical solutions of refined plate theory for bending, buckling and vibration analyses of thick plates. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 37(18-19), 8310-8323. doi:10.1016/j.apm.2013.03.038

    Thai, H. T., Park, M., & Choi, D. H. (2013). A simple refined theory for bending, buckling, and vibration of thick plates resting on elastic foundation. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 73, 40-52. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2013.03.017

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2013). A simple first-order shear deformation theory for the bending and free vibration analysis of functionally graded plates. Composite Structures, 101, 332-340. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.02.019

    Valizadeh, N., Bui, T. Q., Vu, V. T., Thai, H. T., & Nguyen, M. N. (2013). Isogeometric simulation for buckling, free and forced vibration of orthotropic plates. International Journal of Applied Mechanics, 5(2). doi:10.1142/S1758825113500178

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2013). A simple quasi-3D sinusoidal shear deformation theory for functionally graded plates. Composite Structures, 99, 172-180. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2012.11.030

    Vo, T. P., Thai, H. T., & Inam, F. (2013). Axial-flexural coupled vibration and buckling of composite beams using sinusoidal shear deformation theory. Archive of Applied Mechanics, 83(4), 605-622. doi:10.1007/s00419-012-0707-4

    Thai, H. T., & Vo, T. P. (2013). A new sinusoidal shear deformation theory for bending, buckling, and vibration of functionally graded plates. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 37(5), 3269-3281. doi:10.1016/j.apm.2012.08.008

    Thai, H. T., & Vo, T. P. (2013). A size-dependent functionally graded sinusoidal plate model based on a modified couple stress theory. Composite Structures, 96, 376-383. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2012.09.025

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2013). A size-dependent functionally graded Reddy plate model based on a modified couple stress theory. Composites Part B: Engineering, 45(1), 1636-1645. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2012.09.065

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2013). A simple higher-order shear deformation theory for bending and free vibration analysis of functionally graded plates. Composite Structures, 96, 165-173. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2012.08.025

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2013). Size-dependent functionally graded Kirchhoff and Mindlin plate models based on a modified couple stress theory. Composite Structures, 95, 142-153. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2012.08.023

    Thai, H. T., Park, T., & Choi, D. H. (2013). An efficient shear deformation theory for vibration of functionally graded plates. Archive of Applied Mechanics, 83(1), 137-149. doi:10.1007/s00419-012-0642-4

    Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2012). Free vibration of axially loaded rectangular composite beams using refined shear deformation theory. Composite Structures, 94(11), 3379-3387. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2012.05.012

    Thai, H. -T. (n.d.). Advanced Analysis of Space Steel Frames. In Advances in Computational Stability Analysis. InTech. doi:10.5772/45808

    Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2012). Vibration and buckling of composite beams using refined shear deformation theory. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 62(1), 67-76. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2012.06.001

    Thai, H. T., & Vo, T. P. (2012). Bending and free vibration of functionally graded beams using various higher-order shear deformation beam theories. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 62(1), 57-66. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2012.05.014

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2012). Levy-type solution for free vibration analysis of orthotropic plates based on two variable refined plate theory. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 36(8), 3870-3882. doi:10.1016/j.apm.2011.11.003

    Vo, T. P., & Thai, H. T. (2012). Static behavior of composite beams using various refined shear deformation theories. Composite Structures, 94(8), 2513-2522. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2012.02.010

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2012). A refined shear deformation theory for free vibration of functionally graded plates on elastic foundation. Composites Part B: Engineering, 43(5), 2335-2347. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2011.11.062

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2012). Second-order inelastic analysis of cable-stayed bridges. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 53, 48-55. doi:10.1016/j.finel.2011.07.002

    Thai, H. T., & Vo, T. P. (2012). A nonlocal sinusoidal shear deformation beam theory with application to bending, buckling, and vibration of nanobeams. International Journal of Engineering Science, 54, 58-66. doi:10.1016/j.ijengsci.2012.01.009

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2012). An efficient and simple refined theory for buckling analysis of functionally graded plates. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 36(3), 1008-1022. doi:10.1016/j.apm.2011.07.062

    Thai, H. T. (2012). A nonlocal beam theory for bending, buckling, and vibration of nanobeams. International Journal of Engineering Science, 52, 56-64. doi:10.1016/j.ijengsci.2011.11.011

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2012). Analytical solution of a two variable refined plate theory for bending analysis of orthotropic Levy-type plates. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 54(1), 269-276. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2011.11.007

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2011). Nonlinear inelastic time-history analysis of truss structures. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 67(12), 1966-1972. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2011.06.015

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2011). Nonlinear inelastic analysis of concrete-filled steel tubular frames. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 67(12), 1797-1805. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2011.05.004

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2011). A refined plate theory for functionally graded plates resting on elastic foundation. Composites Science and Technology, 71(16), 1850-1858. doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2011.08.016

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2011). Second-order inelastic dynamic analysis of steel frames using fiber hinge method. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 67(10), 1485-1494. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2011.03.022

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2011). Levy-type solution for buckling analysis of orthotropic plates based on two variable refined plate theory. Composite Structures, 93(7), 1738-1746. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2011.01.012

    Kim, S. E., & Thai, H. T. (2011). Second-order inelastic analysis of steel suspension bridges. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 47(4), 351-359. doi:10.1016/j.finel.2010.12.007

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2011). Nonlinear inelastic analysis of space frames. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 67(4), 585-592. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2010.12.003

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2011). Practical advanced analysis software for nonlinear inelastic dynamic analysis of steel structures. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 67(3), 453-461. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2010.09.009

    Thai, H. T., & Kim, S. E. (2011). Nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of cable structures. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 47(3), 237-246. doi:10.1016/j.finel.2010.10.005

    Thai, H. T., & Choi, D. H. (2011). A FIBER BEAM-COLUMN ELEMENT FOR FRAME ANALYSIS. In L. H. Ho (Ed.), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures (ICSAS 2011) (pp. 128-134). MALAYSIA: RESEARCH PUBLISHING SERVICES. doi:10.3850/978-981-08-9247-0_rp017-icsas11

    Thai, H. -T. (2010). Performance evaluation of steel and composite bridge safety barriers by vehicle crash simulation. Interaction and multiscale mechanics, 3(4), 405-414. doi:10.12989/imm.2010.3.4.405

    Kim, S. -E., & Thai, H. -T. (2010). Nonlinear inelastic dynamic analysis of suspension bridges. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES, 32(12), 3845-3856. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2010.08.027

    Thai, H. -T., & Kim, S. -E. (2010). Free vibration of laminated composite plates using two variable refined plate theory. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES, 52(4), 626-633. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2010.01.002

    Thai, H. -T., & Kim, S. -E. (2009). Large deflection inelastic analysis of space trusses using generalized displacement control method. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, 65(10-11), 1987-1994. doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2009.06.012

    Thai, H. -T., & Kim, S. -E. (2009). Practical advanced analysis software for nonlinear inelastic analysis of space steel structures. ADVANCES IN ENGINEERING SOFTWARE, 40(9), 786-797. doi:10.1016/j.advengsoft.2009.02.001

    Kim, S. -E., Thai, H. -T., & Lee, J. (2009). A two variable refined plate theory for laminated composite plates. COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, 89(2), 197-205. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2008.07.017

    Kim, S. -E., Thai, H. -T., & Lee, J. (2009). Buckling analysis of plates using the two variable refined plate theory. THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES, 47(4), 455-462. doi:10.1016/j.tws.2008.08.002

    Thai, H. -T., & Kim, S. -E. (2008). Second-order Inelastic Dynamic Analysis of Three-dimensional Cable-stayed Bridges. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STEEL STRUCTURES, 8(3), 205-214.

    Thai, H. T., Kim, S. E., & Lee, J. (2007). Buckling analysis of plates using two variable refined plate theory. In Proceedings of 8th Pacific Structural Steel Conference - Steel Structures in Natural Hazards, PSSC 2007 Vol. 2 (pp. 457-462).

PhD Scholarships

We are looking for seven PhD students to work on the following projects. If you are interested in any of them, please email Dr Tai Thai (tai.thai@unimelb.edu.au) with your academic transcript and CV. Please accept his apology if you do not receive his response as he might be able to response to short-listed candidates only due to the large amount of emails received. Thank you very much for your interest and much appreciated your understanding.

  • 1. Seismic performance and earthquake design of composite modular buildings

    This project will explore the performance of the composite systems (i.e., composite modular unit and inter-module connection) that we are currently developing for modular tall building. The project will involve both experimental testing (shaking table test) and numerical modelling (ABAQUS) for the whole modular buildings to ensure our newly developed structural systems can meet the requirements for earthquake actions. We have available testing and modelling facilities at Melbourne to carry out this project.

  • 2. Fire performance of inter-module connections of composite modular buildings

    This project will look at the fire performance of the new joining technique that we have developed for modular tall buildings to ensure its fire safety for practical applications. Both novel experimental testing (using the H-TRIS fire testing method) and advanced numerical simulation (using coupled fire-thermo-mechanical analysis with FDS and SAFIR software) will be employed to make sure the fire safety of our newly developed joining method under any real fire scenarios.

  • 3. Fire induced progressive collapse of composite modular buildings

    This project will examine the structural robustness of composite modular buildings against progressive collapse triggered by fire. The project will focus on advanced modelling techniques (using SAFIR software) for the complex behaviour of inter-module joints of composite modular buildings.

  • 4. Fire performance of high strength CFST columns

    The use of high strength materials in CFST columns not only reduces column sizes and consequently generates more valuable workspace for commercial use, but also provides sustainability benefits by reducing the use of construction materials. This project will explore the fire performance of high strength CFST columns that our group has developed recently. The project will involve both experimental testing and numerical modelling of high strength CFST columns under real fire scenarios.

  • 5. Fire performance of high strength concrete

    High strength concrete has been increasingly used in construction of columns in high rise buildings, towers in bridges and primary load-bearing members in large infrastructure. Recently, our group has developed a cost-effective mix design for high strength concrete (with compressive strength up to 170 MPa) using raw materials and normal curing method. Therefore, this project will examine the fire performance of such high strength concrete to promote its practical application in construction of concrete and composite structures.

  • 6. Physics informed machine learning for structural engineering applications

    By integrating data and mathematical physics models, physics informed machine learning can give results quickly with high accuracy. This project will develop a new physics informed machine learning framework for structural engineering application. The project will be co-supervised by experts in machine learning from the School of Computing and Information Systems in the Faculty of Engineering and IT.

  • 7. A coupled CFD and FE computational framework for steel and composite buildings

    This project will develop a computational tool for predicting the structural responses of steel and composite buildings under fires which is of critical importance in assessing the building safety. By combining computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element (FE) techniques in a coupled fire-thermo-mechanical analysis, the newly developed tool can capture three main physical aspects of structures under realistic fires (i.e., fire development, thermal behaviour, and structural response). Since the CFD tool is capable of simulating user-defined fires, the proposed tool can simulate both standard and real fire scenarios such as natural fires, localised fires, travelling fires, etc.