New Technologies for Construction Engineering

Project Title	Contact
Optimum Application of Energy Efficient Lighting: Solar Simulation Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)	Prof John T Sheridan
Surface wave assessment of pavements using discrete element modelling	Dr Ciaran McNally
Form finding of tensegrity structures using grammatical evolution	Dr Ciaran McNally
Microstructural investigation of durable concretes manufactured using alkali activated binders	Dr Ciaran McNally
A study of sustainable asphalt pavement technologies with particular emphasis on laboratory evaluation of fatigue performance	Dr Amanda Gibney
Engineering properties of organic soils	Dr Mike Long
Submarine landslides in Brazilian soils	Dr Mike Long
Applications of high-frequency real-time wireless sensing for environmental monitoring	Dr P.J. Purcell
Estimation of suspended solids sedimentation/deposition rates in watercourses	Dr P.J. Purcell
The Effects of Infill Panels on RC Frame Behaviour under Seismic Conditions	Dr Paul Fanning
Structural Condition Assessment using Vibration Response Data	Dr Paul Fanning
Achieving Higher Energy Efficiency Through Building Integrated PV and Thermal Management	Prof. K. Ravindranathan Thampi
Development and Verification of an Expansive Cement Cracking Model	Prof Debra Laefer
Total Energy Input as an Alternative to Peak Particle Velocity for Blasting and Vibration Limitations	Prof Debra Laefer
Development of a New Analytical Model to Characterize Building Load Transfer during Adjacent-Excavation and Tunnel-induced Subsidence	Prof Debra Laefer

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