At UWA engineering students undertake a major research project in their final year. A thesis of approximately 80 pages is produced. This project contributes significantly to their grade of Honours. Andrew has supervised the final year projects of the following students.
Steven Chidgzey (2003): Application of the scaled boundary finite-element method to fracture mechanics
Alan Mace (2003): A new approach to the torsion of thin-walled members
Tsz Kit Tse (2003): Punching shear capacity of flat slab bridges
Suk Kwan Tang (2003): Numerical analysis of the response and damage of steel traffic barriers
Joanne Ong (2003): Experimental analysis of torsion on shear cores
Sean de Prazer (2003): Punching shear capacity of typical Main Roads Western Australia reinforced concrete flat-slab bridges
Dina (2003): Design of a scale model concrete bridge
Wayne Lay-Myint (2003): A civil solutions website
Jeremy Povey (2003): Lateral forces generated by pedestrians on dynamically sensitive structures
Nathan Littlewood (2002): Investigation of progressive collapse in high rise structures and possible methods of arrest.
Mark Fettucia (2002): Investigation of the interaction between lateral structural motion and dynamic pedestrian loads.
Peter-John Marshall (2002): Increasing the load rating of reinforced concrete slab bridges using advanced analysis techniques.
Lara Sweet (2001): Effect of load eccentricity on anchorage zone behaviour.
Yan Am Lim (2001): Stress analysis of deep concrete beams with web penetrations using the scaled boundary finite-element method.
Andrew Abbott (2001): Scaled boundary finite-element analysis for tilt-up slabs.
Michelle Wong (1999): The use of principal degrees of freedom in matrix analysis.
Satoko Oya (1999): The dynamic response of structures to wind using a gust factor approach.
Loretta Brabant (1999): The performance of interlock masonry in bending.
James Allingame (1999): In-plane lateral capacity of a dry stacked reinforced masonry system.
Damien Smith (1999): Inclusion of footing interaction using a boundary approach.
Sing-E Lee (1999): Computer aided instruction in engineering mechanics.
Noel Wenham (1999): Automatic computation of plastic collapse mechanisms.
Matthew Lewis (1999): Non-linear semi-rigid connections in matrix structural analysis.
Brendan Marsh (1998): Construction of the Great Pyramid.
Imelda Tukgali (1998): Efficient inclusion of semi-rigid and pinned connections in matrix structural analysis.
Brad Fuge (1998): Buckling of braced thin-walled tubes.
Paul Dimmock (1998): The application of genetic algorithms to structural design - optimising the structural topology of a simply support truss.
Andre Kin Wai Chong (1998): Influence of end moments on the effective breadth of beams.
Andrew Caetano (1998): Inelastic dynamic frame analysis including axial effects.
Michael Dixon (1997): High-strength concrete columns under eccentric compression.
Maurice Van Benten (1997): Distortion of thin-walled piles during installation.
Tobias Harrison (1997): User interfaces of structural analysis software.
Mark Jin (1997): Design of pile caps using strut and tie models.
Cuong Phan (1996): Large deformation analysis of beams including member load effects.
Simon Welfare (1996): The response of Perth buildings to bombing.
Mark Wallis (1996): The stability of free standing masonry walls.
Claire Williamson (1995): Preservation of timber and its application to the remidial treatment of timber bridges.
David Sourbutts (1995): A review of non-destructive testing techniques for timber.
Andrew Grime (1994): Application of genetic algorithms to structural design.
Brett Lowcock (1994): Adaptive analysis of deep beams.
Steven Ash (1994): Derivation of complex compliance of a footing.
Michael Kakulus (1993): The modelling of shear cores of tall buildings.
Alastair Cowan (1993): Scale modelling of masonry walls.