PhD scholarship: Investigation of Railway Studs and Squats
The University of Queensland
Posted 4 days ago
Project summary
Program
PhD
Location
St Lucia
Research area
Engineering, Mathematical sciences, Physical sciences
Project description
The research seeks to develop a generalised validated mathematical model for rail studs, and in particular to examine how this mechanism differs from that for rail squats. Railway studs and squats are track defects that grow via dynamic loading over successive train wheel passages. The model would be used to predict growth of studs and to evaluate and determine optimum railway vehicle and track conditions to mitigate this rail defect. An extensive experimental and field study would be used to validate the results.
Research environment
The nonlinear and railway mechanics groups at the University of Queensland are highly vibrant research clusters that typically work on both theoretical and practical aspects of mechanics phenomena with close industry interaction if needed. The group boasts both high impact in very high quality journals as well as industry impact in solving real problems.
Scholarship
This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.
This scholarship includes:
living stipend of $40,000 AUD, indexed annually
tuition fees covered.
Supervisor
Principal supervisor
Professor Paul Meehan
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Principal supervisor
Dr Aditya Khanna
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Preferred educational background
Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.
We take into account your:
previous academic record
publication record
honours and awards
employment history.
A working knowledge of applied mechanics, fatigue analysis, finite element modelling, metallurgical analysis and/or control systems would be of benefit to someone working on this project.
You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field(s) of applied mechanics including statics and dynamics and the potential for scholastic success.
A background or knowledge of railway mechanics, contact mechanics, mathematical modelling, finite element modelling, metallurgical analysis and/or control theory is highly desirable.
How to apply
Applicants be domestic ie Australian citizens and should apply online through the link:
https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/investigation-railway-studs-and-squats
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