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UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Saving Energy Via Drag Reduction: A Mathematical Description of Oscillatory Flows
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
15/02/23 → 14/08/25
Project: Research
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Accelerated Development Of Screw Anchors For Floating Wind (Joint with Industrial Partner Geowynd)
1/09/22 → 1/03/26
Project: Research
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Research output
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3D numerical analysis of screw pile subjected to axial compressive and lateral load
Kumar, P. V. P., Patra, S., Haldar, S., Brown, M. J., Knappett, J. A. & Sharif, Y. U., 1 Jan 2023, Soil Dynamics, Earthquake and Computational Geotechnical Engineering : Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2021 Volume 5. Muthukkumaran, K., Ayothiraman, R. & Kolathayar, S. (eds.). Singapore: Springer , Vol. 5. p. 75-85 11 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 300).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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A granular energy-controlled boundary condition for discrete element simulations of granular flows on erodible surfaces
Zhu, C., Huang, Y. & Sun, J., Feb 2023, In: Computers and Geotechnics. 154, 10 p., 105115.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Rockfall Barrier Performance Through Block Propagation Codes and Meta-models
Previtali, M., Ciantia, M. O., Spadea, S., Castellanza, R. & Crosta, G., 2023, Challenges and Innovations in Geomechanics - Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of IACMAG - Volume 3: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of IACMAG. Barla, M., Di Donna, A., Sterpi, D. & Insana, A. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer , p. 291-298 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 288).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Datasets
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A CPT approach to cable plough performance prediction based upon centrifuge model testing - Measured Data
Robinson, S. (Creator), Brown, M. (Creator), Matsui, H. (Creator), Brennan, A. (Creator), Augarde, C. (Creator), Coombs, W. M. (Creator) & Cortis, M. (Creator), University of Dundee, 30 Nov 2020
DOI: 10.15132/10000161
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Visual programming for structural assessment of out-of-plane mechanisms in historic masonry structures
Funari, M. F. (Creator), Spadea, S. (Creator), Lonetti, P. (Contributor), Fabbrocino, F. (Contributor) & Luciano, R. (Contributor), University of Dundee, May 2020
DOI: 10.15132/10000153, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glm6xp-S3I4&t=68s
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Analysis of coupled axial and lateral deformation of roots in soil — figure data
Meijer, G. (Creator), Muir Wood, D. (Creator), Knappett, J. (Creator), Bengough, G. (Creator) & Liang, T. (Creator), University of Dundee, 2019
DOI: 10.15132/10000137, https://zenodo.org/record/1465758#.XRIHOOtKipo
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Prizes
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2nd Place in the Regional Competition in Theoretical Mechanics
Chernin, Leon (Recipient), 25 Apr 1995
Prize: Other distinction
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2nd Prize in the Third IACMM Paper Competition
Chernin, Leon (Recipient), 3 Apr 2003
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Heriot-Watt University (External organisation)
Leon Chernin (Chair)
1 Feb 2023 → 2026Activity: Membership types › Membership of board
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International Workshop on Seismic Design and Assessment for Resilience, Robustness and Sustainability of Slope Engineering
Chongqiang Zhu (Speaker)
14 Jan 2023 → 15 Jan 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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External PhD examiner Unversity of Cambridge, Geoff Eichorn: Landslide-pipeline interaction for onshore slopes in silty sand
Michael Brown (Examiner)
13 Jan 2023Activity: Examination types › Examination
Press/Media
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New floating wind farm research could increase installation depth
Michael Brown & Andrew Brennan
24/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Energy crisis lifeline: UK set to slash costs with 'revolutionary' floating wind turbines
Michael Brown & Andrew Brennan
17/06/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Scottish university looks to revolutionise wind energy with floating turbines
Michael Brown & Andrew Brennan
17/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Student theses
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An investigation into the influence of buildability factors on productivity of in situ reinforced concrete construction
Author: Jarkas, A. M., 2005Supervisor: Horner, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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A RELIABLE SYSTEMATIC METHODOLOGY FOR RECONSTRUCTING THE FIRE SCENE USING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ANALYSING HUMAN FACTORS
Author: Svare, M., 2022Supervisor: Nic Daeid, N. (Supervisor) & Jones, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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Assessing the Interaction Between Earthquake Faults and Jack-Up Rigs
Author: Oakes, K. J., 2022Supervisor: Brown, M. (Supervisor) & Anastasopoulos, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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