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GEOTECHNICAL BEHAVIOUR OF CLAYS – session @ EUROCLAY 2023 – Bari, 24-27 luglio 2023
Nell’ambito della conferenza Euroclay 2023 (Bari, 24-27 luglio), organizzata dall’International Conference of European Clay Groups Association, si terrà una sessione sul tema “Geotechnical Modeling of clays”. Chi fosse interessato, può sottoporre un abstract entro l’1 Marzo 2023. Per gli abstract che verranno accettati, sarà possibile procedere con una nota di 6 pagine entro la scadenza del 30 settembre 2023. Informazioni sulla conferenza e sulle sessioni sono disponibili in questo sito. Di seguito una sinossi del tema della sessione.
Session GE 02 Synopsis
Clays are used in a wide range of geotechnical applications and in civil engineering. They are used in slurry cut-off walls, landfill sites, closure structures for underground repositories, soil improvement, geosynthetic clay liners, grouts and sealants for drilling industry. The particular size and structure of clay minerals condition their rheological properties, adsorption/desorption characteristics and swelling/shrinkage processes, among others. These in turn affect the hydro-mechanical and physico-chemical behaviour of clays and clay rocks. In particular, this session welcomes works investigating the connection between the properties of clay minerals at the nano- and meso-scales (‘‘micro-scale’’) and the macroscopic properties, as well as the chemical effects. Both experimental and modelling works will be considered.
Opportunity for PhD studies on Unsaturated Geomaterials and Contaminant Transport at Monash University (Melbourne)
Three scholarships are available for PhD studies commencing in 2019. The scholarships will provide support for three years on a full-time basis for a research project leading to a PhD.
Project 1: the project aims at developing an experimentally validated theory of the behaviour of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) under high temperatures and salt gradients that will lead to a significant improvement in the understanding of their hydraulic behaviour. The PhD will focus on the evaluation of temperature effects, wet/dry cycles salt gradients and stress changes on the water retention curves (WRCs) of geosynthetic clay liners.
Project 2 (2 scholarships): the project will focus on contaminant transport through lining systems. Particular emphasis will be given to chemical compatibility issues between a suite of emerging contaminants (PFAS, etc.) and soil and geosynthetic liners. This project aims at providing practitioners with better tools to estimate the design life of hydraulic barriers systems.
Applicants should have an Honours 1 or First Class Honours Degree in Engineering or Science and an interest in analytical/numerical and experimental research. The scholarship value is A$28,500 per annum, with the possibility of a top-up depending on academic standing and/or experience. The potential for further earning is also possible through tutoring.
For further information, contact Prof. Malek Bouazza, at malek.bouazza@monash.edu. Applications including a curriculum vitae, a copy of academic transcript, evidence of English-language proficiency (international applicants only) names and contact details of at least two academic referees should be sent to the above email address.
