FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
F. ENGINEERING PRACTICES
3. Earth pressure distributions on rigid retaining wall - P. J. Moore.
4. Evaluation of subgrade and flexible pavement materials-J. R. Styles.
5. Foundation performance in deepsea sediments-J. R. Styles.
6. Vibratory cutting ofbrown coal - P. .1. Moore. L. Gottlieb.
7. Landslide susceptibility of slopes following inundation -P. J. Moore.
S. Fipeiinejacking- f. j . fvioore.
9. Response ofa tensioned pile under vibration - P. J. Moore.
10. Secondary compression behaviour of clay - P. J. Moore.
11. Foundation performance ofa high rise building - P. J. Moore.
12. Behaviour of shallow footings under vibratory loading - P. J. Moore.
13. Evaluation of a device for measurement of permeability anisotropy- P. J. Moore.
14. Behaviour of rock socketted piles- P. J. Hoadley.
15. Unfircd mud bricks stabilized with rice hulls/rice hull ash - J. R. Styles.
16. Prediction of pile settlement in sand using the quasi-static cone penetration test - J. R.
Styles.
D. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 1. Stresses in end-zonesofpretensioned concrete bcams-G. D. Base.
2. Shrinkageandthermalcrackinginreinforcedconcrcte-G. D. Base.
3. Concrete structural hinges (articulations)-G. D. Base.
4. Analysis of column-supported reinforced concrete slabs-G. D. Base.
5. Limit design of reinforced concrete slabs-G. D. Base.
6. The response to load of elastomeric bridge bearings-D. S. Mansell.
7. Stiffened steel plates as structural elements for multi-storey buildings-D. S. Mansell.
8. Testing procedures for scaffolding-D. S. Mansell.
9. Bearing failure criteria in steel connections-D. S. Mansell.
10. Fatigue strength of stud shear connectors in composite beams - L. C. Schmidt.
11. Dynamic response of structures and structural elements to various loading systems - L. K.
Stevens.
12. Effectsofimpactonstructuralclcments-L. K.Stevens.
13. Development and application of limit design - L. K. Stevens.
14. Inelastic behaviour of space trusses- L. C. Schmidt, P. R. Morgan.
15. The influenceof micro-cracking in concrete in compression-G. D. Base.
16. Pressure of granular materials on containers - L. C. Schmidt.
17. Dynamic stability of thin-walled beams-R. Kohoulek.
18. Behaviour of friction grip connections - L . C.Schmidt.
CIVIL ENGINEERING 103 PUBLISHED WORK
Articles
1. BECK,V. R. and STEVENS, L. K. - Wind Loading Failures of Corrugated Roof Cladding.
Civil Eng. Trans.. Inst. Eng. Aust.. Vol. CE21. No. 7:45-56(1979).
2. BREN, L. J. and TURNER, A. K. - Overland Flow in a Eucalypt Forest. Aust. J. of Soil Res.. 30:43 (1979).
3. FARRAN, I. G. and MACMILLAN, R. H. - Grain-Chaff Separation in a Vertical Air Stream. J. Ag. Eng. Res.:24 (1979).
4. HARITOS, N. and STEVENS, L. K. - Dynamic Response ofa Simple Pile Structure to Wave Loading. Civil Eng. Trans.. Inst. Eng. Aust., Vol. CE21, No. 2:104-110(1979).
5. MOORE, P. J. - Determination of Permeability Anisotropy in a Two Way Permeameter.
A.S. T.M.. Geotechnical Testing Journal. (Sept. 1979).
6. MOORE, P. J. and BALBIS, R. E. - Head Losses in Packer Tests. A.S.C.E. Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division, Vol. 105. No. GT9:1108-11 12 (Sept. 1979).
7. SCHMIDT, L. C. and HANAOR, A . - Force Limiting Devices in Space Trusses. Journal of Struct. Div, A.S.C.E., Vol. 105. 575:939-951 (May, 1979).
8. SCHMIDT, L. C, MORGAN, P. R. and CLARKSON, J. A. - Space Truss Design in Inelastic Range. Journal of Struct. Div.. A.S.C.E.. Vol. 104. ST12: 1915-1919 (December, 1978).
9. SCHUBERT, J., GRAZE, H. R. and FORREST, J. A. - Versuche an Windkesseln (Druckluftwasser-behalter) in Wasscrversorgungsanlagen. gwf-wasser/abwasser 120 11.9:
427-433(1979).
10. TULLBERG, J. N. and ANGUS, D. E. - The Effect of Potassium Carbonate Solution on the Drying of Lucerne. I Laboratory Studies. / Agric. Sc.. 97:551 (1978).
Reports
11. DOWNING, C. G. E. and others - Agr. Eng. Research and Investigations. R.R. Agr. 3.
(1979).
12. KENT, M.J. -The Optimal Location of Modal Interchanges. R.R. Trans. /i(1978).
13. MOORE, P. J. - The Influence of Steady State Seepage on the Stability of Infinite Slopes.
R. R. Soils 02 (1979).
14. MOORE, P. J. and DIGHT, P. M. - Pipeline Flotation in Sandy Soils. R.R. Soils 05 (1979).
Technical Report
15. McKAY, M. E. - Performance Characteristics of Pneumatic Drills - Transverse Distribution. T.R. Agr. 7(1979).
THESES PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES Doctor of Philosophy
1. PATTON, T. A. - Transport and Residential Location in Western Cities.
2. THOMPSON, A. G. - Experimental and Theoretical Investigations ofthe Behaviour of Foundations Resting on Soil.
Master of Engineering Science 3. APELBAUM, J. - Ground Traffic Generation at Airports.
4. BECK, V. R. - Wind Failures of Roof Cladding.
5. COOK, G. R. - Brittle Type Instability of HSFGB Joints.
6. DOWN, M. J. - Pneumatic Separation of Grain in the Header-Harvester.
7. GREGG, B. M.-Ultimate Load Capacilyoja Space Truss.
8. MOODY, J. R. - Dynamic Response of Flexibly Supported Highway Bridges.
9. O'MEAGHER, A. J. - The Ultimate Load Behaviour of a Space Truss.
10. PIPER, J. P. - Vibration of Tension Piles.
11. WELLINGTON, N. B. - Watershed Hydrology and Sediment Transport.
12. ZOPPOU, C. - Computer Simulation of Transport and Sedimentation Processes Overland and in Rivers.
Master of Agricultural Science
13. CHANMEESRI, N. - The Role of Stem Diameter for Shallow Flow of Water Through Vegetation.
Master of Applied Science
14. PARISH, A. E. - Simulation of Traffic Flows at a T- Intersection.
THESES IN PROGRESS PhD Theses in Progress BACZYNSKI, N. R. P.-Siahilily oj Shale Hanging- Walls.
BAMFORD, W. E. -Some Geomechanicai Studies .for I unnelhng Projects.
BASSETT, R. C. - Transport and Urban Structure for New Cities.
BROWN. H. P.-Attitudes in Behavioural Modelling-A Study in Modal Choice.
CHANDLER, I. J. - Transfer ojPrestress in Pretensioned Prestressed Concrete.
GABRIC, A. J. - Investigation of Buoyant Plume Distribution.
GARZOLI, K. V.- Thermal Behaviour of Greenhouses.
GREGG, B. - The Effects of Statistical Variations of Properties on the Ultimate Load Behaviour of Space Trusses.
GOLDSTEIN, S. - Moment Distribution in Non-Prismatic Members and its Application lo Plat Slab Analysis.
HANAOR, A. -An Aspect of Space Truss Behaviour.
HARITOS. N. - Wave Spectra and Energy Transj'er to Dynamic Structural Response.
JOWETT. P. H.- Effect ojUltrasonic Waves in Soil and Seeds.
KENT. M. .1. - Modelling the Viclorian Grain 'Transport System.
M ACNAM EE, B. P. - Dynamic Response of Marine Structures.
PATH A K. J. P. - Dewatering of Crops by Thermal and Mechanical Treatment.
RICHARDS, I. D.-An Optimisation oj Rural Rail Goods Movement.
SCOTT. G. - Investigation of Imperfection in Stiffened Steel Plate Structures.
STYLES, J. R. - Foundation Performance in Deep Sea Sediments.
THOMAS. J. D. - Temperature Effects in Bridge Decks.
TRUONG, H. V. P. - Behaviour oj Foundations of Structures Subjected lo High Fluctuating Wind Loading.
UBER. C. B. - Some Aspects of Traffic Gap Acceptance.
WALKER, L. W. - Quantity and Quality of Stormwater Runojffrom Cattle Saleyards.
WASHUSEN, J. - Investigation into Stress Strain Time Behaviour in Rocks.
WATTS, P. J. - Evapotranspiration from an A gricultural Catchment.
WESTCOTT, R. }.- Lateral Stability of Trusses.
WILLIAMSON, R. J. - Soil Moisture and Hydrology ofthe Basalt Plains of Western Victoria.
MEngSc Theses in Progress ALTMANN, A. E. - Urban Hvdrologv and Sediment Transport.
ATT A RD, J. - Hillerborg's Strip Method of Design of R. C. Slabs.
BENNETT, A. L. - Response of Structures to Impact Loading.
BETHUNE. A. J. - Beha viour of Verv Soft Silts and Cla vs.
CALLINAN, R. J. - Optimization of Stiffened Plates.
CHOONG. Y. T. - Earth Pressures on a Floating Dock Wall.
CRAWFORD, B. G. - Fogging for Frost Prevention.
DUMBLE, P. L. - Modelling Urban Freight Movement in Australia.
FACHRI, S. A. - Alternative Industrial Roof Structure.
FA1RHURST, L. - Circular Frevssinel Concrete Hinges.
FRIEND, H. A.-Behaviour ofRock Socketed Piles.
GOULD, N. S.- Power Demand and Use in Cultivation and Sowing Operations.
KOHOUTEK, R. -Dynamic Stability of Thin- Walled Beams.
LANGDON. M. E. - Wind Effects on Structures.
LEE, S. W. - A Study on the Development ofthe A ir- Liquid Nozzle for Sprayers.
LOO, Y. H. - Micro-Cracking of Concrete in Compression.
LYLE, C. W. - Uniform Irrigation of Soils in Orchards.
McMICHAEL, I. - Management of Large Projects using the "Client - Design/Build Company"
Approach.
NG, T. E. - Reinforcement Placement.
PHANG, P. W.-Space Truss Collapse Loads.
PORTER, J. A. - Trip Generation Characteristics of Parks and Recreational Facilities in Urban Areas.
PUMP, W. L. - In Situ Strength ofa Residual Fissured Clay.
SEAMER, P. R. - The Temporal Stability of Trip Generation Relationships.
SENTONGO-KIBALAM A, J. - Sub-Surface Application of Fertiliser lo Rice.
SMITH, D. M. - Selection of Flexible Pavement Materials.
TATTERSALL, C. - Pressure of Granular Materials on Containers.
TAYLOR, J. A. - Design of Joints in 'Timber Structures.
VAN DER MOLEN, J. L. - Curing of Concrete.
CIVIL ENGINEERING 105 WATTE RS, K. - Progressive Failure in Slijfenecl Plate Structures.
WHITE, P. D. - Evaluation ofa Repeated Loading Triaxial Machine as an Indicator of Base Course Material Performance.
WISDOM, A. S. - Modelling Recreational Travel Demand.
WOO, Y. S. - Fatigue Behaviour of Concrete/Stiffened Plate Composite Construction.
WONG, A. W. C. - Dynamic Response of a Tubular Cantilever due to Impact Loading.
WONG. K. T. - Hydraulic Flow Characteristics in Corrugated Plastic Pipes.
YONG. A. F. K.-Secondary Compression Behaviour ofCoodc Island Sill.
YTTRUP, P. J. - Consolidation Characteristics of Hydraulic Fill.
MAgrSc Theses in Progress
EKANAYAKE, E. M. P. B.-.l Simple Method of Estimating Potential Evaporation.
GOULD, I. V.- Vacuum-Pneumatic Conveying of Raw Wool.
MAppISc Theses in Progress GRAVES, J. W. - The Potential Market for Limited Range Automobiles.
JEFFRIES. J. - The Water Balance of the Koo- Wce-Rup Basin.
SUBSTANTIAL GRANTS RECEIVED Grants have been received as follows:
Australian Research Grants Committee.
Australian Water Resources Council: Soil Moisture.
Australian Welding Research Association.
Australian Wool Corporation: Engineering Aspects of Sheep.
Australian Wool Corporation: Technology Transfer.
Commonwealth Council for Rural Research & Extension: Mechanisation Needs.
Commonwealth Extension Services Grant: Farm Buildings.
Country Roads Board. Victoria.
Department of Agriculture (Vic): Agricultural Engineering.
Ministry' of Conservation (Vic): Runoff from Cattle Saleyards.
Reserve Bank: Agricultural Buildings/Structures.
Viclorian Grain Elevators Board.
Wheat Industry Research Committee of Vic: Wheat Machinery' Research.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
RESEARCH TOPICS IN PROGRESS
A. WAVE DIGITAL FILTERS K. M. Adams 1. Wave digital filter hardware design, control and operation.
2. High-level language microcomputer adaptive control.
B. POWER-ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN K. M. Adams, A. E. Ferguson, R. A. Minasian
1. Power electronic system design.
2. High speed switching in converters and inverters.
3. Accurate control of power waveforms.
4. Suppression of user-generated higher harmonics.
C. BIOENGINEER1NG D. J. Dewhurst 1. Control of skilled human limb movements.
2. Electrical safety in the hospital environment.
3. An implanted nerve deafness prosthesis.
4. Computer-assisted training for the physically handicapped.
D. MICROWAVES D. F. Hewitt, R. A. Minasian 1. Large signal modelling of microwave MESFET transistors.
2. Numerical simulation of microwave field effect transistors.
3. Analysis of MESFET mixers.
E. ELECTRIC FENCE SYSTEMS J. C. MeCutchan
1. Development of automatic observation equipment.
2. Training animals to respect electric fences.
3. Field performance of electric fence components.
4. Electric fencing for kangaroos.
5. Solar powered electric fence systems.
6. Fence pulse strength monitor systems.
F. CONTROL SYSTEMS J. S. Packer, J. H. Anderson 1. Modal control via eigenvalue and eigenvector assignments.
2. Microprocessor based control of the spray boom on a tractor.
3. Simulation studies of kidney function.
4. Optimal control methods for industrial processes.
5. Frequency domain controller design for multivariable systems.
6. Computer-aided design with interactive graphics.
7. An evaluation of large-scale systems methods.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 107 G. COMMUNICATIONS
D. A. H. Johnson, J. Brown 1. Data compression studies facsimile.
2. Adaptive equalizer studies.
3. Computer music project.
4. Microprocessor implementation of convolution codes.