A 21st century laboratory testing device for geotechnical engineering
The research team at UWA (Lehane, Doherty, Stanier, White, Li and Wang) is currently working on a project that will transform conventional triaxial testing used to measure mechanical properties of soil. Specifically, 3D image analysis (DIC) will record the boundary displacements on cylindrical soil samples and these results will be coupled with advanced soil models to allow design soil parameter optimisation.
The images of the sample are captured using 24 No. Raspberry Pi cameras attached to the perspex cylinder which forms pressurised container surrounding the test sample. The photogrammetry is coded in python. However this software is in real need of rationalisation. In addition, the user interface is really complicated and a new front end is required if this research is to find application in practice.
Students will work with all 6 members of the research team, all of whom are happy to provide guidance and help.
Client
Contact Person: Prof. Barry Lehane
Telephone:2417
Email:[email protected]
Preferred method of contact:Email
Location:Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building
Client Unavailability
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IP Exploitation Model
The client wishes to use a Creative Commons CC BY-NC model to deal with IP embodied in the project.
