PhD in the school of Engineering (CIVG)
Lead Research Organisation:
Newcastle University
Department Name: Sch of Engineering
Abstract
PhD in the school of Engineering (CIVG) - Summary to follow
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Stefano Utili (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Ellen Robson (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE/W50306X/1 | 01/04/2021 | 31/03/2022 | |||
| 2137765 | Studentship | NE/W50306X/1 | 01/10/2018 | 31/08/2022 | Ellen Robson |
| Description | 1) By carrying out qualitative data collection in Nepal, the problems associated with the coordination of road slope stabilisation in Nepal according to key stakeholders were found. Road slope stabilisation is an engineering measure used to stabilise a slope adjacent to a road. The key outcomes were that slope stabilisation is not prioritised in the construction of roads and that there is a lack of communication between the stakeholders. 2) A method to develop road slope cutting guidelines suitable to be used in lower income countries. Road slope cutting guidelines are used by practitioners to determine what stable inclination to cut a road slope to based on the characteristics of the slope. The guidelines developed using this method are more robust than those that currently exist for lower-income countries and are more user-friendly than stability charts published in literature. Using this methodology, guidelines were developed for Nepal. |
| Exploitation Route | 1) By outlining the key problems associated with the coordination of road slope stabilisation in Nepal, the Nepalese government can use this information to improve future road construction projects. These findings can also be used by academics researching road slope stabilisation in Nepal that are trying to come up with sustanable solutions for road construction. These findings highlight what problems may need to be addressed. 2) Robust road slope cutting guidelines can be developed by engineers for any lower income country following this methodology. Practitioners in Nepal can use the guidelines developed to plan and cut stable road slopes. |
| Sectors | Construction,Transport,Other |
| Description | Global Partnership Fund |
| Amount | £9,080 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Newcastle University |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 02/2022 |
| End | 07/2022 |