![]() ![]() These include the use of existing barriers combined with cost-effective solutions, including flow-limiting baffles. This project leverages Tasmania-specific predictive models for the purpose of identify cost-saving strategies in debris flow barrier structures. Debris flows travel rapidly down slope through channels, streams and rivulets, transporting and depositing significant volumes of material when gradients flatten out. Tasmania is particularly susceptible to landslide and debris flowslide events due to the State’s inherent mountainous terrain and the increasing prevalence of heavy rainfall events. The funding continue the work conducted by Dr Ali Tolooiyan, Dr Ashley Dyson and Dr Gholamreza Kefayati on Tasmanian natural hazard mitigation techniques. These two grants totaling $450,000 with $200,000 cash value. We have successfully obtained two competitive natural disaster risk reduction grants providing Commonwealth funding to Tasmania under the National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework. Housing and infrastructure developments impacted by urban landslide activity can have implications lasting decades. To improve disaster resilience within Tasmania, we need a unified policy for on-site geotechnical investigations and specific testing methods (Multi-Channel Analysis of Seismic Waves - #MASW and Cone Penetration Tests – #CPT) combined with advanced numerical modelling to assess landslide risk to urban development zones. The project seeks to understand disaster risk through these methods to improve the quality and accessibility of information on ground conditions that impact critical urban development issues.įor further information, please visit our website: Houses and infrastructure in many of Tasmania’s Local Government Areas (LGAs) have experienced major irreversible structural damage and even destruction by landslides. Tasmania’s urban environments continue to be affected by significant landslide hazards. ![]() This grant totals $1.45M with a $701,500 contribution from the Federal Government, in addition to a $110,250 PhD stipend provided by the University of Tasmania. In collaboration with our colleagues Drs Nick Roberts and Claire Kain at Mineral Resources Tasmania in the Department of State Growth (Tas), Drs Ali Tolooiyan, Ashley Dyson and Gholamreza Kefayati have successfully obtained a 2-year competitive disaster resilience grant with Commonwealth funding from the National Emergency Management Agency through the 2023 round of the #DisasterReadyFund (DRF). #debris #geotechnicalengineering #waterengineering #multiphysics #climateresilience If you possess a PhD in geotechnical or water engineering with expertise in numerical modelling of debris flow and fluidised soil, and are passionate about advancing climate adaptation in mountain environments, I encourage you to submit your application. This accomplishment underscores the significance of climate adaptation and resilience in mitigating climate impacts both in Tasmania and on a global scale. For the second year running, UTAS has been rated as the number one university in the world on climate action. If yes, you might find great interest in exploring this distinctive Postdoctoral research opportunity within the School of Engineering at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). Are you passionate about numerical research on multiphysics geotechnical problems? Do you want to contribute towards ensuring safe and enduring climate change resilience against debris flows and landslides in mountainous settings?
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