A selection of archived news from the School of Civil Engineering http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/index.aspx?RelatedItemsList_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/best-geotechnical.aspx Since 1956 the University of Birmingham has provided postgraduate Geotechnical Engineering studies and the programme boasts over 1000 MSc graduates to date. The high quality of the teaching and research which students experience is reflected in the industry awards won by Birmingham MSc graduates. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/best-geotechnical.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/annual-clark-lecture-2012.aspx The lecture at the forthcoming annual Clark Lecture in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham will be delivered John Nolan, President of the Institution of Structural Engineers and Chief Executive of Nolan Associates. Mr Nolan will speak on the important topic of 'The Consulting Structural Engineer, Cost Versus Value'. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:02:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/annual-clark-lecture-2012.aspx Annual Clark Lecture John Nolan mark sterling Institution of Structural Engineers Nolan Associates http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/meet-the-companies-2011.aspx On Wednesday 23rd November the School of Civil Engineering welcomed a dozen of civil engineering's key companies, all of whom are looking for young talent to nurture, ready for graduate employment. The School runs an annual series of events, aimed at helping these companies secure first and second year undergraduates for sponsorship through their degrees. The Respect scheme starts with Meet the Companies – which does what it says on the tin – and students from all levels of study come along to talk to the recruiting companies. Thereafter, students will apply and be selected for interview in February, ready to secure their summer placements with their new host organisations. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/meet-the-companies-2011.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/structural-analysis-learning.aspx Seeing and touching structures makes structural analysis learning more fun. Civil Engineering at The University of Birmingham Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:40:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/structural-analysis-learning.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/ultimate-3-challenge.aspx Professor Felix Schmid, of the School of Civil Engineering and the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education, completed a tough charity challenge in Septmeber this year: he cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats, climbed the 'three peaks challenge' and kayaked the longest lakes in England, Wales and Scotland. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:49:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/ultimate-3-challenge.aspx Felix Schmid Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education Civil Engineering http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/sustainable-transport.aspx Professor Chris Baker, Director of the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education, has been invited to become a member of a United Nations Expert Group on Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation for International Transport Networks. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/sustainable-transport.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/waste-water-quality.aspx Dr Cynthia Carliell-Marquet, lecturer and water researcher in the School of Civil Engineering, has been working with Severn Trent Water to better understand their anaerobic digesters and bioenergy output. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/waste-water-quality.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/building-bridges.aspx Dr Andrew Quinn, Senior Lecturer in Atmospheric Science and Engineering, was invited to speak to a group of local primary school teachers in September, as part of a wider programme of University-led activities for schools. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:32:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/building-bridges.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/european-engineering-deans-council.aspx The European Engineering Deans' Council (EEDC) was launched at the 2011 SEFI Conference, held in Lisbon in September. The University of Birmingham is the only UK founding member university of the EEDC. Professor Kamel Hawwash, of the School of Civil Engineering, represented Professor Richard A Williams, Head of College, at the council's initial meeting. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:42:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/european-engineering-deans-council.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/transport-secretary-visits.aspx The then Secretary of State for Transport, Phil Hammond, visited the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) on 8 June, to better understand the role of research in enhancing the technical and economic performance of Britain's railways. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/transport-secretary-visits.aspx Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education Chris Baker Felix Schmid Phil Hammond Civil Engineering http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/research-prizes.aspx A team from the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education has won the IMechE Railway Division Prize (WA Agnew Meritorious/ CN Goodall Award Prize) 2011 for their paper, 'Real-Time Train Re-Scheduling in Junction Areas'. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/research-prizes.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/professor-joins-BSI-panel.aspx Professor Chris Baker, Professor of Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Director of the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education, has been invited to join the Aerodynamics panel of the British Standards Institution (BSI). Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:38:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/professor-joins-BSI-panel.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/go-on-the-rails.aspx Forty aspiring teenage engineers were on campus in July to take part in a four-day residential course, exploring the technologies and systems of railway engineering. Hosted by the University of Birmingham's Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), 16 and 17 year olds from across the country took part in one of two challenges that explored aerodynamics, crashworthiness, radio communications, railway control and signalling systems. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:49:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/go-on-the-rails.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/mapping-the-underworld.aspx This year's Mapping the Underworld (MTU) annual event was held at the Ordinance Survey, Southampton on the 8th of September and was supported by the Pipeline Industries Guild (PIG) and UK Water Industries Research (UKWIR). Mapping the underworld is a major research programme aimed at developing a robust suite of techniques for identifying the range of services that underlie our streets. More accurate identification of this, often complex, network of pipes and cables has the potential to significantly reduce costs, delays and accidents. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:04:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/mapping-the-underworld.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/energy-brochure.aspx With the world's energy demand growing and many traditional sources arguably unsustainable, we need to address a vast range of issues. Through our expertise, knowledge partnerships and resources we are engaging with industry to help find real solutions and alternatives to the challenges we are facing. Through such collaborations our students gain a broad experience, helping us to educate and shape the energy professionals that will continue to play a critical role in the energy landscape for many years to come. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/energy-brochure.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/breakfast.aspx University of Birmingham undergraduates get up early for breakfast seminars hosted by engineering company, Amey. The students benefited from Amey engineers' design expertise to hear about topical civil engineering projects, challenges and solutions. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:02:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/breakfast.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/rungthonkit.aspx Prathan Rungthonkit, a PhD research student under the supervision of Dr Jimmy Yang, has won the Institution of Structural Engineers, Midland Counties Branch, Regional Structural Engineering Awards (2011) through his research on "Behaviour of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) under combined axial and transverse loadings". Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/rungthonkit.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/railway.aspx Birmingham – France railway connections celebrated by Associate Professor Felix Schmit and a 30-year collaborative relationship with the Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics in Paris, by Dr Gurmel Ghataora. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:02:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/railway.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/waves.aspx Wind Action, Ventilation and Environmental Science (WAVES) research collaboration between the University of Birmingham and Silsoe in Bedfordshire. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/waves.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/wind-tunnels.aspx The wind engineering team of the School of Civil Engineering has a reputation for not only undertaking high quality work but also for investigating challenging issues which cross a number of boundaries. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/wind-tunnels.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/water-supply.aspx Did Victorian approaches to uncertainty in water resources and supply planning offer any lessons or guidance for planning and designing water resources and supply schemes today? Dr John Bridgman investigates. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/water-supply.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/bridges.aspx Constructionarium 2011 was a resounding success with all participating students having a great time, helped with funding from the university's Alumni Circles of Influence fund and the invaluable support of Birse Rail. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/bridges.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/road-executives.aspx This year was no exception and Dr Michael Burrow and his colleagues in the School welcomed more than 40 highway engineers from around the world for education and training over four linked, 3-day intensive residential courses. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/road-executives.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/success.aspx The School of Civil Engineering celebrates its current students, alumni and staff for awards and prizes from the Royal Engineering Academy, industrial sponsors, the Institution of Structural Engineers, Ground Engineering and academic accolades. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/success.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/npower.aspx Each year RWE npower challenges teams of final and penultimate year students from across Europe to give them solutions to topical questions faced by the power industry and to present their ideas to a panel of industry experts for a cash prize. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/npower.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/drchaplin.aspx Theodore Chaplin, who died recently, was educated at Marlborough, and graduated from Cambridge in 1945. He was a loyal servant of this University, and will be remembered with affection by his many former colleagues and friends. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/drchaplin.aspx Engineering and Physical Sciences