Note 1: some theses might be listed under several heading
Note 2: the amount that in other Universities is generally known as “Ph.D.” is within Oxford known as “D.Phil.”
REINFORCED SOIL
Unpaved Roads
- Love, J.P. (1985) D.Phil. “Model Testing of Geogrids in Unpaved Roads”
abstract thesis (5.37MB, pdf) - Burd, H.J. (1986) D.Phil. “A Sizable Displacement Finite Element Analysis of the Reinforced Unpaved Road”
abstract thesis (5.45MB, pdf) - Fannin, R.J. (1986) D.Phil. “Geogrid Reinforcement of Granular Layers on Soft Clay – research at Model and Full Scale”
abstract thesis (4.84MB, pdf) - Brocklehurst, C.J. (1993) D.Phil. “Finite Element Studies of Reinforced and Unreinforced Two-Layer Soil Systems”
abstract thesis (20.3MB, pdf)
Other reinforced soil applications
- Dyer, M.R. (1985) D.Phil. “Observation from the Stress Distribution in Crushed Glass with Applications to Soil Reinforcement”
abstract thesis (5.47MB, pdf) - Palmeira, E.M. (1987) D.Phil. “Study regarding Soil Reinforcement Interaction by way of Massive Laboratory Tests”
abstract thesis (13.1MB, pdf) - Pedley, M.J. (1990) D.Phil. “The Performance of Soil Reinforcement in Bending and Shear”
abstract thesis (18.2MB, pdf) - Tei, K. (1993) D.Phil. “Research of Soil Nailing in Sand”
abstract thesis (7.08MB, pdf) - Morris, J.D. (1999) D.Phil. “Physical and Statistical Modelling of Grouted Nails in Clay”
abstract thesis (7.18MB, pdf)
OFFSHORE FOUNDATIONS AND STRUCTURES
Piling
Shallow foundations, jack-up units
- de Santa Maria, P.E.L. (1988) D.Phil. “Conduct of Footings for Offshore Structures under Combined Loads”
abstract thesis (5.89MB, pdf) - Bell, R.W. (1991) M.Sc. “Case Study of Offshore Foundations Exposed to Combined Loading”
abstract thesis (5.73MB, pdf) - Martin, C.M. (1994) D.Phil. “Physical and Statistical Modelling of Offshore Foundations Under Combined Loads”
abstract thesis (30.1MB, pdf) - Thompson, R.S.G. (1996) D.Phil. “Growth and development of Non-Straight line Statistical Models Suitable for case study of Jack-up Units”
abstract thesis (14.4MB, pdf) - Ngo Tran, C.L. (1996) D.Phil. “Case Study of Offshore Foundations Exposed to Combined Loading”
abstract thesis (7.68MB, pdf) - Mangal, J.K. (1999) D.Phil. “Partly Drained Loading of Shallow Foundations on Sand”
abstract thesis (16.2MB, pdf) - Cassidy, M.J. (1999) D.Phil. “Non-Straight line Analysis of Jack-up Structures Exposed to Random Waves”
abstract thesis (3.1MB, pdf) - Byrne, B.W. (2000) D.Phil. “Investigations of Suction Caissons in Dense Sand”
abstract thesis (8.9MB, pdf) - Nguyen-Sy, L. (2005) D.Phil. “The Theoretical Modelling of Circular Shallow Foundation for Offshore Wind GeneratorsInch
abstract thesis (5.06Mb, pdf) - Villalobos Jara, F.A. (2006) D.Phil. “Model Testing of Foundations for Offshore Wind GeneratorsInch
abstract thesis (22.87Mb, pdf) - Hazell, E. (2008) D.Phil. “Statistical and Experimental Studies of Shallow Cone Transmission in Clay”
abstract thesis (7.16Mb, pdf) - Cotter, O. (2009) D.Phil. “Installing Suction Cassion Foundations for Offshore Alternative Energy Structures”
abstract thesis (18.8Mb, pdf)
IN-SITU TESTING
UNSATURATED AND GASSY SOILS
SEDIMENTATION AND CONSOLIDATION Of Soppy CLAYS
- Lee, K. (1979) D.Phil. “An Analytical and Experimental Study of huge Strain Consolidation”
abstract thesis (7.89MB, pdf) - Been, K. (1980) D.Phil. “Stress-Strain Conduct of the Cohesive Soil Deposited Under Water”
abstract thesis (5.37MB, pdf) - Elder, D. McG. (1985) D.Phil. “Stress-Strain and Strength Conduct of Very Soft Soil Sediment”
abstract thesis (7.97MB, pdf) - Bowden, R.K. (1988) D.Phil. “Compression Conduct and Shear Strength Characteristics of the Natural Silty Clay Sedimented within the Laboratory”
abstract thesis (8.13MB, pdf) - Lee, M. (2000) M.Sc. “An Experimental and Analytical Study of Electrokinetic Consolidation”
abstract thesis (4.63Mb, pdf) - Bartholomeeusen, G. (2003) D.Phil. “Compound Shock Waves and Creep Conduct in Sediment Beds”
abstract thesis (2.33MB, pdf) - Lintern, D.G. (2003) D.Phil. “Influences of Flocculation on Bed Qualities for Fine-Grained Cohesive Sediment”
abstract thesis (14.9MB, pdf)
TUNNELLING AND TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY
Pipejacking and pipebursting
- Ripley, K.J. (1989) D.Phil. “The Performance of Jacked Pipes”
abstract thesis (11.3MB, pdf) - Swee, J.L.K. (1991) D.Phil. “Pipebursting: Model Tests”
abstract - Norris, P. (1992) D.Phil. “The Conduct of Jacked Concrete Pipes During Site Installation”
abstract thesis (17MB, pdf) - Zhou, J.-Q. (1998) D.Phil. “Statistical Analysis and Laboratory Test of Concrete Jacking Pipes”
abstract thesis (48.9MB pdf) - Marshall, M.A. (1998) D. Phil. “Pipe-Jacked Tunnelling: Jacking Loads and Ground Movements”
abstract thesis (7.37MB pdf) - Psomas, S (2001) M.Sc. “Qualities of frothOrFine sand Mixtures for Tunnelling Applications”
abstract thesis (1.64MB pdf) - Pena Duarte. M (2007) D.Phil. “Foam like a Soil Conditioner in Tunnelling: Physical and Mechanical Qualities of Conditioned Sands”
abstract thesis (1.64MB pdf) - Schupp, J. (2009) D.Phil. “Upheaval buckling and flotation of hidden offshore pipelines”
Tunnelling (general)
- Chow, L. (1994) M.Sc. “The Conjecture of Surface Settlements Because of Tunnelling in Soft Ground”
abstact thesis (5.84MB, pdf) - Kim, S.-H. (1996) D.Phil. “Model Testing and Analysis of Interactions between Tunnels in Clay”
abstact thesis (15.6MB, pdf) - Liu Gang (1997) D.Phil. “Statistical Modelling of harm to Masonry Structures Because of Tunnelling”
abstact thesis (5.51MB, pdf) - Augarde, C.E. (1997) D.Phil. “Statistical Modelling of Tunnelling Systems for Assessment of harm to Structures”
abstact thesis (7.70MB, pdf) - Bloodworth, A.G. (2002) D.Phil. “Three-Dimensional Analysis of Tunnelling Effects on Structures to build up Design Methods”
abstract thesis(3.85MB, pdf) - Pickhaver, J.A. (2006) D.Phil. “Statistical Modelling of creating Reaction to Tunnelling”
abstract thesis (41MB, pdf)
FLOW OF GRANULAR MATERIALS
Ecological APPLICATIONS
- Harbottle, M.J. (2003) D.Phil. “Using Electrokinetics to boost the Degradation of Organic Contaminants in Soils”
abstract thesis (2.78MB, pdf)
CONCRETE
- O’Mahoney, M.M. (1990) D.Phil. “Recycling of Materials in Civil Engineering”
abstract thesis (7.30MB, pdf) - Nguyen, G.D. (2005) D.Phil. “A Thermodynamic Method of Constitutive Modelling of Concrete using Damage Mechanics and Plasticity Theory”
abstract thesis (3.20MB, pdf)
STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
- Thompson, R.S.G. (1996) D.Phil. “Growth and development of Non-Straight line Statistical Models Suitable for case study of Jack-up Units”
abstract thesis (14.4MB, pdf) - Cassidy, M.J. (1999) D.Phil. “Non-Straight line Analysis of Jack-up Structures Exposed to Random Waves”
abstract thesis (3.1MB, pdf) - Falati, S. (1999) D.Phil. “The contribution of non-structural components towards the overall dynamic conduct of concrete floor slabs”
abstract thesis (16MB, pdf) - Johnson, D.M. (2000) D.Phil. “Statistical Modelling of Real-time Sub-Structure testing “
abstract thesis (2.2MB, pdf) - Neild, S.A. (2001) D.Phil. “Using Non-Straight line Vibration Strategies to Identify Damage in Concrete Bridges”
abstract thesis (5.3MB, pdf) - Clment, D.E. (2002) D.Phil. “Seismic Analysis of Knee Elements for Steel Frames”
abstract thesis (13.9MB, pdf) - Gray, M. (2006) M.Sc “Finite Element Seismic Analysis of Guyed Masts “
abstract thesis (4.82Mb, pdf) - Bonnet, P.A. (2006) D.Phil “The introduction of Multi-Axis Real-Time Substructure Testing”
abstract thesis (4.98Mb, pdf) - Sim, J.H.H. (2006) D.Phil. “Human-Structure Interaction in Cantilever Grandstands”
abstract thesis (13.9Mb, pdf) - Ehland, A. (2009) D.Phil. “Vibrations of precast and partly prestressed floor systems under moving loads”
abstract thesis (15.59Mb, pdf) - Ojaghi, M. (Makhzan Ojaghi, S. M.) (2010) D.Phil. “The introduction of Real-Time Distributed Hybrid Testing for Earthquake Engineering”
abstract - Nhleko, S. (2011) D.Phil. “Human-caused Lateral Excitation of Set up Structures”
abstract thesis (13.3mb, pdf) - Whittle, J. (2011) D.Phil. “Proper Keeping Viscous Dampers for Seismic Structural Design”
abstract thesis (17.1Mb, pdf)
STRUCTURAL GLASS
DEPLOYABLE STRUCTURES
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Many other theses utilize Finite Element Analysis, however the following concentrate primarily about this section of work.
- Burd, H.J. (1986) D.Phil. “A Sizable Displacement Finite Element Analysis of the Reinforced Unpaved Road”
abstract thesis (5.45MB, pdf) - Teh, C.I. (1987) D.Phil. “An Analytical Study from the Cone Transmission Test”
abstract thesis (6.47MB, pdf) - Yu, H.S. (1990) D.Phil. “Cavity Expansion Theory and it is Application towards the Analysis of Pressuremeters”
abstract thesis (5.41MB, pdf) - Bell, R.W. (1991) M.Sc. “Case Study of Offshore Foundations Exposed to Combined Loading”
abstract thesis (5.73MB, pdf) - Brocklehurst, C.J. (1993) D.Phil. “Finite Element Studies of Reinforced and Unreinforced Two-Layer Soil Systems”
abstract thesis (8.44MB, pdf) - Chaudhry, A.R. (1994) D.Phil. “Static Pile-Soil-Pile Interaction in Offshore Pile Groups”
abstract thesis (7.89MB, pdf) - Chow, L. (1994) M.Sc. “The Conjecture of Surface Settlements Because of Tunnelling in Soft Ground”
abstract thesis (5.84MB, pdf) - Ngo Tran, C.L. (1996) D.Phil. “Case Study of Offshore Foundations Exposed to Combined Loading”
abstract thesis (7.68MB, pdf) - Yao, M. (1996) M.Sc. “Research from the Aftereffect of Length to Diameter Ratio around the Outcomes of Pressuremeter Tests”
abstract thesis (4.46MB, pdf) - Liu Gang (1997) D.Phil. “Statistical Modelling of harm to Masonry Structures Because of Tunnelling”
abstract thesis (5.51MB, pdf) - Augarde, C.E. (1997) D.Phil. “Statistical Modelling of Tunnelling Systems for Assessment of harm to Structures”
abstract thesis (7.70MB, pdf) - Zhou, J.-Q. (1998) D.Phil. “Statistical Analysis and Laboratory Test of Concrete Jacking Pipes”
abstract thesis (48.9MB pdf) - Bloodworth, A.G. (2002) D.Phil. “3d Analysis of Tunnelling Effects on Structures to build up Design Methods”
abstract thesis (3.85MB, pdf) - Likitlersuang, S. (2003) D.Phil. “A Hyperplasticity Model For Clay Conduct: A Credit Card Applicatoin To Bangkok Clay”
Abstract thesis (6.79MB, pdf) - Dong, Y. (2014) D.Phil. “Advanced Finite Element Analysis of Deep Excavation Situation Histories”
Abstract thesis (9.47MB, pdf)
DISTINCT ELEMENT MODELLING
- Boon, C.W. (2013) D.Phil. “Distinct Element Modelling of Jointed Rock Masses: Algorithms as well as their Verification” Abstract Thesis (8mb, pdf)
- Modenese, C. (2013) D.Phil “Statistical Study from the Mechanical Qualities of Lunar Soil through the Discrete Element Method” Abstract Thesis (24.5Mb, pdf)
- Zhao, T. (2014) D.Phil “Analysis of Landslide-Caused Debris Flows through the DEM and CFD” Abstrac t Thesis (6.65Mb, pdf)
COMPUTATIONAL HYDRAULICS
- Kaar, E.T. (1991) D.Phil. “Curvilinear Systems Modelling of Pollutant Transport in Shallow Waters”
abstract - Akponasa, G.A. (1992) D.Phil. “Solution from the Contravariant Shallow Water Equations Using Boundary-Fitted Coordinate Systems”
abstract - Greaves, D.M. (1995) D.Phil. “Statistical modelling of laminar separated flows and inviscid steep waves using adaptive hierarchical meshes”
abstract - Saalehi, A. (1996) D.Phil. “Quadtree-based finite element modelling of laminar separated flow past a cylinder”
abstract - Cruz Leon, S. (1997) D.Phil. “Statistical Solution from the Shallow Water Equations on Quadtree Grids”
abstract - Chern, M.-J. (1999) D.Phil. “3-D pseudospectral type of free surface and viscous flows”
- Park, K.-Y. (1999) D.Phil. “Quadtree grid statistical type of nearshore wave-current interaction”
- Ohl, C. (1999) D.Phil. “Free surface disturbances and non-straight line run-up around offshore structures”
- Turnbull, M. (1999) D.Phil. “The statistical modelling of steep waves getting together with structures”
WIND ENGINEERING
- Gumley, S.J. (1981) D.Phil. “Tubing Systems for that Measurement of Fluctuating Pressures”
abstract - Eco-friendly, D.W. R. (1983) D.Phil. “A Wind Tunnel Study of Flow Over Hillsides”
abstract - Rutledge, K.W. (1984) D.Phil. “Wind Tunnel Modelling of Buoyant Plumes”
abstract - Letchford, C.W. (1987) D.Phil. “Pneumatic Averaging and it is Application in Wind Engineering”
abstract - Tasker, M.N. (1987) D.Phil. “The Result of warmth Transfer around the Dispersion of Cold Dense Gases”
abstract - Parkinson, H.G. (1987) D.Phil. “Measurements of Breeze Over Types of a Hill”
abstract - Minson, A.J. (1993) D.Phil. “Utilization of Laser Doppler Anemometer Measurements near Model Structures to find out Wind Loading on Building Attachments”
abstract - Marwood, R. (1996) D.Phil. “An Analysis of Conical Roof-Edge Vortices”
abstract - Marshall, B. J. (1999) D.Phil. “Breeze Structures and Wind Forces in Forests”
abstract thesis (4.02MB, pdf) - Nelmes, S.J. (1999) D.Phil. “Style of Shetlerbelts”
abstract
Tidal Power
- Draper, S. (2011) D.Phil. Tidal Stream Energy Extraction in Caostal Basins”
abstract Thesis (8.38mb, pdf) - McAdam, R. (2011) D.Phil. “Studies in to the Technical Practicality from the Transverse Horizontal Axis Water Turbine”
abstract thesis (11.9mb, pdf) - Consul, C.A. (2011) D.Phil. “Hydrodynamcis Analysis of the Tidal Mix-Flow Turbine”
abstract thesis (30.7mb, pdf) - Ferrer, E. (2012) D.Phil. “A higher order Discontinuous Galerkin – Fourier incompressible 3D Bavier-Stokes solver with rotating sliding meshes for simulating mix-flow turbines”
abstract thesis (19.5Mb, pdf) - Belloni, C. (2013) D.Phil. “Hydrodynamics of Ducted and Open-Center Tidal Turbines”
abstract thesis (1.5Mb, pdf) - Serhadlioglu, S. (2014) D.Phil. “Tidal Stream Resource Assessment of Anglesey Skerries and also the Bristol Funnel”
abstract thesis (124mb, pdf) - Fleming, C.F. (2014) D.Phil. “Tidal Turbine Performance within the Offshore Atmosphere”
abstract thesis (17.1mb, pdf) - Vogel, C. (2014) D.Phil. “Theoretical Limits to Tidal Stream Energy Extraction”
abstract thesis (4.88Mb, pdf)
Theses using their company Universities
The next theses using their company Universities can also be found:
- Houlsby, G.T. (1981) Ph.D. Cambridge College “Research of plasticity theories as well as their applicability to soil”
abstract - Johnson, M.S. (1988) Ph.D. Bristol College “The cutting of unbonded prestressing tendons during destruction”
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