In the context of the ‘Associatie Universiteit-Hogescholen Limburg’ of Hasselt
University, the following position (m/f) is available:
Phd – studentship in the department of Sciences (2x2 years)
(mandate AUHL/2009/002)
Job description
This project is a collaboration between the Construction engineering
department of the XIOS Hogeschool Limburg and the department of architecture
of the Provinciale Hogeschool Limburg.
The objective of this research project is to develop a three dimensional model
for masonry. This model must be capable of predicting the behaviour of masonry
subjected to new loading conditions, both mechanical as well as thermal. The
model is time dependent in order to take the changing of strength and
stiffness as a function of time into account. Consequently, the current state
of the material parameters can be introduced (e.g. degradation of strength and
stiffness due to environmental reasons). Damage accumulation is also taken
into account. This enables the possibility to introduce initial damage. Apart
from mechanical loading, also thermal effects are taken into account. The
objective is to model the additional loading due to changing thermal
parameters.
Diploma
Applicants should have or expect to obtain a Licentiate/Master’s degree in a
relevant discipline such as the above, or they are expected to have a degree
equivalent to Lic./Masters. Research experience would be advantageous (e.g. by
M.Sc. dissertation). Applicants should have sufficient knowledge of Dutch
and/or English.
Further information
* Content job responsibilities: dr. ir. Kurt De Proft, tel. 0473-90 28
49, kurt.depr...@xios.be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden,
011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoor...@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus
Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 -
11 - 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no
later than Friday, February 20th 2009.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the
following address: j...@uhasselt.be.
