Brendan Scott

PhD Candidate

Contact Information

Email: bscott@civeng.adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8303 6139
Room: Engineering North Building, N223

Research Interests

Rolling Dynamic Compaction

Ground Improvement

Research Project

The Impact of Rolling Dynamic Compaction

Rolling dynamic compaction is commonly used to achieve ground improvement in the construction industry. However, there is a lack of information quantifying its effectiveness that limits the use of the impact roller.

The aims of this research will be to better quantify the effectiveness of the impact roller. It is proposed that measurements from field investigations be undertaken (including measuring the energy imparted by the impact rolling module to the ground) such that appropriate testing methods can be recommended to quantify the effectiveness of the impact roller for ground improvement. This will be carried out for a range of soil types. The study will also involve field testing and numerical analysis.

Supervisor(s)

Assoc Prof Mark Jaksa - Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Adelaide

Dr William Kaggwa - Senior Lecturer, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Adelaide

Dr Peter Mitchell - Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer, URS Australia Pty Ltd

Mr Derek Avalle - Technical Manager, Broons Hire (SA) Pty Ltd

Academic Qualifications

2007-present: Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Adelaide

1996-1999: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), 1st Class Honours, University of Adelaide

Professional Experience

2004-2007: URS Australia Pty Ltd, Senior Geotechnical Engineer. 2000-2004: Parsons Brinckerhoff, Geotechnical/Structural Engineer.

Affiliations

Member, Engineers Australia

Committee Member, Australian Geomechanics Society, SA Chapter

Committee Member, FutureNet SA

Organising Committee Member, 7th Australia and New Zealand Young Geotechnical

Professionals Conference, Adelaide, 18-21 October 2006

Prizes and Awards

2003 Joint Winner Young Geotechnical Professionals Presentation Evening, Australian Geomechanics Society, SA Chapter

2003 Parsons Brinckerhoff, Adelaide Office, Technical Excellence Award

2002 Parsons Brinckerhoff, Adelaide Office, Superior Service Award

2002 Parsons Brinckerhoff, Adelaide Office, Outstanding Team Award for Portrush Road Upgrade Project

2002 Rotary International Pride of Workmanship Award, Rotary Club of Adelaide Parks

1999 Young Geotechnical Engineers Prize for South Australia, Australian Geomechanics Society, SA Chapter

Publications

Scott, B.T. & Jaksa, M.B. (2008). 'Quantifying the influence of rolling dynamic compaction'. Conference Proceedings, 8th Young Geotechnical Professionals Conference, pp 199-205, November 2008, Wellington, NZ.

Scott, B.T. & Suto K. (2007). 'Case study of ground improvement at an industrial estate containing uncontrolled fill'. Common Ground Proceedings, 10th Australia - New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics, vol. 2, pp 150-155, October 2007, Brisbane.

Scott, B.T. & Mitchell, P.W. (2007). 'Founding Piles on the Hallett Cove Sandstone in Adelaide: A Case Study'. Australian Geomechanics Journal, vol. 42, no. 2, pp 45-50.

Scott, B.T. & Mitchell, P.W. (2006). 'Stabilisation of the Cliff Face at Witton Bluff'. Conference Proceedings, 7th Young Geotechnical Professionals Conference, pp187-192, October 2006, Adelaide.

Mitchell, P.W. & Scott, B.T. (2004). 'Earthworks used to develop a soft soil site into a heavy container facility', Earthworks Seminar Proceedings, Australian Geomechanics Society (South Australian Chapter), pp1-5, August 2004, Adelaide.

Scott, B.T. & Mitchell, P.W. (2004). 'Witton Bluff Stabilisation'. Australian Geomechanics Journal, vol. 39, no. 1, pp1-8, March 2004.