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Staff Bulletin
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RESEARCH OFFICE REPORTStatic liquefaction of sand with consideration of finesLast week Associate professor Robert Lo from the School of Aerospace , Civil and Mechanical Engineering (ACME) presented an invited paper titled "Static liquefaction with consideration of fines" to the International Conference on Disaster Prevention and Rehabilitation in Semerang. (When the Research Office first read the title of the paper we thought about those bits of paper we collect when driving to the coast to escape Canberra winters! In this case, however, ‘fines' relates to ‘the silty and/or clay-ey' bits of the soil' – not those slips of paper delivered along with wailing sirens….). Now that ‘fines' have been defined… ABSTRACT Liquefaction is one of the most disastrous forms of geotechnical failure as the failure mass “flows” catastrophically for large distance. Studies in liquefaction have been largely based on clean sand, but in reality sandy soils contain fines. A number of theoretical issues related to liquefaction are addressed. Some findings of a recent experimental study at UNSW at ADFA for sand with fines, in particular the so-called reverse behaviour and critical state framework, are presented. After the conference A/Professor Lo also had a 30-minute meeting with the Minister of Public Works, Indonesia , to discuss the formation of a Disaster Prevention and Rehabilitation Research Centre based in Indonesia . …. and a date for your diaries … The next Faculty Seminar will be presented by A/Professor Hans Riesen from the School of Physical , Environmental and Mathematical Sciences (PEMS) on 15 Sept . The Faculty Seminars are preceded by afternoon tea at 3:15 with the 25 minute Seminar commencing at 3:40 with a 15 minute question time following. (Note from the Research Office: Dr Riesen's research is fascinating and novel, but we also have it on good authority from one of his colleagues that he has the ‘recipe' for making emeralds. Despite our best efforts to date, he has refused to divulge this recipe – so we await the abstract for the Seminar with bated breath….)Staff BulletinsIf you have something you would like to contribute, please download and complete the submission form and email the information to newsletter@adfa.edu.au. UNSW Vice-Chancellor signs contract with Defence
On Friday 5 August, Professor Mark Wainwright, UNSW Vice-Chancellor, attended a ceremony to commemorate the signing of the agreement between UNSW and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for provision of educational courses in the Australian Command and Staff College (ACSC) Course, located at the Australian Defence College in Weston Creek, Canberra . The four year agreement delivered in partnership with Media Gurus, the company that successfully tendered for delivery of the Media component of the ACSC, provides educational opportunities for middle ranking officers across the three services of the ADF. We take great pride in knowing that we are contributing to the education of leaders at a variety of levels in such a vital area of the community', said Professor Wainwright. Professor Wainwright noted that, the University of New South Wales had a very proud tradition of providing quality education to the ADF. He believed that the symbiotic relationship developed between Defence and the University over more than three decades was a powerful platform for future growth and mutual benefit. ‘It gives us the opportunity to use our unique skill set in educational areas of particular interest to Defence', Professor Wainwright said. ‘The expertise we have gained through our long-established relationship with Defence is reaching a critical mass and our staff are able to draw on this expertise to add value to Defence programs such as ACSC'. The contract was signed by Brigadier Wayne Bowen, Commandant of the Australian Command and Staff College , Professor Mark Wainwright, UNSW Vice-Chancellor and Mr Prakash Mirchandani, Managing Director of Media Gurus. For more information contact: Mike Palmer-Allen m.palmer-allen@adfa.edu.au 02 6268 8760
Salute to Veterans - VP Day13 - 15 August: A national public event centred around and on Lake Burley Griffin to thank Australia's World War II veterans for their contribution, achievement and sacrifice on the 60th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific. Free bus services to and fro on Sunday. To take a look at the Program and information on the finale with an air strike and fireworks spectacular visit http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/2005/VP/VP_Day/program.pdf
ADFA PRODUCTION - The Pirates of PenzanceThe ADFA Production, The Pirates of Penzance , will be showing in Adams Hall on Thurs 11 August, Fri 12 August and Sat 13 August from 1930 h to 2230h. Admission is Free. Programmes $5. Refreshments will be available beforehand and during intermission. Call Ext: 88622 to book your seats today. POC : MIDN Watkin, 10 Div, Ext: 86101
AwardsLt Alun Brindle, RAN has been awarded the 2004 Undergraduate Thesis Prize in Space Engineering by the Institution of Engineers Australia for his thesis entitled "CFD Analysis of Ethylene Combustion in Scramjet Engine Applications" which he completed in the School of Aerospace , Civil and Mechanical Engineering, UNSW@ADFA under the supervision of Dr Russell Boyce and Dr Andrew Neely. The Learning and Teaching Awards Committee recently announced an award for 2005 to the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Kensington, and the School of Aerospace , Civil and Mechanical Engineering, UNSW@ADFA for their project “The Engineering Virtual Fluid Dynamics Laboratory”. The team was led by Dr Tracie Barber and team members were Professor Eddie Leonardi, Mr Alex Litvak, Mr Tim Anderson, all from Kensington, and Dr Andrew Neely and Mr John Young from ADFA.
Exhibition by Romany Steele - ADFA LibraryAll UNSW and ADFA staff, students and guests are warmly welcomed to view the exhibition of recent paintings by Romany Steele. The exhibition will be held from 21 July-20 August, 2005. All enquiries to Mr. Jeff Doyle on jeff.doyle@adfa.edu.au
Teaching and Learning Committee WorkshopsTeaching & Learning CommitteeAugust WorkshopsIf you're wondering how to revitalize your teaching and learning strategies this spring, come along to one of the up-coming workshops on creative and effective assessments. These are hands-on workshops: we will devise projects & tactics for engaging students in deeper, more active learning. The aim is to c ons truct targeted and challenging assessments, using feedback from students, which will also enhance student satisfaction with our courses and graduate satisfaction with their overall learning experience at ADFA. Workshop 1: Assessment for LearningThursday 18 August 1:00 to 4.30 pm (coffee/tea break included) IS Studio (CS154), Level 1, Building 15, School of ITEE . Running out of fresh ideas for mind-expanding ways to assess your students? Test out ideas for assessment strategies in an interactive, interdisciplinary workshop. Workshop 2: Assessment and PlagiarismFriday 19 August 9:00 to 12:00pm (Coffee/tea included) Lunch and Plenary Session, 12 to 12.40 Seminar Room (CS152), Level 1, Building 15, School of ITEE This workshop promises to elicit a fair amount of debate. Even co-facilitators James Warn and Michael Frater disagree with each other on the topic of avoiding a culture of plagiarism. Is detection the key to avoiding plagiarism? Or can assessment be c ons tructed to minimize plagiarism? We will also be looking at case studies and the student perspective. You'll come away from the seminar with new ideas for encouraging active learning.
ADFA Open DayADFA will hold its annual Open Day in conjunction with the Canberra Teritery Open Day on Saturday 27 August 2005 between 9:00am and 4:00pm All staff are welcome to attend. For further information http://www.tertiaryopenday.com/
2005 University Lecture - 1 SeptemberAll University and Military staff at ADFA are invited to attend the 2005 University Lecture to be held on 1 September. Title: Ethical Leadership Speaker: Reverend Tim Costello, AO Venue: Adams Hall, ADFA Time: 5.30pm Dress: Military Guests: POC: Rector's Office, UNSW@ADFA recoffice@adfa.edu.au BEYOND THE FRINGE NOTICEThe Players Company From the Publicity Co-ordinator Marya Glyn-Daniel Tel h/ 6288 3460 w/6251 2022 e:mglyn-daniel@coop-bookshop.com.au Dinner Theatre, Comedy Revue from the Masters live on stage Beyond the Fringe by Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller directed by Liz Bradley Laugh with Pete and Dud, Alan and Jon having fun with their comedy classics Man Bites Dog, One Leg Too Few, The English Way of Death, Take a Pew and many many more UCU presents The Players Company plus 3-course gourmet dinner Fri and Sat nights 26 Aug – 17 Sept at The Staff Club, The Hub, University of Canberra, Bruce. $55pp T:6201 2645 http://ucu.Canberra.edu.au/theatre ClassifiedsIf you have something you would like to contribute, please download and complete the submission form and email the information to newsletter@adfa.edu.au For SaleCAMRY CSI wagon 1998 model. Auto, air-conditioned, cd player, very well maintained, with log books. $10,000.00 ono. Phone 0404 091 491. DIAHATSU FEROZA - Excellent white Feroza with removable top/sunroof, 6 months rego, Road Worthy Certificate, power windows/steering/mirrors, Xplod CD player and 6'9 speakers, bull bar, roof racks and 4 spare rims, $6,000. Must sell. Phone Travis on 0412 450 445. Prescription Sunglasses LOST on campus. The last seen before a lecture in LT10. Call Dr Gavin Mount, HASS, 88066. Upcoming Events
Free Community LecturesSchool of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences SeminarsFriday 12 August at 11.10 am in P25, PEMS South (Building 26) "Nucleus Factory" - a promotional video about research Friday 19 August at 11.10 am in P25, PEMS South (Buiilding 26) "Modelling Microarrays" by Dr Conrad Burden 2005 University Lecture - 1 SeptemberAll University and Military staff at ADFA are invited to attend the 2005 University Lecture to be held on 1 September. Title: Ethical Leadership Speaker: Reverend Tim Costello, AO Venue: Adams Hall, ADFA Time: 5.30pm Dress: Military Guests: POC: Rector's Office, UNSW@ADFA recoffice@adfa.edu.au Got a Story?If you have something you would like to contribute, please download and complete the submission form and email the information to: Email: newsletter@adfa.edu.au
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