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Academic Staff - Civil Engineering
Dr Clive Williams Dr Clive Williams
BSc, PhD, CEng, FICE, ILTM.

School of Engineering,
University of Plymouth, Drake Circus,
Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK

Tel: +44 (0)1752 233665
Fax: +44 (0)1752 233658
e-mail: C.Williams@plymouth.ac.uk
Introduction
I am the Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs for the Faculty of Technology.

1975: BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering, Loughborough University.

1979: PhD Structural Performance, Plymouth Polytechnic.

1979 - 81: Engineer, Taylor Woodrow Construction.

1981 - 2003: Senior Lecturer / Principal Lecturer / Head of School, School of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Plymouth.

1985: Chartered Engineer, CEng.

1985: Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, MICE.

2000: Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, FICE.

2000: Board member of the accrediting body, The Joint Board of Moderators of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Institution of Structural Engineers.

2001: Member of the Institute of Learning and Teaching, ILTM.

2003: Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs, Faculty of Technology.
Teaching
My teaching in the School of Engineering includes Structural Analysis, Construction Management, Communications and Interdisciplinary Professional Studies
Research
My research interests are in Structural Dynamics. This involves studying the dynamic performance of bridges and buildings to see how they react to vibrational loadings. Often we can find out a lot more about such structures by monitoring the vibrations. Natural frequencies, dynamic deflected shapes and the amount of damping yield valuable information about the structures. Under high dynamic loading the results show how the structures perform in service. A large shaker has been developed which sits on the structure and moves it around (pictured below). Knowing the frequency input as well as the force yields even more data on the structure. This can then be used to check out the analytical models of the structure developed.

Shaker equipment being used to test a road bridge.

I have been awarded prizes for technical papers:

  • Prize Competition: Association of London Graduate and Students
  • British Geotechnical Society, Cooling Prize Competition
  • The Institution of Civil Engineers, James Forrest Medal

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Vibration images - click to link.
Publications
My recent publications include the following:-  

WILLIAMS, C. The Role of Vibration Testing for Large Structures. Noise and Vibration Worldwide: International Journal, July 1992, Vol 23, No. 7, p28-33. Elsevier, Oxford.

WILLIAMS, C. & SALAWU, O.S. Model Identification of a Full-scale Highway Bridge. Twelfth International Modal Analysis Conference, Hawaii, Feb 1994, p724-730. Society for Experimental Mechanics, Connecticut, USA.

SALAWU, O.S. & WILLIAMS C. Bridge Assessment Using Forced Vibration Testing. Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of Structural Engineering. February 1995, Vol. 121, No. 2, p161-173.

WILLIAMS, C. Academia. School of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Plymouth. The Structural Engineer. Vol. 73, No. 7, pp118-120, April 1995. Institution of Structural Engineers.

WILLIAMS, C. & SALAWU O.S. Damping as a Damage Indication Parameter. Proceedings of the 15th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, February 1997. Society for Experimental Mechanics, Connecticut, USA.

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Other Activities
  • Many University Committees.
  • Quality Assessor for the Funding Council.
  • Member of BSI Technical Committee.
  • Keeping staff and students happy !
  • Running (Hash House Harriers).
  • Keeping up with an active family.

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