Learned Society Acknowledges Exceptional Students for Concrete Research Projects
Thursday, 20 October 2022
A group of remarkable final year tertiary students were recognised with the Learned Society’s Concrete Prizes at the recent Concrete NZ Conference held at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua. Alex Kirby and Tony Wang from the University of Auckland, along with Rosie Pagel and Liam Pledger from the University of Canterbury were met with enthusiastic applause as they received their certificates and trophies during the conference formal dinner and awards ceremony. Alex focused on the possibility of using photogrammetry and crack detection algorithms as a more rapid method of damage detection in structural elements.
Alex Kirby receives his award from Professor Alessandro Palermo.
Tony’s research included a seismic analysis of the main concrete chimney at Warkworth’s old cement works, computer modelling of carbon FRP anchors for seismic strengthening, and carbon fibre reinforced self-compacting concrete.
Tony Wang receives his award from Professor Alessandro Palermo.
Rosie investigated the feasibility of high-performance concrete and ultra-high-performance concrete for use in New Zealand bridges, which she shared with conference delegates as part of the conference technical programme.
Rosie Pagel receives his award from Professor Alessandro Palermo.
Liam’s research looked at the potential uptake of 3D printed concrete on a greater scale within the construction industry and its potential benefits.
Liam Pledger receives his award from Professor Alessandro Palermo.
The Concrete NZ Learned Society Concrete Prizes are available to students undertaking their final year of a relevant bachelor’s degree or a professional/taught master’s programme.
They are awarded to New Zealand based students, nominated by their tertiary education institute, who demonstrate excellence in their studies and who contribute to the following objectives of the Learned Society:
- Advancing excellence in environmental, architectural and structural design and construction.
- Networking within, and promotion of, the concrete industry.
- Encouraging and recognising innovation in concrete.
- Promoting the Learned Society.
The Learned Society congratulates Alex, Tony, Rosie and Liam on their accomplishments, and wishes them all the very best in the future research endeavours and careers.
2022 Conference Awards
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