Collaborations
Historically SMAG has, and continues to, draw upon the expertise
found amongst the various research groups and disciplines, particularly
within the University of South Australia.
Each related group strengthens
the performance ability of SMAG to industry and are consulted
appropriately in each project.
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Ancon Beton / Adelaide Brighton Cement
- Sustainable Environment Research Group
- The Geology Unit
- Urban Water Resource Centre
Advanced Manufacturing
In 2003 the Director of UniSA's Metallurgy Group agreed to join forces with SMAG, extending the group's expertise and capabilities particularly in the areas of:
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corrosion mitigation
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fracture investigations
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M.S. M.T. material characteristics
Ancon Beton / Adelaide Brighton Cement
Ancon Test Consult has been operational at UniSA Civil Engineering laboratories since March 2003. The combined expertise of Ancon Beton and Adelaide Brighton Cement serve to strengthen our service to industry, particularly in the field of concrete technology. The partnership has led to greater research and development projects, which involve evaluation on the strong floor of full scale structural members and under various actions.
Sustainable Environment Research Group
The School of Natural and Built Environment within UniSA
means SMAG staff have the opportunity to form new interdisciplinary
connections which result in innovative ideas and new perspectives.
Collaboration with the Sustainable Environment Research Group (SERG) staff has played a vital role in the
Rail CRC project, and is a great
example of using both civil engineering and environmental
awareness to implement best practice for all.
The Geology Unit
The experienced team of geologists who offer the Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Geology)
(Honours) program at UniSA provide a backup in geology
research areas.
Staff have specialist training and experience in the application of
geology and/or geophysics in any one of the following areas:
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engineering geology
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mining geology
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petroleum exploration
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origin of soils
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mineral exploration
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environmental management
Urban Water Resources Centre
Water, soils and structures interact, so while the water conservation
led research of UniSA's Urban Water Research Centre (UWRC) is of national interest, how it is implemented can
impact on buildings.
Accordingly SMAG and UWRC have collaborated on
research projects into on-site water detention schemes.
The UWRC has consolidated with the newly established water research
centre, SA Water Centre for Water Science and Systems,
within the Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the
Environment at the Mawson Lakes campus. This has brought a team of
highly skilled researchers with varied research industry links.
This will increase the profile research in the field of water research.