RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST
Full-Scale Testing of Structural Concrete at the National Fire Research Laboratory
Location
Engineering Laboratory, Fire Research Division
| opportunity |
location |
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| 50.73.31.B8086 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Matthew Stanton Hoehler |
matthew.hoehler@nist.gov |
301.975.8517 |
Description
The National Fire Research Laboratory at the NIST has expanded its fire research facility to enable simultaneous thermal (20 MW fire) and mechanical loading of multi-story buildings; making it a unique experimental venue and fantastic opportunity for groundbreaking research and publication. Experimental and theoretical investigations are needed on the behavior of full-scale reinforced concrete structural elements under massive, real-fire loading to study scaling effects and to characterize the complex processes that drive member degradation during a fire (e.g., spalling, moisture transport, steel-concrete bond). Qualified applicants with relevant experience in materials science, advanced sensing, structural testing, or numerical simulation are encouraged to apply.
key words
Concrete; Fire; Moisture; Experimental; Full-scale testing; Spalling; Measurement;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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| $82,764.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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