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Research interests
Dr Darby's current research interests follow two main themes and he is interested in supervising PhD researchers in both areas.
The first theme involves structural dynamics, most recently investigating perception and acceptability of dynamic motion. This work is supported by the wold-wide unique EPSRC funded VSimulators facility (joint with the University of Exeter), with a tall building sway simulator being located at Bath. Working together with an interdisciplinary team of psychologists, physiologists, building physicists and structural engineers, this will provide the next generation of motion and vibration serviceability criteria. He has also developed passive methods of reducing the dynamic response of structures, in particular the use of impact dampers and has also been looking at the behaviour of concrete structures under high-rate blast and impact loading, and developing methods to mitigate against brittle failure using advanced composites.
The second theme involves the use of advanced composites in construction. This involves using materials, such as carbon fibre, in strengthening applications, as internal reinforcement for concrete structures, and in new build construction. Most recently he is carrying out work on natural fibre reinforced geopolymers, developing the next generation of advanced composites. He has led the authorship of the second and third editions of the Concrete Society's TR55, the UK Design Guidance for Strengthening Concrete Structures using Fibre Composite Materials, and is the appointed UK principal expert on Task Group 1 of the Eurocode 2 committee, responsible for drafting European guidelines on strengthening and reinforcing concrete structures using fibre reinforced polymers.
Teaching interests
Dr Darby teaches a number of Structures related units across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, encompassing structural analysis, structural mechanics and advanced concrete design.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Interested in supervising students studying:
- Vibration and motion serviceability of buildings and structures (using the unique VSimulators facility)
- Structural dynamics and vibration control
- Structural strengthening
- Use of advanced composites in concrete structures
- Impact behaviour of structures
Other responsibilities
Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange
UK principal expert on Eurocode 2 task group CEN/TC250/SC2/WG1/TG1
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Nonlinear resistance and robustness of combined wind-wave energy power station structural systems
Wang, J., Darby, A. & Pelecanos, L.
31/03/22 → 30/03/24
Project: Research council
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Sustainable Technologies Business Acceleration Hub
Coley, D., Darby, A. & Walker, P.
1/10/17 → 31/03/21
Project: EU Commission
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VSIMULATORS: Human Factors Simulation for Motion and Serviceability in the Built Environment
Darby, A., Coley, D., Du, J., Natarajan, S. & Walker, I.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/05/17 → 30/06/21
Project: Research council
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Effects of wind-induced vibrations in tall buildings on cognitive work performance, comfort, and wellbeing of the occupants
Heshmati, K., Shahabpoor Ardakani, E., Darby, A. & Walker, I., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Freeze Thaw Behaviour of Hemp Reinforced Geopolymer
Lu, Y., Darby, A., Heath, A. & Ke, X., 8 Feb 2023. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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A New UK-based Immersive Experimental Facility for Studying Occupant Response to Wind-induced Motion of Tall Buildings
Darby, A., Brownjohn, J., Shahabpoor Ardakani, E. & Heshmati, K., 21 Nov 2022, (Acceptance date) In: International Journal of High-Rise Buildings. 11, 4, p. 1 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A practical two parameter model of pile-soil gapping for prediction of monopile offshore wind turbine dynamics
Williams, S., Pelecanos, L. & Darby, A., 25 Apr 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Geotechnique.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Winkler model of monopile ratcheting under long-term dynamic cyclic loading
Williams, S., Pelecanos, L. & Darby, A., 15 Dec 2022, In: Ocean Engineering. 266, Part 1, 112625.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (SciVal)
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Research Data Supporting "Experimental investigation of reinforced concrete T-beams strengthened in shear with externally bonded CFRP sheets"
Foster, R. (Creator), Brindley, M. (Creator), Lees, J. (Creator), Ibell, T. (Creator), Morley, C. (Creator), Darby, A. (Creator) & Evernden, M. (Creator), University of Bath, 17 Jun 2016
DOI: 10.17863/CAM.297
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