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Large structural elements forming structures such as bridges, retaining walls and tunnel linings may contain hidden defects that limit their longevity, with major safety and cost implications. Also, when a structure is subjected to intense loading, internal damage may occur which is not visible on the surface.

Modern digital design and fabrication methods in architecture, engineering and construction, provide enhanced freedom in the sculpting, optimisation, fabrication and construction of building geometries, be they free-form structural shells, cladding elements or performance optimised lightweight structural components.

The University of Sheffield wishes to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to work on the EPSRC funded project: 'Ultimate and permissible limit
state behaviour of soil-filled masonry arch bridges' (24 month contract).