2006 Graduate Catalog and 2005 Annual R & D Report - Sirindhorn ...

2006 Graduate Catalog and 2005 Annual R & D Report
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
Dr. Taweep Chaisomphob
Associate Professor
B.Eng. (1 st Class Honors) in Civil Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
M.Eng. & D.Eng. in Civil Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan
Areas of Specialization: Application of Three-Dimensional Finite Element Methods to the Design of Steel
Structures; Development of Run-of-River Small Hydropower Projects.
Research Interests:
Application of Three-Dimensional Finite Element
Methods to the Design of Bridge Structures
In order to propose the improvement in the design
methods of bridge structures, a three-dimensional
finite element method using solid and shell elements
is employed. For the local stress analysis of a
complicated bridge structure, such as a composite
steel-concrete bridge, a model accounting for
interaction between steel and concrete is developed.
By carefully investigating the behavior of steel boxgirders,
the assessment of shear lag effects on stress
and deflection is proposed.
Development of Run-of-River Small Hydropower
Projects
Run-of-river small hydropower is considered as one
of the promising renewable energy sources in
Thailand, since it gives less environmental and social
impacts. Feasibility studies of the hydropower
projects of this type are performed by considering
engineering, economic and environmental criteria. A
geographical information system (GIS) is adopted as
a tool for the present study.
Development of Efficient Organic Waste
Composting System for Small and Medium
Communities
Composting as the treatment of the municipal solid
waste has been getting more promising as it has
lesser effect to the environment. However, in the
developing countries, it has usually been over looked
due to its complex processes, and lack of technology.
To eliminate such problems, this research project
aims to develop a better composting system. A pilot
plant was set up, and a series of experiments was
conducted to study the optimal composting
conditions, which would maximize its efficiency in
actuality. This will be followed by a feasibility study
and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the proposal as
a sustainable development for solid waste treatment
methods in the future.
Dr. Winyu Rattanapitikon
Associate Professor
B.Eng. in Agricultural Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
M.Eng. in Water Resources Development, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
D.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan
Areas of Specialization: Mathematical modeling, Coastal engineering.
Research Interest:
Mathematical Modeling for Cross Shore
Sediment Transport and Beach Deformation
under Regular and Irregular Waves
Many numerical models had been developed to
compute sediment transport rate. However, most of
the models were developed under limited
experimental conditions. Therefore their validity is
limited according to the range of experimental
conditions which were employed in the calibration.
The evidence is that many models exist. The main
objective of this research is to develop a reliable
sediment transport model based on a wide range of
experimental conditions.
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