- Progressive failure of clay embankments
- Long-term degradation of dams
- Triggering mechanisms of landslides
- Tensile strength of clay
- Field measurement of ground movements using image analysis
- Development of novel technology for matric suction measurement
- Development of novel technology for image-based deformation measurement
- Geotechnical centrifuge modelling
Qualified students for a number of research projects in the above areas are currently being sought at the Master's and Doctoral level. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Professor Take.