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Tim Wilkinson

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BSc BE (Hons) MA PhD

Senior Lecturer
Associate Dean (IT) (Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies)
Pro-Head (IT) (School of Civil Engineering)
Student Advisor (2004 & 2008 students, Surnames A-K)


Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering



School of Civil Engineering, Room 405
Phone: +61 2 9351 5104
Fax: +61 2 9351 3343
Email: T.Wilkinson@usyd.edu.au



Research interests & current/recent research projects

Behaviour, design and connections in cold-formed structural steel hollow sections and open sections, steel connections, welding, finite element analysis, internet, improving learning and teaching outcomes in engineering

Selected publications

  • Zhao X. L., Wilkinson T. and Hancock G. J., (2005), Cold-Formed Tubular Members and Connections: Structural Behaviour and Design, Elsevier, ISBN 0-080-4410-17
  • Wilkinson T., (2006), Structural Mechanics, Pearson Education, ISBN 978-0-7339-8023-7
  • Hancock G.J., Bradford M.A., Wilkinson T.J., Uy B. and Rasmussen K.J.R. (Eds), (2003), “Advances in Structures – Steel, Concrete, Composite and Aluminium”, Proceedings ASSCCA’03, Balkema, Rotterdam, Volumes 1&2. ISBN 90 5809 588 6.
  • Wilkinson T. and Hancock G. J., (2002), “Predicting the rotation capacity of cold-formed RHS beams using finite element analysis”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier, Vol 58, No 11, November 2002, pp 1455 - 1471.
  • Wilkinson, T., (2006), “Classification for local buckling of cold-formed tubular members”, Proceedings, India Australia Workshop on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Madras, India, January 2006, pp 201-218.
  • Wilkinson, T. & Teh, L. H., (2006), “Rotation Capacity of Hollow Section Connections”, Proceedings, India Australia Workshop on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Madras, India, January 2006, pp 245-262.
  • Wilkinson, T., Daniels, D., Wilton, M, & Wood, D, (2005), “Uplift Tests on Column Base Plate Connections”, Advances in Steel Structures, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Shanghai, China, Shen, Z. Y., Li, G. Q. & Chan, S. L. (eds), Elsevier, pp 1801-1806.
  • Wilkinson, T., & Jouaux, R., (2005), “Tests to Examine the Effect of Axial Compression on the Rotation Capacity of Square Hollow Sections”, Advances in Steel Structures, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Shanghai, China, Shen, Z. Y., Li, G. Q. & Chan, S. L. (eds), Elsevier, pp 1807-1812.
  • Yang, D., & Wilkinson, T., (2005), “Bearing Tests of LiteSteel Beams (LSB)”, Structural Engineering - Preserving and Building into the Future, Proceedings of the Australian Structural Engineering Conference 2005, Newcastle, Australia, Stewart, M & Dockrill, B. (eds), Engineers Australia, on CD.
  • Cao, Y., & Wilkinson, T., (2005), “Combined Axial Compression and Bending Tests of Cold-Formed Rectangular Hollow Sections”, Structural Engineering - Preserving and Building into the Future, Proceedings of the Australian Structural Engineering Conference 2005, Newcastle, Australia, Stewart, M & Dockrill, B. (eds), Engineers Australia, on CD.
  • Airey, D. & Wilkinson, T., (2005), “Revising the Civil Engineering Curriculum at The University of Sydney”, Proceedings of the 4th ASEE/AaeE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Sydney, Australia, Radcliffe, D. & Humphries, J. (eds), AaeE, on CD.
  • Wilkinson, T., (2005), “A staggered approach to developing report writing skills within the Civil Engineering Discipline”, Proceedings of the 4th ASEE/AaeE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Sydney, Australia, Radcliffe, D. & Humphries, J. (eds), AaeE, on CD
  • Baglin W., Cox K, & Wilkinson T., (2004), “Comparison of Floor Vibration Data with Theoretical Predictions”, In: Developments in Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Deeks, A.J. and Hao, H. (eds), Balkema: London
  • Baglin W., Cox K, Wilkinson T., & Wood. G., (2004), “Full Scale Measurements of Floor Vibrations in Multi Storey Buildings Under Construction”, In: Developments in Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Deeks, A.J. and Hao, H. (eds), Balkema: London
  • Wilkinson T., (2003), “Recommendations for Cold-Formed RHS in Bending and Compression”, Tubular Structures X, Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Madrid Spain, (Balkema, publ.), (Jaurrieta, Alonso & Chica eds.), pp 293 300.
  • Wood K. and Wilkinson T., (2003), “Measuring Imperfections in Hollow Sections”, Tubular Structures X, Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Madrid Spain, (Balkema, publ.), (Jaurrieta, Alonso & Chica eds.), pp 285-292.

Teaching and Learning

Teaching Duties

Learning and Teaching Projects

  • eLearning
  • Research-Led Teaching
  • Enhancing Generic Skills/Graduate Attributes

University Service

  • School of Civil Engineering Duties
  • Pro-Head (IT)
  • Student advisor (2004 SIDs, surnames A-K)
  • Student advisor (2008 SIDs, surnames A-K)
  • School Seminar Convener
  • Learning and Teaching Committee, Member
  • IT Committee, Chairman
  • Civil Engineering Foundation, Academic Staff Representative
  • Faculty of Engineering & Information Technologies Duties
  • Associate Dean (IT)
  • Dean's Advisory Committee
  • IT Strategy Committee, Chair
  • Learning and Teaching Committee, Member
  • Cluster of Science and Technology - eLearning Support Group
  • University of Sydney Duties
  • ICT Shared Services Governance Group
  • eLearning Faculty Representative Group

Professional Service and Memberships

  • CIMS2008 (5th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures) - Conference Secretary
  • Technical Expert, CIDECT (Comite International pour le Developpement et l'Etude de la Construction Tubulaire).
  • 2006-2007: Australian Steel Institute: Professional Development Lectures - AS 4100 Steel Design Refresher Course - Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne
  • Member, Standards Australia Committee WD003, Welded Structures.