The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 undergraduate steel design awards. Sponsored by the ASI each year, the awards recognise students across the country who have achieved the highest grade in their third-year steel design subjects. The awards play a vital role in fostering the next generation of architects and engineers.
Each year, the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) offers awards to the students who achieve the highest grade in their third-year steel design subjects at Australian universities across the nation.
Students are assessed by their own university based on the results of their steel related subjects. The winning students receive an eLearning voucher, so that they can take advantage of the ASI’s diverse range of online courses.
According to ASI chief executive Mark Cain, “The ASI’s Undergraduate Steel Design Awards play an important role in building a relationship with the next generation of engineers and architects. These high performing students usually go on to be employed in design or engineering positions with high profile engineering consultants due to their academic ability.”
“As the nation’s peak body representing the entire Australian steel supply chain—from the manufacturing mills right through to end users in building and construction, heavy engineering and manufacturing—it is vital that we foster the academic and professional careers of these individuals.”
“In the future, these students may be in a position to influence a decision to use steel in a structure due to their familiarity with steel design. It’s important that the next generation does not perceive steel design as a difficult process. Through initiatives such as these awards, the ASI is helping to provide tools and education to promote the use of steel in Australia,” said Mark.
“Supporting the work of Australian universities is also important. Universities are hotbeds of innovation and entrepreneurship.”
They help provide students with the skills to compete in increasingly global workplaces and shape the minds of the future,” said Mark.
The ASI would like to congratulate all of the winning students for 2024:
- James Cook University (March 2024): Angus Luxon
- UNSW Sydney (March 2024): Tsz Ling Tang
- Victoria University (April 2024): Divay Vijaykumar Khimji Patel
- University of Sunshine Coast (April 2024): Rebecca Stevens
- Curtin University (April 2024): Ramudhi Kottage
- University of Newcastle (May 2024): Nicholas Curren
- University of Wollongong (May 2024): Jeremy Tyssen
- Monash University (July 2024): Gokul Sridaran
- University of Technology, Sydney (August 2024): Sathejan Kulenthiran
- Griffith University (September 2024): Viet Thang Nguyen
- CQ University (October 2024): Ira Kromer
- Queensland University of Technology (October 2024): Nour Obaid
Student scholarship awarded to fourth-year QUT student
Congratulations to Julian Alber, the first-ever recipient of the ASI Student Scholarship valued at $10,000. Funded by Orrcon Steel Manufacturing, this scholarship aims to support university students in their steel-related studies, foster stronger relationships with the steel industry, and highlight steel as a key design solution.
A QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Dean’s Scholar and fourth-year student, Julian will use this scholarship to focus on his thesis project on Screw in Steel Piles (SiSP) under the supervision of Professor Mahendran.
The Australian and New Zealand residential screw piling market has grown exponentially with much of this growth coming from the replacement of concrete bored piers. With a significant correlation between torque and pile capacity it is critical to not only understand the point at which the pile can perform to the design capacity but also when the pile may reach its elastic and torsional yield capacity.
Julian’s thesis project includes conducting an in-depth analysis of screw-in steel piles, exploring installation variable and capacity, and developing better methods through finite element modelling and physical experimentation. It will also focus on enhacing the reliability and performance of Orrcon Steel’s product in residential and light commercial applications.
This scholarship is offered by the ASI in conjunction with Orrcon Steel Manufacturing to assist students in pursuing studies focused on steel, facilitating advancements in steel research, and cultivating a comprehensive understanding of steel as a practical design solution.
Steel plays a pivotal role in Australia’s construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors, making significant contributions to innovation, employment, and overall capabilities in both urban and regional areas.
