Dr. Christopher J. Burgyone

Emmanuel College
Cambridge
CB2 3AP
U.K

Phone: 0223-871111
FAX: 0323-32094

Chris Burgoyne is an expert in parallel-lay ropes and the properties of aramid yarns. This experience developed from work on prestressed concrete and the desirability of using a high strength tendon that would not corrode. Chris studied and worked under Dr. Roger Hobbs at Imperial College. He is presently on the faculty of the Civil Engineering Department, Cambridge, University. He also is an associate with Tension Technology International.

Major accomplishments

Chris' main research activity is associated with the use of high strength fibre materials in civil and structural engineering applications. These include uses such as prestressing tendons in concrete, stay cables and suspension cables in bridges, mooring lines and tensioned tethers for marine structures, and rock anchors.

Particular topics studied include the long term properties of the yarns in use, the effects of creep and relaxation of the materials, the methods of anchoring the tendons, and the effects of fibre variability on rope properties.

Other research topics include the design philosophy of prestressed concrete, and the application of expert systems to design.

Education

Cambridge University, BA Engineering, 1971

Imperial College, London, M.Sc. Structural Engineering, 1972

Imperial College, London, PhD Structural Engineering, 1982

Experience

Cheshire County Council, Engineering Assistant, 1972-74

Imperial College, London, Lecturer, Coordinator Concrete Laboratories. 1978-89

Cambridge University, University Lecturer, Fellowship, Emmanuel College, 1989-present.

Tension Technology International, Consultant, 1989-Present

Professional registration

Charter Engineer, Institution of Civil Engineers, 1978

Charter Engineer, Institution of Structural Engineers, 1989

Publications and patents

Author of 32 technical publications and papers

(Publications Lists available on request)

(January, 2005)