Assoc Prof Frank Collins - Researcher Profile

Biography

Associate Professor Frank Collins is currently Head of the Structures Group, Department of Civil Engineering. Before joining the Department in 2007, Frank was a Director of the international consulting engineering firm, AECOM (Maunsell). He established and managed AECOM's Advanced Materials Group, including technical and commercial leadership, and providing high-level advice on many international infrastructure projects. His professional career has been different to most academics, including 19 years as a Chartered Professional Engineer. Dr Collins' research interests include meeting the challenges of sustainable built infrastructure. The key focus areas include: (1) Utilisation of wastes as alternative construction materials; (2) Impairment of sustainability of built infrastructure by ageing; (3) Smarter construction technologies towards building durable and stronger infrastructure.

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Research & Supervision Interests

Enhanced Construction Materials
ARC Discovery DP110101095 (Collins Lead CI) addresses cement, commonly used worldwide but brittle & prone to cracking. A carbon nanotube-cement nanocomposite is being developed to improve strength & durability. Stronger, lighter structures are viable. Less cement (& steel reinforcement) will lead to lower CO2 emissions & more sustainable structures.

Waste Utilisation as construction materials
(a) Alkali-activated slag (AAS), as 100% replacement of cement (OPC), significantly reduces the carbon footprint. Dr Collins’ PhD research pioneered high early strength AAS & completed within record short time for Monash (2 yrs, 2 months)
(b)  Alkali-activated fly ash (100% OPC replacement) specifically addressed superior performance in fire events;
(c)  CO2 sequestration by concrete demolition waste was previously unaccounted in lifecycle estimates

Improved sustainability of ageing built infrastructure:
(a) ARC Discovery DP120102203 (Collins Lead CI) addresses ageing built reinforced concrete exposed to marine environments. Enhanced forecasting and modelling interactions between cement gel, chloride, & water, will deliver proactive management of ageing assets
(b) Predictive modelling of ageing: “when to intervene?” & “how?”-  while maintaining structural performance, are addressed in  ARC Linkage Projects, LP0883290 & LP0776702(Collins Lead CI), collaborations with AECOM, Ports of Sydney & Geelong. The 3-dimensional (3D) modelling of ageing are unique, providing decision-support for asset managers. LP0776702 addresses the uncertainties that exist with cathodic protection (CP) of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete and providing more rigorous procedures for verifying performance of CP systems
(c) Dr Collins was an Expert Panel Member researching Impacts of Climate Change on Integrity & Durability of Built Infrastructure, co-invested by Department of Climate Change and CSIRO

Keywords

blended cements; chlorides; corrosion; diffusion; marine atmospheres; specifications; standards, durability,cement and concrete,built infrastructure,geopolymer,cement composites,carbon nanotubes,re, sustainable materials. ageing infrastructure

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Monash

Institution: Department of Civil Engineering

Year awarded: 1999

Master of Engineering Science (by Research)

Institution: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Year awarded: 1988

BE (Hons) First Class Honours and Dux

Institution: The University of Sydney

Year awarded: 1984

Publications

Books

Ho, D., Godson, I., Collins, F.G. (eds), 1998, Rehabilitation of Structures - Proceedings of the 2nd Int. RILEM/CSIRO/ACRA Conf., RILEM (the International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories for Materials and Structures), Melbourne VIC Australia.

Journal Articles

Shi, X., Collins, F.G., Zhao, X.L., Wang, Q., 2012, Mechanical properties and microstructure analysis of fly ash geopolymeric recycled concrete, Journal of Hazardous Materials [P], vol 237, Elsevier, Amsterdam Netherlands, pp. 20-29. View Publication

Mendes, A., Sanjayan, J.G., Gates, W., Collins, F.G., 2012, The influence of water absorption and porosity on the deterioration of cement paste and concrete exposed to elevated temperatures, as in a fire event, Cement and Concrete Composites [P], vol 34, issue 9, Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford UK, pp. 1067-1074. View Publication

Collins, F., Lambert, J.D., Duan, W., 2012, The influences of admixtures on the dispersion, workability, and strength of carbon nanotube-OPC paste mixtures, Cement and Concrete Composites [P], vol 34, issue 2, Elsevier Ltd, Oxford UK, pp. 201-207. View Publication

Zou, R., Collins, F.G., 2012, Which rust deposition model should be used in predicting concrete cover cracking due to reinforcement corrosion?, Advanced Materials Research [P], vol 468-471, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, pp. 1000-1004. View Publication

Zou, R., Shayan, A., Collins, F., 2011, Bond strength modelling of corroding steel reinforcement in concrete, Advanced Materials Research [P], vol 255-260, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, pp. 757-761. View Publication

Chen, S., Collins, F.G., MacLeod, A.J.N., Pan, Z., Duan, W., Wang, C.M., 2011, Carbon nanotube-cement composites: A retrospect, The IES Journal Part A: Civil & Structural Engineering [P], vol 4, issue 4, Taylor & Francis, Colchester Essex UK, pp. 254-265. View Publication

Duan, W., Wang, Q., Collins, F., 2011, Dispersion of carbon nanotubes with SDS surfactants: study from a binding energy perspective, Chemical Science [P], vol 2, issue 7, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge UK, pp. 1407-1413. View Publication

Mendes, A., Sanjayan, J., Collins, F., 2011, Effects of slag and cooling method on the progressive deterioration of concrete after exposure to elevated temperatures as in a fire event, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions [P], vol 44, issue 3, Springer, Netherlands, pp. 709-718. View Publication

Mendes, A., Gates, W., Sanjayan, J., Collins, F., 2011, NMR, XRD, IR and synchrotron NEXAFS spectroscopic studies of OPC and OPC/slag cement paste hydrates, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions [P], vol 44, issue 10, Springer, Dordrecht Netherlands, pp. 1773-1791. View Publication

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J., 2010, Capillary shape: influence on water transport within unsaturated alkali activated slag concrete, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering [P], vol 22, issue 3, American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, USA, pp. 260-266. View Publication

Collins, F.G., 2010, Inclusion of carbonation during the life cycle of built and recycled concrete: influence on their carbon footprint, International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment [P], vol 15, issue 6, Springer Heidelberg, Heidelberg Germany, pp. 549-556. View Publication

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2010, Prediction of capillary transport of alkali activated slag cementitious binders under unsaturated conditions by elliptical pore shape modeling, Journal of Porous Materials [E], vol 17, issue E, Springer, Dordrecht Netherlands, pp. 435-442. View Publication

Guerrieri, M., Sanjayan, J.G., Collins, F.G., 2010, Residual strength properties of sodium silicate alkali activated slag paste exposed to elevated temperatures, Materials and Structures [P], vol 43, issue E, SpringerLink, Dordrecht Netherlands, pp. 765-773. View Publication

Mendes, A., Sanjayan, J.G., Collins, F.G., 2009, Long-term progressive deterioration following fire exposure of OPC versus slag blended cement pastes, Materials and Structures, vol 42, Springer, Netherlands, pp. 95-101.

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2009, Prediction of convective transport within unsaturated concrete utilizing pore size distribution data, Journal of Porous Materials, vol 16, Springer, The Netherlands, pp. 651-656. View Publication

Guerrieri, M., Sanjayan, J.G., Collins, F.G., 2009, Residual compressive behavior of alkali-activated concrete exposed to elevated temperatures, Fire And Materials [P], vol 33, issue 1, Wiley InterScience, Chichester UK, pp. 51-62. View Publication

Aly, T.K., Sanjayan, J.G., Collins, F.G., 2008, Effect of polypropylene fibers on shrinkage and cracking of concretes, Materials and Structures, vol 41, Springer, Netherlands, pp. 1741-1753. View Publication

Mendes, A., Sanjayan, J.G., Collins, F.G., 2008, Phase transformations and mechanical strength of OPC/Slag pastes submitted to high temperatures, Materials and Structures, vol 41, issue 2, Springer Netherlands, Netherlands, pp. 345-350. View Publication

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2008, Unsaturated capillary flow within alkali activated slag concrete, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol 20, issue 09, ASCE, Reston VA USA, pp. 565-570.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J., 2002, Development of novel alkali activated slag binders to achieve high early strength concrete for construction use, Australian Civil Engineering Transactions, vol CE44, Engineers Australia, Crows Nest NSW Australia, pp. 91-102.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J., 2001, Early age strength and workability of slag pastes activated by sodium silicates, Magazine of Concrete Research, vol 53, issue 5, Thomas Telford Ltd, London UK, pp. 321-326. View Publication

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2001, Early age strength and workability of slag pastes activated by sodium silicates, Magazine of Concrete Research, vol 53, issue 5, Thomas Telford Ltd, UK, pp. 321-326. View Publication

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2001, Microcracking and strength development of alkali activated slag concrete, Cement and Concrete Composites, vol 23, issue 4-5, Elsevier Science Ltd, USA, pp. 345-352. View Publication

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J., 2001, Microcracking and strength development of alkali activated slag concrete, Cement & Concrete Composites, vol 23, issue 4-5, Pergamon, UK, pp. 345-352. View Publication

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 2001, The need for a standard restrained shrinkage test, Concrete in Australia, vol 27, issue 3, Engineers Australia Pty Ltd, pp. 24-27.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 2000, Cracking tendency of alkali-activated slag concrete subjected to restrained shrinkage, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 30 issue 5, Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford UK, pp. 791-798.

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2000, Cracking tendency of alkali-activated slag concrete subjected to restrained shrinkage, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 30, issue 5, Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, UK, pp. 791-798. View Publication

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 2000, Effect of pore size distribution on drying shrinkage of alkali activated slag concrete, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 30 issue 9, Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford UK, pp. 1401-1406.

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2000, Numerical modeling of alkali activated slag concrete beams subjected to restrained shrinkage, ACI Materials Journal, vol 97, issue 5, American Concrete Institute, USA, pp. 594-602. View Publication

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 2000, Numerical modeling of alkali activated slag concrete beams subjected to restrained shrinkage, ACI Materials Journal, vol 97 issue 5, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills MI USA, pp. 594-602.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 1999, Development of concrete utilising alkali-activated slag, Concrete in Australia, vol 25 issue 3, Concrete Institute of Australia and Engineers Aust, Crows Nest NSW, pp. 23-27.

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 1999, Effects of ultra fine materials on workability and strength of concrete containing alkali activated slag as a binder, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 29, issue 3, Pergamon, UK, pp. 459-462.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 1999, Effects of ultra fine materials on workability and strength of concrete containing alkali activated slag as the binder, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 29 issue 3, Pergamon-Elsevier, http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/cemconres, pp. 459-462.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 1999, Strength and shrinkage properties of alkali activated slag concrete containing porous coarse aggregate, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 29 issue 4, Pergamon-Elsevier, http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/cemconres, pp. 607-610.

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 1999, Strength and shrinkage properties of alkali activated slag concrete placed into a large column, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 29, issue 5, Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, UK, pp. 659-666.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 1999, Strength and shrinkage properties of alkali activated slag concrete placed into a large column, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 29 issue 5, Pergamon-Elsevier, http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/cemconres, pp. 659-666.

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 1999, Workability and mechanical properties of alkali activated slag concrete, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 29, issue 5, Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, UK, pp. 455-458.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 1999, Workability and mechanical properties of alkali activated slag concrete, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 29 issue 3, Pergamon-Elsevier, http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/cemconres, pp. 455-458.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 1998, Early Age Strength and Workability of Slag Pastes Activated by NaOH and Ha2CO3, Cement and Concrete Research, vol . 28 no. 5, Elsevier Science, USA, pp. 655-664.

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 1998, Early age strength and workability of slag pastes activated by NaOH and Na2CO3, Cement and Concrete Research, vol 28, issue 5, Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, UK, pp. 655-664.

Collins, F.G., Green, W., Spiliopoulos, G., 1996, Engineered maintenance of civil port structures, Transactions of the Institution of Engineers Australia, vol CE38, issue 2-4, Institution of Engineers, Canberra ACT Australia, pp. 59-64.

Collins, F.G., Green, W., 1995, Water permeability testing of concrete, Concrete in Australia, vol 21, issue 1, Cement and Concrete Association of Australia, Sydney NSW Australia, pp. 25-27.

Conference Proceedings

MacLeod, A.J.N., Collins, F.G., Duan, W., 2012, Carbon nanotube dispersion using Portland cement-compatible surfactants, Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN-6): Composites & Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure, 14 November 2012 to 16 November 2012, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 199-205. View Publication

Jambunathan, N., Li, G., Liu, Y., Habibnejad Korayem, A., Pan, Z., Duan, W., Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2012, Change in microstructure and compressive strength of alkali-activated slag paste at temperature exposure of 500C, Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN-6): Composites & Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure, 14 November 2012 to 16 November 2012, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 367-372. View Publication

Shi, X., Wang, Q., Zhao, X.L., Collins, F.G., 2012, Discussion on properties and microstructure of geopolymer concrete containing fly ash and recycled aggregate, Advanced Materials Research, 9 March 2012 to 11 March 2012, Trans Tech Publications, Stafa-Zurich Switzerland, pp. 1577-1583. View Publication

Li, Z., Liu, Y., Pan, Z., Duan, W., Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2012, Effects of fly ash and silica fume on disintegration of alkali-activated slag at temperature exposure of 500C, Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN-6): Composites & Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure, 14 November 2012 to 16 November 2012, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 227-232. View Publication

Chen, S., Duan, W., Collins, F.G., Zhao, X.L., Majumder, M., 2012, Effects of packing geometry upon the aggregration morphology of sodium cholate on the surface of carbon nanotubes, Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN-6): Composites & Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure, 14 November 2012 to 16 November 2012, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 387-392. View Publication

Pan, Z., Collins, F.G., He, L., Qui, L., Habibnejad Korayem, A., Li, G., Li, D., Duan, W., Wang, C., 2012, Engineering properties of graphene oxide reinforced cement, Proceedings of the First International Conference on Performance-based and Life-cycle Structural Engineering, 5 December 2012 to 7 December 2012, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong China, pp. 1336-1342. View Publication

Shi, X., Wang, Q., Zhao, X.L., Collins, F.G., 2012, Experimental study on strength and ductility of steel tubular stub columns filled with geopolymeric recycled concrete, Tubular Structures XIV, 12 September 2012 to 14 September 2012, CRC Press, Leiden The Netherlands, pp. 757-764. View Publication

Luo, F., Pan, Z., Duan, W., Zhao, X.L., Collins, F.G., 2012, Optimum mix design of concrete made with dune sand as fine aggregate, Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN-6): Composites & Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure, 14 November 2012 to 16 November 2012, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 233-239. View Publication

Gong, K., Tan, T., Dowman, M., Qiu, L., Li, D., Collins, F.G., Duan, W., 2012, Rheological behaviours of graphene oxide reinforced cement composite, Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN-6): Composites & Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure, 14 November 2012 to 16 November 2012, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 95-99. View Publication

Feng, K., Pan, Z., Dong, R., Collins, F.G., Bai, Y., Duan, W., 2012, Strain rate effects for strength of geopolymer concrete, Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN-6): Composites & Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure, 14 November 2012 to 16 November 2012, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 405-409. View Publication

Hunter, E., Habibnejad Korayem, A., Pan, Z., Duan, W., Zhao, X.L., Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2012, The properties of fly ash based geopolymer mortars made with dune sand, Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN-6): Composites & Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure, 14 November 2012 to 16 November 2012, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 399-404. View Publication

Shi, X., Wang, Q., Zhao, X., Collins, F., 2010, Strength and ductility of recycled aggregate concrete filled composite tubular stub columns, Incorporating Sustainable Practice in Mechanics of Structures and Materials - Proceedings of the 21st Australian Conf. on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, 7 December 2010 to 10 December 2010, CRC Press/Balkema, The Netherlands, pp. 83-89. View Publication

Ooi, W.S., Collins, F.G., 2009, Carbon capture by concrete: Lifecycle assessment of built concrete infrastructure within Australia, Concrete Solutions 09, adding value in changing climates - Proceedings of the 24th Biennial Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia, 17 September 2009 to 19 September 2009, Concrete Institute of Australia, Rhodes NSW Australia, pp. 1-11.

Mendes, A., Sanjayan, J.G., Collins, F.G., 2009, Influence of cooling methods on the mechanical properties of OPC and OPC/Slag concretes after exposure to elevated temperatures, Concrete Durability and Service Life Planning - ConcreteLife'09 - Proceedings of the 2nd International RILEM Workshop, 7 September 2009 to 9 September 2009, RILEM Publications S.A.R.L., Bagneux France, pp. 515-523.

Pan, Z., Sanjayan, J.G., Collins, F.G., Rangan, V.B., 2008, An investigation of major factor of influence of strength gain or loss of geopolymer when exposed to 800, Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials - Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conf. on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, 2/12/2008 to 5/12/2008, CRC Press/Balkema, Netherlands, pp. 211-217.

Sentry, M.R., Bouazza, A., Al-Mahaidi, R.S.H., Collins, F.G., Carrigan, L., Loidl, D., Blufff, C., 2008, Durability of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) strand for use in high capacity permanent ground anchors, Proceedings of the Australasian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC2008), 26/06/2008 to 27/06/2008, The Meeting Planners, Melbourne VIC Australia, pp. 1-16.

Guerrieri, M., Sanjayan, J.G., Collins, F.G., 2008, Effect of slag on the performance of concretes in hydrocarbon fire, Designing Concrete Structures for Fire Safety - Proceedings of the ACI Spring 2007 Convention (SP 255 CD-Rom), 22/04/2007 to 26/04/2007, American Concrete Institute, USA, pp. 23-46. View Publication

Sentry, M.R., Al-Mahaidi, R.S.H., Bouazza, A., Collins, F.G., Loidl, D., Carrigan, L., 2008, SEM analysis of CFRP strand for use in high capacity permanent ground anchors, Prooceedings of the 5th Int. Conf. on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures (ACMBS-V), 22/09/2008 to 24/09/2008, The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal Quebec Canada, pp. 1-11.

Mendes, A., Sanjayan, J.G., Collins, F.G., 2007, Behaviour of slag blended cement pastes exposed to elevated temperatures, Proceedings of the Int. Conf. Concrete Platform '07, 19/04/2007 to 20/04/2007, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast Northern Ireland UK, pp. 349-356.

Collins, F.G., 2005, Repair and maintenance of bridges, Proceedings of the 2005 Australian Small Bridges Conference, 12/10/2005 to 13/10/2005, Hallmark Editions, Melbourne VIC Australia, pp. 1-6.

Collins, F., 2005, Whole-of-life methodologies for the evaluation and maintenance of bridges, Proceedings of the Australian Small Bridges Conference, 12/10/2005 to 13/10/2005, Hallmark Editions Pty Ltd, Brighton Vic Australia, pp. 1-7.

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2003, Nanoscale modelling of concrete shrinkage, Proceedings of Euromat 2003 (European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes), 1/09/2003 TO 5/09/2003, FEMS (Federation of European Materials Societies), Lausanne Switzerland, pp. 1-11. View Publication

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J., 2002, The challenge of the cement industry towards the reduction of greenhouse emissions, Towards a Better Built Environment - Innovation, Sustainability, Information Technology: Proceedings of the IABSE Symposium Melbourne, 11 September 2002 to 13 September 2002, IABSE ETHZ, Zurich Switzerland, pp. 1-10. View Publication

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J., 2001, Development of advanced slag binder concrete to achieve high early strength for construction, Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia, 11 September 2001 to 14 September 2001, Concrete Institute of Australia, Sydney NSW Australia, pp. 73-78. View Publication

Collins, F.G., Goelst, A., McGee, R., 2001, Durability by design approaches to specifying durable concrete for the Sorell Causeway Bridge, Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia: Adding Value through Innovation, 11/09/2001 to 14/09/2001, Concrete Institute of Australia, Sydney NSW Australia, pp. 501-508.

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., 2001, Performance of advanced slag binder concrete to achieve high early strength for construction, Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia: Adding Value through Innovation, 11/09/2001 to 14/09/2001, Concrete Institute of Australia, Sydney NSW Australia, pp. 73-78.

Collins, F., Sanjayan, J.G., 1999, Development of novel alkali activated slag binders to achieve high early strength concrete for construction use, All Quiet on the Concrete Front?, Uni of Sydney NSW, 29 September 1999, The Civil Engineering Foundation, Sydney NSW Australia, pp. 125-142.

Andrews-Phaedonos, F., Collins, F.G., Green, W.K., Peek, A., 1998, Assessment of protective coatings for concrete bridges in marine or saline environments, Proceedings of the 38th Annual Conference "Corrosion and Prevention 98", 23/11/1998 to 25/11/1998, Australasian Corrosion Association, Melbourne Australia, pp. 1-8.

Anderson, G., Collins, F.G., Grace, W., 1998, Development of bridge evaluation and maintenance management methodologies for the road network of Vietnam, Proceedings of the 2nd Int. Rilem/CSIRO/ACRA Conference - Rehabilitation of Structures, 21/09/2008 to 23/09/1998, RILEM (Reunion Internationale des Laboratoires et Experts des Materiaux), Melbourne VIC Australia, pp. 577-591.

Collins, F.G., 1997, Monitoring of Civil Stuctures, Proceedings of Fourth (CM)2 Forum and First Australasian Conference on Systems Integrity and Maintenance (ACSIM), 1/10/1997 to 3/10/1997, Centre for Machine Monitoring, Monash University, Melbourne Australia, pp. 23-34.

Collins, F.G., Grace, W.R., 1997, Specification and testing for corrosion durability of marine concrete: the Australian perspective, Proceedings of the Fourth CANMET/ACI Int. Conf. on Durability of Concrete, 17/08/1997 to 22/08/1977, Australasian Corrosion Association, Farmington Hills USA, pp. 757-776.

Shayan, A.P., Green, W., Collins, F.G., 1996, Alkali aggregate reaction in Australia, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Alkali Aggregate Reaction in Concrete, 19/08/1996 to 23/08/1996, CSIRO Div. of Building Construction and Engineering, Melbourne VIC Australia, pp. 85-92.

Davies, M.J., Grace, W.R., Green, W.K., Collins, F.G., 1996, Assessment and management of a marine structure affected by ASR, Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Alkali Aggregate Reaction in Concrete, 19/08/1996 to 23/08/1996, CSIRO Division of Building Construction and Engineering, Melbourne Australia, pp. 1018-1024.

Other

Mendes, A., Sanjayan, J., Collins, F., 2011, Fire resistance of concrete: Main factors determining the extent of deterioration, Proceedings of Concrete 2011 - Non HERDC, Concrete Institute of Australia, Australia.

Chen, S., Collins, F., MacLeod, A., Zhu, P., Duan, W., Wang, C., 2011, Tensile enhancement of cements utilising carbon nanotubes to create stronger, lighter and easier-to-build structures, Proceedings of Concrete 2011 - Non HERDC, Concrete Institute of Australia, Australia.

Turner, L., Collins, F., 2011, The carbon footprint of geopolymers: A greener alternative to Portland cement, Proceedings of Concrete 2011 - Non HERDC, Concrete Institute of Australia, Perth Australia. View Publication

Collins, F.G., Sanjayan, J.G., Dow, A., Wauer, T., James, W., Ashby, J., Ratcliff, P., Turner, K., Anderson, I., Hinczac, I., 1999, Concrete Institute of Australia 1999 Award for Excellence - Green concrete rises from the waste, Concrete Institute of Australia, Sydney NSW Australia, pp. 1-10.

Collins, F.G., 1999, High Early Strength Concrete Using Alkali Activated Slag.

Collins, F., 1999, High early strength concrete using alkali-activated slag.

Andrews-Phaedonos, F., Collins, F.G., Green, W.K., Peek, A.M., 1997, AC Kennett Award, Australasian Corrosion Association, Brisbane QLD Australia, pp. 1-8.

Collins, F.G., Green, W.K., Spiliopoulos, G., 1995, PIANC Young Author Award for paper entitled 'Engineered Maintenance of Civil Port Structures', Institution of Engineers Australia, Barton ACT Australia, pp. 473-478.

Teaching Commitment

Currently Unit Coordinator and Lecturer of the following 3 units:

• CIV4212 Civil Engineering Practice
• CIV2226 Concrete and Masonry Structures
• CIV3203 Civil Engineering Construction

  CIV4212 Civil Engineering Practice

  CIV4212 is the capstone design project for final year students. Student groups undertake the design of an actual and current civil engineering project in Melbourne. the professional skills the students acquire include: understanding the complex, integrated and multidisciplinary nature of engineering projects; the need to formulate the project problem clearly and communicate the concepts at the correct level to various audiences; understand the construction constraints that apply/impact on engineering design. The stuents undertake and prepare the documentation for concept and detailed designs, while drawing on group work and leadership skills. At completion of the project, students appreciate the professional and ethical nature of engineering projects, the need for an integrated design leading to a sustainable solution, and the importance of good teamwork and cvommunication.
  
  
  CIV2226 Concrete and Masonry Structures

  Level 2 students are provided with the principles of structural analysis of reinforced concrete; concrete technology; and masonry structural design. The unit provides a balanced coverage of analytical methods, design aspects, and practical construction aspects.
  

  CIV3203 Civil Engineering Construction

  This unit provides an introduction to the nature of civil engineering construction. A Melbourne-based construction project is the focus of the unit and weekly practice classes were sourced from aspects of the project and supported by Industry mentors during classes. Relevant OHS (students receive White Card training), Quality Management, Scheduling, Cost Control, Construction Contracts, and site environmental management
  issues and requirements are covered in the unit. Each student receives industry experienceby working with a
  construction company.

Community Service

Extensive industry experience (19 years) underpins Dr Collins’ current contributions to the faculty and
university, the engineering profession, and broader community. The key contributions include:
1. Professional participation in major international infrastructure projects ,having achieved
leadership roles within major engineering organizations. Ongoing contact with that network enriches
our teaching and research activities and provides opportunities to our students and staff;
2. Head of Structures Group, Department of Civil Engineering, coordinating the diverse research,
teaching, and consulting activities within the group;
3. Membership of Australian and international committees organisations:

• Dr Collins is a Fellow of Engineers Australia, the highest accolade awarded to members, and reviewer/interviewer of engineering candidates seeking promotion to Chartered Status.
• Research grant reviewer for Australian Research Council (OzReader), and Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
• Dr Collins belongs to the following international committees:
  * RILEM TC-217-PRE Progress of Recycling in the Built Environment;
  * American Concrete Institute Committees: 222 Corrosion of Metals; 207 Mass Concrete; 365 Service Life Prediction
• Past-President of Concrete Institute of Australia. He is a member of American Concrete Institute and RILEM.
• Member of Expert Panel that researched Impacts of Climate Change on Integrity/Durability of Built Infrastructure, co-invested by Dep't Climate Change and CSIRO
• Active contributor to Australian Standards committees:
  * 2010-11:  Committee BD-090 revising AS5100 Bridge Design;
  * 2004-2008: Led Durability Working Group CE-018-00-01, revising AS2159 Piling;
  * 2003-2005: Durability Advisor DR 05252, updating AS3600 Concrete Structures;
  * 1999-2001: Durability Advisor DR 00378 Bridge Design (AS5100.5);
  * 1993-1994: Railways of Australia Code, co-author Durability/Commentary.
  Current member Concrete Institute Durability Committee, reviewing conflicting specifications within 6 Australian Standards, responsible for setting overall directions, and oversight of 6 Task Groups.

A reviewer for the following international journals:

• ACI Materials Journal
• ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
• Advanced Structural Engineering
• Fire and Materials
• Corrosion and Materials
• Corrosion Science
• Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance
• Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, IEAust
• Materials and Structures
• Construction & Building Materials
• Building and Environment

 

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Geopolymer concrete.

Supervisors:

Collins, F (Main), Gates, W (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Improving mechanical properties of ordinary portland cement utilising carbon nanotubes: fabrication, characterization and modelling.

Supervisors:

Duan, W (Main), Collins, F (Associate), Majumder, M (Associate), Zhao, X (Associate).

Program of Study:

(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Improving mechanical property of carbon nanotube and cement composite.

Supervisors:

Duan, W (Main), Bai, Y (Associate), Collins, F (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Influence of carbon nanotubes on the microstructure and transport behaviour of Portland cement..

Supervisors:

Collins, F (Main), Duan, W (Associate).

Program of Study:

(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Investigation on mechanical properties of graphene sheet with/without defects.

Supervisors:

Duan, W (Main), Collins, F (Associate).

Program of Study:

(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Mechanical and pheological properties of graphene oxide reinforced cementitious composites.

Supervisors:

Duan, W (Main), Collins, F (Associate), Li, D (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Security longevity of reinforced concrete infrastructure through enhanced cathodic protection design.

Supervisors:

Collins, F (Main), Heidarpour Esfarjani, A (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Self-reinforced PLA composites.

Supervisors:

Collins, F (Main), Gates, W (Associate).

Completed Supervision

Student:

Abbas, B.

Program of Study:

Durability of CFRP - concrete bond under sustained load in harsh environment. (PHD) 2010.

Supervisors:

Al-Mahaidi, R (Main), Collins, F (Associate).

Student:

Aly, T.

Program of Study:

Shrinkage and cracking tendency of concretes made with slag-blended cements. (PHD) 2007.

Supervisors:

Sanjayan, G (Main), Collins, F (Associate).

Student:

Guerrieri, M.

Program of Study:

Fire performance of alkali activated slag and geopolymers. (PHD) 2008.

Supervisors:

Sanjayan, G (Main), Collins, F (Associate).

Student:

Mendes, A.

Program of Study:

Fire resistance of concrete made with Portland and slag blended cements. (PHD) 2010.

Supervisors:

Collins, F (Main).

Student:

Pan, Z.

Program of Study:

Mechanical properties of geopolymeric materials at elevated temperatures. (PHD) 2010.

Supervisors:

Collins, F (Main).

Student:

Sentry, M.

Program of Study:

An investigation into the durability and performance effects of CFRP strand in permanent ground anchors. (PHD) 2010.

Supervisors:

Bouazza, A (Main), Al-Mahaidi, R (Associate), Collins, F (Associate).

Student:

Zhao, R.

Program of Study:

Performance of geopolymer concrete in fire. (PHD) 2011.

Supervisors:

Collins, F (Main).