Gilbert, Matthew, Professor

Professor Matthew Gilbert

PhD

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Professor of Civil Engineering

m.gilbert@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5418

Room F114, Sir Frederick Mappin Building (Broad Lane Building)

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Professor Matthew Gilbert
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Room F114
Sir Frederick Mappin Building (Broad Lane Building)
Mappin Street
91̽��
S1 3JD

Profile

Computational modelling and optimisation enable us to predict the response of components and structures, and to identify improved designs.

Professor Matthew Gilbert

Matthew holds a bachelor's degree from the University of 91̽�� and a PhD from the University of Manchester. After a short period spent working in industry he returned to the University of 91̽��, where he has been a member of academic staff since 1996.

In his research Matthew seeks to develop a deeper understanding of the behaviour of components and structures so they can be used efficiently or manipulated to meet specific needs.

He focuses on the design of new, resource efficient, structures and constructions, taking advantage of optimisation and new manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing. Matthew also works to assess the strength and safety of our ageing masonry arch bridges.

He develops guidance sponsored by the UK Department for Transport and other bodies to help them maintain existing infrastructure in order to prolong its life and protect the safety of the public.

From 2004-2009 Matthew held an EPSRC Advanced Research Fellowship, focusing on the development of novel analysis and design optimisation techniques for application to a wide range of problems.

Publications

Books

Gilbert M, Cole G, Smith C & Melbourne C (2022) Guidance on the Assessment of Masonry Arch Bridges. CIRIA.

Journal articles

Lu H, He L, Gilbert M, Gilardi F & Ye J (2024) . Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 418, 116464-116464.
Liu B, Drougkas A, Sarhosis V, Smith CC & Gilbert M (2023) . Engineering Structures, 292.
He L, Schiantella M, Gilbert M & Smith CC (2023) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 66(7).
Nanayakkara KIU, Liew A & Gilbert M (2023) . Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 479(2273).
Whiteley J, Liew A, He L & Gilbert M (2023) . Structures, 51, 1292-1304.
Ahmed HM & Gilbert M (2022) . Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 84(1), 129-141.
Salt S, Weldeyesus AG, Gilbert M & Gondzio J (2022) . Engineering Optimization.
Fairclough H & Gilbert M (2022) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 65(7).
Smith CC & Gilbert M (2022) . International Journal of Solids and Structures, 244-245.
He L, Li Q, Gilbert M, Shepherd P, Rankine C, Pritchard T & Reale V (2022) . Structures, 37, 469-482.
Fairclough HE, Gilbert M & Tyas A (2022) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 65(2).
Ye J, Kyvelou P, Gilardi F, Lu H, Gilbert M & Gardner L (2021) . IEEE Access, 9, 165476-165489.
Fairclough H, He L, Pritchard T & Gilbert M (2021) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 64(4), 2805-2823.
Lu H, Tyas A, Gilbert M & Pichugin AV (2021) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 64(1), 23-37.
Nanayakkara KIU, He L, Fairclough HE & Gilbert M (2020) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 62(6), 2935-2949.
Weldeyesus AG, Gondzio J, He L, Gilbert M, Shepherd P & Tyas A (2020) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 62(4), 1721-1737.
Fairclough H & Gilbert M (2020) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 61(5), 1977-1999.
Alemseged W, Jacek G, He L, Gilbert M, Shepherd P & Tyas A (2019) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 60(5), 2093-2111.
Fairclough H, Gilbert M, Thirion C, Tyas A & Winslow P (2019) Optimisation-driven conceptual design : case study of a large transfer truss. The Structural Engineer, 97(10), 20-26.
Lu H, Gilbert M & Tyas A (2019) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 60(4), 1561-1570.
He L, Gilbert M, Johnson T & Pritchard T (2019) . Computers and Mathematics with Applications, 78(7), 2308-2324.
He L, Gilbert M & Song X (2019) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 60(2), 835-847.
Pritchard T, Smith C, Ghadbeigi H, Galindo-Fernandez M, Gilbert M & Ayvar-Soberinas S (2019) . Procedia CIRP, 82, 37-42.
Fairclough HE, Gilbert M, Pichugin AV, Tyas A & Firth I (2018) . Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 474(2217).
Bolbotowski K, He L & Gilbert M (2018) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 58(3), 851-868.
Augusthus-Nelson L, Swift GM, Smith CC, Gilbert M & Melbourne C (2018) . Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Bridge Engineering, 1-36.
Lu H, Gilbert M & Tyas A (2018) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 58(2), 677-686.
He L, Gilbert M & Shepherd M (2017) . Journal of Structural Engineering, 143(7).
Augusthus-Nelson L, Swift G, Melbourne C, Smith C & Gilbert M (2017) . International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, 1-14.
Smith CJ, Gilbert M, Todd I & Derguti F (2016) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 54(5), 1297-1313.
He L & Gilbert M (2016) . International Journal of Solids and Structures, 84, 27-39.
Smith CC & Gilbert M (2015) . Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering and Computational Mechanics, 168(4), 155-168.
Pytlos M, Gilbert M & Smith CC (2015) . Géotechnique Letters, 5(4), 243-249.
Pichugin AV, Tyas A, Gilbert M & He L (2015) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 52(6), 1041-1050.
Gilbert M, He L & Pritchard T (2015) The yield-line method for concrete slabs: Automated at last. Structural Engineer, 93(10), 44-48.
He L & Gilbert M (2015) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 52(4), 677-694.
Babiker AFA, Smith CC, Gilbert M & Ashby JP (2014) . International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 71, 1-11.
Gilbert M, He L, Smith CC & Le C (2014) . Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 470(2168).
Portioli F, Casapulla C, Gilbert M & Cascini L (2014) . Computers & Structures, 143, 108-121.
Clarke SD, Gilbert M & Smith CC (2013) . Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 50(7), 705-715.
Hawksbee S, Smith CC & Gilbert M (2013) . Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 469(2155).
Smith CC & Gilbert M (2013) Identification of rotational failure mechanisms in cohesive media using discontinuity layout optimization. Geotechnique: International Journal of Soil Mechanics, 63(14), 1194-1208.
Callaway P, Gilbert M & Smith CC (2012) . Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Bridge Engineering, 165(3), 147-157.
Le CV, Askes H & Gilbert M (2012) . Computers and Structures, 106-107, 1-8.
Park P, Gilbert M, Tyas A & Popovic-Larsen O (2012) . International Journal of Architectural Computing, 10(1), 13-32.
Pichugin AV, Tyas A & Gilbert M (2012) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 46(1), 17-25.
Smith CC & Gilbert M (2011) Ultimate limit state design to Eurocode 7 using numerical methods Part II: Proposed design procedure and application. Ground Engineering, 44(11), 24-29.
Smith CC & Gilbert M (2011) Ultimate limit state design to Eurocode 7 using numerical methods Part I: Methodology and theory. Ground Engineering, 44(10), 25-30.
Tyas A, Pichugin AV & Gilbert M (2011) . Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 467(2128), 1101-1120.
Gilbert M, Smith CC & Pritchard TJ (2010) . Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering and Computational Mechanics, 163(3), 155-166.
Le CV, Gilbert M & Askes H (2010) . International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 83, 1739-1758.
Le CV, Askes H & Gilbert M (2010) . Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 199(37-40), 2487-2496.
Gilbert M & Smith C (2010) Soil structure revolution. Structural Engineer, 88(3), 18-22.
Darwich W, Gilbert M & Tyas A (2010) . Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 42, 33-42.
Le CV, Gilbert M & Askes H (2009) . International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 78, 1532-1552.
Hobbs B, Gilbert M, Molyneaux T, Newton P, Beattie G & Burnett S (2009) . Structures and Buildings, 162, 57-67.
Smith C & Gilbert M (2007) . Proceedings Royal Society A, 463(2086), 2461-2484.
Burnett S, Gilbert M, Molyneaux T, Beattie G & Hobbs B (2007) . International Journal of Impact Engineering, 34(8), 1433-1450.
Burnett SJ, Gilbert M, Molyneaux TCK, Tyas A, Hobbs B & Beattie G (2007) . Materials and Structures, 40, 517-527.
Hulet KM, Smith CC & Gilbert M (2006) . Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Bridge Engineering, 159, 97-103.
Gilbert M, Casapulla C & Ahmed HMA (2006) . Computers and Structures, 84, 873-887.
Tyas A, Gilbert M & Pritchard T (2006) . Computers and Structures, 84(3-4), 115-126.
Gilbert M & Tyas A (2003) . Engineering Computations, 20(8), 1044-1064.
Gilbert M, Hobbs B & Molyneaux TCK (2002) . International Journal of Impact Engineering, 27(3), 253-275.
Gilbert M, Hobbs B & Molyneaux TCK (2002) . International Journal of Impact Engineering, 27(3), 231-251.
Melbourne C, Gilbert M & Wagstaff M (1997) The collapse behaviour of multispan brickwork arch bridges. Structural Engineer, 75(17), 297-305.
Melbourne C & Gilbert M (1995) Behaviour of multi-ring brickwork arch bridges. Structural Engineer London, 73(3), 39-47.
Gilbert M & Melbourne C (1994) Rigid-block analysis of masonry structures. Structural Engineer, 72(21), 356-361.
Valentino J, Gilbert M, Gueguin M & Smith CC () . International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering.

Chapters

Nanayakkara I, Liew A & Gilbert M (2024) , RILEM Bookseries (pp. 626-638). Springer Nature Switzerland

Research group

Computational Mechanics & Design

Intelligent Infrastructure

Grants

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Past Grants

INTEGRADDE

This 26 partner project focuses on the development of methods to allow direct energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing processes to be applied reliably to the manufacture of large metallic parts.

Exploiting the resilience of masonry arch bridge infrastructure

The goal of this project is to provide those responsible for the management of bridges with a powerful suite of analysis modelling tools and a robust overarching multi-level framework capable of being applied to the diverse population of masonry arch bridges in-service today (i.e. undamaged, damaged and repaired).

Masonry arch bridges containing internal spandrels

This project involves numerical modelling studies and parallel medium-scale laboratory tests on bridges containing internal spandrel walls. The aim is to improve our understanding of the behaviour of bridges containing internal spandrel walls, and to develop methods that can be used with confidence by bridge assessment engineers.

Practical 3D model of masonry arch bridges and tunnel linings

The decision support tools currently used by bridge owners and their consultants tend to be highly simplified, and incapable of identifying bridges which are likely to deteriorate under traffic loads, and of diagnosing the causes of a range of commonly encountered defects.

Professional activities and memberships

Co-founder and Managing Director of the University spin-out company . The company specialises in the development of novel analysis and design software applications which make use of methods developed in the University. LimitState software is now used by >150 industry organizations in >30 countries.
Chartered Civil Engineer
Organisations sponsoring his research have included EPSRC, Innovate UK, Network Rail, Buro Happold, Expedition Engineering and the International Union of Railways (UIC).
Recipient of the ICE Baker Medal (2007) and the IStructE Husband Award (1999) for published journal papers.

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School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Professor Matthew Gilbert

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