Overview
Background
David Lange joined the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Queensland in early 2018 as a lecturer in Structural Fire Engineering. His background is in Structural Fire Safety Engineering, including risk and performance based design methodoloiges and structural mechanics under high temperature. He has several years of experience working in the research and education sector in Europe, where he has participated in a wide range of projects including coordination of a Horizon 2020 research and innovation action and as principal or co-investigator in a variety of nationally and internationally funded projects in the field of fire safety engineering.
His research interests follow two main tracks: structural fire engineering and infrastructure resilience. In the field of fire safety, his work includes: the study of steel, concrete and composite structures exposed to fire; the response of modern engineeried timber structures to fire; studies of the fire performance of novel materials including load bearing glass and composite structures; travelling fires; uncertainty quantification and probabilsitic design. In the field of critical infrastructure resileince, he has studied the enrichment of risk management methodologies with the resiults of resilience assessment studies and the operationalisation of resilience to various infrastructure sectors and communities which may be exposed to natural disasters.
Availability
- Associate Professor David Lange is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework), University of Edinburgh
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Edinburgh
Research interests
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Structural Fire Engineering
The behavior and performance of traditional and novel construction materials, structures, elements and systems exposed to high temperature as a result of fires in buildings.
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Probabilistic, risk and performance based design
This includes both the development and application of probabilistic methods and performance based design methodologies to the design of structures for fire; as well as the definition of performance goals for these methodologies.
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Infrastructure resilience
The application of resilience concepts to modern infrastructure and the communities which infrastructure assets and systems support
Works
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2015
Conference Publication
Applying fire-LCA methodology to fire protection systems in buildings
Sjostrom, Johan and Lange, David (2015). Applying fire-LCA methodology to fire protection systems in buildings. 5th International Workshop on Performance, Protection, and Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading (PROTECT), East Lansing, MI, United States, 28-30 June 2015. Lancaster, United States: DEStech.
2015
Conference Publication
A priori round robin study of the calculated response of a loaded steel beam to a furnace test
Lange, David and Bostrom, Lars (2015). A priori round robin study of the calculated response of a loaded steel beam to a furnace test. 5th International Workshop on Performance, Protection, and Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading (PROTECT), East Lansing, MI, United States, 28-30 June 2015. Lancaster, United States: DEStech.
2015
Conference Publication
A-Priori modelling of the Tisova fire test as input to the experimental work
Degler, Jakob, Eliasson, Andreas, Anderson, Johan, Lange, David and Rush, David (2015). A-Priori modelling of the Tisova fire test as input to the experimental work. The First International Conference on Structural Safety under Fire & Blast, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, 2-4 September 2015. Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom: CONFAB.
2014
Journal Article
Mechanical response of a partially restrained column exposed to localised fires
Lange, David and Sjostrorm, Johan (2014). Mechanical response of a partially restrained column exposed to localised fires. Fire Safety Journal, 67, 82-95. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2014.05.013
2014
Journal Article
Large scale test on a steel column exposed to localized fire
Bystrom, Alexandra, Sjostrom, Johan, Wickstrom, Ulf, Lange, David and Veljkovic, Milan (2014). Large scale test on a steel column exposed to localized fire. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, 5 (2), 147-160. doi: 10.1260/2040-2317.5.2.147
2014
Journal Article
An application of the PEER performance based earthquake engineering framework to structures in fire
Lange, David, Devaney, Shaun and Usmani, Asif (2014). An application of the PEER performance based earthquake engineering framework to structures in fire. Engineering Structures, 66, 100-115. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.01.052
2014
Conference Publication
A comparison of an explicit and an implicit transient strain formulation for concrete in fire
Lange, David and Jansson, Robert (2014). A comparison of an explicit and an implicit transient strain formulation for concrete in fire. Fire Safety Science - Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 9 - 14 February 2014. London, United Kingdom: International Association for Fire Safety Science. doi: 10.3801/IAFSS.FSS.11-572
2014
Conference Publication
Overview of problems and solutions in fire protection engineering of wind turbines
Uadiale, Solomon, Urban, Evi, Carvel, Ricky, Lange, David and Rein, Guillermo (2014). Overview of problems and solutions in fire protection engineering of wind turbines. Fire Safety Science - Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 9 - 14 February 2014. London, United Kingdom: International Association for Fire Safety Science. doi: 10.3801/IAFSS.FSS.11-983
2013
Conference Publication
An analytical method for determining the loading on connections in heating and cooling during a fire
Lange, David and Albrektsson, Joakim (2013). An analytical method for determining the loading on connections in heating and cooling during a fire. International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation , Cape Town, South Africa, 2-4 September 2013. Boca Raton, FL, Australia: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b15963-354
2012
Journal Article
Tall building collapse mechanisms initiated by fire: mechanisms and design methodology
Lange, David, Roeben, Charlotte and Usmani, Asif (2012). Tall building collapse mechanisms initiated by fire: mechanisms and design methodology. Engineering Structures, 36, 90-103. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2011.10.003
2012
Conference Publication
Applying the peer performance based earthquake engineering methodology to structures in fire
Lange, David, Devaney, Shaun and Usmani, Asif S. (2012). Applying the peer performance based earthquake engineering methodology to structures in fire. 7th International Conference on Structures in Fire, Zurich, Switzerland, 6-8 June 2012. Switzerland: ETH Zurich.
2012
Conference Publication
Deflection of concrete floor slab during fire test: tests and modeling
Lange, David, Sjostrom, Johan, Jansson, Robert and Bostrom, Lars (2012). Deflection of concrete floor slab during fire test: tests and modeling. 15th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics (ICEM), Porto, Portugal, 22-27 July 2012. Porto, Portugal: INEGI-INST ENGENHARIA MECANICA E GESTAO INDUSTRIAL.
2012
Conference Publication
Directional dependence of deflections and damages during fire tests of post-tensioned concrete slabs
Sjostrom, J., Lange, D., Jansson, R. and Bostrom, L. (2012). Directional dependence of deflections and damages during fire tests of post-tensioned concrete slabs. 7th International Conference on Structures in Fire, Zurich Switzerland, 6-8 June 2012. Switzerland: ETH Zurich.
2009
Conference Publication
Forensic analysis of fire induced structural failure
Abecassis-Empis, C., Cowlard, A., Valenzuela, M., Jahn, W., Lange, D., Rein, G. and Torero, J. L. (2009). Forensic analysis of fire induced structural failure. 4th International Conference on Forensic Engineering: From failure to understanding, London, United Kingdom, 2 - 4 December 2008. London: Thomas Telford. doi: 10.1680/fefftu.36130.0037
2008
Conference Publication
Collapse of tall buildings in multi-storey fires
Lange D. and Usmani A. (2008). Collapse of tall buildings in multi-storey fires. doi: 10.3801/IAFSS.FSS.9-1291
2007
Conference Publication
A risk based framework for performance based fire safety design of steel and composite structures
Lange D., Usmani A. and Torero J. (2007). A risk based framework for performance based fire safety design of steel and composite structures.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Resilience in structural fire engineering
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew Mason, Dr Anwar Orabi
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Doctor Philosophy
Life-Cycle Risk Assessment of RC Structures under Earthquake and Fire
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the resilience of communities to fire
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Fire performance of low carbon reinforced concrete with non-metallic reinforcement
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Mass Timber Behaviour in Fire
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Felix Wiesner, Dr David Morrisset
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Doctor Philosophy
Studying the impact of technological change on the resilience of buildings
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew Mason, Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the resilience of communities to fire
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Experimental and numerical techniques for the investigation of the fire response of tunnel linings
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Complexity in Fire Safety Engineering
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Benjamin Seligmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Complexity in Fire Safety Engineering
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Benjamin Seligmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Fire performance of low carbon reinforced concrete with non-metallic reinforcement
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Studying the impact of technological change on the resilience of buildings
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew Mason, Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina
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Master Philosophy
Experimental and numerical techniques for the investigation of the fire response of tunnel linings
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Studying the impact of technological change on the resilience of buildings
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew Mason, Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina
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Doctor Philosophy
Physics-informed Machine Learning Approaches for Numerical Modelling of Structures Under Extreme Conditions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anwar Orabi
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of a causal network topology analysis tool for mining and fire safety engineering
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Benjamin Seligmann, Associate Professor Steven Micklethwaite
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Doctor Philosophy
Numerical Fire Modelling for Modern High Performance Computing Infrastructure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anwar Orabi
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Doctor Philosophy
Framework to model the rate of external fire spread rates in facades consisting of combustible cladding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina, Dr Felix Wiesner
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Doctor Philosophy
Resilience of Underground Infrastructure Use of Digital Engineering
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristyn Meath, Dr Jurij Karlovsek
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Doctor Philosophy
Multi-functional unit-based life-cycle assessment of sustainable concrete containing recycled waste materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rebecca Gravina
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Doctor Philosophy
Multi-functional unit-based life-cycle assessment of sustainable concrete containing recycled waste materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rebecca Gravina
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Doctor Philosophy
Coupled effects of stress and temperature changes on concrete structures
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Vinh Dao
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Doctor Philosophy
Resilience of Underground Infrastructure Use of Digital Engineering
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristyn Meath, Dr Jurij Karlovsek
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Life-Cycle Risk Assessment of RC Structures under Earthquake and Fire
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Parametric Analysis of the Fire Performance of Laminated Veneer Lumber
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina, Dr Cristian Maluk
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a risk management framework for enhancing tunnel safety operation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jurij Karlovsek, Associate Professor Jiwon Kim
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Characterisation of the fire dynamics in Ventilated Facades
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Contribution of Convection and Radiation at the Preheating Stage during Fire Spread in Fuel Beds
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina, Mr Jeronimo Carrascal Tirado
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Behaviour of Axially Pre-Loaded FRP Tube Confined Concrete Columns Under Lateral Impact Loadings
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Risk Assessment based on Maximum Allowable Damage
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristian Maluk, Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Probabilistic Downburst Risk Assessment of Power Transmission Line Networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew Mason
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Open-plan compartment fire dynamics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristian Maluk, Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina
Media
Enquiries
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- Resilience of infrastructure
- Structural fire engineering
- Structural fire response
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