Associate Professor Vinh Dao
Associate Professor

Vinh Dao

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Background

Qualifications:

  • PhD (Civil Engineering), The University of Queensland, Australia.
  • M.Eng (Civil Engineering), The University of Queensland, Australia.
  • Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, The University of Queensland, Australia.
  • B.Eng (Civil Engineering), The University of Danang, Vietnam.

Vinh Dao is an Associate Professor and Structures Discipline Lead in the School of Civil Engineering at The University of Queensland, where he has been since 2009. He is currently the UQ-IITD Research Academy Theme Lead for Advanced materials and manufacturing. He was the Director of Teaching and Learning (UQ Civil Engineering, 2020-2021) and the Deputy Director of Research (UQ Civil Engineering, 2019).

He has been an elected National Councillor of the Concrete Institute of Australia (2013-2023), responsible for "Concrete In Australia" Magazine (2013-2019) and "Technical & Publications" portfolio (2019-2023). He is currently also (i) an Associate Editor of Australian Journal of Structural Engineering and (ii) the General Secretary of EASEC International Steering Committee. He was (i) the Vice-Chair of the 16th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering & Construction and (ii) an invited presenter of the National Seminar Series on “Early-age cracking in concrete structures” in capital cities around Australia, besides many state/industry seminars.

Vinh's research interests are in the broad areas of structural engineering and fundamental behaviour of concrete/structures. The focus of his research has been on connecting materials behaviour to structural response of concrete in order to address major issues facing construction industry; with current emphasis on (i) performance of concrete structures at early ages and at elevated temperatures and (ii) low carbon concretes.

In teaching, he has been lecturing in the areas of structural mechanics, reinforced and prestressed concrete design, concrete technology, and advanced structural engineering. He has received a few nominations for the most effective lecturer from UQ-EAIT Dean’s commendation students and was profiled in Learning@UQ for having contributed to high quality of the student experience at UQ.

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Fields of research

Civil engineering Construction materials Engineering Structural engineering

Qualifications

  • Masters (Coursework) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Fire performance of concrete structures

    Our current knowledge of concrete performance in fire remains largely based on data from conventional tests in which the thermal loading experienced by concrete specimens is very difficult to be consistently controlled. As a result, the effect of temperature gradients within concrete on its fire performance has not been adequately investigated; neither has the influence of critical processes linked with temperature gradients (including thermal stresses, moisture transport, and pore pressures) – This knowledge gap is critical due to the likely significant temperature gradients within concrete in fire. This line of research, through addressing major shortcomings of current “standardized” tests for concrete in fire, aims to address the above-mentioned knowledge gap.

  • Fundamental properties and behaviour of early-age concrete

    Early-age cracks and their further development at later ages can seriously compromise the integrity, durability, aesthetics, and long-term service life of wide-ranging types of concrete structures. Despite significant ongoing research, problems in early-age concrete remain among the most common causes of litigation in current construction industry. This line of research, through addressing major existing gaps, aims to provide a holistic understanding of the key phenomena and factors underlying the performance of early-age concrete, leading to more effective crack control in concrete structures.

  • Structural engineering

    This line of research covers structural material characterisation, advanced structural design, computational methods and experimental techniques.

  • Performance of newer types of concrete

    Investigating fundamental properties and behaviour of newer types of concrete, including low carbon concretes.

  • Chloride-induced and carbonation-induced corrosion of reinforced concrete structures

    This line of research aims to develop more reliable models for service-life prediction of coastal reinforced concrete structures, taking due account of the combined effects of mechanical and environmental loadings.

Search Professor Vinh Dao’s works on UQ eSpace

71 works between 2005 and 2024
All (71) Journal Article (40) Conference Publication (28) Book (1) Other Outputs (1) Edited Outputs (1)

21 - 40 of 71 works

2020

Journal Article

Experimental study into the behaviour of profiled composite walls under combined axial and thermal loadings

Le, Quang X., Dao, Vinh T. N., Torero, José L. and Ngo, Tuan D. (2020). Experimental study into the behaviour of profiled composite walls under combined axial and thermal loadings. Engineering Structures, 210 110354, 110354. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110354

Experimental study into the behaviour of profiled composite walls under combined axial and thermal loadings

2020

Conference Publication

Evolution of coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete at early ages

Li, Liang, O’Moore, Liza, Dux, Peter, Lura, Pietro and Dao, Vinh (2020). Evolution of coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete at early ages. ACMSM25, Brisbane, Australia, 4-7 December, 2018. Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-13-7603-0_30

Evolution of coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete at early ages

2019

Journal Article

Temperature-stress testing machine - A state-of-the-art design and its unique applications in concrete research

Nguyen, Duy H., Nguyen, V.T., Lura, Pietro and Dao, Vinh T.N. (2019). Temperature-stress testing machine - A state-of-the-art design and its unique applications in concrete research. Cement and Concrete Composites, 102, 28-38. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.04.019

Temperature-stress testing machine - A state-of-the-art design and its unique applications in concrete research

2019

Journal Article

Understanding the effects of stress on the coefficient of thermal expansion

Le, Quang X., Torero, Jose L. and Dao, Vinh T.N. (2019). Understanding the effects of stress on the coefficient of thermal expansion. International Journal of Engineering Science, 141, 83-94. doi: 10.1016/j.ijengsci.2019.05.016

Understanding the effects of stress on the coefficient of thermal expansion

2019

Journal Article

Application of digital image correlation system for reliable deformation measurement of concrete structures at high temperatures

Le, Dinh Ba, Tran, Son Duy, Torero, Jose L. and Dao, Vinh T.N. (2019). Application of digital image correlation system for reliable deformation measurement of concrete structures at high temperatures. Engineering Structures, 192, 181-189. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.05.009

Application of digital image correlation system for reliable deformation measurement of concrete structures at high temperatures

2019

Journal Article

Improved understanding of concrete performance from very early ages using temperature stress testing machine

Li, Liang, Lura, Pietro and Dao, Vinh The Ngoc (2019). Improved understanding of concrete performance from very early ages using temperature stress testing machine. Concrete In Australia, 45 (1), 43-50.

Improved understanding of concrete performance from very early ages using temperature stress testing machine

2019

Conference Publication

The use of low-carbon-footprint filler in highperformance concrete

Binhowimal, S. A. M., Ho, J. C. M. and Dao, Vinh T.N. (2019). The use of low-carbon-footprint filler in highperformance concrete. The International Federation for Structural Concrete 5th International FIB Congress FIB 2018 Better Smarter Stronger, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 7-11 October 2018. Lausanne, Switzerland: Federation Internationale du Beton (fib).

The use of low-carbon-footprint filler in highperformance concrete

2019

Conference Publication

Novel tests and improved understanding of concrete performance from very early ages

Li, Liang, Lura, Pietro and Dao, Vinh (2019). Novel tests and improved understanding of concrete performance from very early ages. The International Federation for Structural Concrete 5th International FIB Congress FIB 2018 Better Smarter Stronger, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 7-11 October 2018. Lausanne, Switzerland: Federation Internationale du Beton (fib).

Novel tests and improved understanding of concrete performance from very early ages

2018

Journal Article

Early-age thermal cracking in concrete structures: Some practical observations

Dao, Vinh The Ngoc (2018). Early-age thermal cracking in concrete structures: Some practical observations. Concrete In Australia, 44 (3), 53-58.

Early-age thermal cracking in concrete structures: Some practical observations

2018

Journal Article

A novel approach to estimate the evolution of fracture energy and tensile softening curve of concrete from very early age

Nguyen, Duy H. and Dao, Vinh T. N. (2018). A novel approach to estimate the evolution of fracture energy and tensile softening curve of concrete from very early age. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 196 (196), 43-55. doi: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.02.026

A novel approach to estimate the evolution of fracture energy and tensile softening curve of concrete from very early age

2018

Journal Article

Effects of temperature and temperature gradient on concrete performance at elevated temperatures

Le, Quang X., Dao, Vinh, T. N., Torero, Jose L., Maluk, Cristian and Bisby, Luke (2018). Effects of temperature and temperature gradient on concrete performance at elevated temperatures. Advances in Structural Engineering, 21 (8), 1223-1233. doi: 10.1177/1369433217746347

Effects of temperature and temperature gradient on concrete performance at elevated temperatures

2018

Journal Article

Hydration properties and thermal analysis of cement-based materials containing limestone powder

Zhou, Wei, Li, Liang, Liu, Shu-hua, Vinh, T. N. Dao and Liu, Xing-hong (2018). Hydration properties and thermal analysis of cement-based materials containing limestone powder. Journal of Central South University, 24 (12), 2932-2939. doi: 10.1007/s11771-017-3707-2

Hydration properties and thermal analysis of cement-based materials containing limestone powder

2017

Journal Article

Tensile properties of concrete at very early ages

Nguyen, Duy H., Dao, Vinh T. N. and Lura, Pietro (2017). Tensile properties of concrete at very early ages. Construction and Building Materials, 134, 563-573. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.12.169

Tensile properties of concrete at very early ages

2017

Conference Publication

Deformation capturing of concrete structures at elevated temperatures

Ba Le, Dinh, Tran, Son Duy, Dao, Vinh T.N. and Torero, José (2017). Deformation capturing of concrete structures at elevated temperatures. 6th International Workshop on Performance, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading, PROTECT 2017, Guangzhou (Canton), China, December 11-12, 2017. Amsterdam, NX Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.11.121

Deformation capturing of concrete structures at elevated temperatures

2017

Conference Publication

An investigation into temperature gradient effects on concrete performance at elevated temperatures

Le, Q. X., Dao, V. T. N., Maluk, C., Torero, J. and Bisby, L. (2017). An investigation into temperature gradient effects on concrete performance at elevated temperatures. 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Perth, WA, Australia, 6-9 December 2016. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315226460-147

An investigation into temperature gradient effects on concrete performance at elevated temperatures

2016

Journal Article

Thermal cracking analysis during pipe cooling of mass concrete using particle flow code

Li, Liang, Liu, Xinghong, Dao, Vinh T. N. and Cheng, Yonggang (2016). Thermal cracking analysis during pipe cooling of mass concrete using particle flow code. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2016 5976862, 5976862.1-5976862.10. doi: 10.1155/2016/5976862

Thermal cracking analysis during pipe cooling of mass concrete using particle flow code

2016

Journal Article

Early-age properties of micro-fibre concrete

Nguyen, Duy H., Dao, Vinh T. N., O'Moore, Liza and Dux, Peter (2016). Early-age properties of micro-fibre concrete. Concrete in Australia, 42 (1), 36-44.

Early-age properties of micro-fibre concrete

2016

Journal Article

Fire performance of concrete using novel fire testing

Dao, Vinh, Torero, José, Ho, Johnny, O'Moore, Liza, Maluk, Cristian and Bisby, Luke (2016). Fire performance of concrete using novel fire testing. Concrete in Australia, 42 (1), 58-59.

Fire performance of concrete using novel fire testing

2016

Conference Publication

Early-age thermal cracking in concrete structures – The role of zero-stress temperature?

Dao, Vinh The Ngoc, Nguyen, Duy and Lura, Pietro (2016). Early-age thermal cracking in concrete structures – The role of zero-stress temperature?. Fourteenth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-14), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 6-8 January 2016. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: HCMC University of Technology and Construction Publishing House.

Early-age thermal cracking in concrete structures – The role of zero-stress temperature?

2016

Conference Publication

Constitutive models of concrete at elevated temperatures: studying the effect of temperature gradients

Le, Quang Xuan, Dao, Vinh The Ngoc, Maluk, Cristian, Bisby, Luke and Torero, Jose Luis (2016). Constitutive models of concrete at elevated temperatures: studying the effect of temperature gradients. International Conference on Structures in Fire, Princeton, NJ, United States, 8-10 June 2016. Lancaster, PA, United States: DEStech Publications.

Constitutive models of concrete at elevated temperatures: studying the effect of temperature gradients

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2025
    Coupled effects of stress and temperature changes on concrete structures
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Ore-sand: a circular economy solution to reduce mineral wastes and produce alternative construction materials
    Australia's Economic Accelerator Seed Grants
    Open grant
  • 2022
    National Facility for Physical Fire Simulation (ARC LIEF administered by Western Syd University)
    Western Sydney University
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2024
    Early-age cracking in concrete structures: Mechanisms and control
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Bridging time/size scales in strain measurements with advanced DIC facility (ARC LIEF project administered by The University of Adelaide)
    University of Adelaide
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    3D concrete printing facility for automated construction research (ARC LIEF project administered by Swinburne University of Technology)
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    An innovative light weight composite panel system for high speed modular construction (ARC Linkage Project led by the University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Fire performance of concrete using novel fire testing
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Performance level structural testing facility
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Development of a New and Sustainable Practical Geopolymer Concrete for Building and Infrastructure Applications
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Coupled effects of stress and temperature changes on concrete structures

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Liza O'Moore

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation of Bond Behavior of CFRP-GFRP-Concrete Bonded Joints: An Experimental and Modelling Study

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Fundamental Performance Characteristics of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) Concretes at Early Age

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Coupled effects of stress and temperature changes on concrete structures

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor David Lange

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Lightweight concrete - steel composite structure for bridge earthquake resistance

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shujian Chen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Waste Clays from the Mining Sector as Raw Material for Low Carbon Cements

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Paul Rogers, Professor Daniel Franks

  • Master Philosophy

    Optimization of structured cementitious composite for sustainability: Mechanical properties and thermal properties

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford, Dr Shujian Chen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Low-carbon cement adoption in the Pacific

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Pratheep Kumar Annamalai, Professor Daniel Franks

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sustainable Low Carbon Concrete for Future Concrete Infrastructure

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Ian Wang, Professor Rebecca Gravina

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Associate Professor Vinh Dao directly for media enquiries about:

  • Concrete
  • Corrosion
  • Cracking
  • Early-age concrete
  • Structural engineering
  • Structural fire engineering

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