Cao Hung Pham

Associate Professor Cao Hung Pham is a faculty member at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney, specializing in Structural Engineering. His research focuses on the behavior and design of thin-walled structures, particularly cold-formed steel and aluminium alloys, with emphasis on stability, shear performance, and connection mechanics.

Education:

• BE
• MConstMgt
• MEngSc
• PhD

Research Interests: His work explores fundamental and applied aspects of structural systems, including buckling phenomena in thin-walled members under combined loading, development of Direct Strength Method (DSM) design approaches, experimental characterization of high-strength materials, and innovation in fastener technologies for lightweight construction. Research integrates laboratory testing, computational modeling, and theoretical analysis to advance design standards.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2021-2023) demonstrate strong focus on shear design innovations in perforated cold-formed steel sections, performance optimization of power-actuated fasteners, buckling behavior of aluminium alloy beams, and methodological improvements in structural testing. Work frequently combines experimental validation with analytical/numerical solutions to develop practical design guidelines.

Advising and Projects: Actively supervises PhD candidates researching:

• Cold-formed steel members with web holes under shear
• AI-assisted welding quality control
• Screwed connections in floor systems
• DSM enhancements for localized loading
• Serviceability of cold-formed steel floors

Laboratories and Teams: Member of the Structures Research Group and Materials and Structures research theme, focusing on experimental mechanics and advanced structural systems at the University of Sydney's civil engineering facilities.