Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for two research projects:
- Managing earthquake risk: unreinforced masonry building database, EOI close 5:00pm AEDT 25 October
- Predicting prescribed burn and low intensity forest fire behaviour, EOI close 5:00pm AEDT, 1 November 2024
Managing earthquake risk: unreinforced masonry building database
This project concept has been developed by the Queensland Fire Department.
This project aims to reduce the risk of unreinforced masonry buildings causing harm to people during an earthquake. The research will create a national database of unreinforced masonry buildings using new technology and techniques to better understand and lessen earthquake risk.
EOI submissions due by 5:00pm AEDT, 25 October 2024 to research@naturalhazards.com.au.
An online webinar, scheduled for 2:00pm AEDT on Tuesday 8 October 2024, will provide a more detailed briefing of the project and the opportunity for interested parties to pose specific questions. Register to attend here.
Find out more about this EOI, including how to submit, how to register for the online briefing and any frequently asked questions, on the Managing earthquake risk: unreinforced masonry building database page.
Predicting prescribed burn and low intensity forest fire behaviour
This project concept has been developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service, Country Fire Authority and AFAC Predictive Services Group.
This project aims to improve fire spread models to better predict how fires behave and spread in mild, low wind conditions. The research will study forest fire behaviour to measure the relationships between air temperature, humidity, average 10m wind speed, wind direction, and fuel conditions. The research will support decision making regarding the use of suppression tactics.
EOI submissions due by 5:00pm AEDT, 1 November 2024 to research@naturalhazards.com.au.
An online webinar, scheduled for 12:00pm AEDT, 10 October 2024 will provide a more detailed briefing of the project and the opportunity for interested parties to pose specific questions. Register to attend here.
Find out more about this EOI, including how to submit, how to register for the online briefing and any frequently asked questions, on Predicting prescribed burn and low intensity forest fire behaviour page.