Charles Sturt University Engineering, a prominent engineering discipline in regional Australia, has established itself as a leader in the field of engineering education. Its innovative engineering program has received recognition as the top future engineering program in Australia. In line with Charles Sturt's overarching narrative and future research plan, SERG as the research wing of Charles Sturt Engineering is strategically focused on sustainable development.

Our objective

The primary goal is to offer promising solutions for both emerging and existing environmental challenges, with a specific emphasis on applied civil engineering. This research area is carefully tailored to address regional concerns and contribute to the advancement of sustainable practices within the local context. The combination of Charles Sturt Engineering's reputation, forward-thinking program, and commitment to sustainable development, positions it at the forefront of engineering excellence in Australia.

Areas of research interest

• Environmental monitoring
• Rapid aging and durability investigation
• Developing sustainable construction materials
• Tackling Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental issues
• CFD and FEA modelling
• Water and Wastewater treatment
• Tracer level organic pollutants
• Structural integrity
• Engineering education

Research and testing facilities

Environmental testing - quantifying different environmental factors including but not limited to the following in water and soil:

• Color, Alkalinity, Fluoride levels, Hardness, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Phosphate concentration, Sulphate content, E. coli presence, Total Coliform count, Iron (Fe) levels, Manganese (Mn) levels, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Temperature, Conductivity, Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH value, Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP), Ammonium levels, Nitrate levels

Durability testing (Rapid aging)

• Environmental chamber (UV, Humidity, Freeze/Thaw, Rain, and CO2)
• Cyclic Corrosion testing chamber
• Chloride Rapid Penetration

Structural testing

• Tensile, compression, torsion, and flexural testing
• Charpy Impact test

Material testing

• Cement testing

Non-destructive testing

• Ultrasound Pulse
• Schmidt Hammer

Geotechnical testing

• Soil Classification (sieves, Atterberg limits)
• Soil strength (Direct shear, triaxial and compressive strength tests)
• Soil settlement (Odometer)
• CBR
• Soil Seepage
• Soil Density