Staff Profile
Edit
Career Summary
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 21/06/2002
- Bachelor of Engineering, University of Newcastle, 16/12/1997
- Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Newcastle, 16/07/1997
Research
Research keywords
- Mechanical Engineering
Research expertise
Mechanical engineering.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 090499 | Chemical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | 65 |
| 091399 | Mechanical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | 35 |
Edit
Highlighted Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Click on a category title below to expand the list of citations for that specific category.
Journal article (30 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Wensrich CM, Katterfeld A, Sugo D, 'Characterisation of the effects of particle shape using a normalised contact eccentricity', GRANULAR MATTER, 16 327-337 (2014) [C1] | ||
| 2014 | Wensrich CM, 'Stress, stress-asymmetry and contact moments in granular matter', Granular Matter, 1-12 (2014) | ||
| 2014 | Kisi EH, Wensrich CM, Luzin V, Kirstein O, 'Stress distribution in iron powder during die compaction', Materials Science Forum, 777 243-248 (2014) DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.777.243 Co-authors: ERICH KISI | ||
| 2014 | Smith AL, Wensrich CM, 'The effects of particle dynamics on the calculation of bulk stress in granular media', International Journal of Solids and Structures, (2014) | ||
| 2014 | Wensrich CM, Kisi EH, Luzin V, Garbe U, Kirstein O, Smith AL, Zhang JF, 'Force chains in monodisperse spherical particle assemblies: three-dimensional measurements using neutrons.', Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys, 90 042203 (2014) Co-authors: ERICH KISI | ||
| 2014 | Wensrich CM, Kisi EH, Luzin V, Garbe U, Kirstein O, Smith AL, Zhang JF, 'Force chains in monodisperse spherical particle assemblies: Three-dimensional measurements using neutrons', Physical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics, 90 (2014) DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevE.90.042203 Co-authors: ERICH KISI | ||
| 2013 | Wensrich CM, Kisi EH, Luzin V, 'Non-contact stress measurement in granular materials via neutron and X-ray diffraction: Theoretical foundations', Granular Matter, 15 275-286 (2013) [C1] DOI: 10.1007/s10035-013-0416-x Co-authors: ERICH KISI | ||
| 2012 | Wensrich CM, 'Boundary structure in dense random packing of monosize spherical particles', Powder Technology, 219 118-127 (2012) [C1] | ||
| 2012 | Wensrich CM, Katterfeld A, 'Rolling friction as a technique for modelling particle shape in DEM', Powder Technology, 217 409-417 (2012) [C1] | ||
| 2012 | Wang Y, Wensrich CM, Ooi JY, 'Rarefaction wave propagation in tapered granular columns', Chemical Engineering Science, 71 32-38 (2012) [C1] | ||
| 2012 | Wensrich CM, Kisi EH, Zhang JF, Kirstein O, 'Measurement and analysis of the stress distribution during die compaction using neutron diffraction', Granular Matter, 14 671-680 (2012) [C1] Co-authors: ERICH KISI | ||
| 2011 | Stratton RE, Wensrich CM, 'Horizontal slug flow pneumatic conveying: Numerical simulation and analysis of a thin slice approximation', Powder Technology, 214 477-490 (2011) [C1] | ||
| 2011 | Wensrich CM, Stratton RE, 'Shock waves in granular materials: Discrete and continuum comparisons', Powder Technology, 210 288-292 (2011) [C1] | ||
| 2011 | Rahman M, Schott DL, Katterfeld A, Wensrich CM, 'Influence of the software on the calibration parameters for DEM simulations', Bulk Solids Handling, 31 396-400 (2011) [C2] | ||
| 2010 | Stratton RE, Wensrich CM, 'Modelling of multiple intra-time step collisions in the hard-sphere discrete element method', Powder Technology, 199 120-130 (2010) [C1] | ||
| 2009 | Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'Improving permeability prediction for fibrous materials through a numerical investigation into pore size and pore connectivity', Powder Technology, 195 57-62 (2009) [C1] | ||
| 2008 | Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'A numerical investigation of the void structure of fibrous materials', Powder Technology, 186 72-79 (2008) [C1] | ||
| 2008 | Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'The prediction of permeability with the aid of computer simulations', Particulate Science and Technology, 26 97-108 (2008) [C1] | ||
| 2007 | Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'Permeability of cellulose-based: Fibrous materials', Powder Handling and Processing, 19 174-179 (2007) [C2] | ||
| 2006 | Wensrich CM, 'Slip-stick motion in harmonic oscillator chains subject to Coulomb friction', Tribology International, 39 490-495 (2006) [C1] | ||
| 2006 | Wensrich CM, Collard AR, 'Resonant and non-linear behaviour in vibrationally fluidised beds', Powder Technology, 166 30-37 (2006) [C1] | ||
| 2004 | Wensrich CM, 'Evolutionary solutions to the brachistochrone problem with Coulomb friction', Mechanics Research Communications, 31 151-159 (2004) [C1] | ||
| 2003 | Wensrich CM, 'Evolutionary optimisation in chute design', Powder Technology, 138 118-123 (2003) [C1] | ||
| 2003 | Wensrich CM, 'Numerical modelling of quaking in tall silos', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 45 541-551 (2003) [C1] | ||
| 2002 | Wensrich CM, 'Experimental behaviour of quaking in tall silos', Powder Technology, 127 87-94 (2002) [C1] | ||
| 2002 | Roberts AW, Wensrich CM, 'Flow dynamics or 'quaking'in gravity discharge from silos', Chemical Engineering Science, 57 295-305 (2002) [C1] Co-authors: ALAN ROBERTS | ||
| 2002 | Wensrich CM, 'Dissipation, dispersion, and shocks in granular media', Powder Technology, 126 1-12 (2002) [C1] | ||
| 2002 | Wensrich CM, 'Selected Case Studies on the Silo Quaking Problem', Bulk Solids Handling, 22 116-122 (2002) [C3] | ||
| 2001 | Wensrich CM, 'Load Sharing Models for Steel Cable Reinforced Conveyor Belting', Transactions of Mechanical Engineering, 25 65-71 (2001) [C1] | ||
| Show 27 more | |||
Conference (31 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Wensrich CM, Kisi EH, Luzin V, Kirstein O, 'Non-contact measurement of the stress within granular materials via neutron diffraction', AIP Conference Proceedings, Sydney, AUSTRALIA (2013) [E1] DOI: 10.1063/1.4811962 Co-authors: ERICH KISI | ||
| 2013 | Wensrich CM, Katterfeld A, 'Rolling friction and shape in discrete element modeling', Proc. 7th International Congress for Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids (CHoPS), Fredrichschafen, Germany (2013) | ||
| 2013 | Stratton R, Wensrich CM, 'Stress analysis of horizontal slug flow pneumatic conveying via DEM-CFD simulation', Proc. 7th International Congress for Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids (CHoPS), Fredrichschafen, Germany (2013) | ||
| 2012 | Dratt M, Schartner P, Katterfeld A, Wheeler CA, Wensrich CM, 'Coupled DEM and FEM simulations for the analysis of conveyor belt deflection', Papers. Bulk Solids Europe 2012 International Conference on Storing, Handling and Transporting Bulk, Berlin, Germany (2012) [E1] Co-authors: CRAIG WHEELER | ||
| 2007 | Wensrich CM, Goeke S, Best J, 'A momentum based discrete element model', ICMBH 2007. 9th International Conference on Bulk Materials Handling Storage, Handling and Transportation. Proceedings, Newcastle, NSW (2007) [E1] | ||
| 2007 | Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'The effect of particle shape on tortuosity', ICBMH 2007. 9th International Conference on Bulk Materials Handling Storage, Handling and Transportation. Proceedings, Newcastle, NSW (2007) [E1] | ||
| 2006 | Wensrich CM, 'Strange Phenomena and Resonance in Vibrationally Fluidised Beds', Proceedings of The Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology CD-Rom, Florida, USA (2006) [E2] | ||
| 2006 | Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'Computer Modeling of a Packed Fibrous Bed', Proceedings of The Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology CD-Rom, Florida, USA (2006) [E2] | ||
| 2005 | Wensrich CM, 'Multi-objective evolutionary optimisation of conveyor loading chutes', Advances in Applied Mechanics : Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Melbourne (2005) [E1] | ||
| 2005 | Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'An Investigative Study into the Prediction of Permeability of Binary Mixtures', Particulate Systems Analysis 2005 (CD Rom), Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom (2005) [E2] | ||
| 2005 | Wensrich CM, Collard AR, 'Resonant Effects in Vibrational Fluidisation of Granular Materials', Particulate Systems Analysis 2005 (CD Rom), Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom (2005) [E2] | ||
| 2005 | Roberts AW, Wensrich CM, Stratton RE, 'Influence of Flow Properties and Geometry an Chute Design and Performance', Particulate Systems Analysis 2005 (CD Rom), Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom (2005) [E2] Co-authors: ALAN ROBERTS | ||
| 2004 | Wensrich CM, Wheeler CA, 'Evolutionary optimisation in loading chute design', Conference Paper, Wollongong, Australia (2004) [E1] Co-authors: CRAIG WHEELER | ||
| 2004 | Wheeler CA, Wensrich CM, 'The influence of bulk solid properties on the motion resistance of belt conveyors', Conference Paper, Wollongong, Australia (2004) [E1] Co-authors: CRAIG WHEELER | ||
| 2002 | Wensrich CM, 'The role of wall friction in silo quaking', World Congress on Particle Technology 4 (CD), Sydney, Australia (2002) [E1] | ||
| 2001 | Wensrich CM, 'Shock Waves During Silo Quaking', Seventh International Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation Conference: Conference Proceedings Volume One, Newcastle, Australia (2001) [E1] | ||
| 2001 | Wensrich CM, 'Silo Quake Modelling and Lateral Pressure Predictions for a Hypoplastic Granular Material', 6th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (CDROM), Melbourne, Australia (2001) [E1] | ||
| 2000 | Wensrich CM, Roberts AW, 'The role of slip-stick motion in silo quaking', FROM POWDER TO BULK, IMECHE HEADQUARTERS, LONDON, ENGLAND (2000) Co-authors: ALAN ROBERTS | ||
| 1998 | Wensrich CM, Chambers AJ, 'Developing the Analysis Procedure Used in Conveyor Belt Condition Monitoring', Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Wollongong (1998) [E1] | ||
| Show 28 more | |||
Edit
- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.In situ neutron diffraction mapping of tri-axial stress distributions in particulate systems$300,000
Multiple AINSE Awards for 2012$2,678
Multiple AINSE Awards for 2011$5,334
Development of a High Capacity Steep Angle Belt Conveying System$450,000
Analytical, Numerical and Testing Procedures for Improved Design and Performance of Bulk Solids Systems$300,000
Development of a High Capacity Steep Angle Belt Conveying System$700,000
A Fundamental Approach to Slug-Flow Pneumatic Conveying$20,000
Modelling and Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$300,000
Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$20,000
World Congress on Particle Technology 5, 23-27 April 2007$1,500
Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$9,519
Particulate Systems Analysis 2005, 20-23 September 2005$2,045
Evolutionary optimisation of conveyor loading chutes$13,198
Modelling and Characterisation of Stringy/Compressible Bulk Materials.$335,000
Vibrational Fluidisation of Granular Materials.$8,482
2003 Formula SAE-A Competition: 4-7 Dec 2003 Tailem Bend South Australia$6,000
Active Control of a Vibration Absorber$8,000
6th World Congress of Chemical Engineers, Melbourne 23-27 September 2001$1,333
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 18 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $2,483,089 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2013 (1 grants)
In situ neutron diffraction mapping of tri-axial stress distributions in particulate systems$300,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Erich Kisi, Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $300,000 | 2013 | 2015 |
| GNo:G1200303 | ||
2012 (1 grants)
Multiple AINSE Awards for 2012$2,678
Funding Body: AINSE (Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Erich Kisi, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Doctor Heber Sugo | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| AINSE Award | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,678 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1201002 | ||
2011 (1 grants)
Multiple AINSE Awards for 2011$5,334
Funding Body: AINSE (Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Erich Kisi, Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| AINSE Award | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $5,334 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1200726 | ||
2010 (2 grants)
Development of a High Capacity Steep Angle Belt Conveying System$450,000
Funding Body: Technological Resources Pty Ltd.
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Associate Professor Andre Katterfeld | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $450,000 | 2010 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1000601 | ||
Analytical, Numerical and Testing Procedures for Improved Design and Performance of Bulk Solids Systems$300,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Bill McBride, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Associate Professor Andre Katterfeld | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $300,000 | 2010 | 2013 |
| GNo:G0190069 | ||
2009 (1 grants)
Development of a High Capacity Steep Angle Belt Conveying System$700,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Associate Professor Andre Katterfeld | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $700,000 | 2009 | 2012 |
| GNo:G0189754 | ||
2008 (1 grants)
A Fundamental Approach to Slug-Flow Pneumatic Conveying$20,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Chris Wensrich, Professor Mark Jones | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Near Miss Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,000 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0188400 | ||
2007 (1 grants)
Modelling and Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$300,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $300,000 | 2007 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0186345 | ||
2006 (2 grants)
Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$20,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Near Miss Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,000 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186089 | ||
World Congress on Particle Technology 5, 23-27 April 2007$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,500 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186192 | ||
2005 (2 grants)
Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$9,519
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $9,519 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0184762 | ||
Particulate Systems Analysis 2005, 20-23 September 2005$2,045
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,045 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0185601 | ||
2004 (1 grants)
Evolutionary optimisation of conveyor loading chutes$13,198
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $13,198 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0183517 | ||
2003 (3 grants)
Modelling and Characterisation of Stringy/Compressible Bulk Materials.$335,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $335,000 | 2003 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0182080 | ||
Vibrational Fluidisation of Granular Materials.$8,482
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Chris Wensrich, Professor Mark Jones | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $8,482 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0182399 | ||
2003 Formula SAE-A Competition: 4-7 Dec 2003 Tailem Bend South Australia$6,000
Funding Body: Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $6,000 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0182948 | ||
2002 (1 grants)
Active Control of a Vibration Absorber$8,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Early Career Researcher Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $8,000 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0182017 | ||
2001 (1 grants)
6th World Congress of Chemical Engineers, Melbourne 23-27 September 2001$1,333
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,333 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0181469 | ||
Edit
Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 7 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN Masters EFTSL | 0.5 |
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 1.45 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2018 | PhD (Mechanical Engineering) | Co-Supervisor | Drive Mechanics in High Capacity Belt Conveyors |
| 2013 | 2017 | M Philosophy (Mechanical Eng) | Co-Supervisor | Analysis of the Stress Distribution Through Conveyor Belt Splices |
| 2012 | 2014 | PhD (Mechanical Engineering) | Principal Supervisor | Analysis of a Steep Angle Conveying System |
| 2010 | 2014 | M Philosophy (Mechanical Eng) | Principal Supervisor | The Design of a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
| 2009 | 2012 | PhD (Mechanical Engineering) | Co-Supervisor | Determining the Indentation Rolling Resistance of Cable Reinforced Conveyor Belt Using Three Dimensional Non-Linear Finite Element Modeling |
| 2009 | 2012 | PhD (Mechanical Engineering) | Co-Supervisor | Optimisation of Belt Conveying Systems |
| 2008 | 2010 | PhD (Mechanical Engineering) | Principal Supervisor | Modelling and Optimisation of Conveyor Belts |
Past Supervision
| Year | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PhD (Mechanical Engineering) | Co-Supervisor | Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying of Powders: Design Aspects and Phenomena |
| 2008 | PhD (Mechanical Engineering) | Principal Supervisor | Permeability and the Structure of Porosity in Particulate Materials |
Edit
Dr (Chris) Wensrich
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 6203 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 6946 |
| Christopher.Wensrich@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Senior Lecturer School of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment |
| Focus Area | Mechanical Engineering |
| Office | ES319, Engineering Science - D.W. George, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/christopher-wensrich |
