Bill Mcbride
Assistant Dean
School of Engineering
Newcastle University
Australia
Biography
A/Prof McBride completed a Mechanical Engineering degree (1987-1991) and PhD (1992-2001 Part Time) at Newcastle University. A/Prof McBride was employed as a consulting engineer in the bulk materials handling field working on international projects with specific expertise in Stockpiles, Transfer chutes, Feeders and Mechanical Handling devices. A/Prof McBride was a conjoint Professor at Witwatersrand University in South Africa where Post Graduate teaching of bulk solids handling is performed.
Research Interest
Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy, Design Practice and Management , Mechanical Engineering
Publications
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McBride W, Downing N, Pring R. Staying the distance-strategies to improve student retention. In25th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education: Engineering the Knowledge Economy: Collaboration, Engagement & Employability 2014 (p. 902). School of Engineering & Advanced Technology, Massey University.
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McBride W, Sinnott M, Cleary PW. Discrete element modelling of a bucket elevator head pulley transition zone. Granular Matter. 2011 Apr 1;13(2):169-74.
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McBride W. Base pressure measurements under a scale model stockpile. Particulate science and technology. 2006 Jan 1;24(1):59-70.
