School of Civil Engineering

Emeritus Professor Colin Apelt

Emeritus Professor
School of Civil Engineering
Off Campus

Publications

Books (3)
Journal Articles (10)
Conference Papers (6)
Research Reports (3)

Books

Kazemipour, A. K. and Apelt, C. J. (Colin James) (1980). Shape effects on resistance to flow in smooth rectangular channels. St. Lucia: University of Queensland, Dept. of Civil Engineering.
Kazemipour, A. K. and Apelt, C. J. (Colin James) (1980). Resistance to flow in irregular channels. St. Lucia: University of Queensland, Dept. of Civil Engineering.
Kazemipour, A. K. and Apelt, C. J. (Colin James) (1980). Shape effects on resistance to flow in smooth semi-circular channels. St. Lucia: Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Queensland.

Journal Articles

Chanson, Hubert and Apelt, Colin J. (2023). Environmental fluid mechanics of minimum energy loss weirs: hydrodynamics and self-aeration at Chinchilla MEL weir during the November–December 2021 flood event. Environmental Fluid Mechanics, 23 (3), 633-659. doi: 10.1007/s10652-023-09926-0
Jempson, M. A. and Apelt, C. J. (2005). Discussion of "Hydrodynamic loading on river bridges" by Stefano Malavasi and Alberto Guadagnini. Journal Of Hydraulic Engineering, 131 (7), 621-622. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(2003)129:11(854)
Nielsen, C. and Apelt, C. (2003). The application of wave induced forces to a two-dimensional finite element long wave hydrodynamic model. Ocean Engineering, 30 (10), 1233-1251. doi: 10.1016/S0029-8018(02)00106-3
Nielsen, C and Apelt, C. (2003). Parameters affecting the performance of wetting and drying in a two-dimensional finite element long wave hydrodynamic model. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 129 (8), 628-636. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(2003)129:8(628)
Morris, P. H., Lockington, D. A. and Apelt, C. J. (2000). Correlations for mine tailings consiolidation parameters. International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 14 (4), 171-182. doi: 10.1080/13895260008953321
Apelt, C. J. and Skotner, C. (1999). Application of a Boussinesq model for the computation of breaking waves - Part 2: Wave-induced setdown and setup on a submerged coral reef. Ocean Engineering, 26 (10), 927-947. doi: 10.1016/S0029-8018(98)00062-6
Apelt, C. J. and Kazemipour, A. K. (1999). Effect of shape on uniform flow through smooth rectangular channels. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 125 (2), 125-208.
Apelt, C. J. and Skotner, C. (1999). Internal wave generation in an improved two-dimension Boussinesq model. Ocean Engineering, 26 (4), 287-324.
Apelt, C. J. and Skotner, C. (1999). Nonline analysis of thin-walled structures. Structural dynamic systems, computational techniques and optimizations, 26 (10), 905-925.
Apelt, Colin J. (1983). Hydraulics of Minimum Energy Culverts and Bridge Waterways. Australian Civil Engineering Transactions, I. E. Aust., CE25 (2), 89-95.

Conference Papers

Apelt, Colin J. and Chanson, Hubert (2022). Hydraulics of Minimum Energy Loss weir: the Chinchilla MEL weir during the Nov-Dec 2021 Flood Event. Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium, HWRS 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 30 November-2 December 2022. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Engineers Australia.
Apelt, C. J. and Qi, Xie (2011). Measurements of the turbulent velocity field in a non-uniform open channel. 34th IAHR World Congress, 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, Brisbane, Australia, 26 June - 1 July 2011. Brisbane, Australia: Engineers Australia.
Nielsen, C. and Apelt, C. J. (2001). The application of wave induced forces to a two dimensional finite element long wave hydrodynamic model. Coasts and Ports 2001, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia, 25-28 September 2001. Barton, ACT: The Insititute of Engineers, Australia.
Morris, P. H., Apelt, C. J. and Lockington, D. A. (2001). Modelling ocean disposal of dredged sediments using addams. The 15th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia, 25-28 September 2001. Barton ACT: The Insituttion of Engineers Australia.
Apelt, C. J. and Voisey, C. J. (2001). Recent dredging Projects in sensitive areas in Queensland. Coasts and Ports 2001, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia, 25-28 September 2001. Barton, ACT: The Institute of Engineers, Australia.
Heape, C. J. and Apelt, C. J. (2001). Pullution estimation in harbours: A case study. Coasts and Ports 2001, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia, 25-28 September 2001. Barton, ACT: The Institute of Engineers, Australia.

Research Reports

Voisey, C. J. and Apelt, C. J. (2001). Recent dredging projects in sensitive areas in Queensland. Gold Coast, Qld, Australia: CRC for Sustainable Tourism Pty Ltd.
Paterson, D. A. and Apelt, Colin James (1988). Depth-averaged equations for turbulent free-surface flow. Civil Engineering Research Reports St Lucia, Qld, Australia: The University of Queensland, Department of Civil Engineering. doi: 10.14264/323707
West, G. S and Apelt, C. J. (Colin James) (1981). Blockage and aspect ratio effects on flow past a circular cylinder for 104 < R < 105. Civil Engineering Research Reports St. Lucia, Qld, Australia: The University of Queensland, Department of Civil Engineering. doi: 10.14264/278960