Leigh Wardle is the author of specialist pavement design software, with a background in computational mechanics and in civil and mining engineering.
Education
- B.Sc. (Hons., IIA), Monash University, including applied mathematics and physics.
- Ph.D., Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Queensland.
Awards
- Zinc Corporation Prize, 1987.
- D.H. Trollope Medal, Australian Geomechanics Society, 1990.
Professional positions
- 1988 to present: Managing Director, Mincad Systems Pty. Ltd.
- 1970 to 1988: Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO Division of Geomechanics.
Professional affiliations
- International Bureau of Strata Mechanics.
- Editor, Australasian Geomechanics Computing Newsletter.
- ACADS Geosciences and Mining Technical Committees.
- Australian Geomechanics Society and International Society for Rock Mechanics.
- Member of the ACN (Aircraft Classification Number) Study Group of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Software development
Leigh is the author of three specialist pavement design packages:
- CIRCLY: layered elastic analysis software forming a basis for the Austroads Pavement Design Guide.
- APSDS: Airport Pavement Structural Design System for airports and heavy-duty pavements.
- HIPAVE: flexible pavement design for intermodal container terminals and yards.
Consulting experience
Leigh has consulted on pavement management systems for the Federal Airports Corporation, Cairns International Airport and Queensland Transport. His earlier work at CSIRO covered a wide range of civil and mining engineering projects, with associated computer programs used by consultants, government authorities and universities for pavement and foundation design and analysis.