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Structural Materials & Mechanics Research Group |
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The research interests of the group are in structural
integrity with a focus on experimental mechanics at the macro-, meso- and nano-scales. |
experimentalstress.com is the website of the research
group led by Eann A. Patterson |
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Calibration &
Validation: |
Macro-scale structural
validations The
imperative for a more sustainable society implies a reduction in material and
energy consumption by devices, machines and structures, which conflicts with
the desire for safety and reliability.
Solid mechanics models, validated by experiment, are an essential tool
for resolving this conflict and the development of effective validation
methodologies for simple and hierarchical models together with their effect
on the design process is a focus of work in the group. [Recent publication] |
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Journals: |
Meso-scale experimental mechanics Optical
techniques including DIC, photoelasticity and TSA, are capable of providing
detailed strain fields in engineering components. They are being used to evaluate crack tip
and wake strain fields and to guide the development of a new (CJP)
model. The same techniques are being used
to enhance understanding of adhesive and mechanical composite joints. [Recent
publication] |
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Dr Eann Patterson Engineering Education: |
Nano-bio-mechanics Recent work at the nano-scale has involved evaluating the
interaction of nanoparticles with living cells in
order to understand the mechanics of a range of associated biological
processes. The experimental work has
been performed at the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection of the
European Commission DG Joint Research Center, Ispra, Italy. [Recent
publication] The
grand challenge is the capability to measure strain in the spatial and
temporal domains at sufficient resolution and over a temperature range to
underpin the reliability and credibility of computational mechanics models. |
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Contact: |
+44
(0) 151 794 4665 |
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