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NOVEL MATERIALS |
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Smart materials |
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Novel composites |
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Nano-composites |
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Fire-retardant materials |
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MECHANICAL DESIGN AND DESIGN METHODOLOGIES |
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Mechanical design |
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Optimization Algorithms |
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Sensitivity analysis |
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Parallel/distributed computing methodologies |
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Integration of disciplinary simulation tools |
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NUMERICAL MODELLING |
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Composites manufacturing modelling |
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Modelling of composite's structural, damage, fatigue and joining properties |
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Modelling of metal casting |
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Modelling of sheet metal forming |
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Mixed film lubrication models |
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Active vibration control modelling |
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MANUFACTURING AND NOVEL MANUFACTURING METHODS |
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Advanced composites (Autoclave, LCM, Filament Winding, Pultrusion, Hot Plate Press) |
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Advanced metal casting methods (aluminium, copper, zinc, reactive alloys and others) |
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Sheet metal forming |
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Rapid prototyping (LOM and SL)/ rapid tooling |
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Composite and metal pre-series |
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EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS, NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND SENSOR DEVELOPMENT |
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Fibre Bragg gratting sensors (strain-temperature) |
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Fabry-Perot cavity sensors (NDT acoustic emission) |
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Shearography (IR damage detection) |
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Vibration analysis (damage detection and active vibration suppression) |
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Test rig development |
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TRIBOLOGY AND MAINTENANCE |
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Contact fatigue behaviour |
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Scuffing behaviour |
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