Project description
This research will involve experimental and finite element investigation into the mechanical behaviour of fastened joints used in aircraft. The overall aim of the research is to better understand the joint mechanical behaviour in order to provide a predictive tool that can be used for assessing the fatigue life of the fastened joints, including the effect of corrosion inhibiting treatments. There are a range of possible honours projects within this broader project. These projects may include aspects of experimental testing and theoretical modelling, such as: • Fatigue testing of aircraft joint samples. • Digital image correlation and thermal camera analysis for stress analysis and fatigue crack tracking in aircraft joints. • Testing of corrosion prevention capability of corrosion inhibiting compounds. • Design and development of specialised testing apparatus • Finite element modelling of aircraft joints • Finite element modelling of fatigue crack growth • Prediction of fatigue crack initiation mechanism and growth behaviour. • Implementation of FAA developed structural integrity software to an actual aircraft case study.
Supervisors research focus
My research interests are in non-destructive testing, structural health monitoring, damage mechanics, composite technologies and solid mechanics.
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