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Structural Materials & Mechanics Research
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The group’s research interests are in structural integrity with a
focus on experimental mechanics at the macro-, meso-
and nano-scales.
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experimentalstress.com
is the website of the research group led by Eann A. Patterson |
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Calibration & Validation: Engineering Education: |
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 and their effect on
the design process is a focus of work in the group. |
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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 new (CJP) model. The same techniques are being used to enhance understanding of adhesive and mechanical composite joints. . |
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Professor Patterson |
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. |
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Contact: |
+44 (0) 151 794 4665 |
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