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The case for localised energy management to support resilient cities
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rodrigues, L. T., Marsh, J., Kiamba, L., Gillott, M. C., & O'Doherty, T. The case for localised energy management to support resilient cities. Presented at PLEA 2016

Localised energy generation, ownership and management provide a mechanism to address issues of affordability, energy security, infrastructure resilience and the need to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. There is potential for the growth of community... Read More about The case for localised energy management to support resilient cities.

Melt-processed PLA/HA platelet nanoparticle composites produced using tailored dispersants
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Parsons, A. J., Walton, K., Hild, F., Ilchev, A., Gimeno-Fabra, M., Tomczynska, M. M., Ward, M., Canciani, A., Choong, G. Y., De Focatiis, D. S., Lester, E., Grant, D. M., & Irvine, D. J. Melt-processed PLA/HA platelet nanoparticle composites produced using tailored dispersants. Presented at The 5th International Conference of Bionic Engineering

Hydroxyapatite (HA) nanoparticles, similar to those seen in the structure of human bone, have been produced via hydrothermal synthesisand used to produce nanocomposite materials via melt blending with poly(lactic acid)(PLA). Both of these processes a... Read More about Melt-processed PLA/HA platelet nanoparticle composites produced using tailored dispersants.

Modelling asset management of railway overhead line equipment
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kilsby, P., Remenyte-Prescott, R., & Andrews, J. D. Modelling asset management of railway overhead line equipment. Presented at 9th IMA International Conference on Modelling in Industrial Maintenance and Reliability (MIMAR)

The overhead line equipment (OLE) is a critical sub-system of the 25kV AC overhead railway electrification system. There is a need to evaluate OLE asset management strategies through a whole life cost analysis that considers degradation processes and... Read More about Modelling asset management of railway overhead line equipment.

Laser ultrasound measurement of diaphragm thickness, Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio in a MEMS device
Journal Article
McKee, C., Culshaw, B., & Leach, R. K. (in press). Laser ultrasound measurement of diaphragm thickness, Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio in a MEMS device. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/JSTQE.2016.2635518

Laser-generated Lamb waves, coupled with a large bandwidth Michelson interferometer, have been demonstrated to accurately measure the thickness of a MEMS pressure sensor diaphragm in the [110] direction of a silicon wafer. Using the reassigned Gabor... Read More about Laser ultrasound measurement of diaphragm thickness, Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio in a MEMS device.

Identifying the factors influencing track degradation on the UK rail network
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Clarke, S., & Prescott, D. Identifying the factors influencing track degradation on the UK rail network. Presented at Stephenson Conference : Research for Railways

As trains traverse track, the smoothness of its vertical geometry decreases. This degradation is linked to many interrelated factors, making it difficult to identify the primary causes. Through the use of multiple layer analysis, each factor was indi... Read More about Identifying the factors influencing track degradation on the UK rail network.

Factors influencing wider acceptance of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) technologies for Total Joint Arthroplasty
Report
Craven, M. P., Davey, S. M., & Martin, J. L. Factors influencing wider acceptance of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) technologies for Total Joint Arthroplasty

Computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery (CAOS) promises to improve outcomes of joint arthroplasty through better alignment and orientation of implants, but take up has so far been modest. Following an overview of CAOS technologies covering image-guided... Read More about Factors influencing wider acceptance of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) technologies for Total Joint Arthroplasty.