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Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718 (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Mitchell-Smith, J., Murray, J., Kunieda, M., & Clare, A. (2014). Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718.

Electrolyte jet machining is an emerging non-conventional machining process which is capable of selectively applying multi-scale surface textures. Surfaces processed in this way do not suffer from thermal damage and hence this technique is highly sui... Read More about Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718.

Predicting the coefficient of thermal expansion for textile composites based on a unit cell approach (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Brown, L. P., Zeng, X., Long, A. C., Brooks, R., & Jones, I. A. (2013). Predicting the coefficient of thermal expansion for textile composites based on a unit cell approach.

The study focuses on unit cell FE modelling to predict coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs) for sheared fabric laminates. Shear, as a dominant deformation mode in textile composites forming, introduces high degrees of anisotropy in both elasticit... Read More about Predicting the coefficient of thermal expansion for textile composites based on a unit cell approach.

Recent developments in the realistic geometric modelling of textile structures using TexGen (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Brown, L. P., Zeng, X., Long, A., & Jones, I. A. (2013). Recent developments in the realistic geometric modelling of textile structures using TexGen.

Realistic geometric representation of fabrics is essential for modelling of mechanical and physical properties of textiles and textile composites. It is also advantageous to be able to generate those models quickly and easily. Recent developments in... Read More about Recent developments in the realistic geometric modelling of textile structures using TexGen.

Advanced geometry modelling of 3D woven reinforcements in polymer composites: processing and performance analysis (2012)
Conference Proceeding
Zeng, X., Brown, L. P., Endruweit, A., & Long, A. C. (2012). Advanced geometry modelling of 3D woven reinforcements in polymer composites: processing and performance analysis.

Numerical methods have become increasingly effective tools for analysis and design of composite materials. This study investigates how the inclusion of geometrical variations in modelling 3D woven fabrics affects the accuracy of numerical predictions... Read More about Advanced geometry modelling of 3D woven reinforcements in polymer composites: processing and performance analysis.

Development of a technique for predicting the human response to an emergency situation (2009)
Conference Proceeding
Lawson, G., Sharples, S., Clarke, D., & Cobb, S. (2009). Development of a technique for predicting the human response to an emergency situation.

This paper presents development work on a new approach for predicting the human response to an emergency situation. The study builds upon an initial investigation in which 20 participants were asked to predict what actions they would take in the eve... Read More about Development of a technique for predicting the human response to an emergency situation.

Optimal Controller Designs for Rotating Machines - Penalising the Rate of Change of Control Forcing (2006)
Conference Proceeding
Houlston, P. R., Garvey, S. D., & Popov, A. A. (2006). Optimal Controller Designs for Rotating Machines - Penalising the Rate of Change of Control Forcing.

In the context of active control of rotating machines, standard optimal controller methods enable a trade-off to be made between (weighted) mean-square vibrations and (weighted) mean-square currents injected into magnetic bearings. One shortcoming of... Read More about Optimal Controller Designs for Rotating Machines - Penalising the Rate of Change of Control Forcing.

Modal Control of Vibration in Rotating Machines and Other Generally Damped Systems (2006)
Conference Proceeding
Houlston, P. R., Garvey, S. D., & Popov, A. A. (2006). Modal Control of Vibration in Rotating Machines and Other Generally Damped Systems.

Second order matrix equations arise in the description of real dynamical systems. Traditional modal control approaches utilise the eigenvectors of the undamped system to diagonalise the system matrices. A regrettable consequence of this approach is t... Read More about Modal Control of Vibration in Rotating Machines and Other Generally Damped Systems.

Living with the user: design drama for dementia care through responsive scripted experiences in the home
Conference Proceeding
Coughlan, T., Brown, M., Lawson, G., McAuley, D., Baurley, S., Tsai, A., …Martin, J. L. Living with the user: design drama for dementia care through responsive scripted experiences in the home.

Participation in forms of drama and narrative can provoke empathy and creativity in user-centred design processes. In this paper, we expand upon existing methods to explore the potential for responsive scripted experiences that are delivered through... Read More about Living with the user: design drama for dementia care through responsive scripted experiences in the home.

A framework to support multiple perspectives in eco-efficiency decisions
Conference Proceeding
Farr, R., Arman, H., & Gindy, N. A framework to support multiple perspectives in eco-efficiency decisions.

Increasingly, it is recognised that human activity is causing our environment to degrade, and that there is a very real danger of doing irreversible damage to natural systems of which we have only a partial understanding. Neither living in, nor doing... Read More about A framework to support multiple perspectives in eco-efficiency decisions.

Deception and self-awareness
Conference Proceeding
Lawson, G., Stedmon, A., Zhang, C., Eubanks, D., & Frumkin, L. Deception and self-awareness.

This paper presents a study conducted for the Shades of Grey EPSRC research project (EP/H02302X/1), which aims to develop a suite of interventions for identifying terrorist activities. The study investigated the body movements demonstrated by partici... Read More about Deception and self-awareness.

Focused ion beam milling of brass for microinjection mould fabrication
Conference Proceeding
Vladov, N., Ratchev, S., & Segal, J. Focused ion beam milling of brass for microinjection mould fabrication.

In this paper focused ion beam (FIB) milling (sputtering) is demonstrated for the fabrication of brass microinjection moulding inserts which have been previously conventionally milled. It is found that FIB milling of the α phase of the material resul... Read More about Focused ion beam milling of brass for microinjection mould fabrication.

Numerical simulation of residual stresses induced by weld repair in a stainless steel pipe considering the influence of an initial fabrication weld
Conference Proceeding
Salerno, G., Bennett, C., Sun, W., & Becker, A. A. (in press). Numerical simulation of residual stresses induced by weld repair in a stainless steel pipe considering the influence of an initial fabrication weld. . Manuscript submitted for publication

This work presents the application of a finite element (FE) model developed to simulate the repair process in the case of components with a pre-existing stress state. The approach is tested in the case of a repair of a laser beam weld in a stainless... Read More about Numerical simulation of residual stresses induced by weld repair in a stainless steel pipe considering the influence of an initial fabrication weld.

Use of enterprise simulation to assess the impacts of remanufacturing operations
Conference Proceeding
Farr, R., & Lohse, N. Use of enterprise simulation to assess the impacts of remanufacturing operations.

Remanufacturing could become a cornerstone of a future sustainable society and considerable progress has been made towards finding technical solutions for the renovation of products or selected components. Not all the barriers to remanufacturing are... Read More about Use of enterprise simulation to assess the impacts of remanufacturing operations.