| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L24380/01 |
| Title: |
EQUIPMENT FOR CHARACTERISING STRAIN AND ACOUSTIC EVENTS IN HYBRID COMPOSITE MATERIALS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Smith, Professor G |
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| Department: |
Sch of Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Warwick |
| Scheme: |
JREI |
| Starts: |
07 April 1997 |
Ends: |
06 April 2000 |
Value (£): |
25,000
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Materials Characterisation |
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| Transport Systems and Vehicles |
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The IMI Programme has funded the SALVO programme which focuses on the design and manufacture of lightweight vehicles. SALVO 4 is an integral part of this and the aim is to develop design and analysis methodologies for structurally advanced lightweight hybrid materials and polymer composites. The aim of the project is to investigate methods of undertaking structural analysis and testing of individual components and also vehicle assemblies made from lightweight materials from the initial concept stage through to the detailed design. It is proposed to purchase a non-contacting video extensometer and acoustic emission system in order to advance the ability to detect and predict microscopic failure mechanisms in addition to the macroscopic failure already proposed. Conventional methods of measuring strain involve contacting the surface of the test piece in some way which may lead to premature failure and hence unrealistic representation of material propoerties. The added benefit of purchasing this equipment will mean more measurements will be possible and hence a more detailed and complete analysis will be possible than by conventional strain gauging methods. Additionally acoustic emission will enable the identification of types and locations of damage/failure in complex components. The two techniques may be used in complement.
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http://www.warwick.ac.uk |