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Composite airframe panels are subjected to extreme loads and impacts. Cracks can develop at microstructure at an early stage and then propagate due to fatigue. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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Functionally Graded Materials (FGM): New Configurations and Designs

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This investigation will focus on the relatively novel field of FGM. FGMs can be the answer to many problems associated to classical materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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Composite Structures

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Composite structures are extraordinarily versatile. They have been used across mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering sectors in a range of applications (airframes, new car configurations, etc). Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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High speed photography to investigate surface wear and fatigue in railway rail and wheel steels

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A novel high speed photography technique is being developed at Sheffield which will give new insight to the very earliest stages of railway rail and wheel surface modification during contact. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Fletcher

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Digital twin railway network

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Research at Sheffield has been developing models of the railway network from a range of perspectives including smart-grid energy consumption, passenger satisfaction, and integration of rail with wider city and regional transport networks. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Fletcher, Prof R Harrison

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Fracture of Automotive Advanced High Strength Steels

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) are increasingly used throughout the chassis of modern cars since they provide a high strength-to-weight ratio and improved crashworthiness due to greater energy absorption capabilities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Pinna

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Fatigue and Fracture of Fibre Composites

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Aircraft manufacturers are now competing based on their aircraft’s fuel efficiency due to the high cost of aviation fuel. As a result, in recent years, these manufacturers have turned more and more to the use of lightweight composites in their designs for almost every component of their aircraft. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Pinna

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Fundamental Study of Non-Canonical Turbulent Boundary Layers

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Good understanding and reliable prediction have been developed for the general behaviour of the boundary layer over a flat plate and simple internal (channel/pipe) flows. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S He

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Energy recovery from waste through advanced gasification technology

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Gasification is an advanced thermal treatment technology that converts carbon containing materials into syngas for downstream use, e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma

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Hybrid Wind and Photovoltaic Power Generation with Energy Storage

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project will investigate advanced strategies for the design, integration and optimization of hybrid wind/photovoltaic/battery systems for distributed power generation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

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Elastic wave propagation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

We have built our world out of steel, concrete, and other stiff solids. How well these structures endure depends on the tension and strains they are under, which are closely related to the material’s elastic behaviour. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Gower

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Experimental and numerical study of manufacturing induced defects in structural integrity of a Metal Matrix Composite

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Metal-matrix composites are metals or alloys that includes particles, whiskers, fibres etc. made of a different material. These materials can be tailored to be lightweight and with various other properties. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Ghadbeigi

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Understanding the biomechanics of vibro-tactile perception

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project will build on previous research within the department to measure the ability of different users to perceive and respond to vibro-tactile interfaces (such as those used in phones and tablet devices). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Carre, Dr J Rowson

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Use of surface textures to improve tactile perception

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Many human interactions with objects and surfaces rely on perception of the tactile interface. This could be when gripping objects with hands, or controlling walking movements through the physical feedback felt through the soles of the feet. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Carre

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Examining the mechanical behaviour of human skin under loading

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project will build on previous research within the department to measure the mechanical response of human skin and near-surface human tissue systems to normal and shear loading. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Carre, Prof R Lewis

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We have 4,782 PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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