Embedded Carbon Fibre Transition Zones for Metal-Composite Hybrid Joints
Dr C Worrall, Dr J Stein
Applications accepted all year round
Background. Driven by European Regulations (No. 443/2009) and the USA Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard, automotive and aerospace companies are increasingly looking to use carbon fibre composites to achieve up to 50% weight savings over metallic alternatives.
Innovative slim floor system for composite constructions
Research Group:
Centre For Sustainable Environments
Dr X Dai, Prof D Lam
Applications accepted all year round
Composite floor systems are widely used in multi-storey buildings. Conventional composite beams consist of a concrete slab on top of a steel section have been extensively used in current engineering practice.
Optimal Design of Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes
Dr O Menshykov, Prof I Guz, Dr M Menshykova
Applications accepted all year round
Currently, the application of composite materials in oil and gas industry lacks proven test methodologies and understanding of technical and fundamental issues relevant specifically to composite materials and structures.
Behaviour of Stainless Steel Composite Structures
Research Group:
Centre For Sustainable Environments
Prof D Lam, Dr X Dai, Dr T Sheehan
Applications accepted all year round
The aim of this project is to increase the competitiveness of stainless steel in buildings by developing an integral and holistic approach for the application of stainless steel elements in composite structures.
Audible Acoustics for Damage Detection in Aerospace Composite Structures
Dr M Pearson, Dr R Pullin
Application Deadline:
19 April 2019
Cardiff University, Airbus, AcSoft and gfai tech are offering this unique opportunity to be part of an international collaboration to develop a carbon fibre composite damage detection system using Audible Acoustics (AA) for aerospace applications.
