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Modelling of Plasticity-Microstructure Interaction at a Short Crack Tip
Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Nickel-based superalloys are particularly used in applications involving high temperatures and stresses, such as the critical gas-turbine blades and discs in aerospace and power-generation industries. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Zhao, Dr A Roy
 1 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Smart Crack-closure technology for self-healing concrete.
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering
This project will focus on innovative research with the ultimate goal of designing concrete structural elements which are completely self-sustaining, and capable of detecting, recognizing and curing damage. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Brunella Balzano
 30 September 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Numerical modelling of cracked engineering materials under dynamic loading
Aberdeen University School of Engineering
It is common knowledge that all existing structural materials contain various inter- and intra-component cracks and crack-like defects which appear in materials during fabrication or in-service. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Menshykov, Dr M Menshykova, Prof I Guz
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD position - Multimodal analysis of stress corrosion crack damage in Ni superalloy - Ref: XN_13_ESRF
ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility PhD Opportunities
The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France. Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W LUDWIG
 1 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Investigation of white etching crack damage mechanism in wind turbine gearbox bearings
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
Modern wind turbine gearbox bearings are failing prematurely, by white structure flaking and axial cracking, which may be caused by the propagation of subsurface white etching cracks (WECs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Long
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Modelling of Compressive Transverse Cracking on Composite Laminates
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
In analyses of failure in composite laminates, extended finite element analyses using Abaqus (or Ansys) might prove convenient for the prediction of transversal cracks on composite laminates subjected to compression. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Multi-Scale Modelling of the Fatigue and Fracture of Aerospace Alloys
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
The drive for greater fuel efficiency is making the production of lightweight structures with adequate strength and endurance a primary concern for the aerospace industry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Pinna
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Fundamental Failure Investigations of Single Crystal Aeroengine Turbine Blades
University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team.   P.A.S. Reed and N. Gao. Project description. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P.A. Reed
 31 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Applications of advanced imaging and simulation methods in failure analysis of composite materials
University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: Engineering Materials
Supervisory Team. Ian Sinclair, Mark Spearing, Mark Mavrogordato. Project description. The exploitation of lightweight composite materials represent a vital element in the future efficiency and sustainability of the transportation sector. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof I. Sinclair
 31 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Computational Mechanics of Fracture on Advanced Composite Aerospace Structures
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
Over the last decade there has been a significant increase in the use of composite laminates in the aerospace industry in a drive to reduce weight and as a result to reduce emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mechanical Engineering: Fully Funded EPSRC and ORE Catapult PhD Scholarship: Understanding the fatigue behaviour of tidal turbine blades
Swansea University College of Engineering
This scholarship is funded by the EPSRC and ORE Catapult. Start date.  April 2021. Subject areas.  Engineering/Materials Science/Computational Mechanics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Hossain
 20 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Microstructural and surface integrity in machining of specialist composite materials for next generation aero-engine applications - (ENG 1317X1)
University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering
Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in manufacturing and On-Wing Technology, The University of Nottingham. Applicants are invited to undertake a 3-year PhD programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in manufacturing engineering. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Axinte
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Fully Funded M2A EngD Scholarship: Mechanical Characterisation of CMSX-3 and CMSX-4 with Pt and PtAl Coatings Under Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Loading Conditions
Swansea University College of Engineering
Start date.  October 2021. Supervisor: . Professor R Lancaster and Professor M Whittaker. Expected Interview Date. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Lancaster
 5 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The development of self-sensing, self-healing concrete structures and the quantification of their value in the context of enhancing the delivery of a major highway project.
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering
3 years full time 1. st. April, 1. st. July or 1. st. October 2021. This studentship will develop self-sensing, self-healing concrete structures and will look to quantify value in the context of enhancing the delivery of a major highway project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RD Davies, Dr D Gardner
 31 July 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Mechanics of heterogeneous case-carburised bearing steel microstructures
The University of Manchester Department of Materials
  Research Group: Advanced Metallic Systems CDT
The CDT in Advanced Metallics is a partnership between the Universities of Sheffield and Manchester and the I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Centre, Dublin. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Jimenez-Melero, Prof G Burke
 9 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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