Computational Methods and Experiments in Materials Characterisation: Part 2

Section 1: Composites Characterizing spatial heterogeneity in polydisperse particle distributions; An analysis of internal strains in unidirectional and chopped graphite fibre composites based on x-ray diffraction and micro Raman spectroscopy measurements; The dynamic response of the asymmetric composite laminated beam carrying moving masses; A model to study slit damaged braided fabric structures; Characterization of brake pad friction materials Section 2: Alloys Second phase particle distribution and its effect on the formability of aluminum alloys; Investigation of aging heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of 316L austenitic stainless steel weld metal; Crystal plasticity associated with crack stability in single crystals Section 3: Cements Constitutive law of structural concrete under geochemical processes; Simulation of the behaviour of fully-graded concrete at a mesoscopic level based on a rigid body spring discrete element model Section 4: Biomaterials A novel elastometer for soft tissue; Micromechanical study of green wood subjected to mode I fracture Section 5: Damage mechanics Thermo-mechanical model of a cardboard-plaster-cardboard composite plate submitted to fire load and experiments; Hysteretic characterization of slit-type steel plates subjected to shear deformations Section 6: Thermal analysis A technique for measuring the dynamic behaviour of materials at elevated temperatures with a compressive SHPB; High temperature properties and the crack susceptibility of new steel grades for automotive purposes; Thermogravimetric analysis of novel brake friction materials Section 7: Image analysis Using synchrotron computed microtomography to quantify 3D micro geometrical changes in multimaterials; Fast acquisition high-resolution synchrotron radiation X-ray microtomography for academic and industrial purposes; Experimental improvements for micro-tomography of paper and board; Polymeric foam behaviour under impact tests: deformation study by micro tomography; Optical measurement of a 3D displacement field using one camera; Similitude law evaluation for composite structures using optical techniques; Three-dimensional digital microstructure; Accurate sintering morphologies from Monte Carlo modelling; Organic coatings on metal surfaces for corrosion protection; Combined use of Mossbauer spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction for the study of order-disorder in tin(II)-containing fluoride ion conductors Section 8: Continuum methods Finite element based modelling of micro-mechanical response of computer simulated 'realistic' microstructures with spatial heterogeneity at different length scales; A comparison between static and dynamic inverse modelling for the identification of orthotropic elastic material parameters; Characterizing the frictional interface between PCBN and 1018 steel for friction stir welding numerical models; Optimal topology of eigenstrains in the assessment of tunnel structures Section 9: Particle models Characterization of dislocation in underground mass using coupled modeling; Bumps in deep mines using free hexagons