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EPSRC Reference: GR/M24165/01
Title: IMI: DESIGN TOOL FOR WELDED STRUCTURES (CEMWAM II)
Principal Investigator: Parker, Professor J
Other Investigators:
Lee, Professor MMK Weatherill, Professor N
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
Airbus Operations Limited BAE Systems Bombardier
British Aluminium Ltd Ministry of Defence (MOD) Rolls-Royce Plc (UK)
TWI Ltd
Department: Materials Engineering
Organisation: Swansea University
Scheme: LINK
Starts: 30 September 1999 Ends: 29 September 2002 Value (£): 283,499
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Materials testing & eng.
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Aerospace, Defence and Marine Energy
Transport Systems and Vehicles
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A range of alloys and joint geometries are being considered for the manufacture of airframes. The final selection of appropriate designs will depend on the ability to reliably achieve specific mechanical performance criteria. This project will characterise the behaviour of selected weldments through a programme of high sensitivity laboratory experiments and establish an advanced computer model which predicts overall joint performance. In combination, these elements will provide a fundamental evaluation of joint design issues. The project will develop a design methodology for predicting the deformation and fracture behaviour of weld systems fabricated using selected alloys suitable for airframe manufacture.
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