| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R47998/01 |
| Title: |
Fatigue Life Prediction for Fibre Reinforced Plastics Under Complex Loading |
| Principal Investigator: |
Farrow, Dr I |
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| Department: |
Aerospace Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Bristol |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 March 2002 |
Ends: |
31 August 2005 |
Value (£): |
65,579
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Materials Characterisation |
Materials testing & eng. |
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| EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
| Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
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A new approach is proposed where phenomenological fatigue life prediction can be considered in three main parts, load idealisation , data manipulation and damage accumulation . Work on load idealisation is already underway at Bristol. It is recognised that load idealisation and the appropriate definition and account of damage events is essential for a comprehensive model to be developed with a wide range of application.To complement and extend this research a new programme of work is now proposed to develop the data manipulation and damage accumulation parts of the prediction process necessary to develop the full design software tool. A successful method, already developed, is able to generate representative S-N data at any R ratio from a minimal database. This is to be extended for comprehensive application and to include the capability of handling two-level block cycle-mix base data.The activities proposed will include a limited experimental programme, development of proven methods and incorporation in a design software tool. The latter will facilitate the transfer of the acquired understanding into engineering practice. This proposal is therefore soundly based and offers a comprehensive solution with a commercially useable design software tool as the final deliverable. The derivation of an improved materials modelling technique correlates closely with the initiatives proposed by the Materials FORESIGHT Panel and the objectives of the National Integrated Research Programme For Composite Design Tools.
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http://www.bris.ac.uk |