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Application of bend-twist coupled blades for horizontal axis tidal turbines by Nicholls-Lee, R.F., Turnock, S.R., Boyd, S.W.

“…The blades of a horizontal axis tidal turbine are required to operate in a harsh subsea environment over a long life cycle with minimal need for maintenance…”
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Dispersal of juvenile Barrow’s goldeneyes (Bucephala islandica) mirrors that of breeding adults by Forstner, T. M, Boyd, W. S, Esler, D, Green, D. J

“…Barrow’s goldeneyes across western North America have been shown to have a high degree of subpopulation independence using several data types. However,…”
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Speckle pattern quality assessment for digital image correlation by Crammond, G., Boyd, S.W., Dulieu-Barton, J.M.

“…To perform digital image correlation (DIC), each image is divided into groups of pixels known as subsets or interrogation cells. Larger interrogation cells…”
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Optimisation of steel–composite connections for structural marine applications by Boyd, S.W., Blake, J.I.R., Shenoi, R.A., Mawella, J.

“…Parametric variation and optimisation using genetic algorithms employing single and multi-objective functions are proposed for the optimisation of a structural…”
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Through thickness stress distributions in pultruded GRP materials by Boyd, S.W., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Thomsen, O.T., El-Gazzani, S.

“…This paper describes an experimental methodology for determining the through thickness properties of pultruded GRP materials and their application in finite…”
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Evaluation of the transverse shear stiffness of a steel bi-directional corrugated-strip-core sandwich beam by Leekitwattana, M., Boyd, S.W., Shenoi, R.A.

“…This paper presents a new concept in steel bi-directional corrugated-core sandwich structures. The focus is on the derivation of the transverse shear stiffness…”
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Stress analysis of finger joints in pultruded GRP materials by Boyd, S.W., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Rumsey, L.

“…Pre-formed composite components have the potential to provide an economical alternative to traditional construction techniques for the manufacture of ship…”
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Evaluating the localised through-thickness load transfer and damage initiation in a composite joint using digital image correlation by Crammond, G., Boyd, S.W., Dulieu-Barton, J.M.

“…Experimental analysis of the stresses and strains in a glass fibre polymer composite double butt strap joint using digital image correlation (DIC) is described…”
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Lock-in thermography using miniature infra-red cameras and integrated actuators for defect identification in composite materials by Ólafsson, G., Tighe, R.C., Boyd, S.W., Dulieu-Barton, J.M.

“…A novel approach for thermographic Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of laminated polymer composite structures is presented. The technique is based on Lock-In…”
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Bonded butt joints in pultruded GRP panels—an experimental study by Boyd, S.W., Winkle, I.E., Day, A.H.

“…The strength of bonded butt joints in pultruded material is investigated experimentally. The joints are bonded with commercially available two-part, cold…”
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Assessment of Digital Image Correlation as a method of obtaining deformations of a structure under fluid load by Banks, J., Marimon Giovannetti, L., Soubeyran, X., Wright, A.M., Turnock, S.R., Boyd, S.W.

“…Digital Image Correlation (DIC) is employed for the measurement of full-field deformation during fluid–structure interaction experiments in a wind tunnel. The…”
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Development of an integrated sacrificial sensor for damage detection and monitoring in composite materials and adhesively bonded joints by Ólafsson, G, Tighe, RC, Boyd, SW, Dulieu-Barton, JM

“…Quality assurance of adhesively bonded joints is of vital importance if their benefits are to be exploited across a wide range of industrial applications. A…”
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A Point-wise Approach to the Analysis of Complex Composite Structures Using Digital Image Correlation and Thermoelastic Stress Analysis by Crammond, G., Boyd, S. W., Dulieu-Barton, J. M.

“…Thermoelastic stress analysis (TSA) and digital image correlation (DIC) are used to examine the stress and strain distributions around the geometric…”
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A cure modelling study of an unsaturated polyester resin system for the simulation of curing of fibre-reinforced composites during the vacuum infusion process by Aktas, A, Krishnan, L, Kandola, B, Boyd, SW, Shenoi, RA

“…This study presents the cure kinetics and cure modelling of an ambient curing unsaturated polyester (UP) resin system for its cure simulation in the vacuum…”
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Cure and strain monitoring of novel unsaturated polyester/phenolic resin blends in the vacuum infusion process using fibre Bragg gratings by Aktas, A, Boyd, SW, Shenoi, RA

“…In recent years, a few research studies have been published on the blending of unsaturated polyester and phenolic resins for the purpose of improving the fire…”
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SURVIVAL, EMIGRATION, AND WINTER POPULATION STRUCTURE OF HARLEQUIN DUCKS by Cooke, Fred, Robertson, Gregory J, Smith, Cyndi M, Ian Goudie, R, Sean Boyd, W

“…A population of individually marked Harlequin Ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) at White Rock, British Columbia, Canada was examined to measure the degree of…”
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Dynamic analysis of composite marine structures using full-field measurement techniques by Crammond, G, Boyd, S W, Dulieu-Barton, J M

“…Composite materials are increasingly used in structural applications within the marine industry. Due to the geometric complexity of marine structures, there is…”
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Comparison of the Effects and Performance of Four Types of Radiotransmitters for Use With Scoters by IVERSON, S. A, BOYD, W. S, ESLER, D, MULCAHY, D. M, BOWMAN, T. D

“…Radiotransmitters are widely used in wildlife ecology, often providing data that cannot be collected using other methods. However, negative effects have been…”
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Development of a finite element model for analysis of pultruded structures using thermoelastic data by Boyd, S.W., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Thomsen, O.T., Gherardi, A.

“…Thermoelastic stress analysis (TSA) is used to determine the stress field in the through thickness direction of an orthotropic pultruded material. An…”
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Effects of predation by sea ducks on clam abundance in soft-bottom intertidal habitats by Lewis, Tyler L., Esler, Daniel, Boyd, W. Sean

“…Recent studies have documented strong, top-down predation effects of sea ducks on mussel populations in rocky intertidal communities. However, the impact of…”
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