Search Results - "Linforth, Steven"
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Uncovering a high-performance bio-mimetic cellular structure from trabecular bone
Published in Scientific reports (28-08-2020)“…The complex cellular structure of trabecular bone possesses lightweight and superior energy absorption capabilities. By mimicking this novel high-performance…”
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Effect of recycled rubber aggregate size on fracture and other mechanical properties of structural concrete
Published in Journal of cleaner production (10-09-2021)“…Rubberised concrete (RC) is a green and environmentally friendly concrete type that can be used as a sustainable production material. However, investigations…”
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Investigation of the auxetic oval structure for energy absorption through quasi-static and dynamic experiments
Published in International journal of impact engineering (01-01-2021)“…•Energy absorption characterisation of the rigid rotating square auxetic structure.•Perfectly-plastic stress response achievable with certain geometric…”
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Blast resistance of auxetic and honeycomb sandwich panels: Comparisons and parametric designs
Published in Composite structures (01-01-2018)“…Equivalent sandwich panels composed of auxetic and conventional honeycomb cores and metal facets are analysed and compared for their resistance performances…”
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Safety investigation of hydrogen energy storage systems using quantitative risk assessment
Published in International journal of hydrogen energy (22-01-2023)“…Hydrogen energy storage systems are expected to play a key role in supporting the net zero energy transition. Although the storage and utilization of hydrogen…”
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Anti-blast and -impact performances of auxetic structures: A review of structures, materials, methods, and fabrications
Published in Engineering structures (01-02-2023)“…Auxetics are a class of structural metamaterials with a negative Poisson’s ratio. In comparison to conventional structures, auxetic structures are proven to…”
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Novel lightweight high-energy absorbing auxetic structures guided by topology optimisation
Published in International journal of mechanical sciences (01-12-2021)“…•Novel auxetic topology computation with an objective of energy absorption maximisation for the first time.•Derivation of analytical design parameters of the…”
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Numerical investigation on the behaviour of concrete barriers subjected to vehicle impacts using modified K&C material model
Published in Engineering structures (01-06-2024)“…Full-scale experimental crash tests are important to determine the occupant risk factors and understand barrier system behaviour in vehicle-barrier impacts…”
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Performance of an auxetic honeycomb-core sandwich panel under close-in and far-field detonations of high explosive
Published in Composite structures (15-01-2022)“…•Effectiveness of re-entrant auxetic structure under close-in and far-field blasts.•Evaluation of protective efficacy of auxetic honeycomb-core sandwich…”
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The use of digital image correlation for identifying failure characteristics of cross-laminated timber under transverse loading
Published in Measurement : journal of the International Measurement Confederation (15-03-2020)“…•Failure mechanism of Australian radiata pine cross-laminated timber.•Digital image correlation (DIC) analysis to predict the crack growth rate.•Prediction of…”
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Dual-mechanism auxetic-core protective sandwich structure under blast loading
Published in Composite structures (01-11-2022)“…This paper introduces a protective sandwich structure with simultaneous auxetic compression and tension behaviour (termed as the dual-mechanism) in the core…”
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Evaluation of the effect of recycled rubber aggregate size on concrete for sustainable applications of rubberised concrete in impact resistant structures: Experimental and numerical study
Published in Journal of cleaner production (10-11-2022)“…Rubberised concrete has been suggested for structures subjected to dynamic loadings, such as impact and blast, however, the understanding of the dynamic…”
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Experimental, numerical, and theoretical crushing behaviour of an innovative auxetic structure fabricated through 3D printing
Published in Thin-walled structures (01-01-2023)“…This paper aims to investigate the crushing behaviour and protective performance of an innovative auxetic structure, named the hourglass structure (HGS), under…”
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Performance of a 3D printed cellular structure inspired by bone
Published in Thin-walled structures (01-06-2020)“…Biological thin-walled cellular structures have intricate arrangements that facilitate lightweight and high energy absorption. A prime example is trabecular…”
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Multi-objective bulk scale optimisation of an auxetic structure to enhance protection performance
Published in Engineering structures (01-04-2023)“…•A multi-objective optimisation model was developed by combining a validated numerical model, RBF neural network, and genetic algorithm.•The obtained optimum…”
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Hybrid-mesh modelling & validation of woven fabric subjected to medium velocity impact
Published in International journal of mechanical sciences (01-08-2018)“…•A novel hybrid-mesh model is proposed to simulate undulated yarns of the fabric.•Mesoscale structures of Kevlar fabrics are captured using Micro CT imaging…”
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Design analysis of hybrid composite anti-ram bollard subjected to impulsive loadings
Published in Composite structures (01-04-2018)“…Series of terrorist attacks in Europe recently using vehicles lead to significant demands to improve the impact resistance of current anti-ram bollards by…”
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A bio-mimetic cellular structure for mitigating the effects of impulsive loadings – A numerical study
Published in The journal of sandwich structures & materials (01-09-2021)“…Re-entrant and honeycomb cellular structures have shown potential for mitigating the effects of extreme loadings such as those imposed by impacts and…”
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Unsaturated soil blast: Flying plate experiment and numerical investigations
Published in International journal of impact engineering (01-03-2019)“…•Repeat small scale flying plate test with soil blast over two plate sizes.•Soil characterisation for a sandy gravel soil.•Development of an FHWA soil material…”
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