Search Results - "Sam Evans"

Laser powder bed fusion of Hastelloy X: Effects of hot isostatic pressing and the hot cracking mechanism by Han, Quanquan, Mertens, Raya, Montero-Sistiaga, Maria L., Yang, Shoufeng, Setchi, Rossitza, Vanmeensel, Kim, Van Hooreweder, Brecht, Evans, Sam L., Fan, Haiyang

“…Hastelloy X is the trademark for a nickel-based, high-temperature superalloy that is increasingly applied in gas turbine engines because of its exceptional…”
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Low carbon growth in China: The role of emissions trading in a transitioning economy by Springer, Cecilia, Evans, Sam, Lin, Jiang, Roland-Holst, David

“…•We analyze interaction between China’s national ETS and economic transition.•Economic transition alone will reduce emissions by 16% below baseline by…”
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Characterisation and milling time optimisation of nanocrystalline aluminium powder for selective laser melting by Han, Quanquan, Setchi, Rossitza, Evans, Sam L.

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the properties of high-energy ball-milled nanocrystalline aluminium powders and to determine the optimum milling time…”
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Evidence of increasing wildfire damage with decreasing property price in Southern California fires by Conlisk, Erin, Butsic, Van, Syphard, Alexandra D, Evans, Sam, Jennings, Megan

“…Across the Western United States, human development into the wildland urban interface (WUI) is contributing to increasing wildfire damage. Given that natural…”
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An anisotropic, hyperelastic model for skin: Experimental measurements, finite element modelling and identification of parameters for human and murine skin by Groves, Rachel B., Coulman, Sion A., Birchall, James C., Evans, Sam L.

“…The mechanical characteristics of skin are extremely complex and have not been satisfactorily simulated by conventional engineering models. The ability to…”
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A new methodology for automating acoustic emission detection of metallic fatigue fractures in highly demanding aerospace environments: An overview by Holford, Karen M., Eaton, Mark J., Hensman, James J., Pullin, Rhys, Evans, Sam L., Dervilis, Nikolaos, Worden, Keith

“…The acoustic emission (AE) phenomenon has many attributes that make it desirable as a structural health monitoring or non-destructive testing technique,…”
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In vivo measurement of human brain material properties under quasi-static loading by Bennion, Nicholas J, Zappalá, Stefano, Potts, Matthew, Woolley, Max, Marshall, David, Evans, Sam L

“…Computational modelling of the brain requires accurate representation of the tissues concerned. Mechanical testing has numerous challenges, in particular for…”
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Adhesive forces and surface properties of cold gas plasma treated UHMWPE by Preedy, Emily Callard, Brousseau, Emmanuel, Evans, Sam L., Perni, Stefano, Prokopovich, Polina

“…•He and He/O2 cold gas plasma (CAP) were used to surface modify UHMWPE.•CAP reduced the UHMWPE asperity density and their height through plasma etching.•CAP…”
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In vivo strain measurements in the human buttock during sitting using MR-based digital volume correlation by Zappalá, Stefano, Keenan, Bethany E., Marshall, David, Wu, Jing, Evans, Sam L., Al-Dirini, Rami M.A.

“…Advancements in systems for prevention and management of pressure ulcers require a more detailed understanding of the complex response of soft tissues to…”
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Quantifying microcracks on fractured bone surfaces – Potential use in forensic anthropology by Walden, Steven J., Rowe, Wendy, Mulville, Jacqui, Evans, Sam L., Zioupos, Peter

“…Bone fracture surface morphology (FSM) can provide valuable information on the cause of failure in forensic and archaeological applications and it depends…”
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Structural characterisation and transdermal delivery studies on sugar microneedles: Experimental and finite element modelling analyses by Loizidou, Eriketi Z., Williams, Nicholas A., Barrow, David A., Eaton, Mark J., McCrory, John, Evans, Sam L., Allender, Chris J.

“…[Display omitted] •The mechanical and drug delivery properties of sugar microneedles were investigated.•Buckling predicted to be the main mode of microneedle…”
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A combined imaging, deformation and registration methodology for predicting respirator fitting by Caggiari, Silvia, Keenan, Bethany, Bader, Dan L, Mavrogordato, Mark N, Rankin, Kathryn, Evans, Sam L, Worsley, Peter R

“…N95/FFP3 respirators have been critical to protect healthcare workers and their patients from the transmission of COVID-19. However, these respirators are…”
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Effect of ball-milling time on mechanical and magnetic properties of carbon nanotube reinforced FeCo alloy composites by Albaaji, Amar J, Castle, Elinor G, Reece, Mike J, Hall, Jeremy P, Evans, Sam L

“…Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced FeCo alloys were produced by high energy ball-milling and spark plasma sintering (SPS). CNTs distribution in the FeCo alloy…”
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Full-field MRI measurements of in-vivo positional brain shift reveal the significance of intra-cranial geometry and head orientation for stereotactic surgery by Zappalá, Stefano, Bennion, Nicholas J., Potts, Matthew R., Wu, Jing, Kusmia, Slawomir, Jones, Derek K., Evans, Sam L., Marshall, David

“…Positional brain shift (PBS), the sagging of the brain under the effect of gravity, is comparable in magnitude to the margin of error for the success of…”
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An analysis of the relationship between microneedle spacing, needle force and skin strain during the indentation phase prior to skin penetration by Potts, Matthew R., Evans, Sam L., Pullin, Rhys, Coulman, Sion A., Birchall, James C., Wyatt, Hayley

“…Microneedle (MN) array patches present a promising new approach for the minimally invasive delivery of therapeutics and vaccines. However, ensuring…”
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Forest soil CO₂ flux: uncovering the contribution and environmental responses of ectomycorrhizas by HEINEMEYER, ANDREAS, HARTLEY, IAIN P, EVANS, SAM P, CARREIRA DE LA FUENTE, JOSÉ A, INESON, PHIL

“…Forests play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, being considered an important and continuing carbon sink. However, the response of carbon…”
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Progressive dehydration in decomposing bone: a potential tool for forensic anthropology by Walden, Steven J., Evans, Sam L., Mulville, Jacqui, Wilson, Karen, Board, Scott

“…The aim of this pilot study was to determine whether collagen and/or water content of bone vary during soft tissue putrefaction by thermogravimetric analysis…”
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Fabrication of a positional brain shift phantom through the utilization of the frozen intermediate hydrogel state by Potts, Matthew R., Bennion, Nicholas J., Zappalá, Stefano, Marshall, David, Harrison, Rob, Evans, Sam L.

“…Synthetic models (phantoms) of the brain-skull system are useful tools for the study of surgical events that are otherwise difficult to study directly in…”
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Investigating mechanical and inflammatory pathological mechanisms in osteoarthritis using MSC-derived osteocyte-like cells in 3D by Gilbert, Sophie J, Jones, Ryan, Egan, Ben J, Bonnet, Cleo Selina, Evans, Sam L, Mason, Deborah J

“…Changes to bone physiology play a central role in the development of osteoarthritis with the mechanosensing osteocyte releasing factors that drive disease…”
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Biomechanical Study: Determining the Optimum Insertion Angle for Screw-In Suture Anchors—Is Deadman's Angle Correct? by Green, Robert N., M.R.C.S., M.Sc, Donaldson, Oliver W., M.B.Ch.B., F.R.C.S, Dafydd, Meilyr, M.B.Ch.B., M.R.C.S, Evans, Sam L., B.Eng., Ph.D, Kulkarni, Rohit, F.R.C.S

“…Purpose To assess the effect of the insertion angle and the angle of applied load on the pullout strength of screw-in suture anchors. Methods Screw-in metallic…”
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