Solid Bodies Mechanics and Mechanical Design
This research group focuses on developing techniques for the design, analysis and simulation of machines, mobile structures and pressure vessels. The group is active in the areas of pressure vessels for both low and high pressures, plastic gearing, nuclear components and piping, mechanisms and mechanics, dynamic machinery, and design using computer graphics. Fundamental work is carried out in plasticity theory and its application to bifurcation problems in manufacturing.
The group is also involved in basic research in kinematics, dynamics and control of flexible robot arms, and in Tribology - the study of friction, lubrication and wear. Extensive laboratory simulations, testing and non-destructive inspection are used to study failure modes and design improvements. These studies are supported by the development of analysis techniques in computer aided design, simulation techniques, finite element methods, failure analysis, plasticity, and continuum mechanics.
Specific areas of Research include:
Group professors
Alfano, M.
Profile
- Surface modification strategies for metals and composites
- Mechanics of interfaces and adhesion
- Computational and experimental methods in fracture mechanics
- Additive Manufacturing
- Biomimetics
- Joining techniques
- Laser Engraving
- Surface modification
Butcher, C.
Profile
- Experimental and numerical characterization of automotive sheet metal formability and fracture
- Fracture prediction in automotive crash events
- Computational mechanics of plasticity
- Strain measurement using digital image correlation (DIC)
- Non-linear finite-element analysis
Chandrashekar, N.
Profile
- Knee Mechanics
- Orthopaedics
- Ligament Injury
- Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
- Implant Design
- Cartilage Injury
- In-Vitro Injury Simulation
- Tissue Engineering
- Instrumentation Design
- Biomechanics and Biotechnology
Cronin, D.
Profile
- Trauma Biomechanics and Occupant Safety
- Advanced Manufacturing and Computational Modeling
- Material Testing, Characterization
- Pipeline Integrity
Ghavam, K.
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- Large elastic-plastic deformations
- Nonlinear finite element method
- Metal forming
- Molecular dynamics
Inal, Kaan A.
Profile
- Metal Formability
- Micromechanics, Crystal Plasticity
- Instabilities and Localized Deformation Phenomena in Materials
- High Performance Computing – Parallel Computing
Jahed, H.
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- Durability of materials and structures
- Fatigue of lightweight materials, magnesium alloys, mechanical joints, and spot welds
- Low cycle fatigue
- Cyclic plasticity
- Variable material property method
- Notch analysis
- Residual stress measurements and predictions
- Cold spray coating
- Solid-state additive manufacturing
- Corrosion fatigue
- Finite Deformation
- Additive and Advanced Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Aerospace
Kwon, H. J.
Profile
- Cell traction force measurement using optical sectioning technique
- Mechanical measurement using Digital Image Correlation method
- Constitutive modeling of soft bio-polymers
- Viscous fracture of soft materials
Lambert, S. B.
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- Automotive Design
- Design Education
- Fatigue and Fracture
McLachlin, S.
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- Computational biomechanics
- Joint motion simulation
- Bone-implant mechanics
- Computer-assisted surgery
- Additive manufacturing of surgical implants and instruments
Montesano, J.
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- Long-term durability of lightweight composites
- Fatigue and creep failure
- High temperature impact behaviour
- Damage mechanics and constitutive modeling
- Micromechanics
- Non-destructive evaluation (NDE)
Nespoli, O.
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- Creative Design
- Design Cognition
- Design Coaching and Education
- Design and Management Practice
Salehian, A.
Profile
- Continuum modeling, vibration analysis and modal testing of inflatable space structures
- Thermally induced oscillations in space systems
- Wave propagation in composite materials
- Smart materials
Worswick, M. J.
Profile
- Sheet Metal Forming and Tube Hydroforming
- High Strain Rate Material Behaviour
- Numerical Simulation of Vehicle Crashworthiness
Retired professors
Andrews, G.C.
Dubey, R.N.
Glinka, G.
Medley, J.B.