Area of research
Mechanical Engineering · Mechanics of Materials
Research interest
Research focused on Creep and Bespoke, with related work in Fracture toughness, Structural engineering, Fractography. Notable publications include 'Development of a novel methodology to study fatigue properties using the small punch test', 'Creep strength and minimum strain rate estimation from Small Punch Creep tests', and 'Mechanical characterisation of a P91 weldment by means of small punch fracture testing'.
A novel methodology for determining creep crack initiation and growth properties using FEM with notched small punch specimens
Development of a novel methodology to study fatigue properties using the small punch test
Determination of fracture toughness from the small punch test using circular notched specimens
Experimental verification to determine fracture toughness from the small punch test using “Local approach”
Creep strength and minimum strain rate estimation from Small Punch Creep tests
Application of the small punch test to determine the fatigue properties of additive manufactured aerospace alloys
Small punch fatigue testing of a nickel superalloy
Small Punch Testing - The Transition from a Code of Practice to a European Testing Standard
A Novel Approach to Small Punch Fatigue Testing
Mechanical Property Characterisation of Electron Beam Melted (EBM) Ti-6Al-4V via Small Punch Tensile Testing
The Present SP Tests for Determining the Transition Temperature TSP on “U” Notch Disc Specimens
The Present SP Tests for Determining the Transition Temperature T<sub>SP</sub> on "U" Notch Disc Specimens
The contribution of small punch testing towards the development of materials for aero-engine applications
Mechanical Characterisation of Gamma Titanium Aluminides Utilising a Miniaturised Test Technique
A Renaissance in the Use of the Small Punch Testing Technique
Influence of Specimen Geometry and Strain Rate on Ductile-Brittle Transition Characterisation of Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels Using the Small Punch Technique
Mechanical characterisation of a P91 weldment by means of small punch fracture testing
Evaluation of the ductile–brittle transition temperature in the NESC-I material using small punch testing
Using small punch test data to determine creep strain and strength reduction properties for heat affected zones