There is considerable research activity in the area of Structural Mechanics. A variety of practical problems ranging from the fundamental theoretical modelling of nonlinear behaviour of structural components to the development of computational techniques for the numerical simulation of complex structural systems are studied. 

Find our more about this research below. 

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Nonlinear Structural Stability 

Our work in this area includes:

  • Failure of composite laminates
  • Kink banding in layered materials
  • Prestressed stayed columns
  • Nonlinear Modal interactions
  • Sandwich structures
  • Thin-walled structural components
  • Tube buckling 

Visit the Nonlinear Structural Stability group webpages to find out more.

Structural Biomechanics

Our work in this area includes:

  • Musculoskeletal Modelling of the Lower Limb
  • Orthotropic Modelling of the Skeletal System
  • Structural Modelling of the Musculoskeletal System
  • Free Boundary Condition Modelling of the Femur
  • Free Boundary Condition Modelling of the Pelvis 

Visit the Structural Biomechanics website to find out more. 

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Computational Structural Mechanics

Our work in this area includes:

  • Masonry structures 

  • Progressive collapse of structures 

  • Robustness of structures under fire 

  • Objective modelling of reinforced concrete 

  • Mixed-dimensional multi-scale modelling of structures 

  • Advanced modelling of cellular beams 

  • Realistic impact analysis of structures 

Visit the Computational Structural Mechanics group website to find out more.