Applied Mechanics Group

About this group

As a special interest, member-driven group, we are interested in the static and dynamic behaviour of mechanical systems. This includes:

• experimental
• analytical
• numerical

Our overarching theme is the synergy between these studies.

We cover topics that include:

• materials characterisation
• measuring and modelling residual stresses
• damage assessment
• identification and control
• multi-functional and smart structures
• multi-scale analyses
• damping materials
• mechanics of advanced materials under vibro-impact loading

What the group does

Our key activities focus on the understanding of:

• stresses
• deformational processes
• failure of components
• structures and materials exposed to arduous loading and service conditions 

Enabling technology

Our remit covers the enabling technology that underpins analysis such as:

• sensor development
• full-field optical systems for experimental analysis
• development and application of modal analysis
• inverse methods
• advances in the finite element and boundary element methods

Application 

The application range covers the design, manufacture and static/dynamic behaviour of components and systems in the following areas:

• aerospace
• automotive
• composite materials and structures
• energy technologies
• marine systems
• medical engineering

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Group events

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Newsletter

December 2018 (PDF, 836KB)
November 2017 (PDF, 340KB)
Summer 2016 (PDF, 195KB)

Committee and contacts

• Email: groups@iop.org