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UK: PhD Studenship in Modelling of Failure in Fibre Metal Laminates
 
Fibre metal laminates (FML) consist of thin layers of metal sheet and unidirectional fibre layers embedded in an adhesive system. It has superior material properties to resist impact loading and fatigue, on top of the very low weight to strength ratio. In addition to the thin metal layer, the fibre layer can also be modified and replaced by other non-conventional glass fibre, such as metallic foam materials and pre-designed metal lattices made from laser forming. In Liverpool, two new systems have been developed, a titanium alloy/carbon fibre reinforced PEEK system and an aluminium alloy glass fibre reinforced polypropylene system. Both offer good properties. Optimised FML systems have huge potential in aircraft and aerospace industry. The aim of this project is to develop finite element modelling to simulate FML systems under impact loading and further to optimise the system with validated numerical models.

Applicants require a minimum of an upper second class honours degree or relevant experience in engineering.

This research opportunity is open to Home/EU residents who are eligible to apply for an EPSRC DTA award (see eligibility criteria at www.epsrc.ac.uk ) and also to International applicants who can apply for a University Studentship.

These Studentships includes full payment of fees and a 3-year maintenance grant (in the region of £12,300 tax-free per annum) and opportunities to supplement this income by undertaking some teaching duties.

The closing date is 30th May 2006.

For further information please contact either zguan@liverpool.ac.uk  or W.Cantwell@liverpool.ac.uk 
To apply for this position please contact:
pgeng@liverpool.ac.uk
Postgraduate Student Support Office
Department of Engineering
Derby Building
University of Liverpool
Brownlow Hill
Liverpool L69 3GH
UK

Telephone: +44 151 794 4857 or +44 151 794 4902
Facsimile: +44 151 794 4901
Further details - Please refer to the website: http://www.liv.ac.uk/engdept/