Challenges and Opportunities in Understanding the Dynamic Behaviour of Engineering Materials Under Complex Loading Paths

Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop

Description

In the automotive and transportation sectors, engineering materials are frequently subjected to impulsive loading during collision events. Understanding their behaviour under such conditions is essential for designing safer, more impact-resilient structures. However, current research often overlooks critical factors, such as the combined influence of complex loading paths, strain rate, and environmental conditions.
This seminar will explore two key areas:
(i) state-of-the-art experimental techniques for investigating the behaviour of lightweight materials under complex loading and environmental conditions; and
(ii) the potential of controlling stress wave synchronisation and timing, alongside data-driven modelling approaches.
Period20 Nov 2025
Held atUniversity of Cambridge, UK United Kingdom