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We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD programme titled "CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition." This research
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fields, and risk damaging the part during fabrication. Finite element analysis (FEA) models, while capable of delivering detailed spatiotemporal distributions of thermal variables, suffer from limited
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with knowledge and interest in structural dynamics, finite element analysis, programming and numerical methods. Applicants are expected to have achieved or be about to achieve a First-class honours MEng
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in an engineering or related subject with experience of mechanics, finite element methods and numerical analysis. Please state your entry requirements plus any necessary or desired background A first
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by using commercial software such as Ansys, Abaqus, SolidWorks, etc. Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling or finite element (FE) modelling; Fundamental knowledge in fluid
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by residual elements affect formability (Prof Dan Balint) (4) Effects of residual elements on mechanical and fracture properties (Prof Catrin Davies) (5) Investigation of thermomechanical behaviour and
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4-year D.Phil. studentship Supervisors: Dr Simone Falco, Prof Daniel Eakins Classic finite elements approach (FEA) approximate the shape of the model using elements with planar faces, therefore
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code based on Modified Newtonian aerodynamics and a coupled, nonlinear thermo-structural finite element solver. Supervisors: Professor Matthew Santer, Dr. Paul Bruce. Learning opportunities: You will
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experience in microstructural analyses. Familiarity with mechanical testing procedures and, ideally, experience in numerical simulation (e.g., finite element methods). Strong analytical skills, an independent
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Discipline: Engineering & Technology, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering Research area and project description: Droplets are ubiquitous in nature, industry, and our everyday